One dedicated Pokemon fan has crocheted all Generation 1 pocket creatures by maintaining their phenomenal designs. Derived from real-life animals like birds and sea creatures, Pokemon in Generation 1 may not have had the most creative designs, but they laid the foundation for future Pokemon games. This unique generation was first introduced in Pokemon Red and Blue in 1996 as the initial set of the games. Even to this day, many of these Pokemon are considered the strongest creatures of the franchise.
Pokemon has one of the most hardcore communities in the world, which shows its love for the franchise by making fan art of pocket monsters. Recently, one talented fan completed a concept for a futuristic mecha form of Leafeon by maintaining its original color scheme. Another fan also shared a new regional variant form for Incineroar that gives the Pokemon a unique makeover. The community has always found creative ways to express its admiration, including Pokemon-themed cakes and custom video game mods.
A self-taught Pokemon fan, who goes by crochetcreatives on Reddit, shared the crocheted versions of all Pokemon in Generation 1, which many people in the comments have praised for their simple design. According to the original poster, all patterns were created by them to ensure aesthetic consistency. They noted that it took almost two years to complete the collection, and they have already started making Pokemon in Generation 2. The Reddit post has quickly caught the attention of many fans, with some revealing their intention to buy these crocheted versions. When asked which is their favorite, the artist said Caterpie stands out among others.
Last year, a dedicated Pokemon fan shared a video slideshow of their crocheted versions of 500 pocket creatures found in the franchise. The artist said that they crocheted these Pokemon without using any patterns, showing how much time and effort they put into this ambitious project. Speaking of crocheting Pokemon, one hardcore fan also shared an image of the crochet Exeggutor on Reddit, which people have praised for its hilarious appearance.
The first generation of Pokemon features a number of fan-favorite monsters like Pikachu, Charmander, Ninetales, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle. The veritable faces of the long-lived Pokemon franchise will continue to receive love from dedicated fans. Nintendo, Game Freak, The Pokemon Company, and others have kept these magical creatures relevant over the years. It remains to be seen whether they will add new species to the first generation in the future.