Bring the fiery spirit of Charizard to life with this Amigurumi Charizard crochet pattern! 🔥✨ With its majestic wings, fierce expression, and iconic flame-tipped tail, this design captures the essence of the beloved Pokémon in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nostalgic décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love Pokémon-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in wing shapes, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered flames or a miniature Poké Ball to enhance its personality. Choose classic orange and blue for an authentic look or experiment with creative hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed alongside other Pokémon creations or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Charizard is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary fire-type to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🔥 Amigurumi Charizard – FREE Crochet Pattern
Unleash the fiery magic of this amigurumi Charizard! With impressive wings, curled tail flame, and vivid eyes, this pattern brings one of the most iconic Pokémon to life in yarn form. Perfect for fans and collectors alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, embroidery, and attachment of wings and flame details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Color A: Light brown (main body)
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Color B: Soft green (belly)
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Color C: Teal (wing membrane)
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Color D: White (horn tips, claws, eye highlights)
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Color E: Black (eyes, mouth)
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Color F: Yellow, orange, red (flame)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety eyes: 12 mm black (or crocheted eyes with felt/embroidery)
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Stitch markers
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Polyfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
🐉 Body (start with Color B for belly, switch to Color A for sides/back)
Color change method: Carry both colors inside the work. Use tapestry technique or change color on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–11. sc around (36) -
Change to Color A on back 2/3, Color B on front 1/3 (mark your belly center line), sc around (36)
13–35. Continue sc rounds, maintaining Color B for 12 front stitches, Color A for the rest (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close opening.
🐉 Head (Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Attach safety eyes or crochet custom eyes:
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Crocheted Eye Base (white): MR, 6 sc. FO.
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Add black pupil and white highlight with felt or embroidery.
Sew onto head, centered above snout area.
🐉 Snout (Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. FO. Sew below eyes. Embroider mouth with black yarn.
🐉 Legs x2 (Color A, claws in Color D)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
8–12. sc (12)
FO. Stuff. Sew to bottom of body.
Claws (Color D)
ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st. Make 3 per foot. Sew to front of each leg.
🐉 Arms x2 (Color A, claws in Color D)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc (12) -
(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
8–12. sc (8)
FO. Stuff lightly. Sew to sides of upper body.
Add 3 small claws per hand using Color D.
🐉 Tail (Color A, flame in red/yellow/orange)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–18. sc (9)
Stuff lightly and bend slightly while sewing to back base.
Tail Flame (Colors F):
Using red yarn, ch 6, sc back (5). FO.
Repeat with orange and yellow, make them curly by chaining longer and using 2 sc in each ch. Attach them overlapping to the tail tip.
🐉 Wings x2 (Outer Color A, Inner Color C)
Wing Frame (Color A)
ch 12
Row 1: sc back (11)
Rows 2–5: dec, sc to end
Repeat to form triangle. FO.
Wing Membrane (Color C)
Attach yarn along inner edge and work 2 rows of sc or hdc. FO.
Make 2 wings. Sew flat to back, slightly angled outward.
🐉 Horns x2 (Color A with white/blue tips)
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With White: MR, 4 sc
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sc (4)
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Change to Blue: sc (4)
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Change to A: sc (4)
5–6. sc (4)
FO. Stuff lightly and sew on top of head.
🧵 Assembly
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Attach head to body securely.
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Sew arms and legs on either side of belly.
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Sew tail with flame, shaping gently as it curves.
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Add horns and wings symmetrically.
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Add nostrils and mouth with black embroidery thread.
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Optional: Surface stitch abdominal definition or shading with soft green.
🎨 Color Changing Tips
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Use a standing stitch or change yarn on final yarn-over of the previous stitch.
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For the belly color, carry yarn up inside and hide strands under stitches when switching.
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Always change at the back of the piece for a clean look.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add poseable wire to the wings for shaping
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Use safety joints for movable limbs
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Add tiny embroidered flames to cheeks or feet for extra flair
This Charizard is ready to fly off your hook and into the hearts of Pokémon fans! Whether for play, display, or gifting, this amigurumi dragon brings fiery fun and iconic nostalgia to life. 🔥🧶
