Raichu

I finally got another one done!  Yay me!  LOL

Raichu has been much requested and I finally got around to making him.  Parts of him are a little different than most pokemon  (namely the ears and tail)  and the instructions look much more difficult than it really is.  This is definitely one of the pokemon I would recommend for those with at least a little experience in making dolls, but with patience even a beginner could manage it :)

As always, if you find anything in the pattern that's confusing or if you find a typo,  let me know and I'll fix it asap. 

RAICHU

MATERIALS

WW yarn in  yellow-orange, light yellow or cream, dark brown
G Hook
Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Small scraps of black and white felt
sewing threads to match yarn, and sewing needle

NOTES:

The actual size of your hook doesn't really matter,  as long as your hook and yarn choices result in tight even stitches.  Crocheting too loosely,  or using too large of a hook for the yarn weight,  will result in the stuffing showing through.   In general,  G hook and WW yarn makes for a nice even and tight stitch for making dolls. 

The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row,  indicates the total number of stitches that should be in that round or row.

When sewing the parts together,  I recommend using a good sewing thread, doubled, on a strong sewing needle.  The reason for this is to prevent adding unwanted bulk to the joints or ridges around sewn on parts.  The other advantage is that you can use thread that matches the  yarn and your 'seams' are much less noticeable and generally smoother.    When working with two different colored pieces,  use thread to match the 'top' piece  or the lighter of the two pieces - whichever seems to work best for you.  (a little test never hurts before committing to sewing on a piece)



HEAD/BODY

(beginning at top of head,  with yellow-orange)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around 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: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)
Rnd 8-10:  sc in each sc around  (42)
Rnd 11:  sc in next 20 sc,  2 sc in each of next 2 sc,  sc in last 20 sc  (44)
Rnd 12-13:  sc in each sc around  (44)
Rnd 14:  sc in next 20 sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  sc in last 20 sc  (42)
Rnd 15:  sc in each sc around  (42)
Rnd 16:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (36)
Rnd 17-18:  sc in each sc around  (36)
Rnd 19:  sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around  (30)
(ending of head/beginning of body --- now is a good time to begin stuffing if you haven't already.  Stuff moderately firmly, remembering to 'shape' the nose/muzzle feature that was created in rounds 11-14.  Continue to stuff and shape as you progress.)
Rnd 20:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (40)
Rnd 21-22:  sc in each sc around  (40)
Rnd 23:  sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (45)
Rnd 24-25:  sc in each sc around  (45)
Rnd 26:  sc in next 8 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (50)
Rnd 27-40:  sc in each sc around  (50)
Rnd 41:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (40)
Rnd 42:  sc in next 2 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (30)
Rnd 43:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (20)
Rnd 44:  dec over next 2 sc around  (10)
F/O, leaving tail.  Finish adding any stuffing needed to finalize the shape. Weave the tail through the final round and pull tight to close.  Secure well and weave in end.

ARMS (make 2)

Beginning with dark brown:

Rnd 1:  4 sc in Magic Ring  (4)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next sc,  2 sc in last sc  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in last sc  (8)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 3 sc,  in last sc,  work 2 sc,  changing to orange-yellow in last sc  (10)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in last sc  (12)
Rnd 6:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in last sc  (14)
Rnd 8:  sc in each sc around  (14)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 6 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 6 sc,  2 sc in last sc  (16)
Rnd 10:  sc in each sc around  (16)
Rnd 11:  sc next 7 sc,  ch 1 turn  (leave remaining stitches unworked)  (7)
Rnd 12:  sc 5, dec over last 2 sc  (6)
Rnd 13:  sc 4,  dec over last 2 sc  (5)
F/O.  Stuff arm moderately firm,  enough to shape well without overstuffing.  Do not close opening.

LEGS: (make 2)

(NOTE:  when instructed to dec over 3 sc,  it's the same as a regular dec, only over three stitches at once instead of 2)

Using orange-yellow

Rnd 1:  7 sc in Magic Ring  (7)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc  (14)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc,  sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in last sc  (18)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in each of last 2 sc  (22)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 10 sc,  2 sc in next sc,  sc in next 10 sc,  2 sc in last sc  (24)
Rnd 6-8:  sc in each sc around  (24)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 10 sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  sc in next 10 sc,  dec over last 2 sc  (22)
Rnd 10:  sc in next 7 sc,  dec over next 2 sc (repeat dec once more),  sc in next 7 sc,  dec over next 2 sc  (repeat dec once more)  (18)
Rnd 11:  sc in next 6 sc,  dec over next 3 sc,  sc in next 6 sc,  dec over next 3 sc  (14)
Rnd 12:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc,  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc  (12)
Rnd 13-14:  sc in each sc around  (12)
F/O.  Using the back end of a hook,  a chopstick or eraser end of a pencil,  stuff the leg moderately firm.  Don't over stuff, as you will need a little bit of 'shifting' room when sewing the leg to the side of the body.

