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Amigurumi Puffin – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Puffin – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the playful charm of a Puffin to life with this Amigurumi Puffin crochet pattern! 🐧✨ With its bright beak, round body, and adorable stance, this design captures the essence of this quirky seabird in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired dΓ©cor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love bird-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, color variations, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature coastal perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic black, white, and orange for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi puffin is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cheerful seabird to lifeβ€”one stitch at a time! 🧢✨

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🐧 Amigurumi Puffin Crochet Pattern

This adorable crocheted puffin brings a touch of the North Atlantic right into your home! With its colorful beak, soft rounded body, and bright orange feet, this cozy seabird makes the perfect gift for animal lovers or anyone who adores coastal charm.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and assembly details.

πŸ“ Finished Size

Approx. 9–11 in (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧢 Materials

  • White yarn (β‰ˆ 60 g) – belly & face

  • Black yarn (β‰ˆ 50 g) – back, wings & head top

  • Coral or reddish-orange yarn (β‰ˆ 10 g) – beak tip

  • Light orange yarn (β‰ˆ 10 g) – beak middle & feet

  • Yellow yarn (β‰ˆ 5 g) – beak base & cheek spots

  • 8 mm safety eyes or embroidery thread for eyes

  • 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyester stuffing

  • Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors

  • Optional: thin craft wire (for stiffer feet or beak shaping)

🧡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Body & Head (Worked in one piece)

With white:

R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc Γ—6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) Γ—6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) Γ—6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) Γ—6 (36)
R7–18 sc around (36)

Switch to black for upper body:
R19–28 sc around (36)
R29 (4 sc, dec) Γ—6 (30)
R30 (3 sc, dec) Γ—6 (24)
R31 (2 sc, dec) Γ—6 (18)
R32 (sc, dec) Γ—6 (12)
R33 dec Γ—6 (6)
FO and close securely. Stuff firmly as you go for a rounded shape.

Tip: For a clean color transition, complete the last yarn-over of the final white stitch using black yarn.

πŸ¦… Wings (Γ—2 – Black)

R1 MR 6 sc
R2 inc Γ—6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
R4–15 sc around (18)
Flatten and sew to each side of body, angled slightly downward toward the belly.

🀍 Face Patches (Γ—2 – White Oval Shape)

R1 MR 6 sc
R2 inc Γ—6 (12)
R3 (1 sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) Γ—6 (24)

Flatten into oval shape and FO.
Attach symmetrically on each side of beak area, tilting slightly upward toward crown.
Insert safety eyes through top third of each patch. Sew in place.

πŸ”Ά Beak (Worked in 3 Color Bands – Coral, Orange, Yellow)

Start with coral:
R1 MR 6 sc
R2 (sc, inc) Γ—3 (9)
R3 sc around (9)

Switch to light orange:
R4 sc around (9)
R5 (sc, inc) Γ—3 (12)

Switch to yellow:
R6 sc around (12)
R7 dec Γ—3, sc 3 (9)

Stuff lightly and flatten. Sew centered between the two eye patches.

Detail: With white and gray yarn, surface-stitch 2–3 vertical lines along the beak to create natural grooves.

🟑 Cheek Spots (Γ—2 – Yellow)

MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc Γ—6 (12)
Lightly stuff and sew snugly beside the beak so they sit high on the cheeks.

🦢 Feet (Γ—2 – Orange Webbed Shape)

Each foot is one continuous triangle:
Ch 6
Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, dc (5 sts)
Row 2 – ch 1, turn, dec, dc in next 3 (4)
Row 3 – ch 1, turn, dec, dc in next 2 (3)
Row 4 – ch 1, turn, dec, dc (2)
Row 5 – ch 1, turn, dec (1)
FO and make a second foot.

Flatten both and sew to bottom front of body, angled outward for a natural stance.

πŸͺΆ Finishing Assembly

  1. Position and sew beak securely between face patches.

  2. Attach cheek spots tight beside beak edges.

  3. Sew on wings at shoulder height, angled slightly downward.

  4. Add feet under belly front for balance.

  5. Shape head gently forward over chest for a lifelike pose.

  6. Add small embroidered lines or felt pieces around eyes for expression if desired.

🌟 Final Touches

Stuff and smooth the body until perfectly round. Lightly press the beak so it flattens vertically in front. Optional light pink blush adds sweetness to the cheeks.

Your puffin is now ready to waddle across your shelf with charming coastal character! This pattern creates a sturdy yet soft plush bird with clean lines and a distinctive profile that’s sure to delight any bird lover.

πŸ§ΆπŸ’› Happy Crocheting β€” and may your next stitches be as cheerful as this little seabird’s smile!


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