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Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern

Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a handcrafted Umbreon plushie with detailed shaping, felt markings, and a sculpted head and neck. You will work in the round to build the body, head, legs, ears, and tail, finishing with sewn-on felt rings and eyes. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds and helpful placement notes to guide assembly.

Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Techniques include single crochet, increases, decreases, and shaping by stuffing as you go. Felt pieces are cut and sewn on for authentic markings.

Why You'll Love This Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Umbreon's elegant silhouette and markings in a compact, cuddly form. I enjoy the shaping challenge the neck and head present, which creates a lovely curved neckline when assembled correctly. The felt rings and eye details let you add a crisp, character-accurate finish that really brings the plush to life. I also love that the pattern breaks down each section clearly, so the project feels manageable while still being rewarding. Making one feels like crafting a small piece of art you can display or gift with pride.

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

Switch Things Up

I love making variations of this Umbreon by changing colors; try pastel shades for a soft, whimsical version or bright neons for a modern twist.

You can increase the size by using a bulkier yarn and larger hook, which turns this into a cuddly, pillow-sized plush.

For an ultra-small keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, and reduce stuffing for a firm tiny toy.

I often replace felt rings with crocheted appliques for a more textured finish that will withstand washing and handling.

If you want poseable limbs, I sometimes insert thin florist wire into the legs before stuffing to allow subtle adjustments in stance.

Try embroidered eyes instead of felt for a softer, more child-friendly finish that eliminates glued pieces.

Add small accessories like a mini scarf or collar to personalize your Umbreon and make each one unique and gift-ready.

I also experiment with slightly different head positions before sewing to change expression; pin the head in several spots until you find the sweetest angle.

Mix and match yarn textures—use a slightly fuzzy yarn for the body and smooth yarn for markings to create contrast and visual interest.

For an eco-friendly version, use recycled or organic yarn and repurpose felt from small fabric scraps for the eyes and rings.

I recommend practicing the felt ring shapes on scrap felt first to perfect size and spacing before cutting the final pieces.

Finally, try grouping several colorways together to create a collectible set—each version can highlight different color themes and finishing touches.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stuffing until the end can make shaping the neck and body difficult; stuff gradually and shape as you work through the rounds to maintain smooth contours. ✗ Forgetting to pin parts before sewing can lead to uneven placement; always pin the head, legs, ears, and tail in position before stitching them down securely. ✗ Cutting felt rings without checking size first can make markings look disproportionate; cut one test ring and pin it in place to ensure correct scale before finishing the rest. ✗ Not carrying or securing color change tails can cause loose ends and gaps; carry the tail securely and weave it into the first few stitches to lock it in place. ✗ Neglecting to leave enough tail for sewing when F/O can make final assembly harder; always leave a longer tail and weave it through the final round for secure closure.

Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the sleek and mysterious Umbreon to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern. You will make a cuddly, poseable plush with felt details and clear assembly instructions. The pattern focuses on shaping and finishing for a polished, character-accurate result. Perfect for gifting or adding to your Pokemon plush collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Umbreon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight (WW) yarn - black (main color)
  • 02
    Worsted weight (WW) yarn - yellow (accent color)
  • 03
    Yellow felt scraps for rings (small pieces)
  • 04
    Red felt scraps for eyes (small pieces)
  • 05
    Black felt scraps for eye details (small pieces)
  • 06
    White felt scraps for catchlights (very small pieces)
  • 07
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing for body, head, legs, ears, and tail

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size G (G Hook)
  • 02
    Fiberfill / polyester stuffing
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Pins for assembly and positioning

Progress Tracker

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— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (12)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Round 5 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)

Round 6 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Round 7-12 :

sc in each sc around (36)

Round 13 :

sc in next 10 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (33)

Round 14-15 :

sc in each sc around (33)

Round 16 :

sc in next 9 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Round 17-20 :

sc in each sc around (30)

Info :

This is a fairly good place to begin stuffing and shaping if you haven't already. Stuff fairly firmly while also shaping the body. Continue stuffing and shaping as you progress.

Round 21 :

sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (33)

Round 22 :

sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)

Round 23-25 :

sc in each sc around (36)

Round 26 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)

Round 27 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)

Round 28 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)

Round 29 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Round 30 :

dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finish the shaping and weave the tail thread through the final round, pull gently to close up the small opening. Secure and weave in the tail yarn.

— Head/Neck :

Round 1 :

8 sc in magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around (16)

Round 3 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)

Round 4 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (32)

Round 5-6 :

sc in each sc around (32)

Round 7 :

sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining 15 sc (33)

Round 8 :

sc in each sc around (33)

Round 9 :

sc in next 16 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc (35)

Round 10 :

sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc (36)

Round 11 :

sc in next 14 sc, * dec over next 2 sc *, repeat * * 3 more times, sc in remaining 14 sc (32)

Round 12 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)

Round 13 :

repeat rnd 12 (18)

Round 14 :

sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc (20)

Round 15 :

sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc (22)

Round 16 :

sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc (24)

Info :

Stuff head firmly while shaping, pay particular attention to the 'nose' area. The head should be pinned to the upper portion of the body (roughly rnds 24-30) with nose area facing forward (the two 'points' of the neck shaping create the cape that create the gentle curve of the neckline.) See photos to help with placement.

— Front Legs :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (8)

Round 3 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Round 4 :

dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, dec over last 2 sc (8)

Round 5 :

repeat Rnd 4 (8)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately firm, without overstuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you progress.