FEET: (make 2)

Beginning with dark brown:

Rnd 1:  6 sc in Magic Ring  (6)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 3-4:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 5:  sc in each sc around, change to orange-yellow in last stitch of round  (12)
Rnd 6-13:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Stuff feet at this point if you haven't already.  Stuff moderately firm,  but do not overstuff.
Rnd 14:  dec in next 2 sc around  (6)
F/O.  Add any stuffing need to finish the shaping.  Weave tail of yarn through final round and pull to close. Secure end and weave in .  Sew foot onto a leg,  taking extra care to position the foot so that it will face the proper direction when sewn onto the body.  (see the pictures to help with positioning)

BELLY SPOT

Using light yellow

Rnd 1:  8 sc in Magic Ring  (8)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (16)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  around  (24)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (32)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (40)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (48)
Rnd 7:  sc in each sc around  (48)
F/O.  Sew belly spot to front of body as shown,  stretching it sightly to create an oval shape.  Be careful in keeping the oval shape even, and properly centered below the 'nose/muzzle' of the head. Pinning the piece first to the body before sewing will help keep things straight for you.

EARS:  (make 4)

(Read through the ear assembly carefully before beginning - the ears must be made with a left ear and right ear,  or they won't work.  Patience is key with the trim around the ears, it looks alot worse in writing than it is in practice.)

Using orange-yellow

Row 1:  Ch 11,  sc in second ch from hook and each remaining chain, turn  (10)
Row 2:  Dec over first 2 sc,  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc, turn - leave remaining sc unworked (7)
Row 3:  2 sc in first sc,  sc across to last 2 sc,  dec over last 2 sc, turn (7)
Row 4:  Dec over first 2 sc,  sc across to last sc,  2 sc in last sc, turn   (7)
Row 5:  repeat row 3 (7)
F/O, weave in end

LEFT EAR ASSEMBLY:
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Placing 2 of the ear pieces together  (matching shapes)  and holding the pieces so that the 'v' is facing towards your RIGHT,  attach the orange yellow yarn to the upper right corner.  Sc through all layers across the top and around the 'edge' evenly,  then work across the 'bottom' of the ear.  When you reach the bottom point of the 'v' make the 'curl' by ch 7, slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and each chain back up to the ear.  Continue sc around the v of the ear and sc in same sc as joining.  F/O

Attach the dark brown to same upper right corner  (make sure the 'curl' is at the bottom right).  Ch1 after joining and 2 sc in same sc as join.  Sc across top and around smaller side and three sc across the bottom,  turn and slip stitch evenly all the way back around to the first sc of the dark brown.  F/O weave in all ends.

RIGHT EAR ASSEMBLY:

Placing 2 of the ear pieces together  (matching shapes),  and holding the pieces so that the 'v' is facing towards your LEFT,  attach the orange-yellow to the bottom right corner   sc evenly up the side, across the top and down through the 'v' to the bottom of the v.  Ch 7,  slip stitch in the 2nd ch from the hook and across to the ear and continue to sc around, slip stitch in first sc.  F/O

Attach the dark brown to the third sc to the left of where you joined the orange-yellow before,  working up the side and around the top,  sc evenly to the top of the v,  2 sc in corner stitch at top of v,  turn and slip stitch evenly across to first sc of dark brown.  F/O


TAIL:

Using dark brown

Rnd 1:  6 sc in magic ring  (6)
Rnd 2-48:  sc in each sc around  (6)
Rnd 49:  sc 4, ch1 turn (leave remaining scs unworked)  (4)
Rnd 50:  sc 2, dec over last 2 sc  (3)
F/O.  Stuffing tail is not necessary,  but if you want to make it somewhat poseable,  you can moderately stuff it as you progress. I tried both ways, and found that leaving it unstuffed was preferable.

