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Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

Meowth 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 Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a Meowth-inspired amigurumi with clear, step-by-step rounds for every piece. The design includes a needle-felted eye finish, embroidered whiskers and a distinctive gold plate for character detail. Youll make the head, body, limbs, tail and small accessories with simple shaping techniques.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Complete round-by-round instructions and notes on assembly are included so you can pin and sew pieces accurately. Materials and tools are listed up front to help you prepare before you start crocheting.

Why You'll Love This Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances cute design with compact construction, making Meowth quick and satisfying to create. I enjoy the little details like the curled gold tail and the tiny gold plate which give the toy real personality. The pattern encouraged me to experiment with needle felting for the eyes, which added a handmade charm I adored. I also like that the pieces are small and portable, so you can make multiples or gift them easily.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this pattern: change the main yarn colour to create other cat characters or create a whole set of different Pokemon friends.

To make the toy larger or smaller, simply use a different yarn weight and adjust your hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky plush version while thinner yarn and a finer hook makes a tiny keychain friend.

I often swap the needle-felted eyes for embroidered eyes or small safety eyes depending on the look I want; embroidered eyes can make the toy look more stylised and are safer for very small children.

Try different facial expressions by adjusting the placement of the eyes and the curvature of the mouth—this can change the personality dramatically.

For a poseable version, add a thin wire armature inside the body and limbs so you can position Meowth; coat the wire in tape before inserting to protect the yarn.

Consider adding tiny accessories like a crocheted collar, scarf, or a mini coin to complement the gold plate on the forehead.

Use variegated yarns or duplicate stitch colourwork for patterns on the ears instead of needle felting for a different texture and look.

If you want a sturdier stand, use thicker wire in the legs and add a small flat base under the feet or a felted weight inside the bottom of the body.

I sometimes add a loop at the top of the head so the amigurumi can be used as an ornament or keychain—adjust the size to suit the intended use.

Experiment with materials for the whiskers: embroidery floss, monofilament, or thin yarn each give a different stiffness and final appearance so pick what suits your project best.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds can cause you to lose the start of a round; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you complete rounds. ✗ Not stuffing gradually will create uneven lumps inside the head and body; add small amounts of fibre fill as you shape so the piece stays smooth and well-formed. ✗ Forgetting to change colour exactly where instructed will make colour transitions look messy; mark the stitch where you need to change and swap yarns neatly at that stitch. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight for small pieces like fingers and whiskers will make sewing and shaping difficult; maintain an even relaxed tension and adjust hook size if needed. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning can result in misaligned parts and a crooked face; always pin pieces in place and check symmetry before permanently sewing.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the playful charm of Meowth to life with this detailed crochet amigurumi pattern. Youll enjoy making a small, poseable cat character with fun details like a gold plate, needle-felted eyes and a curled tail. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials list and assembly tips so you can finish a polished toy. Perfect for gifting or adding to your Pokemon collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK in Stone (main body colour)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK in Gold (accent colour for feet, tail details)
  • 03
    Gold embroidery floss - Anchor colour no. 1037 (for gold plate and details)
  • 04
    Stone coloured embroidery floss - DMC colour no. 842 (for whiskers and embroidery)
  • 05
    Fibres in Black and White for needle felting the eyes
  • 06
    Polyester toy filling (for stuffing)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.00mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.25mm (for embroidery/whiskers)
  • 03
    Safety pins or pins to place pieces before sewing
  • 04
    Darning needle for sewing pieces together
  • 05
    Stitch markers (or scrap yarn as markers)
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing
  • 07
    Wire (approx. 25cm long) for leg support (optional)
  • 08
    Needle felting tool (optional) for eyes and colour finish
  • 09
    Scissors

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— Head :

Info :

Yarn: Stone. ch4 – we will be working around the chains to make an oval shape.

Round 1 :

inc in second ch from hook, inc in the next two chains. Continue to the other side of the chains: inc in the back of the three chains (12)

Round 2 :

inc, dc 3, inc x 3, dc 3, inc x 2 (18)

Round 3 :

inc x 2, dc 6, inc x 3, dc 6, inc (24)

Round 4 :

(dc, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc, inc (30)

Round 5 :

(dc 2, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 2, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 2, inc (36)

Round 6 :

(dc 3, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 3, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 3, inc (42)

Round 7 :

dc 42

Round 8 :

(dc 4, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 4, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 4, inc (48)

Round 9 :

dc 48

Round 10 :

(dc 5, inc) x 2, dc 6, (dc 5, inc) x 3, dc 6, dc 5, inc (54)

Round 11-13 :

dc 54

Round 14 :

(dc 5, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 5, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 5, dec (48)

Round 15 :

dc 48

Round 16 :

(dc 4, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 4, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 4, dec (42)

Info :

Start stuffing the head

Round 17 :

(dc 3, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 3, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 3, dec (36)

Round 18 :

(dc 2, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc 2, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc 2, dec (30)

Round 19 :

(dc, dec) x 2, dc 6, (dc, dec) x 3, dc 6, dc, dec (24)

Round 20 :

dec x 2, dc 6, dec x 3, dc 6, dec (18)

Info :

If you need to stuff the body some more, now's the time to add the bit of stuffing.

Round 21 :

dec x 2, dc 3, dec x 3, dc 3, dec (12)

Round 22 :

dec x 6 (6). Fasten off and sew in loose end.

