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Crochet Pokémon Heracross

Heracross is the cutest beetle I’ve ever seen! Crochet this second generation bug type Pokémon and have an adorable Heracross amigurumi to cuddle.

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Hi everyone!

I made this crochet Heracross for a friend a little while ago. I noticed he was SUPER popular. I was constantly asked if I had a pattern for this crochet beetle.

Making crochet Pokémon patterns is the main reason I got into amigurumi, so I jump at any chance I can to design a new pattern

The finished Heracross stands approximately 12” tall. I wish all bugs were as cute in real life!

Clicking on certain links may result in a small commission for me at no extra cost to you. Money generated from this allows me to continue to design and post cute amigurumi patterns for you all!

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Amigurumi Heracross

The pattern is worked in the round and a stitch marker and row counter are highly recommended. Sewing pins are recommended to help with the attachment of limbs. A finished crochet Heracross should be 12” tall.

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 ball of Bernat Premium yarn in Royal Blue

  • 1 small ball of worsted-weight yarn in white

  • 3.75mm crochet hook

  • Black embroider thread for the mouth

  • Yellow, black, and white felt for the eyes

  • Fabric glue

  • Polyfil (stuffing)

  • Stitch Marker

  • Scissors

  • Darning needle

  • Sewing pins

  • Row Counter

Abbreviations:

ch=chain
sc=single crochet
inc=increase
dec=decrease
hdc=half-double crochet
st(s)=stitch(es)
ss=slip stitch
F/O=fasten off

Gauge:

16 stitches x 20 rows = 4” in single crochet

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Pokémon Pattern:

Heracross Body/Head: Use Royal Blue. This part starts at the bottom of the body and ends at the top of the head.
1. Ch 2. Sc 6 into the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
4. *2 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
5. *3 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
6. *4 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
7. *5 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
8 – 20. Sc in each st around.
21. *5 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
22. *4 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
23. Sc in each st around.
24. *4 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
25. *5 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
26 – 29. Sc in each st around.
30. *5 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
31. *4 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
32. *3 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
Start stuffing.
33. *2 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
34. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
35. Dec around.
Ss and F/O. Leave a long enough tail to sew up the hole. Weave in tail.

Big Horn: Use Royal Blue
1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
3 – 5. Sc around.
F/O first horn and repeat the above instructions to make the second horn. Do not F/O second horn. Ss to the first horn.
6. 2 sc in each st around.
7. Sc in each st around.
8 – 9. Dec around.
10 – 17. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Stuff. Leave long enough tail to attach to the middle of the head around round 28.

Small Horns: Use Royal Blue/make 2
1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2 – 3. Sc in each st around.
4. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
5. Dec around.
Ss and F/O. Stuff. Leave a long tail to attach to the side of the bighorn near the bottom.

Heracross Legs: Use Royal Blue/make 2
This part starts at the top of the thighs and works its way down to the feet. Stuff as you go along.
1. Ch 2. 8 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
4 – 6. Sc in each st around.
7. Sc in the next 11 sts. Ss into the 12th st. Ch 6. Ss into the 12th st again. Sc in the remaining sts.
8. Sc around, including the 6 sts from the previous round.
9. Sc in each st around.
10. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
11. Sc in each st around.
12. Dec around.
13 – 14. Sc in each st around.
15. Sc in the first st. 2 dc in the next 3 sts. Sc in the remaining sts.
16. Hdc in the next 6 sts. Dec in the remaining sts.
17 – 18. Sc in each st around.
19. Sc in the next 5 sts. 2 hdc in the remaining sts.
20. Dec twice. Sc in the remaining sts.
21. Sc in each st around.
22 – 23. Dec around.
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to sew up any hole that may be left in the foot. Cut off a long piece of Royal Blue yarn and use it to attach the leg to the body between rounds 8 and 10.

Heracross Arms: Use Royal Blue/make 2
This pattern starts at the shoulder and ends at the hand. Stuff as you go along.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3 – 6. Sc in each st around.
7. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
8. Sc in each st around.
9. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
10 – 12. Sc in each st around.
13. 2 sc in each st around.
14. Sc in each st around.
15. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
16. Sc in each st around.
17. Ch 4. Ss. Sc in each st around.
18. Sc in each st around (sc behind ch 4).
19. Sc in each st around.
20. Sc. Ss. Ch 6. Ss. Sc around.
21. Sc around (sc behind ch 6)
22. Dec around.
23. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to sew up the hole in the hand. Cut off a long piece of Royal Blue and use it to attach the arms at rounds 20 to 22.

Toe Nails: Use white/make 2
1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2 – 3. Sc in each st around.
4. Sc, dec, sc.
Ss and F/O. Stuff. Leave a tail long enough to attach to the foot.

Finger Nails: Use white/make 4
1. Ch 2. 3 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2 – 6. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Stuff. Use the tail to attach to the end of the hand.

Embroider the mouth with black thread or yarn. Put the mouth at 6 rounds below the bighorn. Cut out the eyes with the felt and attach them with the fabric glue. Glue the eyes just below and off to the side of the bighorn.

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Heracross is the cutest crochet beetle I’ve ever seen. Make sure to take photos of your finished crochet Pokémon and tag me on social media @summerbugcrafts!

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