LIGHTNING BOLT:  (make 2)

Using light  yellow:

Row 1:  Ch 4,  sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across  (3)
Row 2-8:  sc in each sc across  (3)
Row 9:  sc in each sc across to last sc,  2 sc in last sc (4)
Row 10:  sc in each sc across (4)
Row 11-12:  repeat rows 9 and 10  (5)
Row 13-14:  repeat rows 9 and 10  (6)
Row 15-16:  repeat rows 9 and 10  (7)
Row 17-18:  repeat rows 9 and 10  (8)
Row 19-20:  repeat rows 9 and 10  (9)
Row 21:  repeat row 9 (10)
Row 22:  sc in each sc across to end  (10)
Row 23:  ch 6,  sc in 2nd sc from hook and remaining 4 chs,  sc in next five sc of previous row  (10)
Row 24:  sc in each sc across to last 2 sc,  dec over last 2 sc  (9)
Row 25:  sc in each sc across (9)
Row 26-27:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (8)
Row 28-29:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (7)
Row 30-31:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (6)
Row 32-33:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (5)
Row 34-35:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (4)
Row 36-37:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (3)
Row 38-39:  repeat rows 24 and 25  (2)
Row 40:  dec over 2 sc  (1)
Row 41:  sc in sc.
F/O.  Weave in end on first of the two bolt pieces. Leave a fairly long tail on the second of the two bolt pieces.  Place the two pieces together,  matching the shape.  Using a yarn needle and the long tail left on the second piece,  whip stitch the two pieces together carefully.  When you reach the 'bottom' of the bolt,  (the beginning row)  insert the closed end of the tail  (smaller end) and securely sew through all layers to attach the tail to the bolt.  Continue whipstitching up the other side of the bolt to the top.  Secure and weave in ends.

STRIPES: (make 2)

Using dark brown

Ch 16.  Slip stitch in second ch from hook.  sc in next 2 ch,  hdc in next 2 ch,  dc in next 5 ch,  hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, slip stitch in last ch. 
F/O.

CHEEK PATCHES:

Using light  yellow:

Rnd 1:  8 sc in Magic Ring  (8)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (16)
F/O weave in ends


FINAL ASSEMBLY:   I recommend pinning all the pieces together before sewing to ensure that you have everything like you want it.  Make any adjustments as needed before sewing.    Sew all the pieces to the body.  Make sure that the ears, arms and legs are positioned correctly before sewing.

Take care when sewing to center ears and cheek patches to the 'nose' at the front of the head.  Arms and legs are positioned and sewn as shown in the pictures.   Sew tail to bottom of body at the middle.  Stripes are placed as shown and sewn in place.

Using a bit of sewing thread doubled,  or embroidery floss  (or dark yarn)  make a few small whipstitches at the top of the 'nose'  as shown.  Sew or glue on small circles from black felt for eyes,  and two very tiny circles of white for catchlights.  Embroider mouth shape as shown in same thread or yarn used for nose.


RAICHU and POKEMON are copyright Nintendo.

This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (December 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 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. 

Ampharos

I hope you'll forgive the fact that pictures aren't really all that great,  but the weather has been really crummy outside,  so we took the pics inside.

Ampharos is another of the lesser known pokemon I'm really quite fond of.  The pattern is a bit complicated in that there are quite a few parts to him, and lots of color changes.  Other than that though,  he's not very difficult to make.

I used a yellow color called cornmeal,  it was the closest color I could find to the color of Ampharos in the show and on its cards,  but you can use any color that's close.

As always,  if you find a problem in the pattern,  or if you just need help leave a message and I'll get back at ya as soon as I can.  :)

Ampharos

MATERIAL:

WW yarn in Yellow, black, white and red
G Hook
Fiberfill
Small amount of black and white felt  (for the eyes)
Yarn Needle

NOTES:

Although I generally join all my rounds,  working this doll in the continuous round method will be just as effective.

The numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row,  indicate the total number of stitches that should be in that round or row.


HEAD:

Using yellow

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)   (9)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (12)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (15)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (18)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (21)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 6 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (24)
Rnd 8-14:  sc in each sc around  (24)
Rnd 15: sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next two sc around  (20)
Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next two sc around  (16)
Begin stuffing piece at this point if you haven't already.
Rnd 17: sc in next 2 sc,  dec over next two sc around  (12)
Rnd 18: sc in next sc,  dec over next two sc around  (8)
F/O.  finish adding any stuffing to  finalize the shape of the head.  Weave in end in last round of sc,  pull to close.  Secure and weave in end.


