Well, folks, this one truly took me by surprise. I’ve crocheted my share of cuddly critters, but this? It’s an amigurumi eagle – but not just any eagle. This little fella’s got character, the kind you’d want perched on your shoulder whispering words of wisdom. I’d even go as far as to say that it’s a downright heart-stealer!
From the first loop, I felt a connection. Crafting those teeny-tiny talons, stitching that fierce yet undeniably cute gaze; it was a whirlwind of emotion. And with each added detail – my, what a joy! The best part? Despite its miniature size, this eagle projects an aura of majesty, kinda like the real deal… but way, way cuter.
Look, I’ve been around the crochet block and then some. But this pattern? It’s a journey. A soaring adventure. A mix of wild freedom and intimate crafting moments. Dive in, and may your crochet eagle take flight!
Designer: Pattern Leka Toys
Materials & Tools
- 1.5 mm crochet hook
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yellow, black and white yarn
- White and brown plush yarn
- Fiberfill
- Eyes/buttons
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Dc – double crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
Paw x2
Yarn – YarnArtJeans color 35 (yellow)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 6-9: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 10: add the item in half and tie 2 walls together 8 sc (8)
Rnd 11: ch, turn the other side and (3 hdc in next st) in the second ch from hook. sl st, (3 hdc in next st) in the second ch from hook, sl st, (3 hdc in next st) in the second ch from hook, sl st
Body
Yarn – YarnArt Dolce color 741 (white)
Rnd 1: 2 ch (2)
Rnd 2: 6 sc in the second ch from hook (6)
Rnd 3: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 7-8: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 10: FLO: (3 dc in the second ch from hook in next st, 1 sl st in the second ch from hook) x 9
Yarn – YarnArt Dolce color 765 (brown)
Rnd 11: BLO: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 12-14: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 16: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff the fiberfill.
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 19: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 20: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail about 15 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the ends.
Wings x2
Yarn – YarnArt Dolce color 765 (brown)
Rnd 1: 2 ch (2)
Rnd 2: 6 sc in the second ch from hook (6)
Rnd 3: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 4-5: 12 sc (12)
Fold the wing in half and crochet the edge through the both sides 6 sc.
Tail
Yarn – YarnArt Dolce color 741 (white)
Rnd 1: 2 ch (2)
Rnd 2: 6 sc in the second ch from hook (6)
Rnd 3: 6 sc (6)
Fold the tail in half and crochet the edge through the both sides 3 sc.
Beak
Yarn – YarnArt jeans color 35 (yellow)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3-5: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 6: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Folf the beak in half and crochet the edge through the both sides 9 sc.
Assembly
- Sew the wing to the body.
- Sew the paws to the body.
- Sew the tail to the body.
- Sew the beak and eyes to the body.
- Embroider lashes.
- Embroider nostrils.
- Embroider feathers.