Bring the majestic charm of a Pelican to life with this Amigurumi Pelican crochet pattern! 🦩✨ With its large beak, graceful wings, and coastal elegance, this design captures the essence of this fascinating seabird in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love bird-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy shaping intricate details, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, beak size, and even tiny accessories like embroidered fish or a miniature dock to enhance its personality. Choose classic whites and grays for a realistic look or experiment with soft pastels for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a coastal setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi pelican is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this majestic seabird to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦤 Amigurumi Pelican – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring seaside charm into your crochet with this delightful amigurumi pelican! With its soft, rounded body, flapping wings, and signature oversized beak pouch, this bird is perfect as a gift or shelf decoration.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, and structural assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn:
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White (main body)
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Pink (beak lining, feet)
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Yellow (beak outer)
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Dark blue (wings)
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Black (eye embroidery or felt circle if not using safety eyes)
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Crochet hook – 3.5 mm
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Safety eyes (12 mm) or black buttons
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Stuffing (polyfill)
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Optional: pipe cleaners or wire for neck structure
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip stitch
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BLO – Back loop only
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FO – Fasten off
🧍♂️ Body
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–22. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🪿 Head
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11 -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6
FO and close
Sew to top of body
👣 Feet (Make 2)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) -
(2 sc, dec) x4, sc in remaining (14)
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(2 sc, dec) x3, sc (11)
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sc around
Stuff, FO
Sew to bottom of body
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
With dark blue yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Flatten and sl st closed
Cut small white yarn spikes (FLO technique) for feather tips
Sew to sides of body
👃 Beak (Make 2 pieces: upper & lower)
Upper Beak (yellow)
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Ch 20
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Turn, sc in each ch (19)
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1 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 1 sc
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sc in each st (21)
Repeat 2 more rows
Fold and seam sides to form a beak curve
Set aside
Lower Beak (pink)
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Ch 20
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Turn, sc in each ch (19)
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inc x2, 15 sc, inc x2 (23)
4–6. sc around
Sew into shallow curve
Join upper and lower beak together at back edges
Embroider yellow beak rim on sides
Sew whole beak onto front of head
🟤 Tail (Optional)
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around
Flatten, FO
Sew to back-bottom
🧷 Final Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach wings symmetrically
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Sew feet firmly so the pelican can sit upright
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Attach and curve beak
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Add embroidered or felt white eye dots for cuteness
💬 Final Thoughts
This plump amigurumi pelican is full of charm — from its expressive beak to its cuddly body! Whether you’re decorating a beach-themed nursery or gifting to a bird lover, this project will delight every time.
