Saturday, October 9, 2021

SCYTHER -- UPDATED

 
This is a redesign of my pattern for Scyther that I designed originally back in 2011. This has been something that I have thinking for doing for about 2 years. I kept putting if off. Now that a customer on Etsy has ordered a large version of Scyther, I have a reason to do it. Here is the redesign. This pattern includes the color list for both Scyther and Shiny Scyther.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn (Shiny colors in parenthesis): Spring green (Paddy green), off white (BODY—light pink), black, white, and gray
B crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Yarn Needle
Floral wire

HEAD:
Rd 1: With spring green, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (15)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (23)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to spring green, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to spring green, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc. (28)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, (sc, change to spring green, sc) in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc, change to black, sc) in next sc, change to spring green, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (33)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (39)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in first sc. (38)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in first sc. (37)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc. (38)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (35)
Rd 19: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (30)
Rd 20: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (25)
Rd 21: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (20)
Rd 22: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rd 23: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
STUFF HEAD FIRMLY.
Rd 24: sc2tog around. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 24, pull tightly and secure. Using black, embroider mouth and nostrils on HEAD. Using white, embroider teeth on HEAD. Weave in ends.

HEAD SPIKES (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With spring green, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HEAD SPIKES to HEAD stuffing before closing. Weave in ends.

BODY:
Rd 1: With spring green, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 5: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 6: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 7: sc in each sc around. (32)
Rd 8: (sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (34)
Rd 9: sc in each sc around. (34)
Rd 10: (sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rd 11: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 12: (sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (38)
Rd 13: sc in each sc around. (38)
Rd 14: (sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rd 15: sc in each sc around. (40)
Rd 16: (sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (42)
Rds 17-23: sc in each sc around. (42)
Rd 24: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) twice, change to off white, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, change to spring green, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (30)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to off white, sc in next 10 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in first sc. (30)
Rd 27: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times, change to off white, sc in next 10 sc, change to spring green, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 28: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times, change to off white, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, change to spring green, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rd 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 20 sc, change to off white, sc in next 8 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 20 sc, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rd 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to off white, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, change to spring green, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 19 sc, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rds 31-34: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 21 sc, change to off white, sc in next 6 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 21 sc, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rds 35-38: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rd 39: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 21 sc, change to off white, sc in next 6 sc, change to spring green, sc in next 21 sc, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rd 40: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc2tog, change to off white, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to spring green, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (42)
Rd 41: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, change to off white, sc in next 8 sc, change to spring green, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 42: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, change to off white, sc in next 8 sc, change to spring green, (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, slip st in first sc. (30)
Rd 43: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, change to off white, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to spring green, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 44: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, (sc2tog) twice, change to off white, sc in next 10 sc, change to spring green, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc changing to off white. (18)
Rd 45: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 46: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 47: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff BODY firmly. Sew BODY to HEAD. Weave in ends.

ARM BLADES (MAKE 2)
Rw 1: With gray, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (5)
Rw 5: Ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 sc. (7)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (7)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc. (6)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (5)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (7)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (7)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc. (8)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc. (9)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc. (10)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc. (13)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog. (14)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog. (14)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (14)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, sc3tog. (13)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12) Change to spring green.
Rw 25: Ch 1, working over chenille stem, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 24 Rws.
DO NOT FINISH OFF.

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: Ch 1, working in the side of Rw 25, sc in the side of Rw 25, working in free loops of foundation ch of ARM BLADE, sc in next 2 ch. (3)
Rd 2: Ch 1, working in front loops of Rd 1, sc in next 3 sc, working in back loops of Rd 1, sc in next 3 sc. (6)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 4: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (9)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 6: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 7: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Rd 8: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 9: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 10: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
BEGIN STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING ARMS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 11: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 12: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 13: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rd 14: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rds 15-20: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 21: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (30)
Rd 22: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 23: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 24: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 25: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 25, pull tightly and secure. Sew ARMS to BODY. Weave in ends.

TOENAILS (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With gray, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (6)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With spring green, 7 sc in magic ring. (7)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (35)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in next 12 sc, (holding next sc on LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc on LEGS) twice, holding next sc on LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 10 sc on LEGS.
Rd 7: sc in next 12 sc, (sc in next 3 sc on TOENAILS, sc in next 2 sc on LEGS) twice, sc in next 3 sc on TOENAILS, sc in next 10 sc on LEGS.
Rds 8-11: sc in each sc around. (35)
Rd 12: sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc. (33)
Rd 13: sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc. (31)
Rd 14: sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc. (29)
Rd 15: sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc. (27)
Rd 16: sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc. (25)
Rds 17-24: sc in each sc around. (25)
Rd 25: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (20)
Rd 26: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (15) Change to off white.
BEGIN STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING LEGS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rds 27-32: sc in each sc around. (15) Change to spring green after Rd 32.
Rd 33: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 34: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (25)
Rd 35: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rd 36: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rd 37: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rds 38-43: sc in each sc around. (40)
Rd 44: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (35)
Rd 45: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (30) Change to off white.
Rd 46: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (25)
Rd 47: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (20)
Rd 48: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rd 49: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rd 50: sc2tog around. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 50, pull tightly and secure. Sew LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

SMALL HIP SPIKES (MAKE 2):

Rw 1: With spring green, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc. (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (3)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LARGE HIP SPIKES (MAKE 4):
Rw 1: With spring green, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (5)
Finish off in first sc LARGE HIP SPIKE for each LEG. DO NOT FINISH IN second LARGE HIP SPIKE for each LEG.
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc on second LARGE HIP SPIKE, sc in next 5 sc on first LARGE HIP SPIKE, sc in next 3 sc on SMALL HIP SPIKE. (13)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HIP SPIKES to LEGS. Weave in ends.

WINGS (MAKE 2):
SMALL WINGS (MAKE 2):

Rw 1: With off white, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rws 10-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
LARGE WINGS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With off white, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (6)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (8)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (10)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (12)
Rws 12-28: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING ARMS (COMPLETE ON BOTH WING SET):
Rw 1: Attach spring green in free loops of foundation ch of LARGE WINGS, ch 1, working over chenille stem, 2 sc in foundation ch, working in the side of Rws of LARGE WINGS, sc in next 32 Rws, working in sc of Rw 32, sc in next 4 sc, working in sc of Rw 27 of SMALL WINGS, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using tail on SMALL WINGS, sew SMALL WINGS to LARGE WINGS. Sew WINGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

Scyther, Shiny Scyther and Pokemon are copyright Nintendo and their respective creators.

This pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (October 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.

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