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Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern

Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern brings the complete Charmander evolution line to life in amigurumi form! Each character features unique details that capture their personality - from Charmander's innocent charm with its tail flame, to Charmeleon's fierce horn and snout, to Charizard's magnificent wings and dual horns. The pattern uses color changes and strategic placement to create authentic-looking Pokémon that any fan will treasure.

Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With worsted weight yarn, each finished amigurumi stands approximately 6 inches tall. The pattern includes innovative techniques like wire-supported tails for poseable flames and dual-layered wings for Charizard.

Why You'll Love This Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern captures the essence of each evolution stage! The progression from sweet little Charmander to mighty Charizard is so rewarding to create. I'm particularly proud of the tail flame design with its layered red and yellow triangles - it really brings that iconic feature to life. The wire-supported tail allows you to pose your creation dynamically, and watching Charizard's wings come together with those beautiful teal undersides is simply magical. Whether you're a Pokémon fan or just love creating character amigurumi, this pattern offers the perfect balance of challenge and fun.

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

Switch Things Up

I absolutely love experimenting with this pattern to create unique variations! For a shiny version, try using bright teal or turquoise for Charmander's body instead of orange, and purple for the flame - it looks absolutely stunning and is perfect for collectors who love rare variants.

You can also adjust the size dramatically by changing your yarn weight - I've made tiny keychain versions using sport weight yarn and a 2mm hook that turn out adorable at just 3 inches tall, perfect for bag charms or gifts. On the flip side, using super bulky yarn creates impressive 12-inch display pieces that really showcase the intricate flame and wing details.

Consider adding embellishments like felt claws for extra dimension, or use safety eyes with different colors for a more stylized look - amber or yellow eyes instead of blue give them a fierce appearance. For Charizard, I sometimes add wire to the wings as well so they can be posed in flight positions.

The flame design is particularly fun to customize - try making it larger with more triangle rows, or use gradient yarn that transitions from red to orange to yellow for a more realistic fire effect. You could even create alternate flames in different colors to represent different Pokémon moves!

For seasonal variations, add a tiny Santa hat for Christmas Charmander, or create a flower crown for spring photoshoots. The possibilities are truly endless, and each variation brings out different aspects of these beloved characters' personalities!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to mark stitches for eye placement at round 13 can lead to uneven facial features requiring careful counting and repositioning ✗ Not stuffing the head firmly enough before closing causes a floppy appearance so add extra filling gradually throughout assembly process ✗ Misaligning wing corners when joining teal and orange pieces together results in twisted wings requiring careful corner matching before stitching ✗ Inserting wire into tail after stuffing makes positioning difficult so always insert wire first then add stuffing around it carefully

Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard with this comprehensive amigurumi pattern! This complete evolution line pattern guides you through crafting all three iconic Fire-type Pokémon starters, each measuring approximately 6 inches when using worsted weight yarn. Perfect for Pokémon fans and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern includes detailed instructions for each evolution stage, from the cute flame-tailed Charmander to the majestic winged Charizard. Bring these beloved characters to life with step-by-step guidance and clear assembly instructions.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Charmander Evolution Line Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Orange worsted weight yarn: 100-130m depending on character
  • 02
    Red worsted weight yarn: 10-120m depending on character
  • 03
    Light Yellow worsted weight yarn: 10m for all characters
  • 04
    Yellow worsted weight yarn: 10m for all characters
  • 05
    Teal worsted weight yarn: 15m for Charizard only
  • 06
    Black yarn strand for embroidering Charmander's mouth

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook (size recommended for your yarn weight)
  • 02
    Safety eyes approximately 20mm or 4/5 inch for worsted weight yarns
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Tapestry needles
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Wire or pipe cleaners for shaping tails
  • 08
    Pins for positioning parts before assembly

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— Head & Body :

Info :

Use Orange Yarn for Charmander & Charizard, Red Yarn for Charmeleon

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc 1inc 1sc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(1inc 3sc) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(1inc 5sc) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3sc 1inc 3sc) x6 (48)

Round 9-17 :

9 rounds of 48sc

Info :

At round 13, mark the 18th and 29th stitches for the pair of eyes that will be inserted later

Round 18 :

(3sc 1dec 3sc) x6 (42)

Round 19 :

(1dec 5sc) x6 (36)

