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Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern

Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable palm-sized Magikarp amigurumi with a rounded orange body, white-rimmed tail and pectoral fins, and yellow decorative fins. It includes step-by-step instructions for the eyes, mouth, tail, and all fins so you can finish a complete toy with minimal fuss. The pattern uses basic single crochet, increases, decreases and worked-in-row fins to give Magikarp its classic shape.

Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or adding to your Pokémon collection, this design is small, quick to make and highly customizable. You will learn a few simple finishing techniques like embroidering the tail stripes and attaching the feelers for a polished look.

Why You'll Love This Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful charm of Magikarp in a tiny, easy-to-make package. I enjoy how quickly each piece comes together — you can stitch the whole fish in an afternoon and still have time to add personal touches. The combination of rounds for the body and worked-in-row fins gives a nice contrast in construction that keeps the project interesting. I also love how forgiving the pattern is: small changes to color or yarn can create unique variations without breaking the instructions.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Magikarp by changing yarn colors; try soft pastels for a dreamy version or variegated yarn for a fun gradient effect.

I often make a mini keychain by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a pocket-sized charm version of this pattern.

I sometimes add embroidered eyelashes, blushing with a tiny bit of pastel yarn or fabric paint to create a different personality on the same shape.

I like to replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a child-safe toy version that is entirely soft and cuddly.

If you want a sturdier, poseable version, I will add a small wire insert into the fins when sewing them in place for gentle shaping.

I also experiment with felt instead of crocheted fins for a quicker finish and a slightly firmer silhouette when attaching them to the body.

I recommend trying different yarn weights; for a chunkier Magikarp use bulky yarn and a larger hook for a cute chunky look that is great as a display piece.

For an extra-special gift, I sometimes make a whole set of Pokémon fish in coordinating colors and package them together in a little box.

I also enjoy adding tiny accessories like a crocheted crown or a scarf to give each Magikarp its own character and story.

Finally, I recommend experimenting with embroidered mouth shapes or tiny felt teeth to change the expression and give each amigurumi its own personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the front loop-only instruction on Round 16 of the body can change mouth placement; pay attention to the 'front loops only' note and work that round exactly as written. ✗ Not leaving tails when finishing the tail or fins makes sewing them difficult later; leave a long tail of yarn when finishing each fin or the tail for secure sewing. ✗ Overstuffing the body prevents the flattened mouth shape from forming correctly; stuff gradually and leave the body slightly soft so you can flatten it to the shape described. ✗ Crocheting the pectoral fins without making a left and right version can put the orange rim in the wrong place; follow the ss direction to make a mirrored fin for a correct look. ✗ Pulling the feeler yarn through without a large knot will cause it to slip out; tie a big knot at the end of each feeler and hide it inside the body as instructed.

Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern

Make your very own tiny Magikarp with this friendly crochet pattern. This guide walks you through every step to create a small, palm-sized amigurumi complete with fins, tail, lips and feelers. Clear rounds and row instructions make assembly simple so you can stitch a charming Pokémon-inspired fish to gift or display.

Beginner Friendly 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Magikarp Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Orange yarn (for body and orange tail rim)
  • 02
    White yarn (for eyes, tail main color and pectoral fin base)
  • 03
    Yellow yarn (for backfin, belly fin and decorative fins)
  • 04
    Pink yarn (for lips)
  • 05
    Black yarn (for mouth line, tail stripes and fin embroidery)
  • 06
    4.5mm safety eyes (2)
  • 07
    Stuffing (polyester filling)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4.5mm safety eyes (2)
  • 02
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 03
    Needle for threading feelers
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing

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The pattern is worked in rounds unless it says otherwise. You do not need to join rounds.

— Eyes :

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Make 2. With white yarn, ch2

Round 1 :

4sc in second chain from the hook (4)

Round 2 :

2sc in every st around (8)

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Fo, leaving a tail of yarn to sew the eyes to the body.

— Body :

Info :

With orange yarn, ch2

Round 1 :

6sc in second chain from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in every st around (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in every st around (12)

Round 4 :

*1sc in first st, 2sc in next st* repeat ** 5 times (18)

Round 5-6 :

(2 rounds): 1sc in every st around (18)

Round 7 :

*1sc in first 2st, 2sc in next st* repeat ** 5 times (24)

Round 8-11 :

(4 rounds): 1sc in every st (24)

Round 12 :

*1sc in first 2st, dec1* repeat ** 5 times (18)

Round 13-14 :

(2 rounds): 1sc in every st (18)

Round 15 :

*1sc in first st, dec1* repeat ** 5 times (12)

Round 16 :

1sc in every st around, front loops only! (12)

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Fo, attach the eyes and stuff the body. Make sure not to stuff too tightly, since the body needs to be flattened a bit to get the right shape.

