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Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern

Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern produces three small amigurumi characters inspired by Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard. The designs are compact, about 15 cm (6 in) tall when worked in worsted weight yarn, and feature separate pieces for head, body, limbs, tail and accessories. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through shaping and assembly for a polished finished toy.

Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll crochet each part in the matching color, then stuff and stitch pieces together for a professional look. The pattern includes instructions for flames, horns, wings and posable tails with wire or pipe cleaners.

Why You'll Love This Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes a well-known character and distills it into a tiny, cuddle-ready amigurumi that is quick to make. I enjoy how each variation (Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard) shares the same basic structure while letting you add unique details like horns, wings and a flame. I also love the small scale — it makes a perfect gift or desk companion and is satisfying to finish in just a few sessions. The clear rounds and photos make it easy for me to teach others and share the joy of crocheting these little characters.

Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these characters by swapping colors—try pastel hues for a soft aesthetic or neon shades for a playful look.

You can change the size by using a different yarn weight and hook; bulky yarn with a large hook makes a chunky plush and finer yarn gives you a tiny keychain version.

I often add wire inside the tail to create dynamic poses; experiment with one or two pipe cleaners to get the exact curve you want.

Try replacing safety eyes with embroidered eyes or felt shapes for a fully soft toy safe for very young children.

For an expressive face, move the eye placement or change the mouth embroidery; a higher eye placement makes a cuter, more infantile expression.

Embellish with tiny accessories like a scarf, a tiny hat, or a crocheted Pokeball to create a gift-ready presentation.

I like to use contrasting yarn textures — a fluffy yarn for the belly or tail flame can add interesting tactile contrast.

Make a whole evolution set and use slightly different hooks or yarns for each to subtly change their sizes while keeping the same styling.

For a wearable option, reduce proportions and add a loop at the top to turn your tiny amigurumi into a bag charm or ornament.

Experiment with embroidering freckles, small teeth or eyebrow lines to give each amigurumi a unique personality and charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when shaping the head can cause misplaced increases and decreases; place a marker at the start of every round to track progress accurately. ✗ Forgetting to mark eye placement leads to lopsided faces; mark the 18th and 29th stitches at round 13 to position the safety eyes evenly before continuing. ✗ Overstuffing early makes closing the body difficult and distorts shape; stuff gradually and add more stuffing at the end for a smooth finish. ✗ Not leaving long yarn tails when fastening off prevents secure sewing of components; leave a long tail for sewing the arms, legs and tail and use it to knot with the body closing yarn.

Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming set of Pokémon-inspired amigurumi — Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard — using simple stitches and clear step-by-step photos. This pattern is great for creating a 15 cm (6 inch) plush using worsted weight yarn and lets you customize colors and details. Youll love the small size, quick assembly, and cute finishing touches that make each character unique. Perfect as a handmade gift or a collectible for Pokémon fans.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Charmander Family Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight cotton or yarn (recommended) — yields approx. 15cm / 6 inch amigurumis
  • 02
    Charmander: Orange - 100m / 110yd
  • 03
    Charmander: Light Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 04
    Charmander: Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 05
    Charmander: Red - 10m / 11yd
  • 06
    Charmander: Black - A strand for the mouth and details
  • 07
    Charmeleon: Red - 110m / 120yd
  • 08
    Charmeleon: Light Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 09
    Charmeleon: Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 10
    Charizard: Orange - 120m / 130yd
  • 11
    Charizard: Light Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 12
    Charizard: Yellow - 10m / 11yd
  • 13
    Charizard: Red - 10m / 11yd
  • 14
    Charizard: Teal - 15m / 16yd

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook - use the recommended size for your yarn (adjust to achieve gauge)
  • 02
    Safety eyes about 20mm (approx. 4/5 inch) for worsted weight yarns
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Wire or pipe cleaners for shaping the tail (optional but recommended for the tail posture)

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— Head & Body :

Info :

Orange Yarn for Charmander & Charizard. Red Yarn for Charmeleon.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc 1inc 1sc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(1inc 3sc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(1inc 5sc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3sc 1inc 3sc) x6 (48)

Round 9-17 :

9 rounds of 48sc

Info :

At round 13, mark the 18th and 29th stitches for the pair of eyes that will be inserted later.

Round 18 :

(3sc 1dec 3sc) x6 (42)

Round 19 :

(1dec 5sc) x6 (36)

Round 20 :

(2sc 1dec 2sc) x6 (30)

Info :

Insert the eyes in the marked stitches.

Info :

Next, we will do the mouth for Charmander. Skip this step if you’re making Charmeleon or Charizard.

