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.

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

Meowth Plushie

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.