Oh, there’s something truly delightful about crafting amigurumi, especially when it comes to creating a quail. These adorable little birds translate beautifully into the world of yarn and crochet, providing both a fun challenge and a heartwarming end product. I find the process of designing an amigurumi quail pattern to be such a joy. 🧶 From choosing the softest yarn in warm earth tones to deciding on the perfect size for those tiny wings, every step feels like a creative adventure. The great thing about amigurumi is that it’s all about infusing personality into these tiny creatures, making each one unique and lovable.
When I sit down to bring a quail to life through crochet, I start with a vision of the bird’s distinctive features: that round little body, a delightful plume on its head, and those charmingly small feet. It’s a process that requires planning but also leaves room for imagination. Pattern creation involves figuring out the right sequence of stitches and rows to capture the quail’s essence, and it’s always a satisfying puzzle to solve. 😊 As I hook each stitch, I imagine the quail’s whimsical personality beginning to take shape, and the anticipation of the final reveal keeps my excitement bubbling over. It’s a wonderful blend of creativity and relaxation that feels like sharing a smile through craft.
🪶 Amigurumi Quail Crochet Pattern
This charming quail, with its distinctive plume and cozy round belly, adds a handmade touch of nature to any space. Whether you’re decorating a nursery or crafting a woodland friend, this quail is sure to delight!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Shaping, color changes, and layered parts like the crest and wings.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using plush or velvet yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted/Velvet Weight):
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Light brown (Body, crest, wings)
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Soft beige (Lower belly, face patches)
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Orange (Beak)
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Crochet Hook: 4 mm
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Safety Eyes: 12 mm
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Tapestry needle, stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🪺 Body
With beige yarn (belly):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–13. sc around (48)
Switch to light brown (upper body):
14–26. sc around (48)
27. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
28. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
29. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
30. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Stuff firmly
31. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
32. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
33. dec x6 (6), FO, close.
🪶 Wings (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) -
ch 3, sl st to same st – Feather tip
Repeat feather tip 4–5 times spaced evenly
FO and sew to sides.
🎀 Face Patches (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18), FO
Flatten and sew on each side of face, under eyes.
👁 Eyes & Beak
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Eyes: Insert 12 mm safety eyes above cheek patches, about 6 stitches apart.
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Beak (in orange):
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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sc around
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dec x2 (2), FO and sew between cheeks.
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👣 Feet (Make 2)
In light brown yarn:
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ch 6, sl st back for middle toe
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ch 4, sl st back for side toe
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ch 4, sl st back again
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Sew ends together and attach under belly
🪻 Crest
In light brown yarn:
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ch 5, sc in second ch from hook
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ch 6, sc in second ch
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ch 4, sc in second ch
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sl st to base of each “bobble”
FO and sew to top of head.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Add a small heart or swirl on chest with surface slip stitch
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Use a fine needle to embroider a tiny nostril or outline the eye
Bring your handmade quail to life with bold personality—pose it on a log slice, or make a whole covey for a woodland theme! 🪺💛