Info :

Using a black yarn and tapestry needle, insert it from the inside of the head to the outside, at the round right below the eyes, with about 3 stitches of distance from each eye. Embroider a mouth with a "u" shape over the surface. You can also use glue to have a smoother mouth. Next, hide the remaining yarn inside the head. Continue with round 21.

Round 21 :

(1dec 3sc) x6 (24)

Round 22 :

(2sc 1dec 2sc) x4 (20)

Info :

Crochet the yellow instructions with the light yellow yarn.

Round 23 :

8inc 4inc 8inc (40)

Round 24-28 :

15sc 10sc 15sc (40)

Info :

Fill the head with stuffing.

Round 29 :

4sc 1dec 8sc 1dec 8sc 1dec 4sc (36)

Round 30 :

2sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 1sc 3sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 2sc (30)

Round 31 :

(1dec 3sc) x2, 1dec 3sc 1dec 2sc 1sc (1dec 3sc) x2 (24)

Round 32 :

1sc (1dec 2sc) x2 1dec 2sc 1dec (2sc 1dec) x2 1sc (18)

Info :

Keep adding more stuffing, and finally add some more before closing the body.

Round 33 :

(1dec 1sc) x6 (12)

Round 34 :

6dec (6)

Info :

F/o with slst and close the body, but don't hide the remaining yarn. Instead, get it to the bottom back of the body, near the area where the tail will be sewn. This yarn will be used to make a knot with the remaining yarn of the tail, and only then we will hide it inside the body.

— Arms :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(2inc 1sc) x2 (10)

Round 3-6 :

4 rounds of 10sc

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Fill half of each piece with stuffing.

— Legs :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds of 12sc

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing.

— Tail :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi.

Round 1 :

MR with 8sc (8)

Round 2-4 :

3 rounds of 8sc

Round 5 :

(1inc 3sc) x2 (10)

Round 6 :

10sc (10)

Round 7 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x2 (12)

Round 8 :

12sc (12)

Round 9 :

(1inc 5sc) x2 (14)

Round 10 :

14sc (14)

Round 11 :

(3sc 1inc 3sc) x2 (16)

Round 12 :

16sc (16)

Round 13 :

(1inc 7sc) x2 (18)

Round 14 :

18sc (18)

Round 15 :

(4sc 1inc 4sc) x2 (20)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Stuffing will be added later, after we insert the wire/pipe cleaners.

— Tail Flame (Red) :

Info :

Red Yarn.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18sc (18)

Round 5-6 :

2 rounds of 18sc

Round 7 :

(1dec 1sc) x6 (12)

Round 8 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Fill with stuffing and add some more before closing the piece.

Round 9 :

(1dec 2sc) x3 (9)

Round 10 :

(1dec 1sc) x3 (6)

Info :

F/o with slst and close the flame. Hide the remaining yarn.

— Tail Flame (Yellow) :

Info :

Yellow Yarn.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

Crochet 18sc by inserting the hook in the front loop of round 4 of the red piece. (18)

Info :

Next, we will make 6 triangle-like shapes. Crochet one small then one big triangle 3x.

Small Triangle :

3ch, skip 1ch and do 1sc 1hdc, skip 1st and do 1slst.

Big Triangle :

6ch, skip 1ch and do 1sc 2hdc 2dc, skip 2st and do 2slst.

Info :

Leave a yarn tail, and with the tapestry needle attach the triangles to the flame.

— Snout (Charmeleon & Charizard) :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 3sc) x3 (15)

Round 4 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x3 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

(4sc 1inc 4sc) x2 (20)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing.

— Horn (Charmeleon & Charizard) :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi. 1 horn for Charmeleon, 2 for Charizard.

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(1inc 1sc) x3 (9)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds of 9sc

Round 5 :

1inc 3sc, 1inc 4sc (11)

Round 6 :

11sc (11)

Round 7 :

1inc 4sc, 1inc 5sc (13)

Round 8 :

13sc (13)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing.

— Wings (Charizard) :

Info :

3-inc = 3sc in the same stitch. Teal Yarn for inner piece, Orange Yarn for outer piece.

Teal Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Teal Round 2 :

(3-inc 1sc) x3 (12)

Teal Round 3 :

1sc 3-inc, (3sc 3-inc) x2, 2sc (18)

Teal Round 4 :

2sc 3-inc, 5sc 1inc, 5sc 3-inc, 7sc (24)

Info :

Go past the end of the round to get to the corner of the triangular piece. F/o with slst and hide the remaining yarn on the "wrong" side. Make a 2nd one.

