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Toucan Amigurumi Pattern

Toucan Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Toucan Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small plush toucan with a colorful gradient beak, embroidered feather details, and soft chenille body. The instructions include complete round-by-round directions for eyes, body, beak, wings, tail, and legs. Photographs show shaping and folding steps to help during assembly and decoration. You will sew all parts together and add simple embroidery to finish the character.

Toucan Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses plush yarn for a cuddly texture and smaller hook for eye details to achieve crisp shaping. Clear photos and explicit round counts help you track progress easily.

Why You'll Love This Toucan Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the colorful beak gives the toucan so much personality and makes each bird unique. I enjoy how the plush yarn makes the body super squishy and forgiving while retaining great shape. The folding step for the wings is clever and produces lovely finished wings that sit nicely on the body. I also love that the eyes are crocheted pieces, which let me control the expression and avoid plastic safety eyes for a handmade look. Every time I finish one I feel proud of the tiny embroidered feathers that add a professional touch.

Toucan Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Toucan Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Toucan Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Toucan Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the beak colors to create different moods — try pastel tones for a soft nursery look or neon shades for a playful twist.

To scale the pattern up or down, change yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn and a larger hook will make a chunky toucan while finer yarn creates a mini keychain friend.

I often swap the plush body yarn for a cotton blend to get a firmer texture that stands well on display.

For added posability, insert a small length of floral wire into the legs or tail before closing to enable gentle shaping and posing.

Experiment with safety eyes or embroidered pupils depending on whether you want a child-safe toy or a more detailed facial expression.

Try embroidering different feather patterns on the back — little V shapes, lines, or dots — to match your personal style or color theme.

Make a family of toucans by changing beak gradients and eye colors, then display them together for a charming handmade collection.

Create a seasonal version by using autumnal colors for the beak and wings, or add tiny crocheted scarves for winter charm.

For a different wing style, make a larger wing piece and add a simple picot edge or scalloped border for decorative flair.

I also like to add tiny accessories like a felt flower or a mini crocheted hat to personalize each bird and make it gift-ready.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts or not following the exact increases and decreases; recount after each round and mark rounds with a stitch marker to avoid mismatched shaping. ✗ Switching colors without securing tails properly can create loose ends and gaps; weave in or secure color joins and leave tails for sewing when instructed. ✗ Stuffing too much or too little while assembling the body will distort the shape; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and add small amounts until the silhouette matches the photos. ✗ Failing to pin parts before sewing causes uneven placement of eyes or beak; pin and check alignment, making sure eyes are 2-3 sc away from the beak as described. ✗ Crocheting with inconsistent tension can change final size and stitch counts; maintain even tension and use the recommended hook sizes for crisp results.

Toucan Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming toucan amigurumi with bright beak colors and plush body using soft chenille yarn. This pattern gives you step-by-step rounds, clear photos, and assembly notes so you can sew and decorate the bird with confidence. Perfect as a handmade gift or a colorful desk companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Toucan Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - black (body) - small amount
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - white (eyes and details) - small amount
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - blue (eye detail) - small amount
  • 04
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - pink (beak accent) - a bit
  • 05
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - orange (beak accent) - a bit
  • 06
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - yellow (beak accent) - a bit
  • 07
    Yarn Art Jeans (black, white, blue) for eyes and fine details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 03
    Toys stuffing (sintepon or holofiber)
  • 04
    Scissors
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    Large eye needle for joining parts
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    Stitch markers
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Eyes :

Info :

Left and right eyes are crocheted different, with Yarn Art Jeans, using 2.0 mm hook

Left eye - Round 1 :

work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Left eye - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Left eye - Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Left eye - Round 4 :

work in blue, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, sl st (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st (21 sts)

Left eye - Round 5 :

work in white, 1 sl st, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 1 sc, 3 sl st (14 sts), fasten off.

Left eye - Round 6 :

turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 10 sl st in black. Leave 4 sc in white uncrocheted.

Right eye - Round 1 :

work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Right eye - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Right eye - Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Right eye - Round 4 :

work in blue, 1 sl st, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st

Right eye - Round 5 :

work in white, 3 sl st, 1 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3t, 1 sl st (14 sts), fasten off.

Right eye - Round 6 :

count the 5th st from the bottom of the round in white and place marker. Turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 9 sl st in black from the point you placed marker.

— Body :

Round 1 :

chain 2 in black, work 6 sc to the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Round 5 :

3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t = 30 sc

Round 6 :

3 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (3sc, inc)*3t = 36 sc

Round 7 :

3 sc, (4sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (4sc, inc)*3t = 42 sc

Round 8 :

3 sc, (5 sc, inc)*3t, 21 sc = 45 sc

Round 9-16 :

45 sc

Round 17 :

15 sc, inc, 29 sc = 46 sc

Round 18 :

46 sc

Round 19 :

15 sc, inc, 30 sc = 47 sc

Round 20 :

47 sc

Round 21 :

16 sc, inc, 30 sc = 48 sc

Round 22 :

48 sc

Round 23 :

17 sc, inc, 30 sc = 49 sc

Round 24 :

49 sc

Round 25 :

18 sc, inc, 30 sc = 50 sc

Round 26 :

50 sc

Round 27 :

19 sc, inc, 30 sc = 51 sc

Round 28 :

19 sc, inc, 31 sc = 52 sc

Round 29 :

20 sc, inc, 31 sc = 53 sc

Round 30 :

21 sc, inc, 31 sc = 54 sc

Round 31 :

(dec, 7 sc)*6t = 48 sc

Round 32 :

3 sc, (dec, 6 sc)*5t, dec, 3 sc = 42 sc

Round 33 :

(dec, 5 sc)*6t = 36 sc

Round 34 :

2 sc, (dec, 4 sc)*5t, dec, 2 sc = 30 sc

Round 35 :

(dec, 3sc)*6t = 24 sc

Round 36 :

(dec, 2 sc)*6t = 18 sc

Round 37 :

(dec, 1 sc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 38 :

(dec)*6t, or stitch up the hole.

