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Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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

About This Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a small, richly detailed eagle amigurumi named Ravenna, complete with a shield, scarf and tiny diadem. The design combines amigurumi shaping with embroidered details and wired wings for poseable display. Photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through shaping, stuffing, and finishing touches. Suitable for someone comfortable with increases, decreases and sewn-on parts.

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses sport-weight yarn and small hooks for tight stitches and neat shaping. You will learn to add wiring, use cotter-pin joints, and embroider small details for a professional finish.

Why You'll Love This Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines cute character design with interesting construction techniques that keep me engaged. I enjoy the small details like the beak painting, embroidered eyes, and shield embroidery which really bring Ravenna to life. I like how the wired wings let me pose the toy, adding personality to the finished piece. Making this pattern always feels rewarding because it blends amigurumi basics with assembly skills I am proud to show off.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily this design can be personalized: change the crest colors to match your favorite house or team for a unique look.

I sometimes use a slightly bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddlier version that becomes a soft toy for kids.

I also enjoy swapping the eye size — smaller safety eyes give a more mature look, larger eyes add extra cuteness and expression.

I often experiment with different embroidery threads for the iris and crest to get metallic or matte finishes that suit the character.

For a miniature or keychain, I use thin yarn and a 1.25mm hook to make a tiny version that still holds the shape.

I like adding accessories like tiny buttons, a felt crest, or a different shaped shield — small props make each bird feel unique.

I sometimes use floral or pastel yarns to create a whimsical fantasy variant with soft tones and little glitter floss in the diadem.

For display pieces, I use a firmer wire and extra wrapping on the wing wire to make the pose more permanent and sculptural.

I also recommend practicing the embroidered letter on scrap water soluble canvas to perfect the stitching before adding it to the crest.

Don't be afraid to change the beak color or add painted shading with diluted fabric paint for different species looks — I love how small changes create entirely new personalities.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not crocheting tightly enough can make stuffing show through and distort details; use a smaller hook or tighter tension to keep stuffing hidden. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increase/decrease rows results in uneven shaping; recount your stitches at the end of each round to stay accurate. ✗ Not adding shaping yarns or securing them properly leads to flat facial features; follow the shaping instructions closely and make control knots to secure the shape. ✗ Skipping installation of the cotter pin and disk will make articulation insecure; insert and tighten the cotter pin and disk as instructed before finishing the head/body assembly. ✗ Using the wrong hook size for the floss details will make embroidery bulky and uneven; use the recommended small hooks and threads for neat embroidery work.

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Eagle Ravenna amigurumi with clear, photo-led instructions and full stitch-by-stitch rounds. This pattern includes beak, head, body, feet, wings, crest, diadem and scarf — perfect for a decorative collectible or gift. You will learn shaping, embroidery details, wiring for wings, and assembly techniques to bring your little house-crest guardian to life.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    brown yarn YarnArt «Jeans» 70 - Brown (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 02
    cacao yarn YarnArt «Jeans» 71 - Cacao (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 03
    bronze cotton yarn YarnArt «Jeans» 35 - Orange (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 04
    blue yarn YarnArt «Jeans» 16 - Blue (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 05
    wire aluminium, diameter 0.95mm (for wing wiring)
  • 06
    filler/polyester stuffing (amount to fill head and body)
  • 07
    blue floss thread Gamma №3119 (analogue DMC №311)
  • 08
    orange floss thread Gamma №3248 (analogue DMC №728)
  • 09
    black floss thread for embroidery
  • 10
    silver metallized floss thread Gamma №0420 (analogue DMC №310)
  • 11
    black safety eyes 9mm (2 pcs)
  • 12
    blue bead 8mm (for diadem)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    hook 1.75mm
  • 02
    hook 1.5mm
  • 03
    needle for sewing
  • 04
    scissors & round-nose pliers
  • 05
    pins & markers, lots of pins
  • 06
    transparent glue Moment Gel
  • 07
    water soluble canvas (for crest embroidery)
  • 08
    needle comb
  • 09
    paint brush
  • 10
    black nail polish or fabric paint for beak/claw shading
  • 11
    teddy joints (cotter pin T-shaped 25*2.00mm, shim 3*20mm, disk 10mm)
  • 12
    wire pliers and cutters
  • 13
    yarn needle for sewing

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— Beak :

Info :

Use: bronze yarn, hook 1.75; black floss, needle; black paint, brush

Round 1 :

4sc in MR

Round 2 :

4sc

Round 3 :

1sc, inc*2, 1sc (6) (pic 1)

Round 4 :

1sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 1sc, 1sc in the last sc of the 2r (grabbing) (8) (pic 2--3)

Round 5 :

2sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 1sc (11)

Round 6 :

2sc, 2ch, 1sc in chain (pic 4-5), 7sc, 2ch, 1sc in chain, 2sc, 2 sl st (pic 6)

Info :

Separate 2 threads from black floss. Embroider mouth and nostrils (pic 7-8). Shade the tip with slightly diluted black paint for realism.

