The Bouncy Berry Bud: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Posable Pokemon Azurill Look-Alike

Introducing the Bouncy Berry Bud: Your New Favorite Amigurumi Friend

Get ready to crochet the cutest, most huggable friend you've ever made! This free pattern guides you through creating an irresistibly cute, fully posable Azurill-inspired amigurumi. What makes this little buddy truly special is its unique bubble stitch texture, which gives it a bubbly, organic feel, and a weighted, wobble-friendly base. Using soft, bulky yarn, you'll craft a plushie that stands on its own and brings a smile to everyone who sees it. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern is your ticket to a delightful, handmade treasure.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these simple supplies. The key is using a super bulky yarn to achieve that soft, huggable texture and a tight gauge so no stuffing peeks through.

• Yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn (or any super bulky weight #6 yarn) in:
  • Light Blue (MC) – for the main body, head, ears, arms, feet, and tail
  • White (CC1) – for the eyes
  • Pink (CC2) – for the cheeks and tail tip (a small amount)
• Crochet Hook: Size 6.0 mm (J/10) or size needed to achieve a tight fabric.
• Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for a tight gauge so stuffing doesn't show. Approx. 12 sc x 13 rows = 4 inches.
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors, stuffing (polyester fiberfill), stitch markers (optional), black embroidery floss or small amount of black yarn for pupils, small plastic pellet bag or weighted disc (optional, for wobble).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations (US terms)

• MR: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round
• bubble st: (yo, insert hook, yo, pull up loop) 4 times in same st, yo, pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch 1 to close.

Head & Body (worked in one piece from top down)

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7-12: sc in each st around. (36) – This forms the head.
8. Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
9. Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
10. Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18) – Head complete. Stuff firmly.
11. Rnd 16: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
12. Rnd 17: dec 6 times. (6) – Close opening, fasten off, weave in end.

Body (worked from bottom up)

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6-9: sc in each st around. (30)
7. Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
8. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
9. Rnd 12: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12) – Stuff body firmly, especially the bottom to make it stable.
10. Rnd 13: dec 6 times. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew body to the bottom of the head.

Tail

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: (sc, dec) repeat 4 times. (8)
5. Rnd 7-8: sc in each st around. (8)
6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (6)
7. Rnd 10: sc in each st around. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff. Sew to the back of the body at a slight upward angle.

Tail Tip (Pink)

Using CC2 (Pink):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (12) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to the end of the tail.

Ears (Make 2)

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
5. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (12) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Fold flat and sew to the top of the head, slightly to the sides.

Arms (Make 2)

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc in each st around. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff. Sew to the sides of the body.

Feet (Make 2)

Using MC (Light Blue):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (12) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly. Sew to the bottom of the body, slightly apart for stability.

Cheeks (Make 2)

Using CC2 (Pink):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to the face, just below the eyes.

Eyes (Make 2)

Using CC1 (White):

1. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6) – Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to the face. Using black embroidery floss or a small piece of black yarn, embroider a small pupil in the center of each eye.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends.
• Optionally, add a small amount of stuffing to the tail for a fuller look.
• The bubble stitch texture is achieved by working a bubble stitch in every other stitch on the head and body. To do this, after completing the head and body, you can surface crochet bubble stitches in a random pattern using a smaller hook (5.0 mm) and the same yarn. Alternatively, you can work bubble stitches as you go by substituting a bubble stitch for a regular sc in a few places.

Weighted Base (Optional but recommended for wobble)

Before closing the body, insert a small plastic pellet bag or a weighted disc at the bottom. This gives the Azurill a satisfying wobble when pushed.