— Mouth :

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To make the mouth, attach black (or in this case, dark grey) yarn to round 16 of the body, back loops only!

Round 1 :

1sc in every st around (12)

Round 2 :

dec6 (6)

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Fo and weave in the ends, closing the gap with an end of yarn.

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Then, you attach pink yarn to round 16 of the body and sc1 all around (12) this gives you the lips. Fo and weave in the ends.

— Tail :

Info :

With white yarn, ch2

Round 1 :

6sc in second chain from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in every st around (12)

Round 3 :

*1sc in first st, 2sc in next st* repeat ** 5 times (18)

Round 4 :

*1sc in first 2st, 2sc in next st* repeat ** 5 times (24)

Round 5 :

*1sc in first 3st, 2sc in next st* repeat ** 5 times (30)

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Switch to orange yarn, fold your work and crochet together with about 15sc. Fo, leave an end of yarn to sew the tail to the body. With black yarn, embroider two lines down the tail.

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Now it's time to work on the fins! Please note that these are worked in rows! Also, if you're having trouble figuring this part out, you can always cut the right shapes out of felt and glue them to the body ^_^

— Backfin :

Info :

With yellow yarn

Row 1 :

ch4, turn

Row 2 :

starting from the second chain from the hook sc in every ch, ch1, turn (3)

Row 3 :

1sc in every st, ch3, turn

Row 4 :

starting from the second chain from the hook sc5, ch1, turn (5)

Row 5 :

sc2, ch2 turn

Row 6 :

starting from the second chain from the hook sc3, fo and leave an end of yarn to sew the backfin on top of the body.

— Bellyfin :

Info :

With yellow yarn

Row 1 :

ch3, turn

Row 2 :

starting from second chain from the hook, sc2, ch1, turn

Row 3 :

sc1, ch2, turn

Row 4 :

sc2, ch1, turn

Row 5 :

sc1, ch3, turn

Row 6 :

sc3, ch1 but don't turn

Row 7 :

work a row of sc along the side of your work. Fo and leave a tail of yarn to attach the belly fin to the underside of the body.

— Pectoral Fins :

Info :

(make 2) With white yarn

Row 1 :

ch7, turn

Row 2 :

sc6, ch1, turn

Row 3 :

sc4, ch3, turn

Row 4 :

sc6, fo.

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Attach orange yarn to the side of the fin and ss around the side and top of the fin. Fo and leave a tail of yarn to attach the fins to the sides of the body. Using black yarn, embroider two lines across the fins. Make sure you make a right and a left fin, by ss across a different side for each fin. Or else, the orange rim will be at the bottom of one of the fins!

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For the feelers, cut a length of yellow yarn and make a nice big knot at the end. Thread it in a needle and insert the yarn through a gap between stitches. Make it come out through a stitch just below the eyes, so that the knot at the end stays firmly inside. Do the same on the other side and cut the ends to be the desired length.

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Tadaa~, your very own Magikarp is done!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eyes to the body using the tails left from the eye pieces and sew them securely on either side of the head area at round 16.
  • Sew the tail to the open back of the body using the long tail left when finishing the tail, lining up the orange rim and securing with sturdy whipstitches.
  • Position the backfin on top of the body and sew it in place using the yarn tail left from the backfin, making sure it stands upright at the center top.
  • Attach the belly fin to the underside of the body using the tail left on the belly fin, centering it under the midline before stitching firmly.
  • Sew the two pectoral fins to each side of the body, making a mirrored right and left fin so the orange rim sits correctly; embroider the black fin lines after attaching.

Important Notes

  • 💡Leave long tails when finishing pieces so you have enough yarn to sew parts together without struggling.
  • 💡Do not overstuff the body; stuffing lightly and flattening as instructed gives the correct mouth shape and overall silhouette.
  • 💡When making pectoral fins, make one mirrored fin by slip stitching across the opposite side to ensure correct left/right placement.
  • 💡Work Round 16 of the body in front loops only exactly as written to create the edge for attaching the mouth and lips.

This tiny Magikarp pattern brings the beloved fish to life in a compact, gift-ready form. Make a stack of them for gifts, charms, or a playful display. Stitch, sew and customize with different yarns to make each one uniquely yours. 🧶🐟

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi is a small palm-sized figure—approximately 8-10 cm tall—when using fingering to DK weight yarn and a hook that matches your yarn tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights; however changing yarn weight and hook size will affect the final size. Choose an appropriate hook to maintain tight stitches for stuffing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended to follow the instructions smoothly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this small Magikarp in about 2-3 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and finishing details like embroidery and sewing.