Crochet Flamingo – Free Amigurumi Pattern
Learn how to crochet a cute flamingo with this free amigurumi pattern. This sweet crochet flamingo makes a lovely handmade toy, nursery decoration, tropical-themed gift, or cheerful addition to your amigurumi collection.
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This free crochet flamingo pattern includes written instructions for the beak, head, long neck, body, wings, and legs. The flamingo is crocheted starting from the black beak, then the color changes to white and pink as you continue into the head, neck, and body.
The wings and legs are crocheted separately and sewn on during assembly. Please note that there are no step-by-step process photos for this pattern, but the written instructions are organized clearly to help you follow each part in order.
Designer Credit
This free crochet flamingo pattern was originally designed by @julia_knitting11 and is shared here with the designer’s kind permission.
I translated and prepared the instructions in English so more crocheters can enjoy this lovely amigurumi flamingo pattern. Please do not sell, copy, repost, translate, or redistribute this pattern without permission from the original designer.
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Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: Will vary depending on your yarn, hook size, and tension
- Crochet Terms: US terms
- Construction: The flamingo is crocheted from the beak down into the head, neck, and body; the beak begins in black, changes to white, and then to pink; the wings and legs are made separately and sewn on during assembly
- Best For: Amigurumi bird lovers, tropical crochet projects, nursery decor, handmade toys, flamingo gifts, and free amigurumi animal pattern collections
- Original Designer: @julia_knitting11
- English Translation: GorbunovaDolls
Materials You’ll Need
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For the main flamingo body, the original sample was made with YarnArt Jeans, a Sport/Fine weight cotton-acrylic blend. The wings were made with YarnArt Piuma for a soft, fluffy texture.
If you want to use a different yarn, choose yarns that give you neat, tight stitches for amigurumi. The Yarn Substitution Tool is a helpful resource for finding yarns with a similar weight, fiber content, and texture.
Yarn colors used in the original flamingo:
- YarnArt Jeans 36 – pink for the body
- YarnArt Jeans 78 – pink for the legs
- Black yarn – for the beak
- White yarn – for the beak
- YarnArt Piuma 4413 – for the wings
You will also need:
- 2 mm crochet hook
- approximately 30 cm / 12 in of firm floral wire for the neck; the original sample used wire approximately 5 mm thick
- 10 mm safety eyes
- fiberfill stuffing
- yarn needle for sewing
- scissors
- stitch marker
Gauge and Size Notes
Gauge is not critical for this crochet flamingo pattern, but your stitches should be tight enough so the stuffing does not show through. Use the hook size that gives you a neat, dense amigurumi fabric with your chosen yarn.
The flamingo has a long crocheted neck with wire inserted inside for shaping. Use firm wire that can hold the neck shape well. The neck does not need to be stuffed.
Crochet Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
This pattern is written in standard US crochet terms. You can also check my Crochet Abbreviations guide if you need help with any of the stitches.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| inc | increase (2 sc in one st) |
| dec | decrease |
| st/sts | stitch/stitches |
| […] x | repeat the instructions in brackets x times |
| (…) | total number of stitches in the round |
Pattern Notes
- The flamingo is crocheted mostly in continuous rounds.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
- The body starts from the beak using black yarn, then changes to white, and later to pink.
- The head, neck, and body are worked as one continuous piece.
- Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 21 and 22 of the head.
- Insert the wire before closing the head and continuing the neck.
- The neck does not need to be stuffed.
- The wings and legs are crocheted separately and sewn on during assembly.
- The legs are not stuffed.
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Pattern Instructions
Beak
Start with black yarn. Work in continuous rounds and place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
R3: sc in each st around (8)
R4: [3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)
R5: [4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)
R6: 2 sl st, 2 sc, 4 hdc, 2 sc, 2 sl st (12)
Cut the black yarn and change to white yarn.
R7: 2 sl st, 1 sc, 2 sc in one st (inc), [1 hdc, 2 hdc in one st (inc)] x 2, 2 sc, 2 sl st (15)
R8-9: sc in each st around (15, 2 rounds)
R10: [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)
R11-13: sc in each st around (18, 3 rounds)
Cut the white yarn and change to pink yarn.
Head
R14: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R15: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R16: 9 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 6, 9 sc (36)
R17-26: sc in each st around (36, 10 rounds)
R27: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
R28: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 21 and 22, leaving 12 sc between the eyes.
Insert the wire into the head. Make sure the wire is secure and the ends are safely covered or bent so they do not poke through the crochet fabric.
R29: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R30: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Neck
The neck does not need to be stuffed.
R31-87: sc in each st around (12, 57 rounds)
Body
Continue with pink yarn.
R88: inc in each st around (24)
R89: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R90: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R91: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R92: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
R93: [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
R94: [8 sc, inc] x 6 (60)
R95-106: sc in each st around (60, 12 rounds)
R107: [8 sc, dec] x 6 (54)
R108: sc in each st around (54)
R109: [7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)
R110: sc in each st around (48)
R111: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
R112: sc in each st around (42)
R113: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
R114: sc in each st around (36)
R115: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
R116: sc in each st around (30)
R117: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
R118: sc in each st around (24)
R119: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R120: sc in each st around (18)
R121: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)
R122: dec x 6 (6)
Pull the opening closed, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail inside the body.
Wings
Make two wings using YarnArt Piuma.
R1: ch 7. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, then work along the other side of the foundation chain: 4 sc, inc (14)
R2: inc, 4 sc, inc x 3, 4 sc, inc x 2 (20)
R3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 3, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 2 (26)
R4: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 3, 4 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 2 (32)
R5: 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, [3 sc, inc] x 3, 4 sc, [3 sc, inc] x 2 (38)
R6: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, [4 sc, inc] x 3, 4 sc, [4 sc, inc] x 2 (44)
R7: 5 sc, inc, 4 sc, [5 sc, inc] x 3, 4 sc, [5 sc, inc] x 2 (50)
R8: 15 sc, 3 hdc, [2 dc in one st] x 3, 2 tr in one st, [2 dc in one st] x 3, 3 hdc, 22 sc (57)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the wings to the sides of the body.
Legs
Make two legs using pink yarn. The legs do not need to be stuffed.
R1: ch 8. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, then work along the other side of the foundation chain: 5 sc, inc (16)
R2: sc in each st around (16)
R3: 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec (14)
R4: dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc (12)
R5: sc in each st around (12)
R6: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (10)
R7: 1 sc, skip 3 sts, ch 3, 1 sc (10)
R8: dec x 5 (5)
Pull the opening closed, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail.
Return to Round 7 where you skipped the stitches. Join the yarn at the side.
R1: 1 sc into the side, 3 sc, 1 sc into the side, 3 sc (8)
R2-19: sc in each st around (8, 18 rounds)
R20: Fold the piece in half and crochet 4 sc through both layers.
R21: Work around these 4 sc through the front loops: 8 sc
R22-39: sc in each st around (8, 18 rounds)
Fold the piece in half and crochet 4 sc through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make the second leg in the same way. Sew both legs to the bottom of the body.
Your Crochet Flamingo Is Finished!
Congratulations – your crochet flamingo is ready! This cute handmade flamingo is perfect for tropical decor, nursery shelves, handmade gifts, or a cheerful amigurumi bird collection.
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Pattern Credit & Permissions
This pattern was originally designed by @julia_knitting11 and is shared here as an English translation with the designer’s permission. Please do not copy, repost, translate, or redistribute this pattern without permission from the original designer.
If you share finished items made from this pattern on social media, please credit the original designer by linking to @julia_knitting11.
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