I had to do Meowth eventually. I put it off forever because I have the worst problems with mouths... and I have at least a dozen 'Meowth mouths' on my worktable that didn't make the cut. I'm still not very happy with that one, but maybe one of you talented crafters will be able to make a better one :D.
I adore Meowth because he's scrappy and intelligent and just generally fun to watch in action.
As always, if you find any problems with the pattern, please let me know, I'll fix it as soon as I can and if you have any questions just post 'em :)
MATERIALS:
WW yarn buff, medium brown, dark brown and small amount of gold
G Hook
Fiberfill
White, black and red felt scraps
NOTES:
Gauge isn't really important, just make sure that your yarn choice and hook choice result in a fairly tight stitch so that stuffing won't show through.
Numbers at the end of each rnd/row in ( ) are the total number of stitches that should be in each round or row.
Read through the entire pattern before beginning to get familiar with how the pattern comes together.
HEAD:
using buff:
Rnd 1: 7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (14)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (21)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (28)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (35)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (49)
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (56)
Rnd 9-15: sc in each sc around (56)
Rnd 16: sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (49)
Rnd 17: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (42)
Rnd 18: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (35)
Rnd 19: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (28)
Begin stuffing here, and continue to stuff as you go. Stuff firmly shaping the head as you stuff.
Rnd 20: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (21)
Rnd 21: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (14)
Rnd 22: dec over next 2 sc around (7)
F/O leaving a tail and then using chopstick or back of crochet hook, finish adding any stuffing you need and shape. Weave in the tail and pull to close.
BODY:
using buff:
Rnd 1: 7 sc in magic ring (7)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (14)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (21)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (28)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (35)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)
Rnd 7-18: sc in each sc around (42)
Rnd 19: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (35)
Begin stuffing here, stuff firmly while shaping. Continue stuffng as you go.
Rnd 20: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (28)
Rnd 21: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (21)
Rnd 22: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (14)
F/O and add any stuffing needed to finish out the shaping.
ARMS:
using buff: make 2
Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (18)
Rnd 3-5: sc in each sc around (18)
Rnd 6: dec over next 2 sc around (9)
Rnd 7-16: sc in each sc around (9)
F/O, stuff arms to wrist, leave 'paws' unstuffed.
Using dark brown yarn and yarn needle, make 'claws' (two on each paw) see photos to help with placement.
FEET:
Using medium brown: (make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)
Rnd 4-10: sc in each sc around (change to buff yarn in last stitch of round 10) (15)
Rnd 11-14: sc in each sc around (15)
Begin stuffing here. Stuff moderately firm. Continue to stuff as you go.
Rnd 15: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)
Rnd 16: dec over next 2 sc around (6)
F/O leaving tail. Add any stuffing needed to finish the shaping. Don't overstuff. Weave tail through last round and pull to close.
LEGS:
Using buff: (make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: working in Back Loops Only for this round, sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 4-7: sc in each sc around (12)
F/O and stuff leg moderately firmly. Don't overstuff.
Sew the 'closed' end of the leg to the top of the foot at the back (see photos for help with placement)
Using dark brown yarn and yarn needle, make 'claws' (two on each foot) see photos for help.
EARS:
Using Dark Brown: (make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (15)
Rnd 7: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)
Rnd 8-10: sc in each sc around (18)
F/O. Do not stuff, flatten ear.
Ear INSET:
Using med brown: (make 2)
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (5)
Row 2: sc in each sc across (5)
Row 3: sc in first 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4)
Row 4: sc in first 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc (3)
Row 5: sc in first sc, dec over last 2 sc (2)
Row 6: dec over 2 sc (1)
F/O. Weave in ends. Position and sew the 'inset' to the center bottom of the ear (see photo for placement)
TAIL:
Using buff:
Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: working in Back Loops Only for this round, sc in each sc around (9)
Rnd 3-9: sc in each sc around (9)
Rnd 10: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)
Begin stuffing here if you haven't already. Stuff tail moderately firmly. Don't overstuff.
Rnd 11: sc in each sc around, change to medium brown in last stitch of round (12)
Rnd 13: sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 14: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)
Rnd 15: sc in each sc around (15)
Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)
Rnd 17: dec over next 2 sc around (6)
F/O leaving tail. Finish adding stuffing if needed to complete shape. Don't stuff the end too firmly. Weave tail through final round and pull to close, using tail, curl the end around on itself (see photos) and secure. Weave in ends.
CHARM:
using gold color yarn:
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd 3-9: sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd 10: dec over next 2 sc around (4)
F/O, do not stuff. Flatten charm. Using dark brown thread or embroidery floss, create lines every other row of the charm (see photo). Those lines are purely optional, but the charm on Meowth has them, so I added them.
