Flora the Flamingo – Free Crochet Pattern

I’m so excited to share my new free flamingo crochet pattern! This amigurumi flamingo was so fun to make, and looks great in a variety of different yarns.

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.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Flora the Flamingo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

Attach hair to the top center of the head.

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.

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

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

I hope you enjoyed this free flamingo crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When working in continuous rounds of this amigurumi flamingo, use a stitch marker to keep track of your row count.
• Use the invisible decrease method for the SC2tog of this free flamingo crochet pattern.
• Check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ways to improve your amigurumi flamingo.

Alterations

• To make a plush amigurumi flamingo with this free flamingo crochet pattern, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky or Bernat Blanket paired with a comparable hook size.

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