Round 20 :

(2sc 1dec 2sc) x6 (30)

Info :

Insert the eyes in the marked stitches

Info :

For Charmander only: Using black yarn and tapestry needle, insert from inside of head to outside at round right below eyes with about 3 stitches distance from each eye. Embroider a u-shaped mouth over surface. You can use glue for smoother mouth. Skip this step for Charmeleon or Charizard

Round 21 :

(1dec 3sc) x6 (24)

Round 22 :

(2sc 1dec 2sc) x4 (20)

Info :

Crochet the following instructions with light yellow yarn

Round 23 :

8inc 4inc 8inc (40)

Round 24-28 :

15sc 10sc 15sc (40)

Info :

Fill the head with stuffing

Round 29 :

4sc 1dec 8sc 1dec 8sc 1dec 8sc 1dec 4sc (36)

Round 30 :

2sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 1sc 3sc 1dec 4sc 1dec 2sc (30)

Round 31 :

(1dec 3sc) x2, 1dec 3sc 1dec 2sc 1sc (1dec 3sc) x2 (24)

Round 32 :

1sc (1dec 2sc) x2 1dec 2sc 1dec (2sc 1dec) x2 1sc (18)

Info :

Keep adding more stuffing and add some more before closing the body

Round 33 :

(1dec 1sc) x6 (12)

Round 34 :

6dec (6)

Info :

F/o with slst and close the body but don't hide remaining yarn. Get it to bottom back of body near area where tail will be sewn. This yarn will be used to make knot with remaining yarn of tail

— Arms :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi. Make 2 pieces

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(2inc 1sc) x2 (10)

Round 3-6 :

4 rounds of 10sc

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Fill half of each piece with stuffing

— Legs :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi. Make 2 pieces

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds of 12sc

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing

— Tail :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi

Round 1 :

MR with 8sc (8)

Round 2-4 :

3 rounds of 8sc

Round 5 :

(1inc 3sc) x2 (10)

Round 6 :

10sc (10)

Round 7 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x2 (12)

Round 8 :

12sc (12)

Round 9 :

(1inc 5sc) x2 (14)

Round 10 :

14sc (14)

Round 11 :

(3sc 1inc 3sc) x2 (16)

Round 12 :

16sc (12)

Round 13 :

(1inc 7sc) x2 (18)

Round 14 :

18sc (18)

Round 15 :

(4sc 1inc 4sc) x2 (20)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Stuffing will be added later after inserting wire or pipe cleaners

— Tail Flame :

Info :

Red Yarn

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18sc (18)

Round 5-6 :

2 rounds of 18sc

Round 7 :

(1dec 1sc) x6 (12)

Round 8 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Fill with stuffing and add some more before closing the piece

Round 9 :

(1dec 2sc) x3 (9)

Round 10 :

(1dec 1sc) x3 (6)

Info :

F/o with slst and close the flame. Hide the remaining yarn

Info :

Yellow Yarn

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 1sc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

Crochet 18sc by inserting hook in front loop of round 4 of red piece (18)

Info :

Next make 6 triangle-like shapes alternating small and big triangles 3 times

Small Triangle :

3ch, skip 1ch and do 1sc 1hdc, skip 1st and do 1slst

Big Triangle :

6ch, skip 1ch and do 1sc 2hdc 2dc, skip 2st and do 2slst

Info :

Leave yarn tail and with tapestry needle attach triangles to the flame

— Snout (Charmeleon & Charizard) :

Info :

Use the matching color of your amigurumi

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1inc 3sc) x3 (15)

Round 4 :

(2sc 1inc 2sc) x3 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

(4sc 1inc 4sc) x2 (20)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing

— Horn (Charmeleon & Charizard) :

Info :

Use matching color of your amigurumi. Make 1 horn for Charmeleon and 2 for Charizard

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(1inc 1sc) x3 (9)

Round 3-4 :

2 rounds of 9sc

Round 5 :

1inc 3sc, 1inc 4sc (11)

Round 6 :

11sc (11)

Round 7 :

1inc 4sc, 1inc 5sc (13)

Round 8 :

13sc (13)

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing

— Wings (Charizard) :

Info :

3-inc means 3sc in the same stitch. Make 2 wings

Info :