WHISKERS:
Using buff:
Make 2 of the following (these go at the top of the head between his ears)
Row1: Ch 13, slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs. Sc in next 6 chs, HDC in last 3 chs.
F/O
Make 4 of the following:
Row 1: Ch 11, slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs. Sc in next 5 chs, HDC in last 2 chs. F/O
ASSEMBLY:
I recommend pinning parts together before you sew, to make sure you have them in the placement you want before making it permanent.
Sew head to neck of body. Sew arms to sides of body, making sure that the paws are both facing the right way. Sew legs to bottom of body, either in sitting or standing positions. Sew ears to the top of the head as shown, charm goes between his ears so that it stands up. Sew the 'whiskers' to the head... the two longer whiskers go on top of the head between the ears, the other four are sewn to the sides of the head as shown.
Using paper, cut out facial features before using felt ... it will save you ALOT of time. Pin the facial features on before sewing, to make sure you have the right sizes and placements. The mouth is outlined with dark brown yarn as shown.
Don't forget to cut out and sew on his little fangs... he's just not meowth without the hardware!
I positioned his paws up by his face... my girls wanted him that way, and I like it... he looks kind of like he's about to pounce on you. Any way you make him, Meowth is just adorable :)
MEOWTH and POKEMON are copyright Nintendo.
This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (September 2009). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.
26 comments:
very cute.
Thank you :D
Wow you are really good at making plushies I am so amazed at the beautiful work you do! Ever think of making piplup? He is just so cute!
hi
i am a biiig fan of your work, I've never seen something like this before :)
greetz from germany
freaky-elbe
I love your patterns. My son is OBSSESSED with Pokemon. I just have a question. I am not a very experienced crocheter and I don't know what a magic ring is. Could you explain for me?
I love your work, the patterns are fairly easy to do. I wonder if you can do a pattern for zapdos and mewtwo. Also how do you do a "magic ring"
Michelle P.
Thank you!
Magic Ring is really just a term for something I grew up calling a slip-ring :). Some really nice illustrated instructions are here: http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/ (the left-handed instructions are linked at the top if you need those)
If you work better from video tutorials try this one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHYVutk2iYY">
Hope that helps! It's technique that really does make working in rounds alot easier :)
Wow! Recently I've started watching Pokemon series with my husband for the first time in my life and I'm also a beginner in crocheting. Now I stumble upon your blog and your brilliant works! I'm breathless! Your Meowth looks absolutely amazing! He's so adorable. I looked all your Pokemon patterns and loved them all!
When I follow the instructions how am I suppose to increase and decrease or do I just continue to work in a continuous round? I just started learning and that seems to be the most confusing part for me.
Thank You very very very much. Amazing :-)
It was certainly interesting for me to read this article. Thanx for it. I like such topics and everything that is connected to them. I would like to read more on that blog soon.
I love Team Rocket's Meowth!
i think the mouths fine
I was wondering if you have a pattern for dragonite or scizzor (sp?)
Or if they are on your list to be made.
love your patterns
When I was doing the feet I think I found a mistake:
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)
that would be 16 not 15. So is it 16 or is it sc in 3 and then increase? just wondering
Hey, Do you think you could make a skitty?
That would be really great!
OMG its so cuuute!! oh! can i suggest u making a Giratina Origin form (if u can)or an Arcanine or a Dragonite! :D
Hi pleeeaaaase HELP ME !! T^T
I started trying to make the head and followed the pattern accurately, I got through it and even did the stuffing but when I checked the sample pic you've posted... Mine turned out different !! >///<
Its shape turned out to be round and thin(height), i dun think I could even put a whole face on it... >m<
How did u make it? I mean the one u did is wide and round yet thin(side view), completely opposite of mine !
mine's wide(top view) yet thin(front view) ...
it resulted to be an epic fail work after so much effort... orz
Any chance of making geodudr
Geodude. Good suggestion. Watch for that in the nearish future. Got a couple others I'm working on now (patterns to be up starting in a few days or less) but I've been thinking about him for a bit. :)
For the tail, is there supposed to be 16 or 17 rounds. I noticed round 12 isn't on there. Goes from 11 to 13. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. (I love your patterns. Very easy to understand)
Katy, it's just mis-numbered. Just pretend the numbers are right LOL. I keep meaning to fix that - and get distracted every time. Lol
I just did this pattern and it turned out really cute. The directions were very easy to follow. One question, for some reason the whiskers don't want to stand out right like yours. Any suggestions. Thank you for taking your time to do this pattern.
How big is he from top of ears to bottom of feet? I would like to make one but not too small. And I love your pattern. Thank you so much!!
He's about 14 inches or so tall. If you use a G hook and redheart supersaver yarn you'll end up with one similar in size (depending on your tension)
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