Welcome to the graceful and elegant world of amigurumi! 🦢✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Swan—a delicate and majestic creation perfect for nature lovers, fairytale enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting beautifully sculpted plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up serene creatures, experimenting with textured feathers, or simply want to add a regal swan to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a stunning plush with soft wings, a curved neck, and a touch of timeless charm! 🌊
This design embraces pure whites, soft grays, and intricate shaping to bring a peaceful and enchanting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Swan turns out just right—ready to glide into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out elegant hues, and let’s stitch up a breathtaking swan! 🦢
🦢 Amigurumi Swan Crochet Pattern
Bring elegance and calm to your crochet collection with this beautifully detailed amigurumi swan. Featuring a long curved neck, graceful layered wings, and a gentle color palette, this handmade design perfectly mirrors the beauty of the swan in nature. Ideal for home décor, nursery displays, or thoughtful handmade gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, sculpting, and small color transitions for a realistic finish.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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White yarn – 50 g (body, neck, wings)
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Orange yarn – 10 g (beak and feet)
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Black yarn – small amount (eye patch)
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Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
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10 mm safety eyes
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Stuffing: Polyfill fiber
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Optional: pipe cleaner or craft wire for shaping neck
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Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Invisible Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
( ) × N – repeat sequence N times
[ ] – stitch count at end of round
🕊️ Body
Color: White
R1 – MR, 6 sc [6]
R2 – inc × 6 [12]
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
R7–18 – sc around [36]
R19 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
R20 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
R21 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
R22 – sc around [18]
R23 – (sc, inc) × 9 [27]
R24 – (2 sc, inc) × 9 [36]
R25 – (3 sc, inc) × 9 [45]
R26–28 – sc around [45]
R29 – (5 sc, dec) × 6 [39]
R30 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 [33]
R31 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 [27]
R32 – (sc, dec) × 9 [18]
R33 – dec × 9 [9]
R34 – dec until closed, FO.
Stuff firmly into an oval shape with a narrower rear end.
🪶 Tail Feathers
To form the lifted fanned tail, create 4 separate feathers:
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Outer feathers (×2): Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
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Inner feathers (×2): Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
Sew feathers overlapping at a gentle upward angle.
🦢 Neck & Head
Color: White
R1 – MR, 6 sc [6]
R2 – (sc, inc) × 3 [9]
R3–25 – sc around [9]
R26 – (sc, inc) × 3 [12]
R27 – (2 sc, inc) × 4 [16]
R28–31 – sc around [16]
R32 – (2 sc, dec) × 4 [12]
R33 – (sc, dec) × 4 [8]
R34 – dec × 4 [4] FO.
Lightly stuff from top downward.
Insert wire inside before closing and bend into a smooth S-curve to achieve the graceful posture seen in the photo.
🧡 Beak
Color: Orange → Black
R1 – With orange, MR, 4 sc [4]
R2 – (sc, inc) × 2 [6]
R3 – (2 sc, inc) × 2 [8]
R4 – (3 sc, inc) × 2 [10]
R5–6 – sc around [10]
R7 – Switch to black, sc around [10]
R8 – dec × 5 [5] FO.
Flatten slightly to form a natural taper.
Stuff lightly and sew slightly downward on the face.
🖤 Eye Patch
Ch 4.
Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (3).
Row 2 – sc across (3). FO.
Sew across the beak base, wrapping slightly around both sides.
Place safety eyes just above the patch.
🪶 Wings
Make 2 in white.
Foundation (Base Shape – Revised for Taper)
R1 – Ch 20, sc in 2nd ch from hook [19]
R2 – Ch 1, turn, sc across [19]
R3 – Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 15 sc, sc2tog [17]
R4 – Ch 1, turn, sc across [17]
FO.
This creates a slightly tapered base, wider at the body attachment and narrower toward the tip — matching the photo.
Feathers (15 per wing – Adjusted for Density)
Layer 1 (Bottom – make 6):
Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, 2 hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
Layer 2 (Middle – make 5):
Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
Layer 3 (Top – make 4):
Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sl st. FO.
Assembly
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Begin sewing feathers from the bottom edge upward.
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Overlap each row to create full, sculpted depth.
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Curl outer tips slightly upward for realism.
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Attach completed wings symmetrically along the upper body.
🦶 Feet
Color: Orange
R1 – MR, 6 sc [6]
R2 – inc × 6 [12]
R3 – sc around [12]
R4 – (sc, dec) × 4 [8]
R5 – dec × 4 [4] FO.
Flatten and sew tucked under the rear of the body — almost hidden beneath the tail feathers as in the reference photo.
🧵 Assembly Steps
1️⃣ Attach neck slightly forward on top of the body.
2️⃣ Shape wire into an elegant S-curve.
3️⃣ Sew beak, black patch, and attach eyes.
4️⃣ Position wings along the mid-body line.
5️⃣ Attach tail feathers and rear-set feet.
6️⃣ Smooth, stuff, and sculpt for the natural sitting pose.
🌟 Finishing Touches
Your amigurumi swan is complete!
The soft white texture, layered wings, and subtle head detailing make it a peaceful, timeless centerpiece — perfect for a nursery, nature-themed décor, or a heartfelt handmade gift.
