Crochet Pikachu the Frog: Pepechu

Hey there, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Today, I am beyond excited to share with you an incredibly unique and adorable crochet Piakchu pattern that combines two beloved characters: Pikachu and the infamous Pepe the frog meme. Get ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure with me as we create “Pepechu” – the charming fusion of Pikachu and Pepe the frog!

Introduction

Now, you might be wondering, why combine Pikachu and Pepe the frog meme? Well, my dear readers, the answer lies in the sheer joy of creating something truly unexpected and extraordinary. Pepechu embodies the fun and quirkiness of the internet culture, paying homage to the iconic Pepe meme while infusing it with the electric charm of Pikachu.

Pepechu is an enchanting creation that combines the iconic features of Pikachu, the beloved electric Pokémon, with the quirky charm of Pepe the frog meme. Imagine a frog-like Pikachu, with large expressive eyes and a mischievous grin, ready to steal your heart!

This crochet Pikachu will instantly catch your eye with its vibrant colors and playful design. Picture a delightful blend of Pikachu’s familiar yellow fur and lightning bolt-shaped tail, infused with the distinctive features of Pepe the frog, including his characteristic bulging eyes and endearing smile. The result? A truly one-of-a-kind amigurumi that is sure to make heads turn and bring smiles wherever it goes.

Materials and Tools

To bring Pepechu to life, we’ll need some essential items, starting with the yarn. I recommend using sport weight yarn or 4-ply yarn in green as the major color for our crochet Pikachu. This choice will capture Pepechu’s frog-like essence, while the familiar green hue adds a playful twist to the traditional Pikachu appearance.

In addition to the green yarn, we’ll also require small amounts of red, black, and white yarn to add those distinctive Pikachu details. The red will be used for the iconic rosy cheeks, while the black and white will help us bring Pepechu’s expressive eyes and charming smile to life.

When it comes to crochet hooks, I suggest using a size 2 to 3 mm hook. This range will ensure that our stitches are tight and neat, resulting in a well-defined and cuddly Pepechu. Remember, the hook size can be adjusted based on your personal tension and desired amigurumi size, so feel free to experiment!

In addition to yarn and crochet hooks, we’ll need a few other necessary items to complete our Pepechu creation. These may include a pair of scissors for cutting yarn, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and stitch markers to help keep track of our rounds. These tools will assist us in achieving a polished and professional finish for our crochet Pikachu.

If you’re looking for the best yarn specifically designed for amigurumi projects, don’t forget to check out my post on the blog! I’ve compiled a list of top-quality yarn options that will make your amigurumi creations truly stand out. So, hop over to my blog post to explore the best yarn choices for your future amigurumi projects.

Now that we have all our materials and tools at the ready, it’s time to start crocheting our Pepechu. In the next section, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every stitch is clear and concise. Get ready to witness our crochet Pikachu taking shape before your eyes!

Free Pattern to Crochet Pikachu the Frog

Now that we have our materials ready, it’s time to dive into the heart of our Pepechu creation—the crochet pattern instructions. Grab your crochet hooks and let’s begin this exciting journey stitch by stitch!

• MR: Magic ring/ Magic circle
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sc: Single crochet stitch
• Inc: Single crochet increase stitch
• Dec: Single crochet decrease stitch
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• Slst: Slip stitch
• […]*x: Repeat instructions x times
• (…): Number of stitches of each round
• {…}: Work instructions within brackets into the same stitch

To crochet Pepechu, we’ll be using a combination of fundamental stitches. These stitches and techniques will help us achieve the perfect shape and texture for our crochet Pikachu.

Now, before we proceed, I’d like to invite you to check out my blog post on basic crochet stitches. If you’re new to crochet or would like to refresh your skills, this post is a fantastic resource to help you master the foundational techniques. From the basic chain stitch to more advanced stitches, you’ll find all the information you need to confidently embark on this crochet Pikachu project. Head over to my blog post to explore the wonderful world of crochet stitches.

Remember, practice makes perfect, so take your time and enjoy the process of bringing Pepechu to life. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions, feel free to leave a comment on the blog post, and I’ll be more than happy to assist you.

