Crochet an Amigurumi Flamingo | Blog
You're looking for a relaxing craft that's not another blanket made of granny squares? Are you interested in learning the art of crocheting an amigurumi flamingo?
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Amigurumi Flamingo Patterns
Patterns for crochet will show you the stitches to employ and at what times and also every item you'll need. Though they'ren't essential for basic items such as blankets but it's an excellent suggestion to adhere to a specific pattern when working on things like stuffed animals. After all, if the neck's too short or the body isn't the right dimensions, your flamingo won't look right.
Amigurumi patterns for flamingos are easy to locate with a simple internet search. The basic patterns are usually available for free, while more intricate ones can cost you a little more. The patterns for crochet use abbreviations as well as codes. Therefore, you should have a good read through to make sure you're comfortable in the pattern before you start.
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Yarn
If you want to crochet a flamingo there's a good chance you'll want a shade of pink, but keep in mind that real-life flamingos can range between white and highlights of pink, up to candy pink and a deep shade of orangey salmon, so it's a lot of fun choosing hues. You'll also want an accent color--a grey or brown color could be a good choice for the legs, and the beak should have a light or black color. the beak.
Stuffing
The neck, head, and body of the flamingo require filling with something that will keep it from becoming too droopy and flat. The best option is to make use of scrap yarn or even polyester stuffing purchased from A craft store.
Other Supplies
Other supplies you'll find useful for making a flamingo are:
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
- Threads for embroidery
- Sewing pins
How to Crochet an Amigurumi Flamingo
Step 1: Put on the Head
The first step is to start your project by casting on your first stitches. You should cast on the number of stitches and the type that your design calls for. Then, begin crocheting a circle of stitches.
Step 2: Increase the Stitches
"Increasing" is a shorthand term to describe the process of increasing the number of stitches you're working with. This pattern of amigurumi will require you to increase and decrease your stitches at certain points--if you didn't then you'd have just a flat square of crocheted stitches, but most certainly not the flame. Follow the instructions on increasing carefully to make sure you do them at the right time. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your work as you go, so you know when each row begins and finishes. You're essentially crocheting a ball at this point.
Step 3: Diminish the stitches
To create the circular ball that is the head's shape You won't wish to keep increasing your stitches for a long time It's the time to begin diminuting. Similar to increases (but exactly the opposite!) decreases decrease the number of stitches you're making with--i.e., they make your finished item less. In this case, you're making a ball when you've reached the largest point of the ball's circumference then it's time to cut smaller. Follow your pattern regarding how to decrease and how much each times.
Step 4: Fill the Flamingo's Head
When you've completed the decreases and close up the ball, fill the head of the flamingo using the filling materials. Stuff it until it's firm and doesn't have much give.
Step 5: Continue Decreasing and close the Head
Once you have filled the head with stuffing, continue with rounds of decreasing till the head is stuffed up. Make sure you secure the tiny hole which remains by knotting the yarn prior to cutting the top off. Push the remaining end of the yarn into the stuffed crochet ball with a thick darning needle or knitting needle to ensure it does not be visible.
Step 6: Crochet and stuff the Body
The body of the flamingo generally uses the same method as crocheting the head, but you'll be making a different shape and therefore, you must adhere to the pattern precisely. Start by casting off with the same yarn color as to crochet the head. Stitch the increases and decreases following the pattern's instructions. the pattern.
If the body appears to be complete, you can stuff the entire body with filling.
7. Crochet the Neck
After stuffing the body, don't continue decreasing--as you did on the head, but shut it down. It's time to sew the neck (an essential feature in flamingos!) directly from the body. To make the neck crocheted you just need to crochet multiple rounds (or adhere to the instructions in your pattern). Once you've finished, fasten off and leave a tail of about a couple inches will be used to stitch the neck on the head.
Step 8: Put stuffing on the neck
The neck should be filled with filling. Place the head and body off.
Step 9: Crochet the Wings
Flamingos come with two wings which means you'll need to crochet them also, even though they're smaller than body and head, which means they won't take as long. The pattern's instructions will guide you on the quantity and the type of stitches you'll need to crochet here. Once you've fastened off, fold the yarn tail into the wing. There's no need to leave an untidy tail the second time.
Step 10 Make the Feet by crocheting the Legs, Beak, and Tail
Switch to your other shades of yarn for the feet, legs, and beak. Like the wings the legs and feet are smaller than the head and body which is why this should not take too long to crochet, although it can get a little fiddly as you're crocheting in a smaller size. Use the pattern's instructions for each component. After you have fastened off the pattern, you can leave a tail of yarn that you can sew to the next time.
Step 11: Put together the Flamingo
Join the pieces to make sure everything is in the proper place. Then employing a darning tool as well as the same yarn color as the parts you're attaching together, join the various body components in a row. Start by sewing the neck onto the head and then sew the rest of the other features. Don't forget to sew the feet onto the legs prior to sewing them onto the body.
Step 12: Embroider the Eyes
In order to finish your flamingo and bring her to life add some eyes. Voila! Your gorgeous flamingo is set to take off in the world.
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