Welcome to the breezy and coastal-inspired world of amigurumi! 🕊️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a charming Seagull—a playful and iconic seaside companion perfect for ocean lovers, beach enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting unique handmade creatures! 🌊 Whether you love stitching up nautical-inspired designs, enjoy making whimsical bird figures, or simply want to add a feathered friend to your amigurumi collection, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed seagull with its signature wings and expressive charm! ⚓
This design embraces soft curves and coastal textures to bring a touch of seaside magic to your crochet lineup! 🧶🐚 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi seagull turns out just right—ready to perch in your collection or become a delightful handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic whites and grays, and let’s stitch up a lovable, beach-bound companion! ✨
🐦 Amigurumi Seagull Crochet Pattern
Bring a splash of seaside charm with this friendly crocheted seagull. Great for beach lovers, nursery decor, or quirky gift ideas.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – Combines color changes, simple shaping, and limb placement.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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White (body and head)
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Yellow or mustard (beak, feet)
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Light grey (wings)
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Dark brown (wing tips)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US terms)
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MR – Magic ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip stitch
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FO – Fasten off
🧶 Pattern Instructions
🔸 Body (Start from bottom up)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–15. sc around (30) -
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
17–22. sc around (36)
Stuff firmly -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Switch to white for neck -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Do not cut yarn; continue to Head.
🔸 Head (worked on top of body)
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
6–12. sc around (36)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, approx. 7 sts apart -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave in.
🔸 Beak (yellow)
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
4–6. sc around (9) -
(2 sc, dec) x2, 1 sc (7)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew just below eyes.
🔸 Wings (make 2, grey)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
5–7. sc around (15) -
Switch to dark brown, sc around
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Flatten and sc through both layers across (7–8 sts)
FO and sew on either side of the body around Round 16.
🔸 Tail (white)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
Flatten and sew at back base of body.
🔸 Legs (make 2, yellow)
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MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around (6) -
ch 3, sl st into 2nd ch and next (makes front toe), sl st back into leg
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Repeat toe 2 more times to create 3 toes
FO, leave tail for sewing, and attach beneath body
🪶 Final Touches
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Add a tiny embroidered line across the beak if desired
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You can add blush on cheeks or embroider small nostrils
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Optional: wire in legs for standing or perch on a driftwood base
🌊 All done!
Your coastal companion is ready to guard beach towels, snack on imaginary chips, and squawk their way into someone’s heart.
