Stitch your own adorable flamingo plushie effortlessly with our no-sew Crochet Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern. Easy stitches and vibrant yarn!
Crochet Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern
This Crochet Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern is your ticket to a fun crochet adventure! With no sewing required for the body, you'll craft adorable wings, legs, and a head using simple stitches and a 4.25 mm hook. This flamingo features a rounded body, long legs, and a charming beak, brought to life with colorful yarn and 14 mm safety eyes. Perfect as a cute decor piece or a cuddly friend, this project is engaging and satisfying, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Get started and let the fun begin!
Crochet Flamingo Pattern (Step-by-Step)
This pattern creates a no-sew crochet flamingo (except for attaching the beak and doing minor embellishments). The flamingo is made up of various parts that will be assembled at the end: wings, legs, body, and head.
Materials Required:
- Yarn: Number 4 medium-weight yarn
- Hook: 4.25 mm hook
- Safety Eyes: 14 mm
- Stuffing (polyfill)
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Wings
We begin with two identical wings.
Wing Pattern:
Row 1:
Start with a magic circle (or chain 1 to secure the loop) and crochet 6 single crochets into the loop. Pull the tail tight to close the circle.
Row 2:
Single crochet 1, then increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch). Repeat this pattern around, ending with 9 stitches.
Row 3:
Single crochet 2, then increase in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern, ending with 12 stitches.
Row 4:
Single crochet 3, then increase in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern, ending with 15 stitches.
Rows 5-10:
Single crochet all 15 stitches around for 6 rows.
Row 11:
Single crochet 3, then decrease (an invisible decrease working in only the front loops). Repeat this pattern around, ending with 12 stitches.
Row 12:
Single crochet all 12 stitches.
Row 13:
Single crochet 2, then decrease. Repeat this pattern around, leaving you with 9 stitches.
Folding Wing:
Fold the wing in half and crochet 4 single crochets across the folded edge to seal. Leave a small tail. Repeat this process to make the second wing.
Legs
Make two identical legs.
Leg Pattern:
Row 1:
Start with a magic circle or chain 1 to create the loop, then crochet 6 single crochets into the loop. Pull the tail tight.
Row 2:
Increase in each stitch (2 single crochets in each stitch). You will have 12 stitches.
Row 3:
Single crochet 4, then increase twice (two increases in a single stitch). Single crochet 2, then increase twice in the next stitch. Finish with 4 single crochets. You will end with 24 stitches.
Row 4:
Single crochet 6, then single crochet 3 times into a single stitch. Single crochet 2, then crochet 3 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet 6. You’ll maintain 24 stitches.
Rows 5-7:
Single crochet all 24 stitches for 3 rows.
Row 8:
Single crochet 7, then work 6 invisible decreases. Finish with 5 single crochets, leaving you with 18 stitches.
Row 9:
Single crochet 4, then work 6 invisible decreases. Finish with 2 single crochets to end with 12 stitches.
Rows 10-17:
Single crochet all 12 stitches for 8 rows.
Seal Off the Leg:
Stuff the legs lightly, leaving the top two rows unstuffed. Fold the open end for flattening, and crochet 5 single crochets across the edge. Leave a small tail. Repeat the process to create the second leg.
Head
We’ll shape the head and face.
Head Pattern:
Row 1:
Start with a magic circle and crochet 6 single crochets into the loop.
Row 2:
Increase into each stitch (2 single crochets per stitch) to end with 12 stitches.
Row 3:
Single crochet 1, then increase. Repeat around for 18 stitches.
Row 4:
Single crochet 2, then increase. Repeat around for 24 stitches.
Row 5:
Single crochet 3, then increase. Repeat around for 30 stitches.
Row 6:
Single crochet 4, then increase. Repeat around for 36 stitches.
Row 7:
Single crochet 5, then increase. Repeat around for 42 stitches.
Rows 8-14:
Single crochet all 42 stitches for 7 rows.
Row 15:
Single crochet 5, then decrease. Repeat around for 36 stitches.
Row 16:
Single crochet 4, then decrease. Repeat around for 30 stitches.
Row 17:
Single crochet 3, then decrease. Repeat around for 24 stitches.
Assembling Wings and Eyes
Attach Wings:
In Row 21 of the head:
- Begin with 3 single crochets, attach the first wing using 4 single crochets through the body and wing stitches, crochet another 4 stitches, then attach the second wing using 4 single crochets through the body and second wing stitches, ending with 3 single crochets.
Attach Safety Eyes:
- Insert safety eyes between Rows 9 and 10, approximately 4 stitches apart. Secure with safety backs.
Body
The body is crocheted as a continuation of the head.
Body Pattern:
Row 22:
Single crochet 2, then increase. Repeat around for 24 stitches.
Row 24:
Single crochet 3, then increase. Repeat around for 30 stitches.
Row 25:
Single crochet 4, then increase. Repeat around for 36 stitches.
Rows 26-31:
Single crochet all 36 stitches for 6 rows.
Row 32:
Single crochet 4, then decrease. Repeat around for 30 stitches.
Row 33:
Single crochet 3, then decrease. Repeat around for 24 stitches.
Attach Legs:
In Row 34:
- Begin with 8 single crochets, attach the first leg using 5 single crochets, then 2 single crochets, attach the second leg using 5 single crochets, and finish with 4 single crochets. There will be 24 stitches total.
Tail End of Body
Row 35:
Single crochet 2, then decrease. Repeat around for 18 stitches.
Row 36:
Single crochet 1, then decrease. Repeat around for 12 stitches.
Row 37:
Work 6 decreases around. Fasten off, leaving a small tail to sew and secure the end.
Beak
The beak uses two colors for its shape.
Beak Pattern:
Row 1:
Start with the darker color. Create a magic circle and crochet 6 single crochets.
Row 2:
Single crochet 1, then increase. Repeat for 9 stitches.
Row 3:
Single crochet all 9 stitches.
Row 4:
Switch to the lighter pink yarn. Single crochet 2, then increase. Repeat for a total of 12 stitches. Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off.
Attach Beak:
Stuff the beak lightly, ensuring the top is flat. Sew the beak on one row beneath the eyes.
Finishing Touches
- Stuff the body firmly. Shape the overall flamingo to ensure the head, body, and bum are rounded.
- Create Eyebrows: Using embroidery thread or separated yarn strands, add small stitches above the eyes.
- Add White Eye Accents: Use white thread to loop under the eyes for highlights.
- Attach a Tuft of Hair: Pull pink yarn through the top of the head, looping and tying to secure.
Final Thoughts:
- Flatten the bottom of the flamingo to help it sit upright.
- Add any other embellishments or adjustments as desired.
This detailed explanation breaks down every step of the flamingo pattern. Feel free to ask if there’s a part you need clarification on!
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