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Amigurumi Road Runner – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Road Runner – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Speed into creativity with this Amigurumi Road Runner crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for cartoon lovers, adding a playful touch to your handmade collection, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up the iconic speedy bird bursting with personality. With its bright blue feathers, long legs, and signature crest, this crochet Road Runner captures the essence of energy and fun in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet enthusiasts, decorating a themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi Road Runner is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🏃✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature desert backdrop or a playful expression for extra charm. Craft a classic Road Runner with its signature look, create a whimsical version with exaggerated features, or even stitch up a full cartoon-inspired set with matching characters! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a quirky accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Road Runner is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of high-speed excitement to every stitch! 🧶💙

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🐦 Road Runner Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Bring the desert’s fastest bird to life with this playful Road Runner amigurumi! With its long beak, striking crest, and quirky claws, this handmade bird will be the star of your collection. Perfect for display, gifts, or a fun project for bird lovers.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, color changes, claw construction, and crest/feather assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK/light worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK or light worsted yarn:

    • Blue (Main body, wings, crest, tail)

    • White (Belly patch, tail accent, eye base)

    • Orange/Yellow (Feet, beak)

    • Black (Beak tip, claws)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm

  • Safety eyes: 10–12 mm

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle & stitch markers

  • Optional: Pipe cleaners or floral wire (to stiffen claws/feathers)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring

  • sc = Single Crochet

  • inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec = Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)

  • sl st = Slip Stitch

  • ch = Chain

  • BLO = Back Loop Only

  • FLO = Front Loop Only

  • FO = Fasten Off

🟦 Body (Blue, worked bottom up)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–14. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    16–20. sc around (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

⚪ Belly Patch (White, Oval)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (inc) x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30) → forms oval. FO, leave tail.
    ➡ Sew flat to front of body.

🧠 Head (Blue, slightly elongated)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–15. sc around (30) (adds length)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

👀 Eyes (White bases, with safety eyes)

  • With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    FO, sew safety eyes in center.
    ➡ Sew both close together on head.

🧡 Beak (Orange/Yellow + Black tip)

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
    3–5. sc around (6)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
    7–9. sc around (8)

  4. (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
    11–13. sc around (10)
    14–15. Switch to black, sc around (10)
    FO, stuff lightly.
    ➡ Sew under eyes, pointing outward.

🟦 Crest Feathers (Top of head, 2 blue + 1 white)

  • Ch 8–10, sc back across. Taper with 1 dec row at end. FO.
    ➡ Make 3 feathers, sew upright on head: white in middle, 2 blue on sides.

🟦 Tail Feathers (2 blue + 1 white)

  • Ch 15–18, sc back.

  • Work 3–4 rows straight, then taper with dec until 1 st. FO.
    ➡ Sew to back, slightly fanned out (white in center).

🖐 Wings (Make 2, Blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–7. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    9–12. sc around (9)
    Flatten, stuff lightly. FO.
    ➡ Sew at body sides.

🟠 Legs (Make 2, Orange/Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly, flatten top. FO.

⚫ Claws/Feet (3 toes per foot)

Toe (Make 6 total):

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)
    2–4. sc around (5)

  2. Switch to black, 2 more rounds (5)
    FO, stuff.
    ➡ Sew 3 toes together per foot, attach to legs.

🎀 Assembly

  1. Sew head onto body securely.

  2. Attach belly patch neatly in center.

  3. Position crest feathers upright on head.

  4. Sew wings to body sides.

  5. Attach tail feathers at upward angle.

  6. Sew legs at bottom-front of body.

  7. Attach claws to legs, pointing slightly forward.

  8. Add optional embroidery details: black beak line or brow stitches.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add floral wire inside tail for poseable feathers.

  • Make claws curve slightly for extra character.

  • Add a desert prop (like a crocheted cactus 🌵) for display.

🎉And there you have it — your very own handmade Road Runner! 🐦✨ From its bold beak to its lively feathers, this crochet project is sure to bring smiles and admiration wherever it goes.

Don’t forget to customize yours with different shades of blue, poseable tail feathers, or even a desert backdrop for extra flair.

Happy crocheting, and may your hooks always run as fast as your creativity! 🧶💨


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