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Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern

Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern

This beautiful flamingo pattern combines classic amigurumi techniques with unique construction methods. The body and neck are worked separately with strategic openings for assembly, creating the flamingo's distinctive elegant posture. The wings feature special decorative edges that mirror each other perfectly when attached. Each component is carefully designed to come together seamlessly, resulting in a stunning finished piece that captures the grace and beauty of these magnificent birds.

Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Working in continuous rounds throughout most sections, this pattern teaches valuable skills like color changing, working in back loops only, and creating dimensional shapes. The detailed assembly instructions ensure your flamingo will have perfect proportions and stand beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern teaches you to think three-dimensionally about amigurumi construction. The way the neck elegantly curves and connects to the body creates such a realistic silhouette that's incredibly satisfying to achieve. What I find most rewarding is watching each separate component come together during assembly - it's like solving a beautiful puzzle where every piece has been perfectly designed to fit.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this flamingo pattern! While the classic hot pink is stunning, I've had amazing results creating a whole flock in various shades. Try making one in soft pastels like lavender and cream for a dreamy nursery piece, or go bold with coral and gold for a tropical vibe.

I've also discovered that changing the leg colors can create interesting effects - imagine white legs for a more realistic look, or rainbow legs for a whimsical twist! The wing edges are perfect for adding metallic threads for a touch of glamour.

For texture variations, I sometimes work the body in a different stitch pattern like half double crochet for a slightly different feel. The neck construction is so forgiving that you can easily adjust the length to create baby flamingos or extra-tall elegant versions.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers when working continuous rounds, leading to uneven shaping and difficulty tracking rounds ✗ Not stuffing the neck joint firmly enough before assembly, resulting in a floppy connection between head and body ✗ Skipping the color change instructions and working entire sections in wrong colors, requiring complete rework of components ✗ Missing the BLO (back loop only) instructions in critical rounds, creating visible holes in the finished flamingo's surface

Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Florence the Flamingo with this detailed amigurumi pattern! This charming pink flamingo features an elegant curved neck, beautiful wings with decorative edges, and long slender legs. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their skills, this pattern includes step-by-step instructions with helpful photos throughout. Your finished flamingo will stand 21cm tall when sitting or 33cm with legs stretched out, making it a wonderful decorative piece or gift.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Florence the Flamingo Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    10 ply cotton yarn (Aran - 4 Medium weight)
  • 02
    Bendigo Woollen Mills cotton 10 ply: 865 Hot Pink (80 grams), 805 Pink Rose (15 grams), 801 Snow White (5 grams), 817 Noir (3 grams)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.75mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Toy stuffing
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Black embroidery yarn for the eyes
  • 06
    Stitch markers

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— Flamingo Body :

Round 1 :

sc 8 into a mr [8]

Round 2 :

inc x 8 [16]

Round 3 :

(sc 3, inc) x 4 [20]

Round 4 :

(sc 4, inc) x 4 [24]

Round 5 :

(sc 5, inc) x 4 [28]

Round 6 :

(sc 6, inc) x 4 [32]

Round 7 :

(sc 7, inc) x 4 [36]

Round 8 :

chain 3, skip 12 stitches then sc 24 stitches to form the body [27]

Round 9 :

inc, inc, inc (these are worked into the BLO chain stitches from the previous round). Then sc 24 [30]

Round 10 :

sc [30]

Round 11 :

(sc 4, inc) x 6 [36]

Round 12 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 [42]

Round 13 :

sc [42]

Round 14 :

(sc 2, inc) x 3 then sc 33 [45]

Round 15 :

(sc 3, inc) x 3 then sc 33 [48]

Round 16 :

sc [48]

Round 17 :

(sc 4, inc) x 3 then sc 33 [51]

Round 18 :

sc [51]

Round 19 :

(sc 5, inc) x 3 then sc 33 [54]

Round 20-21 :

sc [54]

Round 22 :

(sc 5, dec) x 3 then sc 33 [51]

Round 23-24 :

sc [51]

Round 25 :

(sc 4, dec) x 3 then sc 33 [48]

Round 26 :

sc [48]

Round 27 :

(sc 3, dec) x 3 then sc 33 [45]

Round 28-29 :

sc [45]

Round 30 :

(sc 2, dec) x 3 then sc 33 [42]

Round 31 :

sc [42]

Round 32 :

(sc 5, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 33 :

(sc 4, dec) x 6 [30]

Round 34 :

(sc 1, dec) x 3 then sc 21 [27]

Round 35 :

sc [27]

Info :

Stuff the body of the Flamingo

Round 36 :

(dec x 4) then sc 19 [23]

Round 37 :

sc [23]

Round 38 :

(dec x 3) then sc 17 [20]

Round 39 :

(dec x 2) then sc 16 [18]

Info :

Tie off and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing closed. Finish stuffing the body. Fold the edges towards each other in half and line up the stitches. Take a tapestry needle and work a mattress stitch to close the tail.

