Chikorita Plushie

Well after many requests (and finally getting the yarn I needed) Chikorita has arrived.  LOL
The top picture shows the  colors closer to what they actually are,  the other two pictures for some reason turned out a bit on the 'bluish' side,  but hopefully will still at least give you an idea of how the doll is put together.  I'm really a much better designer than a photographer.  :D
The eye colors aren't exactly right either,  but that's purely because I simply didn't have the right two shades of red.  All I had was red and a brown color  (Walmart doesn't really have an extensive selection of felt shades  LOL)
As always,  if you have any troubles or questions about the pattern,  just post or email me,  and I'll answer you as quickly as I can. :D

CHIKORITA

MATERIALS:

WW yarn (medium) in Light sage, dark sage and white

G hook

Fiberfill

Yarn Needle

Small scraps of felt in desired colors for eyes (orange, red and white)

NOTES:

Gauge isn't important for this, as long as your yarn, hook and tension result in a fairly tight stitch that won't let the stuffing poke through.

Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicates the total number of stitches in that round or row.

HEAD:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)

Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)

Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)

Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Rnd 7-16: sc in each sc around (36)

Rnd 17: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc around to last sc, 2 sc in last sc (38)

Rnd 18: sc in each sc around (38)

F/O. Stuff head moderately firmly while shaping.

BODY:

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 7-25: sc in each sc around (42)

Rnd 26: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (35)

Rnd 27: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (28)

Begin stuffing at this point if you haven't already. Stuff moderately firmly while shaping. Continue to stuff as you progress.

Rnd 28: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (21)

Rnd 29: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (14)

Rnd 30: dec over next 2 sc around (7)

F/O. Leave tail. Weave tail through last round, tug to close up. Secure and weave in end.

FEET: (make 4)

Starting with white:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring - change to light green in last sc. (6)

Rnd 2: sc in each sc around (6)

Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)

Rnd 6-7: sc in each sc around (15)

Rnd 8: sc in first 7 sc of round, leave remaining sc as is (7)

F/O. Stuff moderately firmly.

TAIL:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc (8)

Rnd 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc (10)

Rnd 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc next 8 sc, 2 sc in last sc (12)

Rnd 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc (14)

Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (14)

F/O. Stuff moderately firmly. Weave in end.

BUDS:

(make 7)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: sc in each sc around (6)

F/O. Stuff the 'bud' with the tails of yarn, that's probably all the stuffing you'll need in them.

LEAF:

(make 2)

Row 1: ch 2, sc in second chain from hook (1)

Row 2: 2 sc in sc (2)

Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in last sc (3)

Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (4)

Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (5)

Row 6: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (6)

Row 7: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (7)

Row 8: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (8)

Row 9: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (9)

Row 10-20: sc in each sc around (9)

Row 21: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (8)

Row 22: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (7)

Row 23: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (6)

Row 24: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (5)

Row 25: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (4)

Row 26: dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc (3)

Row 27-30: sc in each sc across (3)

Row 31: 2 sc in each sc across (6)

F/O. Place the two leaves together and whip stitch around edges. At stem and base (rows 26-31) fold together and whip stitch, leaving the final row 'open'.

FINAL ASSEMBLY:

I highly recommend pinning all parts together before sewing to ensure you have everything made and that all the parts are positioned as you like.

Sew head to body positioned as shown. Leaf is sewn to top center of head as shown, you may wish to tack the leaf to one side of the head (optional). Buds are sewn around the neck at the point where the head joins the body. Position the first bud center of the front, and remaining buds evenly spaced around the neck.

Front legs are sewn slightly under the front of the body, while back legs are positioned slightly to each side (as shown). Legs should be positioned so that the last row of 7 sc is facing up and outward (giving the legs a light tilt).

Tail is sewn to the center of backside of body with 'longer' side facing down to give the tail a slight upsweep.

Face is pieces of felt cut into the correct shapes (as shown) and sewn on, while the mouth is simply embroidered as shown.

Chikorita and Pokemon are copyright of Nintendo.

This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (July 2010).  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 print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.