[Copyright Notice] This pattern was written, designed, and copyright held by, Lennutas. You are not permitted to copy, share, edit, upload or redistribute this pattern in any way, this includes making video tutorials or translating into other languages. Personal use only.

HEAD

Use green yarn

Part 1

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc]*6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*6 (24)
• 5-6 (2 rounds): 24sc (24)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 2

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc]*6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*6 (24)
• 5-6 (2 rounds): 24sc (24)
• 7: 21sc, leave 3 remaining stitches unworked, join into the 4th stitch on round 6 of part 1, 21sc (42)

Use the tail from part 1 to sew the remaining stitches of 2 parts, stitch by stitch. (image 1a-b)

Continue to make the head.

• 8: 42sc (42)
• 9: [inc, 6sc]*6 (48)
• 10-12 (3 rounds): 48sc (48)
• 13: [inc, 7sc]*6 (54)
• 14-16 (3 rounds): 54sc (54)
• 17: 19sc, [2inc, sc]*6, 17 (66)
• 18: sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 51sc, inc, 5sc (69)
• 19: 69sc (69)
• 20: 23sc, (BLO 28sc), 18sc (69)
• 21: 2sc, inc, 7sc, inc, 12sc, (BLO 28sc), 12sc, inc, 5sc (72)
• 22-23 (2 rounds): 72sc (72)
• 24: 2sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 12sc, [dec, 3sc]*6, 11sc, dec, 5sc (63)
• 25: sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 10sc, [dec, 2sc]*6, 10sc, dec, 5sc (54)
• 26: [dec, 7sc]*6 (48)
• 27: [dec, 6sc]*6 (42)
• 28: [dec, 5sc]*6 (36)
• 29: 36slst (36)

Do not fasten off.

MOUTH

Join red yarn into the last remaining loop on round 20 of the head, put the last round of the head facing you and do: ((image 1-c)

• 1: FLO 28sc (loops of round 20), turn your work, 28sc (loops of round 19) (56) (image 1-d)
• 2-3 (2 rounds): 56sc (56)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

BODY

Continue from the head

• 30: 36sc (36)

Stuff the head, fold the mouth outside. (image 2-a)

• 31: [inc, 5sc]*6 (42)
• 32: [inc, 6sc]*6 (48)
• 33: [inc, 7sc]*6 (54)
• 34-39 (6 rounds): 54sc (54)
• 40: [inc, 17sc]*3 (57)
• 41-43 (3 rounds): 57sc (57)

Change to brown yarn on BLUE stitches

• 44-45 (2 rounds): 13sc, 44sc (57)
• 46: [inc, 18sc]*3 (60)
• 47: 60sc (60)
• 48-49 (2 rounds): 14sc, 46sc (60)
• 50: 60sc (60)
• 51: 17sc, [inc, 4sc]*2, 15sc, [inc, 4sc]*2, 8sc (64)
• 52: 64sc (64)
• 53: [dec, 6sc]*8 (56)
• 54: [dec, 5sc]*8 (48)
• 55: [dec, 4sc]*8 (40)

Stuff

• 56: [dec, 3sc]*8 (32)
• 57: [dec, 2sc]*8 (24)
• 58: [dec, sc]*8 (16)

End stuffing

• 59: 8dec (8)
• 60: 2dec, leave the remaining stitches unworked (2)

Fasten off, weave in ends. (image 2-b)

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ARMS (x2)

Use green yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• 3: 12sc (12)
• 4: [inc, 3sc]*3 (15)
• 5: 15sc (15)
• 6: [inc, 4sc]*3 (18)
• 7-13 (7 rounds): 18sc (18)
• 14: [dec, 4sc]*3 (15)
• 15-17 (3 rounds): 15sc (15)

Stuff lightly. Flatten, 7sc into both loops (7)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. 

LEGS (x2)

Use green yarn

• Ch 9, and stitches are now working on both sides of the foundation chain
• 1: inc into the 2nd chain from the hook, 6sc, {4sc}, 6sc, inc (20)
• 2: 2inc, 6sc, 4inc, 6sc, 2inc (28)
• 3: 10sc, [sc, inc]*4, 10sc (32)
• 4: BLO 32sc (32)
• 5: 8sc, 8dec, 8sc (24)
• 6: 24sc (24)
• 7: 8sc, 4dec, 8sc (20)
• 8: 20sc (20)
• 9: 6sc, 4dec, 6sc (16)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

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EYES (x2)

Part 1

Start with black yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• Change to white yarn
• 3: [inc, sc]*6 (18)
• 4: 18sc (18)
• 5: [dec, sc]*6 (12)

Stuff lightly

• 6: 6dec (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Use white yarn and French knot to sew 2 dots on black part.

