Boltund

This is the next in a very long list from a Pokemon-obsessed Etsy customer of mine. Boltund, along with his basic form Yamper, has also been on my daughter’s “To Do” list since Pokemon Sword and Shield came out in November 2019. This pattern includes the color list for Boltund and Shiny Boltund.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn (Shiny alternative in parenthesis): Charcoal (Coffee), golden yellow (lemon), yellow, black, gray, and white.
B crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle
Chenille stem

BODY:
Rd 1: With charcoal, 9 sc in magic ring. (9)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times. (36)
Rds 6-15: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 16: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (32)
Rds 17-18: sc in each sc around. (32)
Rd 19: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (29)
Rds 20-21: sc in each sc around. (29)
Rd 22: sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (27)
Rds 23-24: sc in each sc around. (27)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AS YOU GO.
Rd 25: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rds 26-27: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 28: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 29: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 30: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 30, pull tightly, and secure. Weave in ends.

BACK STRIPE:
Rw 1: With golden yellow, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (8)
Rws 2-20: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BACK STRIPE to BODY. Weave in ends.

HEAD AND NECK:
Rd 1: With golden yellow, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to golden yellow, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next sc, change to white, (sc, change to golden yellow, sc) in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to golden yellow, (sc, change to white, sc) in next sc, change to golden yellow, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to golden yellow, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 15 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 2 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 4 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 3 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to yellow, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to white, sc in next 18 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 24 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to white, sc in next 18 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to white, sc in next 22 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) twice, change to white, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) twice, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) twice, change to golden yellow, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) twice, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) twice, change to white, (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) twice, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) twice, change to golden yellow, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) twice, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, sc2tog) twice, change to white, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) twice, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, change to golden yellow, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to golden yellow, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

BELLY:
Rw 1: Attach golden yellow in sixth sc of HEAD AND NECK, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 2 sc.
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rws 3-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to golden yellow, sc in next 3 sc. (8)
Rws 7-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BELLY, HEAD AND NECK to BODY and BACK STRIPE stuffing firmly before closing. Weave in ends.

MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With white, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Rds 4-6: sc in each sc around. (15)
Rd 7: sc in next 4 sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sc, 2 dc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc. (17)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew MUZZLE to HEAD adding stuffing before closing. Weave in ends.


MOUTH, NOSE, FOREHEAD MARKINGS AND EYES:
Embroider MOUTH, NOSE, FOREHEAD MARKINGS and EYES on BOLTUND.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With yellow, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Rd 2: skip next sc, attach charcoal in next sc, ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in next ch.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With golden yellow, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Rd 2: skip next sc, attach golden in next sc, ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 sc.
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in next sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew INNER EAR and OUTER EAR together folding Rw 3 on top of INNER EAR. Weave in ends.

CHEST HAIR:
Rw 1: With white, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew CHEST HAIR to BELLY. Weave in ends.

BACK OF HEAD HAIR:
Rw 1: With golden yellow, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. (3)
Rws 2-3: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BACK OF HEAD HAIR to HEAD along back seam. Weave in ends.

FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With yellow, 8 sc in magic ring. (8) Change to white.
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 5: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 10 sc. (13)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 7 sc. (10)
Rds 7-8: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to yellow after Rd 8.
Rds 9-11: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to charcoal after Rd 11.
Rds 12-13: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 14: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc. (12)
Rd 15: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc. (14)
Rd 16: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (15)
Rd 17: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc. (16)
Rds 18-21: sc in each sc around. (16)
BEGIN STUFFING FRONT LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDIUM TO LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED.
Rd 22: (sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc) around. (14)
Rd 23: (sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc) around. (12)
Rd 24: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 24, pull tightly and secure. Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

HIND LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With golden yellow, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 5: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 10 sc. (13)
Rd 6: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 7 sc. (10) Change to yellow.
Rds 7-9: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to charcoal after Rd 9.
Rds 10-13: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rds 14-15: sc2tog, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rds 16-17: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rd 18: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (14)
Rd 19: (2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc) around. (18)
Rds 20-23: sc in each sc around. (18)
STUFF LOWER PORTION OF HIND LEGS FIRMLY AND UPPER PORTION OF HIND LEGS MODERATELY BECAUSE YOU NEED THE UPPER PORTION TO FLATTEN.
Rd 24: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rd 25: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 26: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 26, pull tightly and secure. Sew HIND LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

BACK HIP FEATHERS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch. (4)
Rw 2: Ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch. (7)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BACK HIP FEATHERS to BODY. Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Rw 1: With yellow, ch 30, working over chenille stem, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 13 ch, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 13 ch, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew TAIL to BODY. Weave in ends.

Boltund, Shiny Boltund, Yamper and Pokemon Sword and Shield are copyright Nintendo and their respective creators.

This pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (May 2021). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.