GLADION'S Z-RING WITH HOOPLAIUM Z CRYSTAL

This is the red version of the Z-Ring that was introduced as a key item in Generation VII (Sun and Moon) of Pokemon. It is a bracelet that allows a Trainer and their Pokemon to gather the Z-Power required to perform Z-Moves. This is Gladion’s Z-Ring from the television show. The customer requested that the Z Crystals to removable. He also requested a Hooplaium Z Crystal to go with Gladion’s Z-Ring. That pattern is included.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn: Red, white, and black
Sport Weight Yarn: light gray and lavender.
B crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn Needle
Center Release Buckle
1 set of small snaps
Embroidery floss: black

CENTER PLATE BOTTOM:
Rw 1: With black, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (5)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (7) Change to red.
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (9)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (11)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (13)
Rws 7-13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (13)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (11)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog. (9)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc3tog. (5)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (3)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew top and bottom edges together. Weave in ends.

CENTER PLATE TOP:
Rw 1: With black, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (5)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (7) Change to light black.
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in next sc, change to black, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, change to light black, 3 sc in next sc. (9)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to black, sc3tog, change to light black, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (11)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (13)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to light black, sc in next 2 sc. (13)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to light black, sc in next 4 sc. (13)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to light black, sc in next 4 sc. (13)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to light black, sc in next 4 sc. (13)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to light black, sc in next 4 sc. (13)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to light black, sc in next 2 sc. (13)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (13)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (11)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog. (9)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc3tog. (5)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (3)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew the bottom edges together. Weave in ends. Sew small snaps on CENTER TOP PLATE.

WRIST BAND (COMPLETE ON BOTH SIDES OF CENTER PLATE TOP):
Rw 1: Attach red in the side of Rw 6 of CENTER PLATE TOP, ch 1, sc in same Rw as attachment, sc in next 2 Rws, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc. (7)
Rws 2-29: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (7)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Feed WRIST BAND through each side of the CENTER RELEASE BUCKLE and sew Rw 30 to the side of CENTER PLATE BOTTOM. Sew sides of WRIST BAND closed. Weave in ends.

TOP EDGE OF CENTER PLATE:
Rw 1: Working through both thicknesses, attach white in the side of Rw 13, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, sc in same Rw as attachment, sc in next 2 Rws, hdc in next 3 Rws, working in sc of Rw 13, (2 hdc, dc, 2 hdc) in next sc, hdc in next 3 Rws, sc in next 2 Rws, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in same Rw as last sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HOOPLAIUM Z CRYSTAL:

Sport Weight yarn: light gray and lavender.
Rd 1: With light gray, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc. (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc changing to lavender. (16)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (8)
STUFF HOOPLAIUM Z CRYSTAL LIGHTLY.
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog around, slip st in first sc. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 10, pull tightly and secure. Using black, embroider the Hoopla symbol on HOOPLAIUM Z CRYSTAL. Sew small snaps on HOOPLAIUM Z CRYSTAL. Weave in ends.

Gladion, Z-Ring, Hoopla, and Pokemon are copyrighted Nintendo and their respective creators.

This pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (May 2023). 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.