Welcome to the quirky and elegant world of amigurumi! 🦩✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Ostrich—a tall, feathery friend full of charm, personality, and delightful detail! 🌿 Whether you love crafting unique wildlife-inspired designs, enjoy making expressive animal figures, or simply want to stitch up a lovable ostrich with long legs and fluffy textures, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush companion with all the grace and playfulness of this fascinating bird! 🤎
This design embraces soft curves, textured feathers, and a touch of whimsy to bring this elegant and quirky creature to life! 🧶🏞️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Ostrich turns out just right—ready to add a playful safari touch to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soft neutrals, bold blacks, and warm beiges, and let’s stitch up a delightful ostrich friend! ✨
🐦 Amigurumi Ostrich Crochet Pattern
This quirky and adorable amigurumi ostrich will bring tons of charm to your handmade menagerie! With its fuzzy feather collar, tall neck, and expressive face, it’s a fun project for intermediate crocheters who love birds with personality.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping, and fringe work.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 12–14 inches (30–36 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Light Pink (head, neck, part of limbs)
- Brown (body, legs, wing tips)
- Yellow (beak)
- Mauve or pale rose (feather fringe)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Optional: Black embroidery thread for lashes
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions
🧠 Head (Light Pink)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO.
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 8 sts apart. Embroider lashes with black thread if desired.
🪶 Head Plume (Make 6 – Light Pink)
- Ch 12
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 11
FO, leave tail. Tie 6 plumes at top center of head. Trim and fan outward.
👃 Beak (Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- dec, 7 sc (8)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to face centered between eyes.
🦒 Neck (Light Pink)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–14. sc around (18)
Stuff and FO. Attach to bottom of head.
🪶 Feather Collar (Mauve Yarn Fringe)
Cut 60–80 pieces of yarn ~6 cm long. Attach in looped fringe style (like latch hook) around the base of the neck. Trim and fluff.
🍗 Body (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–17. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly and FO. Sew neck to top of body.
💪 Arms/Wings (Make 2 – Light Pink + Brown)
Start with brown (wing tips):
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
Switch to light pink:
6–13. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff and FO. Attach to sides of body.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Brown + Light Pink)
Start with brown (feet):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to light pink:
7–14. sc around (18)
Stuff and FO. Attach to base of body.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Stitch all limbs securely
- Gently shape the feather fringe
- Embroider a slight smile under the beak
- Add weighted pellets to body for better balance (optional)
This elegant ostrich is full of flair and personality! With its fluffy collar and comical tuft, it’s the perfect handmade gift or decor piece for bird lovers and whimsical hearts alike. 🪶🌸