BODY:

Using yellow:

Rnd 1:  8 sc in MR  (8)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (16)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  around  (24)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (32)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (40)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (45)
Rnd 7-20:  sc in each sc around  (45)
Rnd 21:  sc in next 7 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (40)
Rnd 22:  sc in each sc around  (40)
Rnd 23:  sc in next 6 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (35)
Rnd 24:  sc in each sc around  (35)
Rnd 25:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (30)
Rnd 26:  sc in each sc around  (30)
Begin stuffing body here,  if you haven't already.  Continue to stuff the body as you progress.
Rnd 27:  sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (25)
Rnd 28:  sc in each sc around  (25)
Rnd 29:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (20)
Rnd 30:  sc in each sc around.  Change to black in the last sc of round.  (Do not cut the yellow,  just drop it for now and continue working with the black yarn)   (20)
Rnd 31:  sc in each sc around (20)
Rnd 32:  sc in next 8 sc,  dec over next 2 sc (repeat once more).  Pick up yellow yarn and change to yellow in last stitch of round   (18)
Rnd 33:  sc in each sc around,  drop yellow and change to black yarn in last sc of round  (18)
Rnd 34-35:  sc in each sc around,  drop black and change to yellow in last sc of round  (18)
Rnd 36:  sc in each sc around,  drop yellow and change to black in the last sc of round  (18)
Rnd 37-38: sc in each sc around, change to yellow in last sc of round,  F/O black yarn.  (18)
Rnd 39-40:  sc in each sc around  (18)
Rnd 41:  sc 14,  leave remaining stitches unworked,  do not ch 1,  turn  (14)
Rnd 42:  skip first sc,  sc to last 2 sc of row,  dec over last 2 sc in row  (12)
Rnd 43:  repeat row 42  (10)
Rnd 44:  repeat row 42  (8)
Rnd 45:  repeat row 42  (6)
Rnd 46:  repeat row 42  (4)
F/O and finish adding any stuffing needed to finalize the shape of the body and neck.  Don't close the opening at neck.

ARMS:

Using yellow

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (8)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (10)
Rnd 4.  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (12)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (14)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 6 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (16)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 7 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (18)
Rnd 8:  sc in next 8 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (20)
Rnd 9-11:  sc in each sc around  (20)
Rnd 12:  sc in next 8 sc,  dec over next 2 sc  (repeat once more)  (18)
Rnd 13:  sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (15)
Rnd 14:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (12)
F/O.  Flatten Arm/wing  (do not stuff).

EARS:

Using black

Rnd 1:  4 sc in MR  (4)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more).  Change to yellow in last sc of round,  don't F/O the black,  drop it for later.  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (8)
Rnd 4:  sc in each sc around,  change to black in last sc of round  (8)
Rnd 5:  sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)(10)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (12)
Rnd 7:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat once more)  (14)
F/O and stuff to shape.

BELLY SPOT:

Using white:

(Don't ch 1 at the end of each row,  just turn and work first sc in the very last sc of the previous row)

Row 1:  ch 5,  sc in second ch from hook and each remaining chain  (4)
Row 2:  2 sc in first sc of row,  sc across to last sc,  2 sc in last sc  (6)
Row 3:  sc in each sc across (6)
Row 4:  repeat row 2  (8)
Row 5:  sc in each sc across  (8)
Row 6:  repeat row 2  (10)
Row 7:  sc in each sc across  (10)
Row 8:  repeat row 2  (12)
Row 9:  sc in each sc across  (12)
Row 10:  repeat row 2  (14)
Row 11-20:  sc in each sc across  (14)
Row 21:  dec over the first 2 sc of row,  sc in each sc across to last 2 sc,  dec over last 2 sc  (12)
Row 22:  repeat row 21  (10)
Row 23:  repeat row 21  (8)
Row 24:  repeat row 21  (6)
Row 25:  repeat row 21  (4)
Don't F/O.   Ch 1 and working down the side and around bottom and up the other side,  work sc evenly around.  Slip stitch to the first sc of edging row.
F/O and weave in ends.