— Head :

Info :

Use: brown yarn, hook 1.75; black & orange floss, needle; safety eyes; teddy joints; filler

Round 1 :

12sc in 5 ch (on both sides of the chain) (pic 10)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 3 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*5, 1sc (24)

Round 4 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 5 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*5, 2sc (36)

Round 6 :

(5sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 7 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*5, 3sc (48)

Round 8 :

(7sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 9-13 :

54sc in th each round

Round 14 :

10sc, 2ch, skip 2st, 8sc, skip 2st, 2ch, 32sc (54) (pic 11, 11a)

Round 15 :

10sc, dec, inc, 6sc, inc, dec, 32sc (54)

Round 16 :

9sc, dec, 1sc, inc, 6sc, inc, dec, 32sc (54)

Round 17 :

9sc, dec, 1sc, inc, 7sc, inc, dec, 31sc (54)

Round 18 :

54sc in th each round

Round 19 :

5sc, inc, 23sc, inc, 24sc (56)

Info :

Install the black eyes in the holes (pic 12-13).

Round 20 :

(5sc, dec)*8 (48)

Round 21 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*7, 2sc (40)

Round 22 :

(3sc, dec)*8 (32)

Round 23 :

1sc, dec, (2sc, dec)*7, 1sc (24)

Info :

Insert cotter pin into shim and install to the head (pic 14-16).

Round 24 :

(1sc, dec)*8 (16)

Round 25 :

dec*8 (8)

Round 26 :

dec*4 (4), close the round. Fasten the yarn and cut off (pic 17).

Info :

Next, we’ll do a light shaping to create a bird-like look. Insert a needle with a long piece of brown yarn (without knots) at point f. Bring the needle out at point c leaving end at point f, insert at point d and exit at point f. Make one knot and repeat the second yarn. Then insert needle at g bring out at b leaving end at g, insert at a and exit at g. Make one knot. Lightly tighten, shape and hide tails (pic 18-19).

Info :

Embroider with orange floss iris as shown in the pic 20-21. Using black floss, embroider the eyelid as shown in pic 20-21. Install the beak with pins and sew it on.

— Feet :

Info :

Use: brown & bronze yarn, hook 1.75; black paint & brush, filler

Round 1 :

6sc in MR, close round with sl st (pic 27)

Round 2 :

2ch, 1sc to the 2nd loop from hook, 2 sl st through the back loop (pic 28), 3sc in 4ch, sl st, 3sc in 4ch, sl st, 3sc in 4ch, 2 sl st (pic 29). Make sl st to the front loop (pic 30-31), 6sc through the front loop, close the round, fasten the yarn and cut off (pic 32-33). Join brown yarn over back claw (pic 34).

Round 3 :

6sc (pic 35)

Round 4 :

inc*6

Round 5-7 :

12sc in the each round. Close the round, fasten yarn and cut off (pic 36).

Info :

With black paint carefully draw the claws. When dyeing, wool may appear; use scissors to cut it off (pic 37-38). Repeat all steps for the second foot (pic 39). Hang the pin in the 10sc of the last round for the right foot, and in the 7sc - for the left.

— Body :

Info :

Use: brown & bronze yarn, hook 1.75; filler

Info :

HOW TO crochet «feather»: Insert the hook and grab the cacao yarn (pic 40). Take the hook out with the cacao yarn (pic 41). Grab the brown yarn and finish SC (pic 42-43).

Round 1 :

16sc in 7ch (on both sides of chain)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 3 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*5, 2sc (36)

Round 5-6 :

36sc in the each round

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

5sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 24sc (42)

Round 9 :

5sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 24sc (42)

Round 10 :

7sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 26sc (42)

Round 11 :

7sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 26sc (42)

Round 12 :

9sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 28sc (42)

Round 13 :

9sc, «feather», 3sc, «feather», 28sc (42)

Round 14 :

11sc, «feather», 30sc (42)

Round 15 :

11sc, «feather», 30sc (42) (pic 44-45)

Info :

Place the cotter pin in the center of the chain (pic 46). Inside the body, put the disk on the cotter pin and tighten the ends (pic 44-46).