— Flamingo Neck :

Round 1 :

sc 8 into a mr [8]

Round 2 :

inc x 8 [16]

Round 3 :

(sc 3, inc) x 4 [20]

Round 4 :

(sc 4, inc) x 4 [24]

Round 5 :

(sc 5, inc) x 4 [28]

Round 6 :

(sc 6, inc) x 4 [32]

Round 7 :

sc [32]

Round 8 :

(sc 7, inc) x 4 [36]

Round 9 :

Chain 2, skip 18 stitches and then sc 18 to form the neck [20]

Round 10 :

sc 2 into BLO (these are worked into the chain stitches from the previous round). Then sc 18 [20]

Round 11 :

(sc 8, dec) x 2 [18]

Round 12 :

(sc 4, dec) x 3 [15]

Round 13-34 :

sc [15]

Info :

Tie off and leave a long tail for sewing

— Flamingo Head and Beak :

Round 1 :

make a slip knot and perform a standing sc in the stitch immediately after the chain 2 join. Now Sc 19. [20]

Round 2 :

sc [20]

Round 3 :

inc, sc 16, then (inc x 3) [24]

Round 4-5 :

sc [24]

Round 6 :

(sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]

Round 7 :

(dec, sc 4) x 3 [15]

Info :

Change colour to 801 snow

Round 8 :

sc into BLO [15]

Round 9 :

(dec, sc 3) x 3 [12]

Info :

change colour to 817 Noir

Round 10 :

sc into BLO [12]

Round 11 :

sc [12]

Round 12 :

inc, inc, (sc 1, dec) x 3, inc [12]

Round 13 :

sc [12]

Round 14 :

(dec, sc 2) x 3 [9]

Round 15 :

(dec, sc 1) x 3 [6]

Info :

Tie off and leave a long tail for sewing

— Flamingo Wings :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a mr [6]

Round 2 :

inc x 6 [12]

Round 3 :

(sc 1, inc) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

sc [30]

Round 7 :

(sc 4, inc) x 6 [36]

Round 8 :

sc [36]

Round 9 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 [42]

Round 10-11 :

sc [42]

Round 12 :

(sc 6, inc) x 6 [48]

Round 13 :

sc [48]

Round 14 :

(sc 7, inc) x 6 [54]

Round 15 :

(sc 8, inc) x 6 [60]

Round 16 :

fold flat, chain 1 and sc 30 to close. Go through both loops of both sides. Do not tie off. [30]

Wing One :

chain 1, turn sc 14 then (sc, 2dc, 2dc, sc) x 4. Tie off and leave a long tail for sewing

Wing Two :

chain 1, turn (sc, 2dc, 2dc, sc) x 4 then sc 14. Tie off and leave a long tail for sewing

— Flamingo Legs :

Round 1 :

chain 5 [5]

Round 2 :

sc into the second chain from the hook, sc 2, 3sc into the last stitch. (Then working on the opposite side of the chain) sc 2, inc [10]

Round 3 :

inc, sc 2, (inc x 3), sc 2, (inc x 2) [16]

Round 4 :

sc [16]

Round 5 :

dec, sc 2, (dec x 3), sc 2, (dec x 2) [10]

Round 6 :

(sc 3, dec) x 2 [8]

Round 7-18 :

sc [8]

Round 19 :

sc, bobble in the following stitch then sc 6 [8]

Round 20-29 :

sc [8]

Info :

Change colour to 865 hot pink

Round 30 :

sc [8]

Round 31 :

(sc 1, inc) x 4 [12]

Round 32 :

sc [12]

Info :

Tie off and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing. Do not stuff the legs.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the neck to the body and stuff the join firmly with fibrefill before closing to ensure the neck sits upright using a mattress stitch
  • Pin the legs in the middle of the body with a gap of 1cm between them and sew securely to the underside
  • Attach the wings to either side of the body, ensuring the edge stitch is placed right side out for proper appearance
  • Stitch the front edges of the wings as indicated in the pattern for dimensional effect
  • Pin the beak against the neck and stitch it against the middle of the neck area
  • Use yarn tails and a tapestry needle to sew all parts together, hiding yarn tails as you work
  • Embroider the eyes using black yarn, positioning them halfway down the flamingo's face

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during color changes and continuous rounds
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper shape and proportions
  • 💡For young children, stitch eyes on using black yarn instead of safety eyes which are a choking hazard
  • 💡Change colors on the last single crochet prior to the new color change round for clean transitions
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and alignment
  • 💡Work in continuous rounds throughout most of the pattern - use contrasting yarn to mark round beginnings

This elegant Florence the Flamingo pattern was designed to capture the graceful beauty of these magnificent birds in soft, huggable form. The unique construction method with separate body and neck components creates an incredibly realistic silhouette that's sure to impress. Perfect for intermediate crafters looking to expand their amigurumi skills with beautiful results. 🦩 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will my finished flamingo be?

Your flamingo will measure 21cm tall when sitting, 33cm with legs stretched out, 9cm wide, and 18cm from chest to tail. Finished size may vary depending on your yarn choice, hook size, and tension.

Can I make this pattern in different colors?

Absolutely! The pattern includes instructions for making a blush pink version using different color combinations. You can substitute any colors you prefer while following the same construction techniques.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate level pattern that requires basic crochet skills including magic ring, working in continuous rounds, color changes, increases, decreases, and basic sewing techniques.

Do I need to stuff the legs?

No, the pattern specifically states not to stuff the legs. This allows them to remain flexible and helps the flamingo maintain proper proportions.

What's the purpose of the bobble stitch in the legs?

The bobble stitch creates the flamingo's characteristic knee joint, adding realistic detail and texture to the leg construction.