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Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern

Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small Azumarill-inspired amigurumi with a textured 'wave' belly, long ears with felt insets, and a ball-on-tail detail. It uses worsted weight yarn and simple amigurumi shaping to form a stable egg-shaped body and separate feet, arms, ears and tail components. Final touches are assembled with felt cutouts for eyes, mouth and body spots for a clean, durable finish.

Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in continuous rounds with easy increases and decreases, the pattern guides you through attaching the blue upper body to the white 'wave' base. Intermediate crocheters will enjoy the shaping and assembly, while clear notes help with stuffing and finishing techniques.

Why You'll Love This Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful charm of Azumarill while staying approachable for intermediate crocheters. The wave detail at the belly adds a delightful texture that makes each piece feel unique and handmade. I enjoy how the separate felt elements let me customize expressions and spot patterns easily. Sewing the tail and assembling the features is satisfying and gives you a wonderful finished toy to display or gift.

Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Azumarill by changing yarn colors—try pastel blues or mint for a soft, nursery-friendly version.

If you want a bigger version, use a bulkier yarn and larger hook; for a tiny keychain, choose finer yarn and a smaller hook.

I often add embroidery details or tiny felt accessories like bows, scarves, or a little hat to personalize each doll.

Try adding wire inside the ears or tail rope if you want them to be poseable and hold a shape for display.

Change the belly 'waves' by altering the front-loop pattern to make deeper or shallower waves for different textures.

Mix and match yarn textures—use a fuzzy or boucle yarn for a plush look on the body while keeping smooth yarn for the belly for contrast.

Experiment with different eye styles: felt ovals, safety eyes, or embroidered eyes will give different personalities to your Azumarill.

Create a family set by varying sizes and colors, making a matching Marill or bigger evolution for a themed gift set.

I sometimes stitch tiny sequins or beads as sparkly spots on the body for a festive look, sewing them securely before stuffing.

For a waterproof ornament, use fabric glue for felt pieces and seal with a clear craft sealer; perfect for holiday decorations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the front-loop only instructions in round 12 will prevent the 'wave' effect from forming correctly; follow the front-loop instructions exactly to create the wavy white edge. ✗ Waiting too long to stuff the body can make shaping difficult; begin stuffing around round 18 and add fiberfill gradually to maintain the egg shape. ✗ Not counting your stitches after increases and decreases leads to mismatched rounds and shaping errors; count at the end of each round to ensure you have the correct total. ✗ Flattening feet or arms without aligning stitches accurately can make the limbs lopsided; line up the stitches and secure with a small whipstitch so both sides match evenly.

Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Azumarill amigurumi with clear, step-by-step crochet instructions. This charming pocket-sized Pokemon doll features a fluffy tail ball, waving belly detail, and cute felt facial pieces. Perfect for gifting or adding to your collection, the pattern walks you through shaping, assembly, and finishing touches so you can create a polished, lovable toy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Azumarill Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight (WW) yarn in blue - quantity as needed for body, ears, limbs and tail ball
  • 02
    Worsted weight (WW) yarn in white - quantity as needed for belly section
  • 03
    Small amount of black yarn - for the tail rope
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing body, tail ball and limbs
  • 05
    Small bits of felt for eyes, mouth, ear insets and body spots (various colors)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    G Hook
  • 02
    Tapestry/Yarn Needle
  • 03
    Sewing thread to match yarn and felt pieces
  • 04
    Scissors

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— Body :

Info :

Beginning with white yarn:

Round 1 :

8 sc in magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (16)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (32)

Round 5 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (40)

Round 6-11 :

sc in each sc around (40)

Round 12 :

working in front loops only: sl st in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, *sl st in each of next 2 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc* repeat from * to * around to final stitch, sl st in last sc of round. F/O white. (the 'waves' you've created may want to curve back to the front for now, that's ok.) (40)

Round 13 :

If you look just behind the round you just worked, you'll notice a 'line' of free loops (the back loop that was not worked through). Attach your blue yarn to one of these loops and sc in the same loop. Sc in each remaining loop around (40)

Round 14-16 :

sc in each sc around (40)

Round 17 :

sc in each of next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (35)

Round 18 :

sc in each sc around (35)

Info :

Begin stuffing about this point if you haven't already. Stuff firmly without over stuffing. Shape the body as you stuff - continue stuffing and shaping as you progress.

