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Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a hand-sized amigurumi eagle with poseable wired wings, embroidered details, and a tiny shield crest. Each element is worked separately and then assembled so you can customize position and expression. The design uses sport-weight yarn and small hooks for tight stitches and neat shaping. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos help you follow along.

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

Includes pattern for beak, head, body, feet, wings, crest and scarf, plus finishing and wiring instructions. Perfect for gifting or display as a charming handmade keepsake.

Why You'll Love This Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines realistic bird shaping with whimsical details like a tiny embroidered crest and a cozy scarf. I enjoyed adding the wired wings — they give the eagle personality and allow gentle posing. The step-by-step rounds and photos make each stage satisfying, from crocheting the beak to installing the cotter pin. Making this character always feels like bringing a little storybook friend to life.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can personalize this eagle: change yarn colors to create different species or fantasy versions, like a snowy owl or a bright parrot.

Try using a thicker yarn and a larger hook for a chunkier, cuddlier version, or use finer yarn and smaller hooks to create tiny pocket-sized birds.

You can swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy safe for small children or give it a softer, handmade look.

Experiment with wire in the wings: use stiffer wire for fixed poses or more flexible gauge for gentle, adjustable posing.

Embellish the crest: change the embroidered letter, add beads or metallic thread for a regal look, or make multiple shields for different houses.

Add clothing or accessories: a tiny hat or removable scarf can change the character immediately and make great gift variations.

I often mix yarn textures — try plush or boucle for a fluffy body while keeping the head smooth for contrast.

For an alternative finish, lightly needle-felt the breast markings or add surface embroidery to create a more natural feather pattern.

Make a family set by changing colorways and scarf patterns for siblings — it’s a fun way to practice repeating the pattern while experimenting with small tweaks.

If you want a sturdier toy, insert small amounts of scrap yarn with stuffing to add internal structure near joints and wing connections.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases causes misplaced shaping; place a marker at the start of each round and move it after every completed round to stay accurate. ✗ Stuffing too early or unevenly leads to lumps and distorted shape; stuff gradually while crocheting and shape carefully before closing the opening. ✗ Not tightening decreases enough results in gaps where cotter pins or joints will be installed; make final decreases snug and hide tails securely inside the piece. ✗ Using a large hook for sport yarn produces loose stitches that reveal stuffing; use the recommended small hooks (1.75mm/1.5mm) or go down a size for a tighter fabric. ✗ Forgetting to secure wire ends when making wired wings can lead to poking or unraveling; wrap and glue the wire with yarn and cover ends before inserting into the body. ✗ Poorly positioned safety eyes or beak changes expression dramatically; pin and check placement carefully on both sides before securing permanently.

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming crocheted eagle with detailed shaping, wired wings, embroidered eyes and a tiny house crest. This pattern guides you through every piece — beak, head, body, feet, wings, scarf and crest — with step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. You will learn shaping techniques and simple wire insertion to make poseable wings. Perfect for crocheters who enjoy a detailed, character-style amigurumi.

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 wings)
  • 06
    Filler - polyester stuffing, quantity to fill head and body firmly
  • 07
    Blue floss thread Gamma №3119 (analogue DMC №311) for eye iris
  • 08
    Orange floss thread Gamma №3248 (analogue DMC №728) for eye iris and details
  • 09
    Black floss thread for embroidery (mouth, nostrils, eyelid)
  • 10
    Silver metallized floss thread Gamma №0420 (analogue DMC №310) for diadem
  • 11
    Black safety eyes 9mm (2 pieces)
  • 12
    Blue bead 8mm (for beak decoration)
  • 13
    Black nail polish or fabric paint (for claw and beak shading)
  • 14
    Teddy joints: cotter pin T-shaped 25*2.00mm, shim 3*20mm, disk 10mm (for mounting head)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 03
    Needle for sewing (tapestry needle)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Round-nose pliers
  • 06
    Pins & stitch markers (lots of pins!)
  • 07
    Transparent glue (Moment Gel)
  • 08
    Water-soluble canvas for embroidered crest
  • 09
    Needle comb (for working with floss if needed)
  • 10
    Paint brush
  • 11
    Paint or black nail polish for shading
  • 12
    Wire cutters and pliers for wing wire
  • 13
    Yarn needle for weaving ends

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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).

