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Amigurumi Puffin Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Puffin Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the charm of the seaside to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Puffin Baby pattern! Whether you’re crafting for bird lovers, adding a touch of coastal whimsy to your handmade creations, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful puffin chick bursting with personality. With its fluffy little wings, bright beak, and expressive eyes, this crochet puffin baby captures the essence of these beloved seabirds in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet enthusiasts, decorating a nature-inspired space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi puffin baby is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🐦✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of black, white, and orange to create unique puffin markings, embroidered details for extra personality, or even tiny accessories like a miniature fish or nest for added charm. Craft a classic puffin chick with its signature bold patterns, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of seabird-inspired amigurumi for a stunning display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a playful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Puffin Baby is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade coastal magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

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🐣 Amigurumi Puffin Baby – Free Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the charm of seabirds with this cuddly and plump baby puffin! Its round belly, webbed feet, and adorable expression make it an irresistible project for nature lovers. Perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery with a coastal theme.

✨ Skill Level

Confident Beginner to Intermediate – Includes color changes and assembling shaped features.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):

    • White (face and belly)

    • Black (head, back, wings)

    • Orange (beak and feet)

    • Yellow (beak dots)

    • Dark grey or navy (beak outlines)

  • 8 mm safety eyes or black yarn to embroider

  • Crochet hook (2.5–3.5 mm depending on yarn)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Fiberfill stuffing

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • st(s) – Stitch(es)

  • BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only (if needed)

🧍 Body & Head (Worked Bottom-Up in One Piece)

Start with white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36)

Switch to black (for top body and head):

✨ Color Change Tip: Make your last white stitch, but yarn over with black to complete the stitch. This keeps transitions smooth.

13–20. sc around (36)
21. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
22. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
23. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
24. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
25. dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole with a tapestry needle.

Stuff firmly.

🖐 Wings (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–7. sc around (18)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)

  5. sc around
    Flatten and sew on each side, slightly downward.

👣 Feet (Make 2 – Orange)

Each foot is worked flat and resembles a webbed triangle:

  1. Ch 5

  2. sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc (4)

  3. ch 1, turn: dec, dc in next 2 (3)

  4. ch 1, turn: dec, dc (2)

  5. ch 1, turn: dec (1)
    Make 3 of these and sew them together side by side to form the foot. Repeat for the second foot.

Attach under body, toes pointing forward.

👀 Eyes

Insert safety eyes onto the white face area, spacing evenly. Optionally, embroider small lines outward for an expressive look.

🧠 Face Patches (White sections already part of body)

If you’d like extra definition, you can crochet ovals:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    Stitch as face cheeks or add color-blush felt circles.

🧡 Beak (Coral/orange tip, yellow spots, and outline)

Beak Base – Orange/Coral:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)

  4. dec x3, sc x3 (6)
    Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew to center face.

Beak Detailing:

  • Use yellow yarn to embroider the cheek spots.

  • Surface crochet or embroider dark lines to define grooves and border.

  • Optional: Use embroidery floss to outline the beak in navy or dark gray to match the natural puffin’s look.

✍️ Final Assembly

  • Attach feet under body

  • Attach wings

  • Sew beak at the top of the white belly area

  • Place eyes evenly

  • Embroider facial accents or brows

  • Lightly blush cheeks with embroidery or pink felt

🎉 Finishing Touch

Your sweet baby puffin is ready for cuddles and display! This pattern makes a lovely companion piece to an adult puffin or a fun wildlife-themed collection.

✨ Soft, curious, and coastal-cute—this puffin baby will steal hearts everywhere it waddles! 🧶🐧


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