Round 19 :

sc in each of next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Round 20 :

sc in each sc around (30)

Round 21 :

sc in each of next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (25)

Round 22 :

sc in each sc around (25)

Round 23 :

sc in each of next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (20)

Round 24 :

sc in each sc around (20)

Round 25 :

sc in each of next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (15)

Round 26 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (10)

Info :

F/O. Add any more stuffing needed to finish the shaping of the body. It should be a nice 'egg' shape. Weave the tail through the final round and tug to close opening. Secure the yarn well and weave in end. Using white sewing thread and sewing needle, carefully sew the 'waves' that are in front up to the blue section so that they're even and create the 'wave' effect desired around. (see picture for help)

— FEET :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 3-4 :

sc in each sc around (9)

Round 5 :

dec over first 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc around (8)

Round 6-7 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

Flatten the foot (foot is not stuffed) - sc through all layers across (4 sc)

Info :

F/O. Weave in ends

— ARMS :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2-7 :

sc in each sc around (6)

Info :

Flatten (stuffing is not necessary for the arms). Sc through all layers across (3sc)

— EARS :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 3 :

sc in each sc around (9)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 5-7 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 8 :

Dec over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc around (11)

Round 9 :

sc in each sc around (11)

Round 10 :

Dec over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc around (10)

Round 11 :

sc in each sc around (10)

Round 12 :

Dec over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc around (9)

Round 13 :

sc in each sc around (9)

Round 14 :

Dec over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc around (8)

Round 15 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

Flatten ears. Fasten off. (Ears aren't stuffed). Cut two pieces of pink felt to fit just 'inside' the ears (see photo for reference). Pin in place and using sewing thread and needle (or fabric glue) sew or glue securely in place.

— TAIL :

Info :

Using black yarn, chain 34 (or any multiple of 11 + 1). Sc in first chain from hook and next 3 chains. * 3 sc in next chain, sc in next 4 chains, dec over next 2 chains, sc in next 3 chains * repeat * to * to end (where exactly you end in the sequence doesn't matter much). F/O and sew to bottom back of doll using one of the tails remaining. Hide excess yarns inside doll using crochet hook to pull the excess yarns inside of the doll.

— BALL of TAIL :

Info :

Using blue:

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (12)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)

Round 4-6 :

sc in each sc around (18)

Info :

Begin stuffing here. Shape as you go, continue stuffing as you progress.

Round 7 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Round 8 :

dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finish the shape. Just before you tug up the opening, insert the other end of the tail, pull tails to close opening and using yarn needle, secure the opening and end of tail. Weave in the loose end.

— FINAL ASSEMBLY :

Info :

Feet are sew to bottom of body as shown in photos. Arms are sewn to the side of body just above the 'wave' of the white section.

Info :

Ears are sewn to top of head as shown. Face details are made by cutting out small ovals for eyes, and the mouth shape from felt and gluing or sewing them on. (tiny white bits of felt for the catchlights in the eyes are easiest glued where possible a small dot of white fabric paint also works)

Info :

Cut various sized circles for the 'dots' across the body. I didn't do the circles around the back of mine, but you can if you like. I'm sure in 'pokemon nature' no two azumarill's dots are exactly the same.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the two feet to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly so the doll sits upright; flatten the foot pieces and stitch through all layers to secure before attaching.
  • Attach the arms to either side of the body just above the wave of the white section, aligning placement symmetrically and sew firmly with yarn and needle.
  • Sew ears to the top of the head, pinning the felt insets inside first; secure felt pieces with small stitches or fabric glue then sew the ear base to the head.
  • Weave the black tail rope through the final round at the back, pull tight to close and sew the tail securely to the bottom back of the doll before hiding yarn tails inside.
  • Attach the ball of the tail to the end of the black tail rope by sewing it on and securing the join with a few tight stitches, then weave in ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Gauge isn't terribly important here, but your choice of hook and yarn should result in a tight stitch that won't allow the fill to show through.
  • 💡Numbers at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches that should be in that round or row.
  • 💡Begin stuffing around the middle of the body and add fiberfill gradually to shape the doll without over stuffing, which can distort the shape.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check placement and symmetry, especially for ears, arms and spots.

This Azumarill amigurumi pattern brings a pocket-sized Pokemon to life with playful details and a wavy belly edge. Perfect for collectors, gifts, or a cozy craft project, it's a delightful weekend make. 🧶✨🐰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately a small palm-sized toy (roughly 10-15 cm tall) when using worsted weight yarn and a G hook, though exact size will vary by gauge.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and the look of the 'waves'; adjust your hook accordingly and expect changes in stitch counts per inch.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to shaping, front-loop working in round 12 and multiple assembled parts; basic amigurumi skills like magic ring, increases and decreases are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours over a weekend, though time can vary depending on experience, speed, and how much time you spend on finishing and felt details.

How should I attach the felt pieces and spots?

Cut felt pieces to fit, pin them in place and either sew securely with matching thread or use fabric glue for a quick finish; small white catchlights can be glued or painted.