Best Pokémon Crochet Kits and Amigurumi Plush (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Pokémon crochet kits remove the biggest beginner barrier: sourcing the right yarn colors yourself.
The best Pokémon crochet picks right now, observed October 9, 2026: the official David & Charles kits for Pikachu, Gengar and Snorlax are each $24.99 and include all materials. Fan-made amigurumi patterns on LoveCrafts run from $2 to $12 and cover dozens of characters for crafters who already own yarn. Find both at the Pokémon crochet and fan-made collection on DexHaul.
One detail most buyers miss: each David & Charles kit includes patterns for six Pokémon, not just the one pictured on the box. More on that below.
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How to choose a Pokémon crochet kit
Kit or pattern?
A kit includes all the yarn you need for the featured Pokémon, a crochet hook, polyester stuffing, safety eyes, a yarn needle, and a printed book.
A pattern is a digital PDF download: everything you need to know is in the file, but you supply your own yarn, hook, and other materials. Patterns start at about $2 to $12 each for a single Pokémon. Good for crafters with a yarn stash; less useful as a gift for someone just starting out.
Skill level
The David & Charles kits are written for beginners. Each book starts from the slip knot and works through every row with step-by-step photographs.
Fan-made patterns on LoveCrafts span beginner to advanced. The listing always states the skill level: check before you buy, especially if you are gifting to someone new to crochet.
Licensed or fan-made
The David & Charles kits are officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International, with the copyright notice on the cover. LoveCrafts patterns are created by independent crafters and are not licensed by TPCi.
Both are legitimate purchases. The label matters when you are making a gift, or if you are considering selling finished pieces: finished amigurumi depicting trademarked Pokémon characters involves the character's trademark regardless of which pattern you used.
Pokémon crochet picks by budget
| Budget | Best pick | Price (observed Oct 9, 2026) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $6 | Eevee Crochet Pattern (LoveCrafts) | $5.11 | Fan-made, unofficial digital download; yarn not included |
| $6–$15 | Leafeon, Glaceon & Sylveon Pattern Pack (LoveCrafts) | $12.00 | Fan-made, unofficial; patterns for three Eeveelutions in one download |
| Around $25 | David & Charles Kit (Pikachu, Gengar or Snorlax) | $24.99 | Officially licensed; all yarn and materials included, plus patterns for 6 Pokémon in the book |
What's actually inside a David & Charles Pokémon kit
Here is the part that surprises most buyers: you are not just buying materials for one Pokémon.
Each kit contains yarn in every color needed for the featured Pokémon, a crochet hook, polyester stuffing, plastic safety eyes, and a yarn needle. All of that goes toward the kit Pokémon. But the printed book inside includes full patterns and step-by-step photography for five additional characters as well.
The Pikachu kit book covers Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander. The Gengar kit covers Gengar, Haunter, Gastly, Misdreavus, Duskull and Litwick. The Snorlax kit covers Snorlax, Mewtwo, Psyduck, Magikarp, Slowpoke and Togepi.
For those extra five patterns, you source your own yarn.
All three titles are written by Sabrina Somers and published by David & Charles, licensed by The Pokémon Company International. The TPCi copyright notice and the ISBN appear on the cover of each legitimate copy: 9781446308769 for Pikachu, 9781446317907 for Gengar, 9781446309612 for Snorlax.
The Snorlax kit follows the same format: all materials for Snorlax, plus book patterns covering Mewtwo, Psyduck, Magikarp, Slowpoke and Togepi.
Already know how to crochet Try the Squares book
The Pokémon Crochet Squares book takes a different approach: it is a pattern-only book without any materials, covering more than 30 granny square designs inspired by Pokémon.
It is aimed at intermediate crafters who are comfortable with basic granny squares. No yarn is included, so this one makes more sense as a gift for someone who already has a yarn stash than as a first-time kit.
Pokémon Crochet Squares: Bring Pikachu and friends to life with over 30 cute Pokémon granny squares
$24.99 USD
Licensed or not: how to spot the difference
The two product types look similar in marketplace search results. Here is how to tell them apart before you buy.
Official David & Charles kits carry the publisher name on the spine and a clear TPCi copyright notice on the front cover: "© 2021 Pokémon. TM, ® Nintendo." The ISBN is printed on the back. Any listing missing those details or with a noticeably different cover design is worth checking closely before purchasing.
Fan-made patterns on LoveCrafts are sold as independent creator work. The platform makes clear that these are user-submitted designs; TPCi does not endorse or license them.
They cover a much wider range of Pokémon designs than the official kits do. Unofficial, fan-made patterns from LoveCrafts fall into a separate category from counterfeit goods, but they are not official Pokémon products.
For a broader look at spotting unofficial and counterfeit Pokémon items, the fake Pokémon products guide on DexHaul covers the key checks across licensed product lines.
Squirtle Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (LoveCrafts): unofficial, fan-made
$3.99 USD
Pokémon crochet as a Q4 gift
A David & Charles kit works well as a standalone gift for a Pokémon fan who crochets, or for someone who has expressed interest in learning.
At $24.99, each kit lands in a useful gift bracket: higher than a stocking stuffer, lower than a specialty box. The kit Pokémon sets a clear theme, and the book's five additional patterns extend the project well past the first one.
Pikachu is the most recognizable choice. Gengar and Snorlax suit fans who have moved past the starter set, or who have a specific character preference.
For more ideas across price points and product types, see the Pokémon 2026 holiday gift guide. The Pokémon plush toy buying guide covers finished plush if you are looking for something to gift rather than make.
Frequently asked questions
Do the David & Charles kits include everything you need?
Yes, for the featured Pokémon. Each kit includes all the yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, safety eyes, and a yarn needle. The book also contains patterns for five additional Pokémon, but those extra designs require you to source your own yarn in the appropriate colors.
Which Pokémon crochet kit is best for a complete beginner?
Any of the three David & Charles kits is suitable for beginners: each book walks through the process from the first slip knot with step-by-step photography. The Pikachu kit has the widest availability and the most independent tutorials online if you get stuck.
Are LoveCrafts Pokémon patterns officially licensed?
No. Patterns on LoveCrafts are fan-made designs created by independent crafters and are not licensed by The Pokémon Company International. They are marked as unofficial on the platform and should not be presented or sold as official Pokémon merchandise.
How is the Pokémon Crochet Squares book different from the kits?
The Squares book is a pattern-only book with more than 30 granny square designs: no yarn or materials are included. It is aimed at intermediate crafters rather than beginners, and it works best as a gift for someone who already has a yarn stash and knows how to crochet basic squares.
Is Pikachu the only character available in an official kit?
No. David & Charles has published kits for Pikachu, Gengar, and Snorlax.
Each comes with materials for one Pokémon and a book covering five more, giving you a total of six patterns per kit. Other characters appear in the Pokémon Crochet Squares book.
Browse all in-stock Pokémon crochet kits and fan-made amigurumi patterns at the Pokémon fan-made and crochet collection on DexHaul. DexHaul is an independent Pokémon product search engine, not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Game Freak or The Pokémon Company.
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