Show off your patriotic spirit with this Amigurumi Patriotic Eagle crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for national celebrations, adding a majestic touch to your collection, or simply love creating symbolic designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a proud and regal eagle. With its striking wings, noble stance, and detailed features, this amigurumi creation embodies the strength and freedom associated with this iconic bird. Perfect for festive decor, meaningful gifts, or simply celebrating the beauty of wildlife, this crochet eagle is a bold and inspiring addition to any handmade collection!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to personalize your eagle with different feather textures, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature flag or star embellishments. Experiment with rich earthy tones or classic red, white, and blue hues to match the patriotic theme, craft a soaring pose for extra dynamism, or even create a whole flock of eagles in various styles! Whether displayed as a centerpiece for celebrations, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or stitched up simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Patriotic Eagle is a striking and meaningful project—one stitch at a time! 🦅🧶✨
🦅 Amigurumi Patriotic Eagle Crochet Pattern
Bold, powerful, and full of character — this magnificent crocheted eagle captures the essence of courage and freedom. With its striking red, white, and blue plumage, strong beak, and commanding pose, it’s the ultimate statement piece for handmade artistry. Whether displayed for a national celebration or as a year-round reminder of strength, this eagle is sure to impress and inspire.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Ideal for experienced crocheters who enjoy detailed sculptural work, layering, and structural shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 16–18 inches (40–46 cm) tall
Wingspan: 22 inches (56 cm)
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Brown – 120 g (body & outer wings)
- White – 90 g (head, neck, tail, and inner feathers)
- Red – 40 g (wing feathers)
- Blue – 45 g (inner feathers, legs)
- Yellow – 30 g (beak & feet)
- Black – 10 g (claws & eye details)
- Crochet hook – 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm
- Polyfill stuffing – 100 g
- Floral wire – 1–2 meters (for wing and body structure, optional)
- 9–10 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
🟤 Body (Brown)
MR, 6 sc
(inc ×6) = 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 = 18
(2 sc, inc) ×6 = 24
(3 sc, inc) ×6 = 30
(4 sc, inc) ×6 = 36
(5 sc, inc) ×6 = 42
R8–28: sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) ×6 = 36
(4 sc, dec) ×6 = 30
(3 sc, dec) ×6 = 24
(2 sc, dec) ×6 = 18
Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) ×6 = 12
dec ×6 = 6 → FO, weave closed.
🤍 Head (White)
MR, 6 sc
(inc ×6) = 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 = 18
(2 sc, inc) ×6 = 24
(3 sc, inc) ×6 = 30
(4 sc, inc) ×6 = 36
R7–13: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 = 30
(3 sc, dec) ×6 = 24
(2 sc, dec) ×6 = 18
Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) ×6 = 12
dec ×6 = 6
FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
Attach to top of body, leaning slightly forward for a proud posture.
Eye Placement: Insert 9–10 mm safety eyes at R9–10, spaced 10–12 stitches apart.
💛 Beak (Yellow)
MR, 6 sc
(inc ×6) = 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 = 18
R4–7: sc around (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 = 12
R9–10: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, sew centered beneath eyes.
Add embroidered nostrils and beak ridge for realism.
🤍 Neck Collar Feathers
Make 10–12 long feathers in white:
ch 6, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, FO.
Attach around the neck joint (between head R18 and body top), with points facing downward and outward.
Overlap for dense texture.
💙 Legs (Blue → Brown)
MR, 6 sc
(inc ×6) = 12
(1 sc, inc) ×6 = 18
R4–8: sc around (18)
Switch to brown
R9–11: sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly, and sew to body underside slightly forward for balance.
🟨 Feet & Claws (Yellow + Black)
Toes (×3 each foot):
MR, 5 sc
R2–6: sc around (5) → FO.
Attach 3 toes radiating forward on a small pad (MR, 6 sc, inc ×6 = 12, 2 rnds even).
Claws:
MR, 4 sc, 3 rounds even, FO.
Sew to toe tips and paint or color them matte black if desired.
🤎 Wings (3D Feathers)
Step 1: Wing Base (Semi-Circular)
With brown:
MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: work half the circle (18 sts) → FO.
Make 2. Insert optional floral wire inside base curve.
Step 2: Tube Feathers (Dimensional)
Standard Tube Feather:
MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–Length: sc around (12)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Thicker Outer Feathers:
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–25: sc around (18)
FO.
Color & Count per Wing:
- Outer (Brown, 18 sts) – 10 to 12 feathers
- Middle (Red + White, 12 sts) – 10 to 12 feathers
- Pattern: 2 Red, 2 White, 2 Red, 2 White, 1 Red
- Inner (Blue, 12 sts) – 6 feathers with 2–3 embroidered white stars per feather
Step 3: Wing Assembly
- Attach brown feathers along the outer curve.
- Sew alternating red and white feathers to the middle section.
- Add blue feathers with stars near the shoulder region.
- Shape wings using wire for dynamic lift.
Attachment:
Sew each wing base at R30–35 of body, angled upward/outward at 30–45°.
Reinforce the seam with multiple whip stitches across the full base.
🤍 Tail Feathers (White)
MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–25: sc around (12)
Make 7–8.
Attach at R8–12 of body back, fanning outward and slightly downward at a 20–30° angle.
⚙️ Internal Wire Frame (Optional for Poseable Structure)
To achieve perfect balance and poseable wings:
- Insert a main vertical wire through the body’s center from head to tail before stuffing completely.
- Extend shorter side wires into each leg and anchor at foot pads.
- Run two long curved wires into each wing base, secured inside the semi-circle and leading into the shoulder section.
This frame allows subtle bends and wing poses while maintaining structure.
🧷 Final Assembly
- Attach legs and feet first for base support.
- Add head, then secure collar feathers.
- Sew wings, then tail fan.
- Insert wire frame (if using) and finish stuffing.
- Steam-shape feathers slightly for realistic curves.
- Check symmetry before final tightening of joints.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Embroider small white stars on blue feathers.
- Lightly brush or comb yarn texture for feather realism.
- Add gold embroidery or metallic thread to highlight details.
- Optional: Mount your eagle on a crocheted or wooden base for a majestic display.
🪶 Closing Words
Your crocheted eagle now stands as a stunning centerpiece — proud, powerful, and full of spirit. Every carefully shaped feather and deliberate stitch adds to its lifelike presence. Whether gifted or displayed, this eagle embodies strength and craftsmanship — a tribute to artistry, dedication, and freedom.
Let it stand tall as a symbol of what you can create when patience meets passion. 🦅✨