Round 16 :

5sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 7sc, inc, 5sc, inc, 3sc (42)

Round 17 :

42sc

Round 18 :

4sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 6sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 3sc (42)

Round 19 :

42sc

Round 20 :

3sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 7sc, inc, 7sc, inc, 7sc, inc, 3sc (42) (pic 47)

Round 21 :

6sc grabbing loops of the right foot (start with pinned SC) from inside (pic 48), 4sc (pic 49), 6sc grabbing loops of the left foot (start with pinned SC) from inside (pic 50), 26sc (42)

Round 22 :

crochet feet on the other side for the remaining loops, (5sc, dec)*6 (36) (pic 51)

Round 23 :

(1sc, dec)*7, 9sc, (1sc, dec)*2 (27)

Round 24 :

3sc, dc4tog (pic 52-54), 20sc (24)

Round 25 :

1sc, dc5tog, 17sc

Round 26 :

dc5tog, 13sc

Round 27 :

dc5tog, 2sc, sl st (pic 55)

Round 28 :

1sc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1sc, close the row with sl st (pic 56), fasten yarn and cut off. Join cacao yarn.

Info :

Make inc, 1sc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1sc (pic 58), turning, 3ch, 2sl st to the chain from the 2nd loop from hook, 1sl st)*5 (pic 59). Fasten the yarn. Finally fill the body of the eagle, pass the yarn on the inside SC, yarn secure and cut off.

— Wings :

Info :

Use: brown yarn, hook 1.75; wire, pliers, glue

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc*6 (12)

Round 3 :

(3sc, inc)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2, 2 (18)

Round 5 :

(5sc, inc)*3 (21)

Round 6 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*2, 3sc (24)

Round 7 :

(7sc, inc)*3 (27)

Round 8-9 :

27sc in the each round

Round 10 :

2dc, 2tr, 2tr shell, 2tr, 2dc, 18sc (28)

Round 11 :

2dc, 6tr, 2dc, 18sc (28)

Info :

FOR LEFT WING:

Round 12 (left) :

4sc, sl st

Round 13 (left) :

3ch, 2sc to chain, 1sl st to wing

Round 14 (left) :

8ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 4dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 15 (left) :

7ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 16 (left) :

6ch, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 17 (left) :

5ch, 3sc, 1dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 18 (left) :

4ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 1sl st to wing

Round 19 (left) :

2ch, 1sc to chain, 1sl st to wing

Info :

FOR RIGHT WING:

Round 12 (right) :

19sc, sl st

Round 13 (right) :

2ch, 1sc to chain, 1sl st to wing

Round 14 (right) :

4ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 1sl st to wing

Round 15 (right) :

5ch, 3sc, 1dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 16 (right) :

6ch, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 17 (right) :

7ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 18 (right) :

8ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 4dc, 1sl st to wing

Round 19 (right) :

3ch, 2sc to chain, 1sl st to wing

Info :

Step 8 loops away from the cacao feathers and place pins. Insert the wire into the body (in places with pins), inserting one end on one side and taking it out on the other (pic 67-68). Install pins in the wings at the fold, 4 rows from magic ring (pic 73). Measure wing from pin to first feather corner (approx 5cm). Cut wire adding 2cm on each side to wrap ends. Wrap wire with brown yarn and glue in a thin layer (pic 70-72). Put wings on the wire (pic 74-75). Thread brown yarn into needle and knot one end. Fasten the wire in the corner of the wing (pic 76-78). Thread the yarn through double crochets (pic 79). Sew the wings to the body where wires are installed (pic 81).

Info :

The wings are ready! Bend and shape wires to pose your bird but avoid sharp bends that break the wire.

— Candida Diadem :

Info :

Use: silver metallized floss, hook 1.5; blue bead. Use the scheme 83 for convenience. Each row corresponds to a specific color.

Round 1 :

19ch, turning

Round 2 :

1sl st, 3ch, 2dc, 2tr (pic 84), 1ch, 1sl st with bead (pic 85-86), 1ch, 2tr, 2dc, 3ch, 1sl st, turning (pic 87)

Round 3 :

7sl st, 1ch, 1sl st in chain, 2ch, 1sl st in chain, 8sl st, fasten the floss and cut off (pic 88)

— House Crest :

Info :

Use: bronze & blue yarn, hook 1.75; canvas, orange floss, needle

Round 1 :

Bronze yarn (Yarn E) 10 ch, turning, 9sc (9)

Round 2 :

1ch, turning, 9sc (9)

Round 3 :

1ch, turning, 8sc, inc (10)

Round 4 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (10)

Round 5 :

1ch, turning, 9sc, inc (11)

Round 6 :

1ch, turning, 11sc (11)

Round 7 :

1ch, turning, 10sc, inc (12)

Round 8-9 :

1ch, turning, 12sc (12) Change to blue (Yarn C). To get a beautiful line when changing color in the next row crochet the sc in this way - half of the sc with bronze yarn, and the other half with blue (pic 89-90).

