Welcome to the fierce world of Dragon-type Pokémon amigurumi! 🐉✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Garchomp—the mighty Mach Pokémon in perfectly powerful yarn form! Whether you’re a Sinnoh region fan, love crafting fearsome yet huggable creatures, or simply want to add some dragon-worthy energy to your collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching your very own pocket-sized predator with its shark-like fins, armored blue hide, and signature scythe-like arms.
This design captures Garchomp’s primal strength through dynamic angles and textured details! 🧶💙 I’ve carefully outlined each step to help you create its distinctive dorsal fin, jagged teeth, and optional battle-ready pose. Perfect for display, gifting to fellow trainers, or keeping as a guardian that’ll make your yarn stash look intimidating! So grab your hooks, pick out oceanic blues and menacing reds, and let’s stitch up a Pokémon that dominates both land and sky! ✨
🦈 Amigurumi Garchomp-Inspired Plush Crochet Pattern
This Garchomp-inspired plush reimagines the fierce dragon-shark Pokémon in a super soft, huggable style. With wide eyes, a bright teal body, chubby cheeks, and rounded features, it’s perfect for collectors and crafters alike who want a friendlier take on the champion of Sinnoh!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, surface detail stitching, and assembling expressive features.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or DK):
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Teal blue (Main body)
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Light beige (Muzzle, belly, hands/feet, ear interior)
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Pink (Cheeks)
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White & black (Eyes)
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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Polyfill stuffing
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12–14 mm safety eyes or yarn embroidery
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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ch – Chain
🔹 Head
With teal yarn:
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(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)
FO, stuff firmly.
🐽 Snout/Muzzle
With beige yarn:
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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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sc around
FO, lightly stuff and sew to center of face between the eyes.
Embroider nostrils with black yarn or add a stitched line for the nose tip.
👁 Eyes (Make 2)
Option 1: Safety Eyes
Insert 12–14 mm safety eyes between Rounds 8–10, spaced 5 stitches apart.
Option 2: Felt Eyes
Cut white ovals and smaller black circles. Add white dot for shine.
Stitch or glue to face above the snout.
🌸 Cheeks (Make 2)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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sl st to join
FO, sew near snout on both sides for blush effect.
🐱 Ears/Fins (Make 2)
Outer (Teal):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
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sc around
FO.
Inner (Beige):
Make flat oval or semicircle, 1 row smaller.
Sew into teal pieces before attaching to head sides.
🧍 Body
With teal yarn:
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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)
FO, stuff and sew to head.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
With teal yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to beige:
6–7. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to body sides.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
With teal yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Switch to beige:
5–6. sc around
FO, stuff and sew to bottom of body.
🤍 Belly Patch
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around
Flatten into oval and sew to belly front.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use black embroidery thread to add eyebrow slants or an open mouth
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Curl the arms slightly forward before sewing
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Weave in all ends securely
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add felt claws or fins for a more Garchomp-accurate look
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Stitch in tail fins with teal yarn at the back
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Create a “Mega” version with gold belly marks or spines
This adorable Garchomp plush softens the fierce fighter into a cuddle-worthy creature, perfect for all Pokémon fans! 🧶🦈💙