Flora the Flamingo – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m so excited to shar Flora the Flamingo, my latest free flamingo crochet pattern. This amigurumi flamingo was designed with simple construction, making it a great project for beginners. While I originally designed Flora using a standard worsted weight yarn, but I’ve found she looks equally adorable in a variety of yarns.

A side by side comparison of Flora the Flamingo amigurumi projects. Both flamingos feature safety eyes, a white and black beak, and grey legs. The crochet flamingo on the left has a variegated yarn, while the one on the right shows a solid finish.

I would classify this free flamingo crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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A hand holding a finished Flora the Flamingo amigurumi to show the small project size. The crochet flamingo features a soft pink body, a pointed black and white beak, and grey legs.

Free Crochet Pattern for Flora the Flamingo

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 6” tall
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors (find these on Amazon)
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (pink): 66 yds, color B (black): 3 yds, color C (white): 5 yds, color D (gray): 14 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces, with the exception of the hair, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, beak, tail, and legs require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the wings or feet.  
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8-12: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill body with stuffing.

R20-22: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill neck with stuffing.

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

R23: Working in the front loops only, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R24: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R25: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R26-30: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R28 and R29, with 5 sts showing between.

The body and head of the flamingo made in pink yarn after the completion of R32, prior to adding the safety eyes.
The body and head of the crochet flamingo demonstrating the proper placement of the black safety eyes after R32 is completed.

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R35: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

The finished body and head piece of the free flamingo crochet pattern made in pink yarn and filled with stuffing.

Beak

Using color B (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Using color C (shown as white):

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

The finished beak of the crochet flamingo shown in white yarn with a black tip.

Hair

Using color A (shown as pink):

Start with a longer strand to easily hide inside the head when this piece is attached.

R1: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R2: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R3: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop.

Crocheting the hair of the flamingo starting with a chain of 8 stitches.
The chain 8 has been joined into a loop to create the first part of the hair for the flamingo.
Creating the second loop of hair, starting with a chain 8 for the amigurumi flamingo.
The second chain has been created in a loop for the crochet flamingo's hair.
Creating the third loop of hair with a another ch 8.
The third chain of the hair has been joined together to create a loop for the hair.
The finished hair piece for the crochet flamingo made in pink yarn.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

The crochet hair piece for the flamingo amigurumi made with three loops of chain stitches in pink yarn.

Tail

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R8: Fold the tail in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing
*Note: These tutorial photos are only to demonstrate the technique of crocheting the piece closed; project size and colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

The finished crochet tail for the flamingo crochet pattern made in pink yarn and filled with stuffing.

Wings (make 2)

Using color A (shown as pink):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R13: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet wings for the amigurumi flamingo pattern made in pink yarn, both ready for assembly.

Feet/Legs (make 2)

Using color D (shown as gray):

R1: Ch 5, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 2 sts. Working around to the other side of the ch, 3 SC in final ch. Now working on the other side of the ch, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. 2 SC in final ch. (10 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (8 sts)

R6: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Working in the front loops only, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (8 sts)

The start of the crochet flamingo's feet in grey yarn.
Continuing the crochet flamingo's foot.
The foot of the crochet flamingo, showing R6 of the stitches being worked in the back loops.
The completion of R6 for the crochet flamingo foot.
The crochet flamingo's foot in grey yarn after R6, prior to moving on to the leg portion.

R7-14: 1 SC in each st around. (8 sts)

Lightly fill the leg with stuffing. Do not add stuffing to the foot.

R15: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)

*Note that the fold should be parallel to the bend in the foot. If the fold does not align, work an additional 1-3 SC sts (until the fold is aligned), and then begin working through both sides to close the leg.

Crocheting the leg for the amigurumi flamingo.
The crochet flamingo's leg after R14 has been completed.
Crocheting the leg of the amigurumi flamingo closed.
The crochet leg has been crocheted close.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet legs for the amigurumi flamingo pattern.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach beak to the front of the head, between the eyes, over R24-27. Shape the beak so that the tip is pointing downwards.

