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! 🧶💙
🐦 Amigurumi Road Runner Crochet Pattern
Bring a burst of animated charm to your amigurumi collection with this playful Road Runner! With a long expressive beak, characterful claws, upright tail feathers, and signature blue-and-white body, this detailed pattern includes instructions for shaping key features like the snout, tail, and claws.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes limb shaping, color changes, claw construction, tail assembly, and character facial shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK yarn and 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Light Worsted):
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Blue (Main body & tail feathers)
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White (Belly patch, tail accents)
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Orange/Yellow (Feet and beak)
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Black (Beak tip & claws)
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Brown or black embroidery thread (for beak line details)
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Other Supplies:
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2.5–3 mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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10–12 mm safety eyes or crochet eyes
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Stitch markers
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Optional: Pipe cleaner for tail and claw reinforcement
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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🔵 Body (Blue, worked from bottom up)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–14: sc around (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 16–20: sc around (24)
Round 21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Round 22: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 23: dec x6 (6), FO and close.
⚪ Belly Patch (White)
Row 1: Ch 10
Row 2–10: Turn, sc across (10), FO.
Sew to the front of the body using whip stitch.
🧠 Head (Blue)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12: sc around (30)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff well
Round 15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO and sew to top of body.
👀 Eyes
White Eye Base (Make 2):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO and attach safety eyes to center, or embroider pupils.
Sew to head close together.
🧡 Beak & Snout (Orange/Yellow)
Round 1: MR, 4 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
Round 3: sc around (6)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Round 5–8: sc around (8)
Round 9: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
Rounds 10–12: sc around
Round 13: Change to black for tip, 2 rounds of sc.
Stuff and sew under eyes.
Optional: Use dark brown or black thread to embroider a beak line or smiling detail.
🟦 Tail Feathers (Make 2 Blue + 1 White)
Ch 8, turn
Row 1: sc in next 7
Row 2–5: sc across (7)
Taper with decreases in next rows until 1 stitch. FO.
Sew feathers overlapping on back, arranging white in the middle for contrast.
🟠 Legs (Make 2 – Yellow/Orange)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–6: sc around
Stuff lightly and flatten the top. FO.
⚫ Claws/Feet (Make 3 toes per foot)
Toe (Make 6 total – 3 per foot):
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Round 2–4: sc around
Round 5: Change to black yarn for tip, sc 2 rounds
FO and sew 3 toes together to base of each leg.
🖐 Arms/Wings (Make 2 – Blue)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–7: sc around
Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Rounds 9–12: sc around
Flatten and lightly stuff. FO and sew at sides of body.
🎀 Final Assembly
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Sew head onto body with reinforced stitches.
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Attach legs slightly forward on bottom for sitting pose.
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Sew arms to sides.
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Position and attach tail feathers at an upward angle.
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Stitch feet under the legs to show claws slightly curling.
💡 Customization Tips
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Add wired tail feathers to pose them dynamically
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Embroider black lines for expressive brows
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Attach the wings with a button joint for poseability
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Make a cactus prop or desert backdrop for display!
Now your Road Runner is ready to dash into crafty adventures! 🧵💨
