Welcome to the mysterious and poetic world of gothic amigurumi! 🖤✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Black Crow—a captivating creation that blends dark charm with cozy craftsmanship. Whether you’re crafting a familiar for your Halloween decor, stitching a Poe-inspired raven for literary lovers, or simply adding a touch of wild elegance to your nature collection, this design features glossy midnight plumage, bright beady eyes, and wings that seem ready to take flight. Perfect for lovers of the macabre, bird enthusiasts, or anyone who finds beauty in shadowy corners.
This design balances eerie allure with adorable whimsy, with step-by-step instructions for the crow’s sleek body, textured feather details, and optional wire-posed wings for dramatic displays. Choose classic black yarn for a realistic look, or add iridescent strands for a magical raven’s sheen. 🌑 So grab your hooks, embrace the moonlit magic of crochet, and let’s stitch a companion as clever and charismatic as the night itself. “A crocheted crow never tells… but always steals the show!” 🧶💫
🖤 Amigurumi Black Crow Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of mystery and charm to your handmade creations with this amigurumi black crow! With a smart curved beak, glossy wings, and perching feet, this clever corvid is perfect for Halloween decor, forest-themed displays, or bird-lover gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, beak construction, foot detailing, and wing assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8″ (18–20 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
-
Yarn (Worsted Weight):
-
Color A: Black (body, wings, tail, feet)
-
Color B: Light Grey (beak)
-
Color C: Burgundy or Red (optional – yarn scrap for worm/thread)
-
-
Hook Size: 2.75 mm
-
12 mm safety eyes or buttons
-
Polyfill stuffing
-
Pipe cleaners (for bendable feet)
-
Tapestry needle
-
Wire (optional for tail stability)
-
Hot glue (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
-
MR – Magic Ring
-
sc – Single Crochet
-
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
-
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
-
ch – Chain
-
sl st – Slip Stitch
-
FO – Fasten Off
-
FLO – Front Loop Only
-
BLO – Back Loop Only
🐦 Body
With Color A (Black):
-
MR, 6 sc
-
inc x6 (12)
-
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
-
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
-
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–15. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
-
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
18–20. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
-
dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Stuff firmly as you go.
👁 Eyes
Place safety eyes between rounds 5–6, approximately 6 stitches apart.
Optional: embroider a slight eye ridge using black yarn for added expression.
🪶 Wings (Make 2)
With Color A:
-
MR, 6 sc
-
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
-
sc around
-
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
5–8. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
10–12. sc around
FO and flatten. Do not stuff.
Sew sides to the body symmetrically, slightly slanted down to resemble folded wings.
🪶 Tail
With Color A:
-
Ch 9
-
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (8)
3–8. Ch 1, turn, sc across (8)
FO and stitch vertically onto the bottom back of the body.
For firmness: insert a small piece of wire or stiff felt inside before closing.
👃 Beak
With Color B:
-
MR, 4 sc
-
(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–4. sc around -
(1 sc, dec) x2 (4)
FO and lightly stuff.
Shape slightly into a curved cone before sewing to the head (just below the eye line).
Optional: stitch red thread/yarn from the tip of the beak for a “worm.”
🦶 Feet (Make 2)
With Color A:
Toe (Make 3 per foot):
-
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and back down (4)
FO and leave long tail.
Sew all 3 toes together at one end to form foot front.
Leg:
-
Ch 6, sl st back
Sew to center of foot.
Optional: Insert pipe cleaner into toes and leg for poseable stance.
Stitch feet to body underside at the front. Pose toes flat to help balance crow upright.
✂️ Assembly Tips
-
Sew all parts securely with firm whip stitches.
-
Position wings and tail to keep the silhouette clean.
-
Lightly steam wings flat if needed.
-
Insert a pipe cleaner up the neck and body for perch support if displaying vertically.
💡 Display Ideas
-
Perch on a small branch, log, or broomstick
-
Add a tiny top hat or cloak for a Halloween raven look
-
Make multiples for a dramatic flock!
This clever and stylish crow is ready to perch wherever you place him—watchful, wise, and wonderfully stitched. 🖤🪶