Orange Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Orange Round 2 :

(3-inc 1sc) x3 (12)

Orange Round 3 :

1sc 3-inc, (3sc 3-inc) x2, 2sc (18)

Orange Round 4 :

2sc 3-inc, 5sc 1inc, 5sc 3-inc, 8sc (24)

Info :

Go past the end of the round to get to the corner of the triangular piece. Make 1ch and turn the piece around.

Round 5 :

Grab the teal piece and place it in front of the orange one, then start working the next round through both pieces. Align corners of both pieces. 5: 8sc, (1sc 3ch-picot 1sc) in the same stitch, 8sc.

Info :

F/o with slst and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Make the 2nd wing. Now both wings have the yarn tail on the left side, but one of them should be on the right side to make the sewing process easier. To fix this, grab the yarn and go through the orange stitches at the bottom side until you get it to the opposite end. You can use either crochet hook or tapestry needle to do this.

— Assembly :

Item :

Attach head to body by aligning the opening to the body and sew securely. Use photos as reference for alignment and symmetry.

Item :

Legs: Place legs 4 rounds below the head; legs occupy about 4 rounds of height. Keep about 4 to 5 stitches of distance between the legs when sewing.

Item :

Arms: Place arms right below the head. Ensure the needle goes through both sides of the arm to close it during the sewing process for a clean finish.

Item :

Snout: Place at eye height and it occupies about 7 rounds of height. Add some extra stuffing before you close the opening and sew it centered over the nose area.

Item :

Horns: Place after round 6 of the head and they occupy about 4 rounds of height. For Charmeleon place the horn at the center of the head's back. For Charizard place the horns at a diagonal angle. Add extra stuffing before closing.

Item :

Tail & Flame: Sew the flame to the end of the tail using orange yarn. Insert a piece of wire or pipe cleaners inside the tail until it reaches the flame to shape the tail, then fill with stuffing. Bend the tail until the flame is positioned straight up. Place the tail 4 rounds below the head. With the remaining yarn tail, pull it out at the same point where you left the body's closing yarn, make a knot, cut the excess yarn and hide it inside the body.

Item :

Wings (Charizard): Place wings 1 round below the head, near the arms. Sew in place aligning corners and using the left/right tail trick described earlier to position yarn tails for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by matching the body opening to the head opening and sewing with the long tail left when closing the body, securing with a knot and hiding the remaining yarn inside.
  • Position and sew the legs 4 rounds below the head, spacing them 4 to 5 stitches apart so the amigurumi sits evenly and the legs occupy about 4 rounds of height.
  • Place the arms right below the head; pass the needle through both sides of the arm while sewing to close the arm and obtain a neat, rounded finish.
  • Sew the snout at eye height ensuring it occupies about 7 rounds of height; add extra stuffing before closing to keep shape and then stitch securely to the head.
  • Insert wire or pipe cleaners inside the tail before stuffing, sew the flame to the tail tip, then position the tail 4 rounds below the head and bend it upright as shown before hiding the knot inside the body.
  • Attach horns after round 6 of the head; for Charmeleon place one horn at center back, for Charizard place two horns at a diagonal angle, and add extra stuffing before closing.
  • For Charizard wings: align teal and orange pieces, work through both layers as instructed, then sew wings 1 round below the head near the arms using the extra yarn tails for a secure finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round and the eye placement stitches, especially at round 13 for even eye positioning.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and keep adding stuffing before closing each piece to avoid lumps and achieve the proper shape for head and body.
  • 💡Pin pieces in place before sewing to check alignment and symmetry so you can adjust position easily before permanent stitching.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off so you can sew pieces securely and tie knots with other component yarn tails when needed.

This cute set of Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard is designed to be quick, friendly and endlessly customizable. Whether youre gifting one or making the whole evolution trio, each little amigurumi brings a smile and lots of handmade charm. Enjoy stitching these pocket-sized Pokémon and make them your own with color and detail choices. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 15 cm (6 inches) tall when using the recommended worsted weight yarn and a matching hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size to adjust the finished size; using thicker yarn and a larger hook makes a bigger, chunkier toy while thinner yarn creates a mini version.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly and uses basic stitches like sc, increases and decreases, but you should be comfortable working in continuous rounds and doing simple sewing/assembly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish one character in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly time; making the full trio will take longer.

What size safety eyes should I use?

I recommend safety eyes close to 20mm (4/5 inch) for worsted weight yarn to achieve the proportions shown in the photos.