The beak of the crochet flamingo has been pinned to the front of the face and is ready for sewing.
The crochet flamingo's beak has been sewn into place, a side view.
A side angle view of the beak being sewn into place.
A front view of the beak of the crochet flamingo sewn into place.

Attach hair to the top center of the head.

The hair of the crochet flamingo has been pinned into place on the top of the head and is ready for sewing.
The hair has been sewn into place on the top of the head of the amigurumi flamingo's head.
A close-up view of the hair sewn into place on top of the head of the flamingo.
A view from the back of the head of the flamingo with the hair sewn into place.

Attach the rounded end of wings to R13-14 on the front sides of the body, with about 7 sts between each wing. Angle the wing pointed downward to R8 and secure the wing to the body.

The wing has been pinned into place on the side of the body of the crochet flamingo and is ready for sewing.
The crochet flamingo's wing has been sewn into place on the side of the body.
The amigurumi flamingo has the wings sewn into place on each side of the body, a view from the front.

Attach legs with the feet facing upright, between R5-6 with the inside of each leg touching.  

The crochet flamingo's legs have been pinned into place on the bottom of the body and is ready for sewing.
The amigurumi flamingo's legs have been sewn into place on the bottom of the body, a view from the front.
The crochet legs of the amigurumi flamingo have been sewn into place on the bottom of the body, a view from the side.
A view from the bottom of the body of the crochet legs sewn into place on the crochet flamingo.

Attach tail between R4-5 of the back of the body and secure in the middle to ensure that the tail stays facing upright.

The crochet tail of the amigurumi flamingo has been pinned into place on the back of the body and is ready for sewing.
The flamingo's crochet tail has been sewn into place on the back of the body.
A view of the flamingo in a sitting position showing the tail sewn into place.

I hope you enjoyed making your own Flora with this free flamingo crochet pattern! There is nothing I love more than seeing your finished projects come to life.

If you enjoyed this project, I’d love to see your work! You can tag me on Instagram @thenicolechase or share your project on Ravelry.

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Tips for Success with Flora the Flamingo

  • Track Your Rounds: Because this amigurumi flamingo is worked in continuous rounds, it is easy to lose your place. I highly recommend using a stitch marker or clip to mark the first stitch of every row to ensure your stitch counts remain accurate.
  • Invisible Decrease: To avoid gaps in your fabric where stuffing might peek through use the invisible decrease method for every SC2tog in this free flamingo crochet pattern. This technique is essential for achieving a professional, smooth finish on the piece.
  • Master the Basics: If you are new to amigurumi or want to level up your skills, check out my comprehensive guide on amigurumi tips and tricks.

Customizing Your Flamingo

One of the best things about the Flora the Flamingo amigurumi design is how easily she can be customized to fit your personal style or a specific nursery theme. Here are a few ways you can put your own spin on this free flamingo crochet pattern.

  • Experiment with Yarn Weight: While the pattern was designed for medium worsted weight yarn, you can scale Flora up or down by changing your yarn choice. Try a fine weight yarn for a tiny keychain-sized flamingo, or a bulky weight yarn, such as Parfait Chunky or Bernat Blanket. Just remember to pair your chosen yarn with the appropriate hook size.
  • Play with Color Palettes: Flamingos don’t always have to be a classic pink! For a unique look, try working Flora in a soft peach, a vibrant coral, or even a variegated yarn for a “feathered” texture, and use a contrasting color for the wings can also make the details pop.
  • Beak & Leg Variations: While I love the classic black and white beak, you could use a dark grey or a cream for a softer look. Changing the leg color to a lighter tan to give your amigurumi flamingo a different personality.

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2 Comments

  1. Fantastic pattern, thank you!

    I modified the feet to look slightly more flamingo like:

    Foot:
    6 SC in a magic circle
    SC in next stitch, chain 3, SC back down the chain, repeat 3x
    Finish the round with SC and then fasten off, leaving a long tail

    Leg:
    6 SC in a magic circle
    SC around for about 12 rounds
    Fold in half and SC across top

    Sew the foot to the bottom of the leg (where the magic circle was) and then sew the leg to the body.

    This gives a 3-toed foot with some webbing in between.

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