About This Bulbasaur Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small Bulbasaur amigurumi featuring a rounded head, plump body, tiny legs and arms, felt markings and a crocheted pod. You will use basic amigurumi techniques: single crochet in the round, increases, decreases and simple seaming. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook for a firm, cuddly finish. Photographs are provided to guide placement and assembly.
Perfect for gift-making or collecting, the finished Bulbasaur is compact and adorable. The pattern includes materials, abbreviations, and full row-by-row instructions so you can follow along easily.
Why You'll Love This Bulbasaur Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Bulbasaur's charm in a very small, approachable amigurumi. I enjoy how quickly the pieces come together — you can crochet the whole toy in just a couple of afternoons. The shaping is simple but effective, relying on basic increases and decreases to create the rounded head and pod. I also love that the felt markings let you add personality without complicated embroidery. Sharing a handmade Bulbasaur always brings a huge smile to the recipient, and that joy is the reason I keep making more.
Switch Things Up
I love changing up colors to make different characters from the same pattern; try soft pastels or bolder greens for a unique look.
You can scale the pattern by changing yarn weight and hook size: use thinner yarn for a tiny keychain or bulky yarn for a larger, cuddlier version.
Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe toy — I often embroider faces when the toy is for young children.
Use embroidery floss to add small mouth details or extra facial expressions to give each Bulbasaur its own personality.
Try adding wire inside the legs or neck for poseable limbs if you want a display piece that can stand or be positioned.
Mix and match yarn textures like a slight boucle for a fuzzy effect or cotton for a smoother finish — each gives the toy a different character.
Instead of felt markings glued on, try small crocheted appliques sewn on for a more durable finish and handmade charm.
Make a matching set: create Ivysaur and Venusaur by increasing stitch counts and pod size, experimenting with shaping as you go.
I sometimes add tiny crocheted accessories like a tiny flower or scarf to personalize the amigurumi for gifts.
For gifting, stitch a loop into the top of the head to turn this into a hanging ornament or keyring — a cute and practical twist!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the magic ring/alternative chain start can leave a hole in your piece; use a tight magic ring or properly join the starting chain to avoid gaps.
✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to lumps and uneven shaping; stuff little by little and shape as you go for a smooth finish.
✗ Not placing eyes in the right round causes a disproportionate face; mark eye placement before fastening and place them between the indicated stitches.
✗ Overtight tension will make the toy stiff and harder to sew; maintain an even, moderate tension to keep the fabric flexible and sewable.
✗ Ignoring stitch counts during increases and decreases causes mismatched rounds; count after each round and correct mistakes immediately to avoid bigger problems.
