Glide into elegance with the Amigurumi Swan With Cygnets, a heartwarming crochet project that captures the gentle beauty of a swan family in soft, plush stitches. 🦢🧶 With its graceful neck, serene expression, and fuzzy little cygnets nestled close by, this design is perfect for celebrating love, motherhood, and the quiet magic of nature. Whether you’re crafting a nursery keepsake, a baby shower gift, or a peaceful décor piece, this swan set brings a sense of calm and connection to every stitch.
Ideal for crocheters who adore meaningful makes and soft textures, this pattern invites you to play with velvet yarns, muted tones, and sweet details. You can fluff up the cygnets for extra downy charm, pose the swan’s neck in a loving curve, or even stitch up a pair to symbolize lifelong companionship. Whether perched on a shelf or wrapped in a ribbon for gifting, the Swan With Cygnets is a tender way to stitch up love—one graceful loop at a time. 💕🧵
🦢 Amigurumi Swan with Cygnets Crochet Pattern
Graceful, gentle, and full of charm — this amigurumi swan family is a heartwarming project that brings nature’s beauty to life. The elegant mother swan features a curved neck, sculpted wings, and three soft little cygnets resting close by.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and light assembly. Optional wire adds poseable structure to the neck.
📏 Finished Size
- Mother Swan: approx. 25–28 cm tall (including neck)
- Cygnets: approx. 8–10 cm tall each
Made with worsted/aran yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- White – main color (body, wings, cygnets)
- Orange – beaks
- Black – facial mask and embroidery details
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes:
- 10–12 mm (mother swan)
- 6–8 mm (cygnets)
- Polyester stuffing
- Floral wire or pipe cleaner (optional for neck support)
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, and scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Mother Swan
Head & Neck
With white yarn:
- MR 6 sc [6]
- inc around [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–10. sc around [18] - (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
12–16. sc around [24] (round head section) - (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12] – begin neck
19–32. sc around [12] – this forms the long neck tube - (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24] – widens neck base
FO and stuff firmly.
(Optional: Insert wire before closing to shape the neck into a natural S-curve.)
Beak & Face Mask
With orange:
- MR 6 sc [6]
- (1 sc, inc) ×3 [9]
3–4. sc around [9]; switch to black.
5–7. sc around [9]; FO.
Sew the beak to the front of the head.
With black yarn, embroider a small triangular “mask” extending upward to frame the eyes.
Insert safety eyes at the upper edge of the black section.
(Spacing: about 1–2 sts apart for a natural swan expression.)
Body
With white:
- MR 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 [42]
8–23. sc around [42] – creates long, full belly - (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec ×6 [6]; FO and close.
Stuff firmly, shaping an elongated oval body.
Attach the neck at the top-front of the body, curving it slightly backward before sewing for the elegant posture.
Wings (×2)
With white:
- Ch 13.
- Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc ×3, hdc ×2, sc ×3.
- Ch 1, turn, sc across, tapering toward the tip by skipping 1 st at end of every row for 3 rows.
FO and leave tail for sewing.
Lightly stuff the base only.
Sew along the sides of the body with the tips pointing backward and slightly upward.
Shape each wing with your fingers to create a smooth, feathered curve.
✅ These wings now match the full, slightly spread look in the image.
Tail Feathers
Ch 8, work back: sc–hdc–dc–hdc–sc to create a tapered feather.
Make 3–4 feathers and layer them together at the back.
Stitch the middle feather higher for that raised fan-like shape.
🐤 Cygnets (×3)
Head & Body (One Piece)
With white:
- MR 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18] - (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12] – narrows to neck area
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
9–12. sc around [24] - (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec ×6 [6]; FO and close.
Stuff firmly for a round, plump shape.
✅ This gives the cygnets their slightly chunky bodies, just like in the photo.
Beak
With orange:
- MR 4 sc [4]
- sc around [4]
Switch to black and work 1 round.
FO and sew to the head.
Embroider a tiny black line across the top for the nostril area.
Add 6–8 mm safety eyes just above the beak and slightly to the sides for a cute look.
Wings (×2 per Cygnet)
Ch 6, then work: sc–hdc–dc–hdc–sc; FO.
Sew flatly on both sides, angled backward slightly.
🧩 Assembly
1️⃣ Attach the mother swan’s neck to the body with strong stitches.
2️⃣ Position the wings slightly open, tilted backward.
3️⃣ Layer tail feathers neatly at the rear.
4️⃣ Arrange the cygnets around the mother — one leaning against her, one facing forward, and one turned toward her neck.
5️⃣ Shape the mother’s neck into a graceful S-curve.
6️⃣ Steam or shape gently to smooth any uneven stitches.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Outline the beak edges with black yarn for definition.
- Use a small brush to fluff the stitches for a softer, “feathered” texture.
- For display, place the family on a felt base, crochet pond circle, or a smooth stone.
🌟 Final Thoughts
This swan family captures grace, love, and serenity — the mother’s tall, curved neck and the three plump little cygnets create a beautiful scene of harmony and protection.
It’s a perfect handmade piece for spring displays, nursery decor, or as a heartfelt symbol of family and devotion. 🦢💛
