How to Crochet Chansey Amigurumi for Pokémon Fans

If you’re a Pokémon enthusiast or love crochet projects, the Crochet Chansey Amigurumi Pattern is an exciting way to bring this cheerful character to life. Chansey, known for its huggable shape and sunny disposition, gets a makeover as an adorable handmade plush toy. With its iconic round body, its charming egg-filled pouch, and cheerful expression, this Chansey crochet design will win the hearts of fans both young and old.

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Why Crochet Chansey?

This pattern provides a straightforward yet enjoyable crafting experience. Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new or an advanced crocheter working on a nostalgic project, this Chansey amigurumi is ideal. Its soft pink tones, playful design elements, and soothing materials make it fun to work on and easy to personalize. By following the steps in this pattern, you’ll create a delightful Pokémon plush that’s perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply showcasing your crochet skills.

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Step by Step Pattern

Materials:

Colour A: Cygnet Jelly Baby Chunky – Blush
Colour B: Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid – Dusty Rose
Colour C: Cygnet Jelly Baby Chunky – White
Colour D: Rico Ricorumi DK – Black
Colour E: Rico Ricorumi DK – White
Crochet Hook: 4mm
Toy stuffing

Please note:

I used one skein of each colour but you might need a second skein of colour A, depending on your own tension and yarn waste.

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Body:

1. Using colour A, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3. [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
4. [2 sc, 1 inc] x6 (24)
5. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)
6. [4 sc, 1 inc] x6 (36)
7. [5 sc, 1 inc] x6 (42)
8. [6 sc, 1 inc] x6 (48)
9. [7 sc, 1inc] x6 (54)
10. [8 sc, 1 inc] x6 (60)
11. [9 sc, 1 inc] x6 (66)
12. [10 sc, 1 inc] x6 (72)
13. [11 sc, 1 inc] x6 (78)
14. [12 sc, 1 inc] x6 (84)
15-26. Sc in each st
27. [12 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (78)
28. Sc in each st
29. [11 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (72)
30. Sc in each st
31. [10 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (66) 32. Sc in each st
33. [9 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (60)
34. Sc in each st
35. [8 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (54) 36. Sc in each st
37. [7 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (48)
38. Sc in each st
39. [6 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (42)
40. Sc in each st
41. [5 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (36)
42. Sc in each st
43. [4 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (30)
44. Sc in each st

Start stuffing the body firmly and top up as you go, you’ll want to make sure the egg gets nice and wide so keep stuffing the sides.

45. [3 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (24)
46. Sc in each st
47. [2 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (18)
48. [1 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (12)

Top up the stuffing.

49. Inv.dec in each st (6)

Sew the last sts together and fasten off.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Using colour A, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3-7. Sc in each st

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching later. DO NOT STUFF

Legs (Make 2):

1. Using colour B, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3-7. Sc in each st

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching later. DO NOT STUFF

Hair (Make 6):

1. Using colour B, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3-7. Sc in each st
8-11. Change to colour A, sc in each st

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching later. DO NOT STUFF

Pouch:

1. Using colour B, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3. [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
4. [2 sc, 1 inc] x6 (24)
5. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)
6-9. Sc in each st
Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching later.

Egg:

1. Using colour C, work 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each st (12)
3. [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
4. [2 sc, 1 inc] x6 (24)
5. [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)
6-10. Sc in each st
11. [3 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (24)
12. Sc in each st
13. [2 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (18)
14. Sc in each st

Start stuffing the egg, DO NOT overly stuff the egg, make sure it fits in the pouch as you stuff it.

15. [1 sc, 1 inv.dec] x6 (12) Top up the stuffing.
16. Inv.dec in each st (6)

Assembly:

Legs: Attach the legs in in an outwards angle in row 11, with 20 sts in between on the front.

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Pouch: Attach the top of the pouch in row 24, centred between the two legs. Secure in place by make a few sts between the body and pouch in the rows below.

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Arms: Attach the top of the arms in row 28, with 15 sts between the top corners of each arm, angled towards the egg so they almost touch the sides of the pouch.
Hair: Starting with the two front parts, attach them in row 41, with 10 sts between. Attach the next two parts directly behind the front parts on the same row and repeat for the last two parts.

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Eyes: With a double-stranded tail of colour D, across row 38-40, with 5 sts in between, make an upward st across all 3 rows and go over the exact st 3 more times. With a double-stranded tail of colour E, make an upward st across row 40 in between the black sts, there should be 4 strands of black yarn on each side of your st. Go over st 2 exactly 2 more times. Repeat for the second eye.
Mouth: Make a long st 1 row down from the eyes, 7 sts wide, fasten the middle of the mouth with a small st 1 row further down to create a smile. Make 1 more st 1 row down from the bottom of the mouth, 1 st wide. Fasten off and tie in loose ends.

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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project

Crafting Chansey is more than just a crochet project; it’s a way to reconnect with the joy of Pokémon while indulging in creative crafting. Whether used as a decoration for your gaming room, a heartfelt gift for a friend, or an addition to your handmade collection, this amigurumi brings charm and warmth wherever it goes. Plus, it’s a way to show off your crochet skills with a project that’s not just adorable but deeply nostalgic.