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Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern

Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting 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 Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern

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This project is a fantastic gift for any Pokémon fan in your life. It looks incredibly professional once those felt eyes and rings are in place, making it a standout piece for any desk or display shelf.

Why You'll Love This Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly love how this pattern uses clever shaping rather than just basic spheres. The way the neck flows into the body feels so much more organic than your typical amigurumi. Plus, working on the felt details at the end is like the cherry on top—it really makes the whole character pop!

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I still remember the first time I tried making a Pokemon plush—it was a bit of a disaster, honestly! But that is how we learn, right? This Umbreon pattern is one of my favorites because it really pushes you to think about shaping in a new way. The neck 'cape' construction is a little unusual, but it creates such a beautiful, natural curve that you just cannot get with a simple cylinder.

When you are working with black yarn, my biggest tip is to work under a really bright light, or even use a headlamp if you have one. It makes seeing those dark stitches so much easier on the eyes. And do not be afraid to take your time with the felt rings. They are what make Umbreon so iconic! I like to use a tiny bit of fabric glue to hold them in place before I start sewing, just to make sure they do not shift around. It is those little extra steps that turn a good project into something you will be proud to show off to everyone. I cannot wait to see how yours turns out!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When you are sewing the head to the neck, it is very easy to tilt it too far back. Make sure to pin it so the nose points straight ahead and the neck curve looks natural.✗ The black yarn can make it tough to see where you are placing your decreases. If you miss one, your stitch count will be off, so try using a stitch marker for the first stitch of every round.✗ If you do not stuff the shoulder area of the legs as you are sewing them on, they might look a bit flat. Add a tiny bit of extra fiberfill right before you close the seam for a rounded look.✗ Cutting the felt rings too thick can make the plush look a bit bulky. Try to keep the ring borders thin and even so they lay flat against the crochet fabric.

Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern

If you have been looking to add a touch of Moonlight to your collection, this Umbreon is exactly what you need. I have designed this pattern to capture that sleek, mysterious look we all love in this iconic Eeveelution. It is a rewarding project that uses clever shaping and felt details to really bring the character to life. You will love seeing those signature yellow rings come together as your new friend takes shape!

Intermediate 5-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Umbreon Pokémon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn in solid black
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn in bright yellow
  • 03
    Small scraps of felt in yellow, red, white, and black for the details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4.0mm (G) crochet hook
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Yarn needle for assembly
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Straight pins for positioning parts
  • 06
    Fabric glue or sewing thread for felt details

Progress Tracker

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— 1. Body :

Round 1 :

Start with 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into every st around (12)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (18)

Round 4 :

Work 2 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (24)

Round 5 :

Work 3 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (30)

Round 6 :

Work 4 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (36)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 8 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 10 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 12 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 13 :

Work 10 sc followed by a dec; repeat this sequence 3 times (33)

Round 14 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 15 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 16 :

Work 9 sc followed by a dec; repeat this sequence 3 times (30)

Round 17 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 19 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 20 :

sc in each st around (30)

Info :

Begin stuffing the body now, shaping it as you go. Use firm pressure to ensure it holds its form.

Round 21 :

Work 9 sc followed by an inc; repeat this sequence 3 times (33)

Round 22 :

Work 10 sc followed by an inc; repeat this sequence 3 times (36)

Round 23 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 24 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 25 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 26 :

Work 4 sc followed by a dec; repeat this pattern around (30)

Round 27 :

Work 3 sc followed by a dec; repeat this pattern around (24)

Round 28 :

Work 2 sc followed by a dec; repeat this pattern around (18)

Round 29 :

Work 1 sc followed by a dec; repeat this pattern around (12)

Round 30 :

Decrease in every st around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add final stuffing bits to perfect the shape. Use your yarn needle to weave through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close.

— 2. Head and Neck :

Round 1 :

Create a MR and work 8 sc into it (8)

Round 2 :

Increase in every st around (16)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (24)

Round 4 :

Work 2 sc then 1 inc; repeat this pattern around (32)

Round 5 :

sc in each st around (32)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (32)

Round 7 :

Work 16 sc, then 1 inc, then 15 sc (33)

Round 8 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 9 :

Work 16 sc, then 3 sc into the next single st, then 16 sc (35)

Round 10 :

Work 17 sc, then 1 inc, then 17 sc (36)

Round 11 :

Work 14 sc, dec 4 times across the next 8 sts, then work 14 sc (32)

Round 12 :

Work 2 sc then 1 dec; repeat this pattern around (24)

Round 13 :

Repeat the pattern from Round 12 (18)

Round 14 :

Work 8 sc, then 1 inc, then 8 sc, then 1 inc (20)

Round 15 :

Work 9 sc, then 1 inc, then 9 sc, then 1 inc (22)

Round 16 :

Work 10 sc, then 1 inc, then 10 sc, then 1 inc (24)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly, paying close attention to the nose area. The neck shaping creates 'points' that should form a curve when attached to the body.

— 3. Front Legs :

Round 1 :

Start with 6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc (8)

Round 3 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 4 :

Work 1 dec, 1 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, 1 dec (8)

Round 5 :

Repeat the instructions for Round 4 (8)

Info :

Begin stuffing the foot moderately firm.

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 8 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 9 :

Work 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (10)

Round 10 :

Work 4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (12)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 12 :

sc in each st around (12)

Info :

Do not cut yarn. Follow either the Right or Left shoulder instructions below.

— 4. Front Leg - Right Shoulder :

Row 13 :

sc in next 6 sts only, leave the rest unworked, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 14 :

sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 15 :

sc in next 4 sts, dec over the last 2 sts, ch 1 and turn (5)

Row 16 :

sc in next 3 sts, dec over the last 2 sts (4)

Info :

F/O and leave a tail for sewing.

