Sleepy Gloom Amigurumi

Sleepy Gloom Amigurumi

A delightful amigurumi representation of the beloved Gloom Pokémon, featuring its distinctive oblate spheroid body and massive rafflesia-like headpiece.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 150 yards total
  • Dark Blue-Indigo (Main Body)
  • Reddish-Brown (Flower Petals)
  • Dark Orange/Amber (Flower Core)
  • Dark Pink (Tongue)
  • Black (Eyes, Embroidery)
  • Light Blue (Drool)
  • Off-White (Petal Spots)
• 3.75 mm (US F-5) crochet hook
• Stuffing material (polyester fiberfill)
• Two 6mm black safety eyes or embroidery floss for eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Optional: Small translucent light blue tear-shaped bead for drool (alternatively, embroider with light blue yarn)
• Optional: Craft glue (for securing bead)

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (sc 2 together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: fasten off
• ([...]): repeat instructions in parentheses
• x: times (e.g., [sc, inc] x 6)

Special Stitches

This pattern uses standard crochet stitches.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Body (Dark Blue-Indigo Yarn)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: [Inc] x 6. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x 6. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x 6. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] x 6. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] x 6. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 10: [Sc 4, dec] x 6. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [Sc 3, dec] x 6. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [Sc 2, dec] x 6. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [Sc, dec] x 6. (12 sts) Stuff the body firmly. Rnd 14: [Dec] x 6. (6 sts) FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Assembly / Finishing

1. Facial Features:
   • Eyes: Place the 6mm safety eyes or embroider horizontal lines for eyes on Rnd 9 or 10 of the body, spaced widely apart, about 5-6 stitches apart.
   • Mouth: Using dark pink yarn, embroider a wide, open, slightly curved mouth on Rnd 11 or 12.
   • Tongue: Inside the mouth, embroider a small dark pink tongue shape.
   • Drool: Attach a translucent light blue tear-shaped bead to the left corner of the mouth with craft glue, or embroider a small tear shape with light blue yarn.
2. Attach Headpiece, Arms, and Feet: (Instructions for Headpiece, Arms, and Feet are not provided in the plan but are essential for a complete Gloom character. These would typically involve separate pieces crocheted and then sewn onto the main body.)
3. Weave in all remaining ends securely.

Tips

• To maintain an even stitch tension and prevent gaps in your amigurumi, crochet tightly.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to avoid losing your place.
• For a cleaner finish when closing a magic ring, pull the tail tight and make a small knot.
• When stuffing, make sure to fill the piece firmly and evenly to create a smooth, desired shape.
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item matches the intended size and proportions. The provided stitch counts are mathematically verified, but actual size depends on your personal tension and materials.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com