Teal Yarn

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(3-inc 1sc) x3 (12)

Round 3 :

1sc 3-inc, (3sc 3-inc) x2, 2sc (18)

Round 4 :

2sc 3-inc, 5sc 1inc, 5sc 3-inc, 7sc (24)

Info :

Go past end of round to get to corner of triangular piece. F/o with slst and hide remaining yarn on wrong side. Make a 2nd piece

Info :

Orange Yarn

Round 1 :

MR with 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

(3-inc 1sc) x3 (12)

Round 3 :

1sc 3-inc, (3sc 3-inc) x2, 2sc (18)

Round 4 :

2sc 3-inc, 5sc 1inc, 5sc 3-inc, 8sc (24)

Info :

Go past end of round to get to corner of triangular piece. Make 1ch and turn piece around

Info :

Grab teal piece and place it in front of orange one then start working next round through both pieces. Align corners of both pieces

Round 5 :

8sc, (1sc 3ch-picot 1sc) in the same stitch, 8sc

Info :

F/o with slst and leave yarn tail for sewing. Make 2nd wing

Info :

Both wings should have yarn tail on opposite sides for easier sewing. If needed grab yarn and go through orange stitches at bottom side until you get it to opposite end using crochet hook or tapestry needle

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach legs 4 rounds below the head occupying about 4 rounds of height with 4 to 5 stitches distance between them
  • Sew arms right below the head ensuring needle passes through both sides of arm to close it during process
  • For Charmeleon and Charizard attach snout at eye height occupying about 7 rounds of height adding extra stuffing before closing
  • Attach horns after round 6 of head occupying about 4 rounds of height - for Charmeleon place at center back for Charizard place diagonally
  • Sew flame to end of tail with orange yarn then insert wire or pipe cleaners inside tail until it reaches flame and fill with stuffing
  • Bend tail so flame positions straight up then attach tail 4 rounds below head making knot with body's closing yarn
  • For Charizard attach wings 1 round below head near the arms ensuring proper positioning on both sides

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers at round 13 to mark eye placement positions for accurate facial features
  • 💡The pattern uses a unique writing style where increases in even-numbered sc rounds are centered for more circular shapes
  • 💡Insert wire into tail before stuffing to achieve proper flame positioning and allow for poseable tails
  • 💡When changing colors follow the light yellow sections carefully as indicated in rounds 23-28 for body
  • 💡For wings ensure corners are properly aligned when joining teal and orange pieces together in round 5
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before final sewing to ensure correct positioning and proportions

This comprehensive Charmander evolution line pattern brings three beloved Pokémon to life in adorable amigurumi form! From the charming flame-tailed Charmander to the fierce Charmeleon and the majestic winged Charizard, each design captures the unique personality of these iconic Fire-type starters. The pattern features innovative techniques including wire-supported poseable tails, layered flame effects with triangle details, and dual-colored wings that showcase beautiful craftsmanship. Perfect for Pokémon enthusiasts and amigurumi collectors alike! 🔥🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I make all three evolutions or do I need to choose one?

You can make all three! The pattern includes complete instructions for Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard. The head and body base is the same for all three with variations for snouts, horns, and wings added for the evolved forms.

What size will my finished amigurumi be?

Using worsted weight yarn with the recommended hook size, each finished amigurumi will be approximately 15cm or 6 inches tall. The size may vary depending on your tension and yarn choice.

Why does the pattern use a special writing style for increases?

The pattern places increases differently in even-numbered single crochet rounds (centered instead of at the start) to create a more circular shape rather than hexagonal. This results in a smoother, rounder finished piece, though you can use the standard method if preferred.

Do I need wire for the tail or can I skip it?

Wire or pipe cleaners are recommended to support the tail and allow you to position the flame upright. Without it, the tail may droop. However, you can skip the wire and stuff firmly if you prefer a softer, non-poseable tail.

What's the difference between making each evolution?

Charmander is the simplest with just an embroidered mouth. Charmeleon adds a snout and single horn. Charizard includes a snout, two horns, and wings with dual-colored layers, making it the most complex of the three.

Can I use different yarn weights?

Yes! The pattern works with different yarn weights, but your finished size will vary. Lighter weight yarns create smaller amigurumi while bulkier yarns make larger ones. Adjust your hook size and safety eye size accordingly.