Round 6-8 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Round 9 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc (10)

Round 10 :

sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc (12)

Row 11-12 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Info :

Do not fasten off at this point, continue with shoulder and either right or left leg instructions:

Item Name (Begin Shoulder) :

Right leg:

Row 13 :

sc in next 6 sc, leave remaining sc unworked, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 14 :

sc in each sc across, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 15 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1 and turn (5)

Row 16 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4)

Info :

F/O.

Item Name (Left Leg) :

Turn work so that the 'inside' of the leg (wrong side of work) is facing you. Complete rows 13 through 16 as described for right leg.

Info :

F/O.

— Back Legs :

Round 1-5 :

Same as for front leg

Round 6-7 :

sc in each sc around (8)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, foot and leg should be stuffed moderately firm, without overstuffing. You'll want a little bit of play in the leg to position the feet as you prefer. Continue stuffing as you progress.

Round 8 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 9 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 10 :

Repeat rnd 8 (18)

Round 11-12 :

sc in each sc around (18)

Info :

Do not fasten off, continue with 'cape/shoulder' for either right or left leg:

Item Name (Right Leg Cape/Shoulder) :

Row 1: Sc 9, leave remaining sc unworked, ch1 and turn (9)

Row 2 :

sc in next 7 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (8)

Row 3 :

sc in next 6 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (7)

Row 4 :

sc in next 5 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (6)

Row 5 :

sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch1 and turn (5)

Row 6 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over last 2 sc, (4)

Info :

F/O.

Item Name (Left Leg Cape/Shoulder) :

Turn work so that inside of leg (wrong side of work) is facing you. Continue with shoulder as described for Right Leg.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Begin with black:

Round 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (4)

Round 3 :

sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc (6)

Round 4 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 5 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in each sc around, change to yellow yarn in last sc of round, drop black to back of work but do not fasten off

Round 7-9 :

sc in each sc around, change back to black yarn in last sc of round 9, cut yellow leaving a tail of several inches, (carry tail along with work for the first several stitches of the next round to secure it) (12)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, ears should be stuffed fairly firmly. Continue to stuff as you progress.

Round 10-12 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 13 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (9)

Round 14 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finished out the shape of the ear.

— Tail :

Info :

Begin with black:

Round 1 :

3 sc in magic ring (3)

Round 2 :

sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (4)

Round 3 :

sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc (6)

Round 4 :

sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)

Round 5 :

sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)

Round 6 :

sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (15)

Round 7-8 :

sc in each sc around, change to yellow yarn in last sc of round (15)

Info :

Begin stuffing at this point, tail should be stuffed fairly firmly. Continue to stuff as you progress.

Round 9-11 :

sc in each sc around, change to black in last sc of round 11, f/o yellow yarn (15)

Round 12-14 :

sc in each sc around (15)

Round 15 :

sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Round 16 :

sc in each sc around (12)

Round 17 :

sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (9)

Round 18 :

sc in each sc around (9)

Round 19 :

sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (6)

Round 20 :

sc in each sc around (6)

Info :

F/O. Add any stuffing needed to finalize the shaping and weave in tail.

— Final Assembly :

Info :

I highly recommend that you pin all parts together before you begin to sew them, to make certain all parts are as you like and in the position you prefer.

Info :

Head is sewn to body as shown, take your time and pin the head on first, making sure that the neck is adequately stuffed, and that the 'nape' of the neck is positioned so as to create the curve of the neck. (See the pictures to help you position the head)

Info :

For the yellow markings, cut 5 oval shapes from yellow felt, then cut out the center of each to make the 'rings'. Pin one of them to the head, between the ears and slightly to the front. The other four are each sewn onto the 'shoulders' of the leg pieces. You can do this before you sew the legs to the body, but I would recommend that you first pin the legs in the positions you want on the body, and then pin the markings to the legs as you prefer them, then unpin the legs and sew on the markings (or you can wait to add the markings after sewing on the legs.)

Info :

When sewing the legs on, you will probably want to add a little stuffing under each 'shoulder'. Not much stuffing is generally required here, just enough to give a very slight 'roundness' to the shoulder/hip area - and make a smooth transition from leg to 'body'.

Info :

Ears and tail are positioned and sewn on as shown.

Info :

Eyes are cut from red and black felt scraps, in shapes as shown. Catch lights are very small pieces of white felt.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin all parts together before sewing to ensure placement and symmetry, adjusting as needed before final stitching.
  • Sew the head to the body with the nose area facing forward, pinning the neck at roughly body rounds 24-30 to create the curved neckline.
  • Cut five yellow felt ovals and remove centers to make rings: pin one to the head between the ears and sew the other four onto the shoulder areas of the legs after positioning.
  • When sewing the legs on, add a small amount of stuffing under each shoulder for a smooth transition from leg to body, then sew legs securely.
  • Position and sew ears and tail in place, stuffing them fairly firmly and shaping before final attachment.

Important Notes

  • 💡Pin parts before sewing to ensure you are satisfied with placement and symmetry before committing with stitches.
  • 💡Stuff head, body, legs, ears, and tail gradually and evenly to maintain smooth shaping and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Carry or secure color-change tails in the first few stitches after changing colors to prevent loose ends and gaps.
  • 💡Cut felt markings to scale and pin before sewing so that rings and eyes look balanced and proportional.

This Umbreon plush pattern brings a stylish pocket-sized Pokemon to life with thoughtful shaping and felt details. It's perfect for collectors, gifts, or a cozy desk companion. Make your own Umbreon with careful stuffing and precise felt markings for a polished finish. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be a small handheld plush; exact size depends on your yarn and hook, but using worsted weight yarn with a G hook yields a compact plush suitable for display.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights; using bulkier yarn and a larger hook will increase the finished size, while thinner yarn will create a smaller plush. Adjust stuffing and felt proportions accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, finishing time for felt details, and assembly complexity.