[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Flamingo

Description

Flamingos are elegant wading birds known for their striking pink feathers and long legs. They often inhabit warm regions and are famous for their unique feeding habits, using their specially adapted beaks to filter food from the water. With their vibrant colors and graceful poses, flamingos symbolize beauty and tranquility, making them a delightful subject for crochet projects. Creating a flamingo wearing a red swimming ring and a yellow hat adds a fun and whimsical twist to this charming bird!

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How to Crochet a Flamingo – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Pink (for the flamingo), red (for the swimming ring), yellow (for the hat), and black (for the eyes).
• Crochet hook: 4mm.
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Yarn needle: For sewing.
• Scissors.
• Safety eyes: Optional.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

Body of the Flamingo

1. Round 1:
   • MR, sc 6 (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3:
   • 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4:
   • 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-10:
   • Sc around (24).
6. Round 11:
   • 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 12:
   • Sc around (18).
8. Round 13:
   • 1 sc, dec around (12).
9. Finish Off:
   • Stuff the body and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Head of the Flamingo

1. Round 1:
   • MR, sc 6 (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3:
   • 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4:
   • 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-7:
   • Sc around (24).
6. Round 8:
   • 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 9:
   • Sc around (18).
8. Round 10:
   • 1 sc, dec around (12).
9. Finish Off:
   • Stuff the head and FO, leaving a long tail.

Beak

1. Ch 4:
   • Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 2 ch (3). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2)

1. Round 1:
   • MR, sc 6 (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Finish Off:
   • Use black yarn for the pupils.

Swimming Ring

1. Ch 20:
   • Join to form a circle with a sl st.
2. Round 1:
   • Sc around (20).
3. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (40). FO.

Hat

1. Ch 4:
   • Join to form a ring.
2. Round 1:
   • Sc 8 in the ring (8).
3. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (16).
4. Round 3:
   • Sc around (16). FO and adjust to fit the flamingo’s head.

Assembly

1. Attach the Head:
   • Sew the head to the body.
2. Add Eyes:
   • Secure the eyes and beak on the head.
3. Swimming Ring:
   • Place the red swimming ring around the body.
4. Hat:
   • Position the yellow hat on the head.

Finishing Touches

1. Details:
   • Add any extra features like a smile or eyelashes.

Conclusion

Your Flamingo Wearing a Red Swimming Ring and Yellow Hat is complete! This charming amigurumi will surely brighten up your collection and bring a touch of tropical fun. Enjoy your crocheting!

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