— Body :

Info :

Yarn: Stone

Round 1 :

dc 4 in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

inc in all sts around (8)

Round 3 :

(inc x 2, dc 2) x 2 (12)

Round 4 :

(dc, inc x 3, dc 2) x 2 (18)

Round 5 :

(dc 2, inc x 3, dc 4) x 2 (24)

Round 6-11 :

dc 24

Round 12 :

(dc 4, dec) x 4 (20)

Round 13-14 :

dc 20

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto head. Stuff with fibre fill.

— Ears :

Info :

Yarn: Stone

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

dc 6

Round 3 :

inc in all sts around (12)

Round 4-5 :

dc 12

Round 6 :

(dc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 7-8 :

dc 18

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto head. Stuff lightly with fibre fill.

— Arms :

Info :

Yarn: Stone. Make 2

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

dec x 6 (6)

Round 4-14 :

dc 6

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto body.

— Fingers :

Info :

Yarn: Stone. Make 6 (3 for each hand)

Round 1 :

dc 5 in Magic Ring (5)

Round 2 :

dc 5

Round 3 :

sl st in first dc

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the fingers onto hands. Sew one finger to the bottom of the arm, and one finger on either side of this.

— Legs & Feet :

Info :

Yarn: Gold & Stone. Make 2. Starting with Gold, ch4 - we will be working around the chains to make an oval shape.

Round 1 :

inc in the second ch from hook, dc and inc in the next two chs. Repeat (inc, dc, inc) on the other side of the chains (10)

Round 2 :

(inc, dc 4) x 2 (12)

Round 3 :

dc 12

Round 4 :

(dec, dc 4) x 2 (10)

Round 5 :

dc 10

Round 6 :

(dec, dc 3) x 2 (8)

Round 7 :

dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 8-10 :

dc 8

Info :

For the next section we will be working in rows to create the heal – no need to fasten off, just continue as follows:

Row 11 (rs) :

dc 1, turn

Row 12 (ws) :

ch1, dc 4, turn

Row 13 (rs) :

ch1, dc 4, – we are now working in rounds again so keep going without turning: – dec in side of row and next dc from previous round, dc 2, dec in next dc and side of next row

Round 14 :

(dc 2, dec) x 2 (6)

Round 15-16 :

dc 6

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the pieces onto body. I used a wire to make the legs a bit sturdier and for Meowth to be able to stand on its own.

— Tail :

Info :

Yarn: Gold & Stone. Starting with Gold

Round 1 :

dc 6 in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, dc 2) x 2 (8)

Round 3-29 :

dc 8

Info :

Change colour to Stone

Round 30-41 :

dc 8

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto body. Roll the Gold part of the tail together into a swirl, and leave the Stone part straight.

— Gold Plate :

Info :

Using Gold embroidery floss - I used Anchor colour no. 1037 – ch 6, and working around these chains continue:

Round 1 :

(inc, dc 3, inc) x 2 (14)

Round 2 :

(inc, dc 5, inc) x 2 (18)

Round 3 :

(inc x 2, dc 5, inc x 2) x 2 (26)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto Meowth's face.

— Whiskers :

Info :

Make 6. Using stone coloured embroidery floss and your 1.25mm hook, ch 12 (or your desired length)

Round 1 :

Sl st in second ch from hook and in the remaining ten sts.

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long end to sew the piece onto face. I preferred the look from using embroidery floss but you can also use the same yarn. Note that they will look a bit thicker.

— Assembly & Needle Felting :

Info :

Assemble in the same order the pattern is written. Pin all the pieces in place before sewing to make sure it looks right. Once pinned I made the eyes using black and white fibre and a Clover Needle Felt Pen tool and used the same method for the black and gold pattern on the ears, mouth and teeth. Needle felting instructions are not included; alternative methods can be used for the eyes and ear colouring.

Assembly Instructions

  • Assemble in the same order the pattern is written, using a photo of Meowth as a reference to ensure accurate placement of features.
  • Pin all pieces in place before sewing to make sure everything is symmetrical and sits correctly on the body.
  • Sew the head to the body using the long sewn-in tail; attach the ears to the top of the head and the gold plate to the forehead using the long ends left for sewing.
  • Position and sew arms to the sides of the body and legs to the base, inserting wire in the legs if you want Meowth to stand sturdily.
  • Attach whiskers and fingers using long ends left from fasten off, then needle-felt or embroider eyes and mouth as described in the notes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or scrap yarn to mark the start of each round when working in continuous rounds for accurate stitch counting.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check the shape as you go; overstuffing can distort small pieces like the head or ears.
  • 💡Pin pieces in position before sewing to ensure the face and limbs are symmetrical and placed correctly.
  • 💡When changing colour, switch at a visible stitch and weave in ends neatly to avoid messy joins.
  • 💡If you want the toy to stand, insert a wire inside the legs before finishing and secure it when sewing legs to the body.

This Meowth amigurumi pattern brings a pocket-sized Pokemon to life with playful details and a curled gold tail. Whether you needle-felt the eyes or embroider them, the little face will steal hearts. Make one for your collection or gift it to a friend—happy crocheting! 🧶🐱✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Meowth is approximately 12cm tall, 7cm wide, and about 9cm front-to-back including the tail when made with the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and look. Use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the finished toy to be larger or smaller.

Do I need needle felting tools to make the eyes?

Needle felting was used for the eyes in the sample, but it is optional. You can also embroider eyes or use felt appliques instead.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on details like needle felting and assembly.