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Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Mew Plushie 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 Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft, pink Mew plushie inspired by the classic Pokemon design. You will crochet separate pieces (head, body, legs, arms, ears, tail) and sew them together for a professional finish. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and simple single crochet shaping to achieve the round, expressive form. Detailed assembly notes and felt eye templates are included to help you finish the face perfectly.

Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for intermediate crocheters comfortable with amigurumi shaping and seaming. Optional tips for a poseable tail and felt eye construction are provided to personalize your plushie.

Why You'll Love This Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the gentle, rounded features of Mew with simple and repeatable rounds that build up into a characterful toy. I enjoy how the separate pieces allow for small tweaks in placement to give each plushie a unique expression. The tail options and felt eyes let me personalize each version I make, so no two turn out exactly the same. Sewing everything together and seeing the character come to life is one of my favorite parts of the process.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Mew pattern by changing colors — try a pastel palette for a dreamy version or a neutral tone for a modern display piece.

I often make mini versions by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized Mews that are perfect for gifts.

I sometimes add embroidery on the belly or small surface details to give my plushies extra personality and texture.

For a poseable tail, I add a length of medium gauge wire wrapped in tape before closing the tail; this lets me bend dramatic poses safely.

I like swapping felt eyes for safety eyes in larger versions; just ensure they are securely attached and placed symmetrically.

Try making a family of Mews in various sizes by changing yarn weight and hook size to create a coordinated set.

I also experiment with stuffing density — firmer stuffing gives a structured toy, while softer stuffing makes a cuddlier, more squishable plush.

To change expression, adjust the placement or size of the felt eyes or add small stitched mouth details for a different mood.

If you want a washable toy, consider sewing on embroidered eyes instead of glued felt, and use washable stuffing materials.

I sometimes create tiny outfits or accessories (scarves, little capes) to personalize each Mew and make it more gift-worthy.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stuffing step until the end leads to poor shaping; stuff gradually as directed to build and shape each piece for smooth curves. ✗ Not counting stitches after increase/decrease rounds causes mis-shaped pieces; count at the end of every round, especially after increases and decreases. ✗ Overstuffing small parts such as feet and tail tips makes sewing and shaping difficult; stuff lightly and adjust as you go for correct proportions. ✗ Failing to pin pieces before sewing results in uneven placement; pin and check placement against the photos before stitching to secure symmetry. ✗ Using a hook that is too large creates loose stitches and visible stuffing; use a hook that produces a dense fabric to prevent fiberfill from showing.

Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, poseable Mew plushie with this clear, photo-referenced crochet pattern. You will work simple amigurumi shaping and assemble separate pieces for a charming finished toy. Perfect for gift-making or a collectible display piece, this pattern focuses on shape and personality. Follow step-by-step rounds and assembly notes to create your own Mew plushie.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mew Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    WW yarn pink (worsted weight yarn, pink) - amount: as needed for head, body, limbs and tail (use a full skein or equivalent)
  • 02
    Pieces of white felt for eyes
  • 03
    Pieces of blue felt for eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    G Hook (US G)
  • 02
    Yarn Needle
  • 03
    Fiberfill
  • 04
    Pieces of white and blue felt (for eyes)
  • 05
    Medium gauge wire (optional, for a poseable tail)

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— Materials :

Info :

WW yarn pink. G Hook. Pieces of white and blue felt (for eyes). Yarn Needle. Fiberfill.

— Notes :

Info :

Gauge isn't really important, as long as your hook and yarn combination results in a fairly tight stitch to prevent fiberfill from coming through. Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches in that rnd/row.

— Head :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

sc in each sc around (18)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)

Round 8 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Round 9 :

sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)

Round 10-16 :

sc in each sc around (42)

Round 17 :

sc next 19 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (40)

Info :

You will likely want to begining stuffing at this point and continue as work progresses. Stuff fairly firmly, shaping the head as you go.

Round 18 :

sc next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Round 19 :

sc next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (20)

Round 20 :

dec over next 2 sc around (10)

Info :

F/O leaving tail. Add any stuffing you need to in order to finish shaping the head. Weave the tail into the final round of sc, and pull to close. Weave in end.

— Body :

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 5-14 :

sc in each sc around (32)

Round 15 :

sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (28)

Round 16 :

sc in each sc around (28)

Round 17 :

sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point if you haven't already, and continue stuffing as work progresses. Stuff fairly firmly, shaping the body as you add stuffing.

Round 18 :

repeat Rnd 16 (24)

Round 19 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (20)

Round 20-21 :

repeat Rnd 16 (20)

Info :

Begin forming nape of neck:

Row 22 :

sc next 9 sc leaving remaining stitches unworked, do not ch 1 TURN (9)

Row 23 :

skip first sc, sc each sc across to end, do not ch 1, turn (8)

Row 24 :

skip first sc, sc each sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc (6)

Info :

F/O leaving tail. Finish adding any stuffing needed to shape the body. Do not close up neck opening.

— Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

8 sc in Magic Ring (8)

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

sc in next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc around (16)

Round 4-8 :

sc in each sc around (16)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 11 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (10)

Round 12 :

sc in each sc around (10)

Round 13 :

Stuff leg. Don't stuff too firmly, but enough to give definition to the leg. Flatten the opening and working through both layers of stitches, sl st together.