Part 2 (upper eyelid)

Use green yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc]*6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*6 (24)
• 5: [inc, 3sc]*6 (30)
• 6: 30sc (30)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold as image.

Part 3 (lower eyelid)

Use green yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc]*6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*6 (24)
• 5: [inc, 3sc]*6 (30)
• 6: 30sc (30)

7: Fold in half, work on both loops, 15sc (15)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

EARS (x2)

Start with brown yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: [inc, sc]*3 (9)
• 3: 9sc (9)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*3 (12)
• 5: 12sc (12)

Change to green yarn

• 6: [inc, 3sc]*3 (15)
• 7: 15sc (15)
• 8: [inc, 4sc]*3 (18)
• 9-16 (8 rounds): 18sc (18)
• 17: [dec, sc]*6 (12)

Stuff firmly

• 18: [dec, 2sc]*3 (9)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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TAIL

Start with brown yarn

• 1: 6sc into MR (6)
• 2: [inc, sc]*3 (9)
• 3: 9sc (9)
• 4: [inc, 2sc]*3 (12)
• 5: 12sc (12)
• 6: 2inc, 4sc, 2dec, 2sc (12)
• 7: sc, 2inc, 4sc, 2dec, sc (12)
• 8: 12sc (12)
• 9: 2sc, 2dec, 3sc, 2inc, sc (12)
• 10: 8sc, 2inc, 2sc (14)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Change to green yarn

• 11: 3sc, dec, 5sc, 2inc, 2sc (15)
• 12: 2sc, 2inc, 5sc, 2dec, 2sc (15)
• 13: 4sc, 2inc, 5sc, dec, 2sc (16)
• 14: 5sc, 2inc, 9sc (18)
• 15: 6sc, 2inc, 10sc (20)
• 16: 20sc (20)
• 17: 6sc, 2dec, 7sc, 2inc, sc (20)
• 18: 5sc, 2dec, 7sc, 2inc, 2sc (20)
• 19: 5sc, dec, 8sc, 3inc, 2sc (22)
• 20: 16sc, 2inc, 4sc (24)
• 21: 5sc, 2inc, 9sc, 2dec, 4sc (24)
• 22: 7sc, 7ch, sc into the 2nd chain from the hook, 5sc (on chain), 11sc, dec, 4sc (29)
• 23: 7sc, 6sc (on chain), 22sc (35)
• 24-29 (6 rounds): 35sc (35)
• 30: 14sc, leave the remaining stitches unworked (14)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Do not stuff, flatten and sew to close the opening.

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ASSEMBLY

• Sew part 1 of the eyes to the head from round 7 to round 10.
• Sew part 2 of the eyes to the head, on the top of part 1.
• Sew part 3 of the eyes to the head, on the bottom of part 1.

• Sew the arms to the body from round 32 to round 39.
• Sew the legs to the body from round 50 to round 54.
• Sew the ears to the head from round 7 to round 12.
• Use the brown tail yarn to sew the tail to the body from round 44 to round 51,

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Closing

Thank you for joining me on this delightful crochet adventure as we brought Pepechu, the crochet Pikachu, to life! I hope you enjoyed creating this whimsical fusion of Pikachu and the Pepe the frog meme as much as I did.

Now that you have your very own Pepechu, I encourage you to showcase your creation and share it with the world. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #lennutas on social media platforms like Instagram or Facebook when posting pictures of your adorable crochet Pikachu. I can’t wait to see all the unique interpretations and personal touches you bring to Pepechu!

If you’re looking for more crochet inspiration, be sure to check out the related patterns available on my blog. You’ll find patterns for Cutie Pikachu and Cutie Frog, two equally charming characters that will add even more whimsy to your amigurumi collection. These patterns are also available for free, just like Pepechu, because I believe in spreading the joy of crochet to everyone.

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Until our next crochet adventure, happy hooking, my friends!

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