Ferroseed! What more can I say about this cute little dude? 

Pattern Testers

Once again, thanks for all the interest in testing my Ferroseed pattern!

Based on the feedback, it’s a pretty straight forward pattern but maybe a little repetitive for the spikes. Some testers were a little surprised how big it turned out and want to warn you that it may eat up more yarn than expected.

So, if you use medium weight acrylic yarn, the final plush will measure roughly H 16 cm x W 11 cm (6″ x 4.5″), this all varies based on your tension of course.

Check out my testers’ beautiful work!

They were so creative and chose to crochet the eyes instead of needle felting, or even switched up colours to make the shiny version. 

Hook size: 3.5 mm or 3.75mm or 4.0 mm

I used a 3.5mm hook, but it’s always up to your own discretion. The best advice is to find the hook that is the closest in size to your yarn.

Yarn: Acrylic Medium weight (4) in silver, black, and green

Being in Canada, these were the specific brands and colours I was able to find and use for my project:

Silver = Loops & Threads, Soft & Shiny, Smoke, Medium (4)
Black = Loops & Threads, Soft & Shiny, Black, Medium (4)
Green = Loops & Threads, Impeccable, Jade, Medium (4)

Felting tools and wool in green, yellow, and black

Typical additional notions will include: pins, scissors, stitch markers, darning needle

Stitch Abbreviations

I will be using the US terminology with these specific abbreviations

BLO = back loop only

dec = decrease (2 sc together)

FLO = Front loop only

inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)

invdec = invisible decrease (FLO 2 sc together)

mr = magic ring

sc = single crochet

sl = slip stitch

[ ] = total stitches at the end of this row or round 

The skill level needed for this pattern is somewhere between an advanced-beginner to intermediate. Here are the skills and techniques you will need to complete it:

• colour change

• sewing

• needle felting (facial details)

I will have the entire pattern available here if you would like some extra details and tips. Otherwise, I have a condensed 1-pager PDF file that you can download, just scroll to the bottom of this post to find it. Print it out and get a binder ready to collect future Pokemon patterns!

If you do ever crochet your own Ferroseed, I would love to see your version, please tag me on instagram @knottyrox so I can see it!!

Body

The body is built from the top to the bottom in continuous rounds.

I like to mark the stitch as I am completing my first stitch of each round so I know to stop right before the marker.

Using silver and black yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

R1: mr6 [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (inc, sc) x6 [18]
R4: (sc x2, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (inc, sc x3) x6 [30]
R6: (sc x4, inc) x6 [36]
R7: (inc, sc x5) x6 [42]
R8: (sc x6, inc) x6 [48]

Switch to black yarn.
R9: BLO: sl x48 [48]
R10: BLO: (sc x7, inc) x6 [54]

Switch to silver yarn.
R11: BLO: sl x54 [54]
R12: BLO: sc x54 [54]
R13: sc x54 [54]
R14: (inc, sc x8) x6 [60]
R15-17: sc x60 [60]

Switch to black yarn.
R18: BLO: sl x60 [60]
R19: BLO: sc x60 [60]

Switch to silver yarn.
R20: BLO: sl x60 [60]
R21: BLO: sc x60 [60]
R22-25: sc x60 [60]

Switch to black yarn.
R26: BLO: sl x60 [60]
R27: BLO: (sc x8, dec) x6 [54]

Switch to silver yarn. Stuff as you go.
R28: BLO: sl x54 [54]
R29: BLO: sc x54 [54]
R30: (invdec, sc x16) x3 [51]
R31: (invdec, sc x15) x3 [48]
R32: (invdec, sc x14) x3 [45]
R33: (invdec, sc x13) x3 [42]
R34: (invdec, sc x12) x3 [39]
R35: (invdec, sc x11) x3 [36]
R36: (invdec, sc x4) x6 [30]
R37: (sc x3, invdec) x6 [24]
R38: (invdec, sc x2) x6 [18]
R39: (sc, invdec) x6 [12]
R40: invdec x6 [6]

Finish off and hide tail.

Spikes (make 17)

Using green yarn and 3.5mm hook.

R1: mr 3 [3]
R2: inc x3 [6]
R3: (inc, sc x2) x2 [8]
R4: sc x8 [8]

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew spikes as shown in picture. Note that the top of the body is the larger silver area (where you started) compared to the bottom.

If there is a number with an invisible spike, it is directly across on the other side.

Eyes

If you would like to purchase the 1-pager condensed version, it is available on my Ravelry. You may also want to add the listing to your project/library/favourites. 

Please tag me on instagram @knottyRox so I can see your beautiful creations ❤️