Info :

F/O, weave in end thru the last row of sl st and pull very slightly to tighten the end of the leg. Tie off.

— Feet (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic Ring (6)

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

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

Round 4-7 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 8 :

sc next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (10)

Round 9-11 :

sc in each sc around (10)

Info :

Begin stuffing here and continue as you go. Stuff feet VERY lightly (you can skip stuffing the feet if you want, depending on how heavy the yarn is that you used)

Round 12 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (8)

Round 13-15 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

Flatten the final row and working through both layers, sl st together (4 sl sts). Sew the last round of the feet (the flattened end) to the flattened end of the legs. Weave in ends.

— Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (6)

Round 3 :

sc in each sc around (6)

Round 4 :

sc in each sc around to last sc, 2 sc in last sc (7)

Round 5 :

sc in each sc around (7)

Round 6 :

sc in each sc around to last sc, 2 sc in last sc (8)

Round 7-9 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

F/O Stuff arms lightly to desired shape.

— Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (8)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (16)

Round 5 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (20)

Round 6 :

sc in each sc around (20)

Info :

F/O Flatten ears to shape (do not stuff).

— Tail :

Round 1 :

4 sc in Magic Ring (4)

Round 2 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (6)

Round 3 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (8)

Round 4 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (10)

Round 5 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (16)

Round 7-8 :

sc in each sc around (16)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

sc next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (8)

Info :

Stuff tail very lightly just to shape.

Round 11 :

sc next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Round 12-55 :

sc in each sc around (6)

Info :

Continue stuffing the tail as you progress every few rounds. How stiffly you stuff the tail is up to you. I stuffed the long portion of the tail only moderately, to allow for some movement, but still maintain the overall roundness.

Info :

After Rnd 55: Flatten the end and working thru both layers, sc across. F/O (3 sc)

Info :

(NOTE: If you like, you can add a long piece of medium gauge wire in the tail to allow it to be fully poseable. Be sure to securely tape any sharp points before adding though, to prevent them from poking through and damaging the stitches.)

— Final Assembly :

Info :

I highly recommend that you pin ALL the pieces together before sewing together. This will allow you to make changes and adjustments to get the overall look you want.

Info :

Sew head to neck with the 'nape' of the neck in the back. The head should be tilted downward (as shown in the pictures). If you like, you can tilt the head a little to the side, as Mew is cutest when it has that 'curious' head tilt.

Info :

Sew arms to body as shown. Sew the legs to either side of the lower body as shown. Position them so that the 'flattened' joint between legs and feet is slightly lower than the body, to allow for freer movement of the feet.

Info :

Sew Ears to top of head positioned as shown. Curve the flattened ears slightly to give the shape desired (use pictures for help in placement)

Info :

Sew Tail to lower part of body on the back centered between the legs. (see pictures)

— Eyes & Finishing :

Info :

For the eyes, I recommend cutting shapes from paper first and pinning in place to ensure that you have the size and shape desired. Mew's eyes can be a little difficult to get the right shape and size, so working with paper first will save you *alot* of headaches with the felt. Cut two shapes in white felt, and then two inner pieces from blue felt (using picture as a guide for shapes) Sew in place after pinning first to ensure proper placement.

Info :

Cut two more very small white circles for 'catch lights' in the eyes, and sew (or glue) to the black felt in the positions shown.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin all pieces together before sewing to allow adjustments and to achieve the look you want.
  • Sew head to neck with the 'nape' of the neck positioned in the back; tilt the head slightly downward or to the side for the characteristic curious pose.
  • Attach arms to the sides of the upper body and sew legs to either side of the lower body, positioning the flattened joint slightly lower than the body for freer foot movement.
  • Curve and sew ears to the top of the head, shaping them slightly to match the pictures for a natural look.
  • Sew tail to the lower back of the body, centered between the legs; optionally insert taped medium gauge wire for poseability before closing the tail.
  • Cut felt eye shapes (white and blue) using paper templates first, pin into place, then sew the felt pieces and add tiny white catch-light circles.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a hook and yarn combination that produces a fairly tight stitch to prevent fiberfill from showing through.
  • 💡Begin stuffing when the pattern indicates and continue stuffing as you work to shape pieces gradually.
  • 💡Pin parts together and check placement against photos before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct tilt.
  • 💡Flatten final rows (feet, leg openings) and sl st through both layers before sewing pieces together for a neat seam.
  • 💡If adding wire to the tail for poseability, securely tape sharp ends to prevent poking through stitches.

Create your very own cuddly Mew plushie with this step-by-step amigurumi pattern! 🧶 This pattern gives you clear rounds, shaping tips, and assembly notes to finish a charming toy. 🧵 Enjoy making a handmade companion that is perfect for gifting or collecting! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi size will depend on your yarn and hook, but using worsted weight yarn and a G hook it will be a small-to-medium plushie suitable for display or gentle play.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and stitch density will change; choose an appropriate hook and adjust stuffing to maintain shape.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round, and basic seaming techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though actual time will vary based on experience and the amount of detailing and assembly you choose.