About This Bulbasaur Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a small Bulbasaur amigurumi using worsted weight yarn and basic single crochet techniques. Youll make a separate head, body, ears, legs and a tiny pod, then sew them together and add felt markings for the final touch. The instructions are photographed and written clearly so you can follow along step by step.
Ideal for a quick handmade gift or a first amigurumi project, the finished Bulbasaur is compact and full of personality. No advanced stitches are required — just consistent single crochet with increases and decreases.
Why You'll Love This Bulbasaur Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming little character that always makes me smile. I enjoy how quick it is to crochet — you can see progress rapidly as each piece comes together. The design is forgiving for beginners but satisfying enough for more experienced makers to finish in one sitting. I also love adding felt markings and little personal touches to make each Bulbasaur unique.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by changing colors to create alternate characters or a pastel Bulbasaur; swapping the teal for soft pastels makes a totally different vibe.
I sometimes use a thinner yarn and smaller hook to make a miniature keychain version that fits on a bag or zipper pull.
If I want a chunkier plush, I choose a bulky yarn and a larger hook to make a squishier, larger Buddy that is great for cuddling.
I often add wire armatures inside the legs for posability when I want a display piece that can stand or pose.
For different eyes, I try embroidered eyes or smaller safety eyes for a cuter baby look, or felt circles glued on for a fully kid-safe toy.
I like to stitch small smiles or blush details with embroidery thread to change the expression and add personality.
To create a set, I make multiple colors and line them up as a family of tiny creatures — you can mix yarn colors for stripes or patches.
I also experiment with varying the pod size or adding a small crocheted flower to the pod as a cute accessory.
For gifting, I attach a loop and keyring to the top and make a durable keychain version that holds up to use.
Lastly, I recommend trying felt shapes of different sizes and layering them for a textured, dimensional marking instead of flat triangles.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Placing safety eyes too close together will change the expression and look awkward; measure and place eyes 5 stitches apart before securing to keep the correct facial proportions.
✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go can make closing difficult and uneven; stuff the head and body gradually, filling firmly but not overstuffing to maintain shape.
✗ Skipping stitch counts on increase/decrease rounds causes mis-shaped pieces quickly; count your stitches after each round and mark the start of round with a stitch marker.
✗ Pulling your yarn too tightly on small pieces leads to stiff, rounded shapes; keep moderate, consistent tension for even, flexible fabric and proper shaping.