Round 11 :

Next crochet with blue yarn only, but don’t cut the bronze!

Round 11-14 :

Blue yarn 11-14r: 1ch, turning, 12sc (12)

Round 15 :

1ch, turning, 10sc, dec (11)

Round 16 :

1ch, turning, 11sc (11)

Round 17 :

1ch, turning, 9sc, dec (10)

Round 18 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (10)

Round 19 :

1ch, turning, 8sc, dec (9)

Round 20 :

1ch, turning, 9 sl st (9)

Round 21 :

10sc (blue + bronze),10 sc (bronze + blue) (20) Cut the bronze yarn.

Round 22 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze)* (20) *grab the thread that you leave in the row 10.

Round 23-30 :

23r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20) 24r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze) (20) 25r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20) 26r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze) (20) 27r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20) 28r: 1ch, turning, dec, 8sc (blue), 8sc, dec (bronze) (18) 29r: 1ch, turning, dec, 7sc (bronze), 7sc, dec (blue) (16) 30r: 1ch, turning, dec, 6sc (blue), 6sc, dec (bronze) (14)

Round 31-36 :

31r: 1ch, turning, dec, 5sc (bronze), 5sc, dec (blue) (12) 32r: 1ch, turning, dec, 4sc (blue), 4sc, dec (bronze) (10) 33r: 1ch, turning, dec, 3sc (bronze), 3sc, dec (blue) (8) 34r: 1ch, turning, dec, 2sc (blue), 2sc, dec (bronze) (6) 35r: 1ch, turning, dec, sc (bronze), sc, dec (blue) (4) 36r: 1ch, turning, dec (blue), dec (bronze) (2)

Round 37 :

1ch, turning, dec. Next crochet the detail around the perimeter in a counter-clockwise direction from the point «Start» using jacquard technique for changing color - 16sc (blue), 19sc (bronze), 19sc (blue), 16sc, sl st in the 1st dec (bronze) (71). Embroider the lines with blue yarn and fix it with blue thread (from floss) to hide the "stages" (pic 94-96).

Info :

On the left is a picture used to embroider the letter on the house crest. Attach water soluble cross stitch canvas, embroider outline with 2 threads of orange floss using backstitch (pic 97-100). Rinse embroidery under running water and peel off canvas (pic 101). Fix the canvas to right lower side of crest and join bronze yarn approx 20cm and join to crest with hook from both sides (pic 103-104).

— Scarf :

Info :

Use: blue yarn, hook 1.75; bronze yarn, needle

Round 1 :

5ch, turning, 4sc (4)

Round 2-100 :

1ch, turning, 4sc (4)

Info :

Use pins to mark stripes (pic 105). Fold scarf 2-3-4 times to mark equal stripes. Thread bronze yarn into needle and make a knot. Insert needle into the wrong side center next to pin and wrap around scarf twice, take out in center of wrong side, step back two rows and make two more turns around the scarf. Repeat for each pin. Fasten and cut off (pic 106-111). Cut 8 strands of blue yarn 6cm long for fringe (pic 112-116).

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the beak to the head with pins first to check placement, then sew securely through head stitches and hide yarn tails.
  • Install cotter pin and shim through the head and fix the disk inside the head, then tighten the cotter pin, securing the head to the body shaft before closing rounds.
  • Sew safety eyes in position before closing the head; embroider eyelids and iris details with floss to match pictures, then secure and hide threads.
  • Sew feet to the bottom of the body using the pinned positions; attach the cotter pins inside the feet as instructed so legs are stable and can be joined to the body.
  • Sew wired wings into position by threading the brown yarn through double crochets and securing the wrapped wire ends inside the body where pins were installed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round and any sequence changes to avoid miscounts.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overstuffed to maintain shaping; add stuffing gradually and shape as you go to avoid lumps.
  • 💡Pin parts (beak, wings, feet) before sewing to check symmetry and positioning; adjust before final stitches.
  • 💡When changing colors for the crest or shield, work half stitch with previous color and finish the other half with the new color for a clean color join line.

This Eagle Ravenna amigurumi pattern is a joyful mix of sewing, embroidery, and crochet techniques to create a character full of personality. It includes wiring for poseable wings and tiny embroidered details like the crest and diadem. Perfect for collectors, gifts, or as a practice project for advanced amigurumi skills. 🧶🪶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn tension and stuffing, using sport weight yarn and hook 1.75mm.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the finished size and texture will change; choose an appropriate hook to keep stitches tight and adjust quantities accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and basic embroidery is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish it in about 12-15 hours spread over several sessions, depending on experience and how much time you spend on embroidery and assembly.