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
Celebrate freedom and creativity with this majestic Amigurumi Patriotic Eagle! Featuring iconic red, white, and blue wings, a regal stance, and powerful talons, this eagle makes a bold statement as a centerpiece for your 4th of July décor or as a gift for patriotic hearts. This advanced amigurumi pattern is perfect for those who enjoy detailed colorwork and expressive character builds.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Complex shaping, color changes, and separate assembly required.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14–16 inches (35–40 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted weight):
- White (head, tail, feather accents)
- Yellow (beak, claws)
- Black (claw tips, eyes)
- Dark Brown (body, primary wings)
- Red, Blue (feather details)
- Crochet hook: 2.75 mm
- Safety eyes or black buttons (12 mm)
- Pipe cleaners or wire for wings
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
🧶 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🦅 Head (White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30) 6–12. sc around (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Insert safety eyes between R7–8, 6 sts apart
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close
🧢 Neck Ruff (White)
- Attach yarn around bottom of head
- (sc, ch 2, sc in same st) repeat around
- FO and weave in
🟡 Beak (Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9) 3–4. sc around
- dec x3, sc x3 (6)
- Flatten, FO, sew to front of head under eyes
🟤 Body (Dark 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) 7–16. sc around
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) Stuff firmly
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- dec x6 (12), FO
🟡 Legs (Make 2 – Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12) 3–7. sc around Switch to Brown: 8–12. sc around Stuff and FO
🖤 Claws (Make 6 – Black)
- MR, 4 sc
- sc x3 rounds FO, leave tail for sewing. Attach 3 claws per foot front.
🔵 Wings (Make 2 – Layered Feathers)
Primary Base (Brown)
- ch 18, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (17) 2–5. sc rows
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc to last 2, dec (15) Repeat until 3 sts remain, FO
Feathers (Red, White, Blue)
Make 8–10 feathers in each color:
- ch 7
- sc back, inc at tip, sc down other side (12)
- sl st around, FO Attach in layered rows:
- Bottom: Red + White
- Middle: Blue
- Top: Brown Optional: Use wire in brown base for support
🦢 Tail (White)
Make 5 feathers as above in white, arrange in fan, and sew to back base of body
🪡 Finishing & Assembly
- Sew head to body securely
- Attach neck ruff where head meets body
- Sew legs to bottom front of body, angle outward
- Sew claws to front of legs (3 per foot)
- Attach tail at back base
- Attach wings at shoulders, use pins to position first
- Sew beak, then embroider nostrils or use black yarn
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Embroider stars on blue feathers for added patriotism
- Use sparkle or metallic yarn for special accents
- Add felt eyebrows or shading around eyes for fierce expression
Let your eagle soar high with bold colors, fierce detail, and strong character. This majestic amigurumi makes a proud gift, display, or national tribute.
Happy crocheting! 🧶🦅