— White part (for eyes) :

Round 1 :

chain 21 in white, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: (3 to 1 st, 18 sc)*2t = 42 sc

Round 2 :

(3 inc, 18 sc)*2t = 48 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*3t, 18 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t, 18 sc = 54 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*3t, 18 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t, 18 sc = 60 sc

Round 5 :

7 sc, 2 sl st, fasten off leaving a yarn tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Large part (make 1) - Round 1 :

chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Large part - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Large part - Round 3 :

12 sc

Large part - Round 4 :

dec, 10 sc = 11 sc

Large part - Round 5 :

dec, 9 sc = 10 sc

Large part - Round 6 :

dec, 8 sc = 9 sc

Large part - Round 7 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Large part - Round 8 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Large part - Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Large part - Round 10 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Large part - Round 11 :

dec, 3 sc = 4 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

Small piece (make 2) - Round 1 :

chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Small piece - Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3t = 9 sc

Small piece - Round 3 :

9 sc

Small piece - Round 4 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Small piece - Round 5 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Small piece - Round 6 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Small piece - Round 7 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Small piece - Round 8 :

dec, 3 sc = 4 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Wings :

Round 1 :

chain 2 in black, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Info :

Fold the piece in half and slip stitch 12 through both edges in blue. I show in fare color smooth yarn for better demonstration how to fold the wing:

— Beak (Option 1) :

Round 1 :

chain 6 in black, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: (3 to 1 st, 3 sc)*2t = 12 sc

Round 2 :

6 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 3 sc = 14 sc

Round 3 :

6 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3t, 2 sc = 17 sc

Round 4 :

9 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3t, 2 sc = 20 sc

Round 5 :

2 sc in black, switch to pink: 18 sc

Round 6-8 :

20 sc

Round 9 :

2 sc in pink, switch to orange: 18 sc

Round 10-12 :

20 sc

Round 13 :

2 sc in orange, switch to yellow: 18 sc

Round 14-16 :

20 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Beak (Option 2) :

Round 1 :

chain 2 in pink, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

6 sc

Round 3 :

3 inc, 3 sc = 9 sc

Round 4 :

6 inc, 3 sc = 15 sc

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*4t, 3 sc = 19 sc

Round 6-7 :

19 sc

Info :

Switch to orange yarn

Round 8-12 :

19 sc

Info :

Switch to yellow yarn

Round 13-16 :

19 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Legs :

Info :

1 leg consists of 3 parts: 1 big and 2 little toes.

Big toe - Round 1 :

chain 10, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 9 sc, turn your work, turning chain = 9 sc

Big toe - Round 2 :

9 sc

Big toe - Round 3 :

fold lengthwise and work 9 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing

Little toes - Round 1 :

chain 8, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 7 sc, turn your work, turning chain = 7 sc

Little toes - Round 2 :

7 sc

Little toes - Round 3 :

fold the piece and work 7 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Toy decoration :

Info :

Sew the eyes white piece over rounds 13-23 of the body

Info :

Sew on the beak and eyes. Eyes should be 2-3 sc away from the beak

Info :

Sew on the tail and legs

Info :

Sew on wings and embroider feathers in grey

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the white eye piece over rounds 13-23 of the body, centering it so the eye pupil pieces will align correctly.
  • Attach the beak to the front of the body and then sew the eyes beside it, keeping the eyes 2-3 single crochet stitches away from the beak for correct spacing.
  • Sew the tail pieces (large and small parts) to the lower back of the body, and secure small tail pieces around the large tail for a layered look.
  • Position and sew the legs and toes to the bottom of the body so the toucan can sit upright; leave yarn tails for sewing and secure firmly.
  • Fold each wing in half and slip stitch through both edges (12 sl st) then sew wings to the sides of the body and embroider small grey feathers across the back as shown.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a 2.0 mm hook for eye details and a 3.5 mm hook for the plush body to achieve correct proportions.
  • 💡Leave yarn tails where instructed for sewing pieces together and weave them securely when joining parts.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check symmetry before sewing to ensure correct alignment and even placement.

This playful toucan amigurumi pattern brings bright colors and soft texture together for a delightful handmade friend. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cheerful desk companion, each bird is unique thanks to color choices and little embroidered feathers. Happy crocheting and enjoy making yours! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-15 cm tall when using the recommended plush yarn and hook sizes; exact size varies with tension and yarn choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and texture; choose appropriate hook sizes and expect adjustments in stitch counts if substituting yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic amigurumi experience and familiarity with increases, decreases, and color changes will help you complete it successfully.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and the amount of detailing and embroidery you choose to add.

Are the eyes made from safety eyes or crocheted pieces?

The eyes in this pattern are crocheted pieces (white piece + left and right eye details) and sewn onto the body, rather than using safety eyes.