— 5. Front Leg - Left Shoulder :

Info :

Turn the leg so the wrong side (inside) is facing you. Repeat Rows 13 through 16 as written for the Right Shoulder.

— 6. Back Legs :

Round 1-5 :

Follow the instructions for Rounds 1-5 of the Front Leg.

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (8)

Info :

Stuff the foot and lower leg moderately firm.

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat this sequence around (12)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat this sequence around (18)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 12 :

sc in each st around (18)

Info :

Do not cut yarn. Follow the Right or Left shoulder instructions below.

— 7. Back Leg - Right Shoulder :

Row 1 :

sc in next 9 sts only, leave the rest unworked, ch 1 and turn (9)

Row 2 :

sc in next 7 sts, dec over the last 2 sts, ch 1 and turn (8)

Row 3 :

sc in next 6 sts, dec over the last 2 sts, ch 1 and turn (7)

Row 4 :

sc in next 5 sts, dec over the last 2 sts, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 5 :

sc in next 4 sts, dec over the last 2 sts, ch 1 and turn (5)

Row 6 :

sc in next 3 sts, dec over the last 2 sts (4)

Info :

F/O and leave a tail for sewing.

— 8. Back Leg - Left Shoulder :

Info :

Turn the leg so the wrong side (inside) is facing you. Repeat Rows 1 through 6 as written for the Right Shoulder.

— 9. Ears :

Round 1 :

Using black yarn, work 3 sc into a MR (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sts, then 1 inc in the last st (4)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc (6)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat around (9)

Round 5 :

Work 2 sc then 1 inc; repeat around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around, changing to yellow yarn in the final st (12)

Round 7 :

With yellow, sc in each st around (12)

Round 8 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around, changing back to black yarn in the final st (12)

Info :

Stuff the ear firmly as you continue to work.

Round 10 :

With black, sc in each st around (12)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 12 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 13 :

Work 2 sc followed by a dec; repeat around (9)

Round 14 :

Work 1 sc followed by a dec; repeat around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any last stuffing needed to maintain the pointed ear shape.

— 10. Tail :

Round 1 :

Using black yarn, work 3 sc into a MR (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sts, then 1 inc in the last st (4)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc (6)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc then 1 inc; repeat around (9)

Round 5 :

Work 2 sc then 1 inc; repeat around (12)

Round 6 :

Work 3 sc then 1 inc; repeat around (15)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (15)

Round 8 :

sc in each st around, changing to yellow yarn in the final st (15)

Info :

Stuff the tail firmly as you progress.

Round 9 :

With yellow, sc in each st around (15)

Round 10 :

sc in each st around (15)

Round 11 :

sc in each st around, changing back to black yarn in the final st (15)

Round 12 :

With black, sc in each st around (15)

Round 13 :

sc in each st around (15)

Round 14 :

sc in each st around (15)

Round 15 :

Work 3 sc followed by a dec; repeat around (12)

Round 16 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 17 :

Work 2 sc followed by a dec; repeat around (9)

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (9)

Round 19 :

Work 1 sc followed by a dec; repeat around (6)

Round 20 :

sc in each st around (6)

Info :

F/O. Finish stuffing to finalize the shape and weave in the end.

Assembly Instructions

  • I recommend pinning every single part into place before you touch your sewing needle to ensure you like the overall look and balance.
  • Sew the head onto the upper body (around Rounds 24-30), making sure the nose is facing forward and the neck curve is positioned properly.
  • Cut five oval shapes from yellow felt and remove the centers to create 'rings'. Pin one to the forehead and the others to each leg shoulder.
  • Attach the yellow felt rings to the legs and head using a whipstitch or a tiny bit of fabric glue to hold them before sewing.
  • Sew the legs to the body, adding a little extra stuffing under the 'shoulder' sections to create a smooth, rounded transition to the torso.
  • Position the ears on top of the head and the tail at the back of the body, then sew them securely in place.
  • Cut the eyes from red and black felt scraps and glue or sew them onto the face, adding a tiny dot of white felt for the catch lights.

Important Notes

  • 💡Don't skip the pinning stage! Umbreon's look depends on the specific slant of the head and the balance of the four legs.
  • 💡When working with black yarn, use a bright light or a light-colored background to help you see your stitches more clearly.
  • 💡The neck 'cape' or shoulder pieces are meant to lay flat against the body, creating a more natural muscle structure.
  • 💡Ensure the ears and tail are stuffed firmly to prevent them from drooping over time.
  • 💡If you want your plushie to be extra sturdy, you can insert a small piece of pipe cleaner or wire through the neck into the body.

I really hope you enjoyed bringing this mysterious Moonlight Pokemon to life! There is something so special about a handmade plushie, especially when it is as iconic as Umbreon. Don't forget to play around with the positioning of the legs and head before you do your final sewing—it is the best way to give your new friend a little bit of personality. Once you are finished, find a nice sunny (or moonlit!) spot to display your work. You have earned it! Keep those hooks moving and I will see you in the next project. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What is the best way to attach the felt rings?

I recommend using a tiny dab of fabric glue to position them first, then use a sewing needle and matching yellow thread to whipstitch around the edges for a secure, clean finish.

Can I use safety eyes instead of felt?

You certainly can! However, the felt allows for that specific slanted 'mean' look Umbreon has. If you use safety eyes, the character might look a bit more 'kawaii' and less mysterious.

My black yarn is making it impossible to see my stitches. Any tips?

Try working in a room with plenty of natural light or use a light-colored hook. Sometimes placing a white towel on your lap while you work helps the dark stitches stand out better!

How do I make sure the legs are even so it stands up?

Pin all four legs to the body and stand the plushie up on a flat surface before you start sewing. Adjust the height of each leg until it sits perfectly level without wobbling.