LEGS:

Using yellow

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (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 7 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat 2 more times)  (27)
Rnd 6-8:  sc in each sc around  (27)
Rnd 9:  sc in next 7 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (24)
Rnd 10:  sc in next 6 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (21)
Begin stuffing here if you haven't already,  continue to stuff as you progress.
Rnd 11:  sc in next 5 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (18)
Rnd 12:  sc in next 4 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (15)
Rnd 13:  sc in next 3 sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (12)
Rnd 14:  sc in each sc around  (12)
F/O and work in end.  Finish adding any stuffing needed to finish out the shape.  Round part of leg should be firm but not too 'round',  it should be kind of flat  (see pictures). 

FEET:

Using white

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times),  change to yellow in last sc of round.  (F/O white)   (9)
Rnd 3:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (12)
Rnd 4:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (15)
Begin stuffing at this point if you haven't already and continue stuffing as you progress.
Rnd 5:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (18)
Rnd 6:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (21)
Rnd 7-10:  sc in each sc around  (21)
Rnd 11:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc  around  (14)
Rnd 12:  dec over next 2 sc around  (7)
F/O.  Add any stuffing need to finish out the shape (see picture for help with shaping)
Weave end through the last round of sc and pull to tighten.   Sew foot to leg as shown.

TAIL:

(Begin to stuff the tail at any point,  but don't wait too long because the long narrow shape will make stuffing very difficult if you wait too long to start,  although using a chopstick or knitting needle is very helpful with stuffing shapes like this)

Using black

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  sc in each sc around  (6)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (9)
Rnd 4:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 5:  sc in each sc around.  Change to yellow in last sc of round  (9)
Rnd 6-7:  sc in each sc around  (9)
Rnd 8:  sc in next 2 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (12)
Rnd 9:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 10:  sc in each sc around,  change to black in last sc of round  (12)
Rnd 11-12:  sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 13:  sc in next 3 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (15)
Rnd 14:  sc in each sc around  (15)
Rnd 15:  sc in each sc around,  change to yellow in last sc of round  (15)
Rnd 16-17:  sc in each sc around  (15)
Rnd 18:  sc in next 4 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (18)
Rnd 19:  sc in each sc around  (18)
Rnd 20:  sc in each sc around,  change to black in last sc of round  (18)
Rnd 21-22:  sc in each sc around  (18)
Rnd 23:  sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in next sc  (repeat two more times)  (21)
Rnd 24:  sc in each sc around  (21)
Rnd 25:  sc in each sc around,  change to yellow in last sc of round  (21)
Rnd 26-27:  sc in each sc around  (21)
Row 28:  sc in next 12 sc,  leave remaining sc unworked.  Don't ch 1,  turn  (12)
Row 29:  skip first sc,  sc in next sc and each sc across to last two sc,  dec over last 2 sc (10)
Row 30:  repeat row 29  (8)
Row 31:  repeat row 29  (6)

RED FOREHEAD "LIGHT"

Using red

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 3:  sc in each sc around  (12)
F/O.  Stuff lightly

RED TAIL "BALL LIGHT"

Using red

Rnd 1:  6 sc in MR  (6)
Rnd 2:  2 sc in each sc around  (12)
Rnd 3:  sc in next sc,  2 sc in next sc around  (18)
Rnd 4-6:  sc in each sc around  (18)
Rnd 7:  sc in next sc,  dec over next 2 sc around  (12)
Rnd 8:  dec over next 2 sc around  (6)
F/O  stuff ball firmly to shape,  do not close the open end.  Place open end over point of tail as shown and sew on securely.

ASSEMBLY:

Sew head to top of body as shown.  The 'neck' of the body has a shoulder cape that goes up on the back side of the head to give the position as see in the pictures.    Sew ears to side of head as shown. Sew the 'light' to the forehead as shown in the pictures.

Sew the 'belly spot' to the front of the body centered with the head.  The slightly smaller end of the body goes at the bottom. 

Sew the legs/feet to the side of the body at the bottom as shown.  Sew the legs securely to the body so as to get the shape as seen in the pictures. 

Sew the arms/wings to the sides of the body as shown.

Sew tail to the back of the body,  placing the 'cape' of the open end slightly underneath the body and adjusting the tail to get the position desired.

Cut two small oval shapes from black felt and sew or glue them to the face as shown,  add two very tiny circles of white felt  (or a drop of white fabric paint)  for the catch lights in the eyes.


AMPHAROS and POKEMON are copyright Nintendo.

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