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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 creates a charming Meowth-inspired amigurumi complete with head, body, arms, legs, tail, gold plate and whiskers. It combines simple shaping using double crochet with a few shaping decreases and increases to create the character. The pattern also includes notes on needle felting for the eyes and ear detailing to achieve the iconic facial features. A small wire can be used to stabilize the legs for standing display.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will get full round-by-round instructions for every piece and clear assembly guidance to put your Meowth together. The pattern is written in UK English and includes a full materials list with suggested yarns and embroidery floss colours.

Why You'll Love This Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes a classic character and simplifies the shapes so you can achieve great results without complex techniques. I enjoy the combination of crochet and needle felting for the eyes and ear details — it gives such personality to the finished piece. The pattern is satisfying to make because each small element comes together quickly, yet the assembled toy looks polished and adorable. I particularly appreciate that a small wire can be added to help Meowth stand, which makes this piece both cute and display-friendly. Making multiples in different colours is also a lot of fun and gives great gifting options.

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 versatile this pattern is for customization; try changing the main colour to create your own unique character versions.

You can make a larger Meowth by using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook, or a tiny keychain by using finer yarn and a smaller hook.

I often replace the needle-felted eyes with safety eyes for a quicker finish, or embroider the pupils for a different look.

If you want a plusher, puffier look, use a higher loft stuffing and slightly tighter tension to fill out the shapes more.

For display versions, I add a thin wire inside the legs to create a poseable, standing figure that balances better on shelves.

Try swapping the gold embroidery floss for a metallic thread for extra shimmer on the gold plate and tail tip.

You can experiment with embroidered eyelashes or eyebrows to change Meowth's expression and personality.

I like to create matching sibling characters in complementary colours for a themed gift set — change feet and tail colours for variety.

Consider making the whiskers longer or using fishing line for a more rigid whisker effect depending on the look you prefer.

Finally, I recommend testing any colour changes and felting techniques on a scrap so you can refine your approach before working on the final piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases can cause miscounts; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you go to keep track. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the head and body leads to poor shaping; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts until the piece holds shape without bulging. ✗ Changing colour without securing ends neatly will show in the finished piece; carry or weave in ends immediately and change colours at the last loop to hide joins. ✗ Not counting stitches after increase/decrease rounds results in uneven shaping; count your stitches after every shaping round to ensure correct stitch counts. ✗ Using incorrect hook size for details like whiskers and gold plate causes difference in scale; use the specified 1.25mm hook for embroidery floss details and 2mm for main fabric. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when needle felting can distort the crochet surface; work gently and test on a scrap before felting onto the face.

Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Meowth amigurumi with this complete crochet pattern. You will receive step-by-step rounds for head, body, limbs, tail and details, plus materials and assembly tips. The pattern includes needle-felting suggestions for eyes and ear details for a polished finish. Perfect as a handmade gift or collectible for Pokemon fans.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Meowth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK - Stone (main body colour), quantity: small amount (approx 50g or scraps depending on size)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK - Gold (for feet and tail detail), quantity: small amount (approx 20g)
  • 03
    Gold embroidery floss - Anchor colour no. 1037 (for gold plate and ear detailing)
  • 04
    Stone coloured embroidery floss - DMC colour no. 842 (for needle-felted eyes/whisker base)
  • 05
    Black embroidery fibre (small amount) for needle felting eyes and mouth
  • 06
    White fibre for needle felting eye highlights
  • 07
    Polyester toy filling - small bag (for stuffing head, body and limbs)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.25mm (for embroidery floss and whiskers)
  • 03
    Needle felting tool (optional) - Clover Needle Felt Pen recommended
  • 04
    Wire (approx. 25cm long) for leg reinforcement (optional)
  • 05
    Pins to place pieces before sewing together
  • 06
    Darning needle for sewing pieces together and weaving ends
  • 07
    Stitch markers (or scrap yarn as markers)
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Polyester stuffing
  • 10
    Pins for assembly

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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 :

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 :

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 heel – 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 Instructions

  • Assemble in the same order the pattern is written; pin all pieces in place before sewing to check positioning and symmetry.
  • Sew the body to the head using a whipstitch or ladder stitch, aligning the opening of the body to the bottom of the head for a neat join.
  • Attach arms to either side of the body and sew legs at the base, inserting optional wire inside the legs before closing to help Meowth stand.
  • Sew ears to the top of the head spaced evenly and secure the gold plate to the forehead, then add needle-felted or embroidered eye and mouth details as desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts and shaping; it prevents losing count during increases or decreases.
  • 💡Stuff little and often for the best shaping; add small amounts of polyester fill while shaping the head and body to avoid lumps.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry; reposition until you are happy with the look.
  • 💡Needle felting details are optional and are not fully explained in this pattern; practice on scraps before applying to your piece.

This Meowth amigurumi pattern brings a pocket-sized Pokemon to life with small, satisfying crochet pieces and fun finishing details. Whether you needle-felt the eyes or embroider them, the character shines with personality and charm. Happy crocheting and enjoy gifting or displaying your handmade Meowth! 🧶🐱

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm tall and 7 cm wide, with about 9 cm from 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, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; choose appropriate hook sizes for your yarn and be aware details like the gold plate and whiskers may need adjustments.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of double crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended for best results.

Do you include needle felting instructions for the eyes and ears?

Needle felting was used to create the eyes and ear colour in the sample, but full needle felting instructions are not included; try practicing on scraps or use embroidery/ felt alternatives.

How long will this project take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and whether you add needle felting or extra finishing details.