Welcome to the elegant world of nature-inspired amigurumi! 🦚✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a stunning Peacock—a delicate and vibrant creation perfect for adding a touch of beauty to your handmade collection! 💙 Whether you love crafting intricate designs, enjoy incorporating nature’s elegance into your projects, or simply want a quick and decorative crochet piece, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a graceful feather with dazzling details! 🌿
This pattern is easy to follow, using simple stitches and colorwork to create the signature eye-catching design of a peacock feather! 🧶🎨 I’ve included clear instructions to ensure your creation turns out just right—ideal for keychains, appliqués, or decorative accents! 🏡 So grab your hooks, choose bold blues, greens, and golds, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing symbol of beauty and luck! ✨💫
🦚 Amigurumi Peacock Crochet Pattern
Bring the majestic beauty of a peacock to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern. With a proud body, delicate wings, dazzling fan tail, and upright crown feathers, this project makes a stunning showpiece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, embroidery, and assembly with optional wire support.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Peacock blue (body & head)
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Teal (tail base)
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Green (feather base)
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Blue (feather oval)
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Black (feather center, eye embroidery)
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Yellow (beak, feather highlights)
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Beige/cream (wings, feet)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Floral wire (22–24 gauge for crown, 18–20 gauge for tail support)
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Felt (green backing for tail, optional)
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Yarn/tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Hot glue or fabric glue (optional for assembly)
🧵 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 st)
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dec – decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – chain
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sl st – slip stitch
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hdc – half double crochet
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dc – double crochet
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tr – treble crochet
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FO – fasten off
🧍 Body & Head (Worked Separately)
Head (Peacock Blue)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–12. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, leave tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
📌 Place safety eyes between R9–10, about 6 stitches apart.
Body (Peacock Blue)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–10. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
13–14. sc around [18]
FO, stuff, and sew to bottom of head.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Beige/Cream)
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Ch 7
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Starting in 2nd ch: sc 5, 3 sc in last, rotate, sc 4, inc in last [14]
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sc around [14]
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(5 sc, dec) x2 [12]
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(4 sc, dec) x2 [10]
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sc around [10]
FO, flatten, leave long tail. Sew to sides of body.
👣 Feet (Make 2 – Beige/Cream)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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sc around [6]
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(sc, inc) x3 [9]
4–5. sc around [9]
📌 Toes: Ch 4, sc back 3, join to base. Repeat x3 for each foot.
FO, sew under body.
👃 Beak (Yellow/Beige)
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MR, 4 sc [4]
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(sc, inc) x2 [6]
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sc around [6]
FO, stuff lightly, sew to face.
👑 Crown (Blue with Wire)
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Make 3–5 mini balls:
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MR, 4 sc, sc around, FO. Lightly stuff.
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Cut wire stems (2–3 in). Insert through each ball and secure.
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Gather wires, wrap with yarn, and sew to head center. Fan outward.
🪶 Tail Base (Teal Circle)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–8. sc around [30]
FO, flatten, sew to back of body.
🦚 Feathers (Make 12–16 with Eyespots)
Green Base
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Ch 10
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Row 1: sc, hdc, dc x3, tr, dc, hdc, sc.
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Rotate and mirror back down chain. FO.
Blue Oval Layer
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Ch 6, work sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc around. FO.
Black Center
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MR, 6 sc, sl st closed. FO.
Assembly of Eyespot
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Layer black circle on blue oval, then sew onto green base.
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Embroider yellow stitches near black circle for highlight.
Feather Stem
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Cut wire 8–10 in.
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Crochet stem: Ch 30, sl st back along chain.
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Attach eyespot to stem tip.
Fan Assembly
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Arrange feathers (longest in center, shorter at sides).
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Sew/glue stems to felt semi-circle OR twist wire bases together.
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Attach securely to teal tail base.
✅ Final Assembly
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Sew head to body.
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Attach wings and feet.
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Sew beak and embroider eye details if desired.
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Attach crown wires to head.
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Secure tail fan to back of body, spread feathers evenly.
✨ Finishing Touch
Your peacock is now complete! The wired feathers allow you to pose and spread the tail just like a real peacock. With its proud stance, layered wings, and crown detail, this amigurumi makes a dazzling centerpiece or display item.