Info :

The beak can be left as is, but for more believability, shade black paint over the tip. Prepare paint diluted with water and brush on lightly; do not use too much paint.

— 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 the 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 the each round

Round 19 :

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

HOW TO make shaping (pic 18-19): Insert a needle with a long piece of brown yarn (without knots) at point f. Bring the needle out with one end of the yarn at point c, leaving the other end of the yarn at point f. Insert the needle at point d and exit at point f. Make one knot and proceed to install the second yarn to shape. Repeat similarly at point g using point b and a as described. Lightly tighten knots, shape head, don't over-tighten to avoid hollows, then cut and hide tails.

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; trim with scissors if necessary (pic 37-38). Repeat steps for 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. The following description gives common beginning for crocheting wings; continuation differs for feathers.

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 each round

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

— For Left Wing :

Round 12 :

4sc, sl st. 3ch, 2sc to chain, 1sl st to wing. 8ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 4dc, 1sl st to wing. 7ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing. 6ch, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing. 5ch, 3sc, 1dc, 1sl st to wing. 4ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 1sl st to wing. 2ch, 1sc to chain, 1sl st to wing.

— For Right Wing :

Round 12 :

19sc, sl st. 2ch, 1sc to chain, 1sl st to wing. 4ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 1sl st to wing. 5ch, 3sc, 1dc, 1sl st to wing. 6ch, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing. 7ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 3dc, 1sl st to wing. 8ch, 1sl st, 2sc, 4dc, 1sl st to wing. 3ch, 2sc to chain, 1sl st to wing.

Round 1-11 (recap) :

Follow rounds 1r to 11r above for wing shaping and then continue with the wing-specific chain sequences for left and right wings.

Info :

When making sl stitch at each feather, crochet it through with 1 stitch backward. Insert wire into the body at marked places, measure and cut wire adding 2cm on each side to wrap ends; wrap wire with brown yarn and glue in one thin layer (pic 67-75). Put the wings on the wire (pic 74-75). Fasten the wire in the corner of the wing and sew the wings to the body where wires are installed (pic 79-82). The wings are ready.

— Candida Diadem :

Info :

Use: silver metallized floss, hook 1.5; blue bead. Use 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) 1r: 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 11-14 (blue) :

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)

Info :

Take another end of the bronze yarn ball and change the yarn. In the next row turn the direction as shown on pic 92 and crochet part of the sc in this way - half of the sc with blue yarn, and the other half with bronze and then vice versa (pic 89). 21r: 10sc (blue + bronze),10 sc (bronze + blue) (20) Cut the bronze yarn. 22r: 1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze)* (20). * grab the thread that you leave in the row 10.

Round 23 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20)

Round 24 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze) (20)

Round 25 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20)

Round 26 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (blue), 10sc (bronze) (20)

Round 27 :

1ch, turning, 10sc (bronze), 10sc (blue) (20)

Round 28 :

1ch, turning, dec, 8sc (blue), 8sc, dec (bronze) (18)

Round 29 :

1ch, turning, dec, 7sc (bronze), 7sc, dec (blue) (16)

Round 30 :

1ch, turning, dec, 6sc (blue), 6sc, dec (bronze) (14)

Round 31 :

1ch, turning, dec, 5sc (bronze), 5sc, dec (blue) (12)

Round 32 :

1ch, turning, dec, 4sc (blue), 4sc, dec (bronze) (10)

Round 33 :

1ch, turning, dec, 3sc (bronze), 3sc, dec (blue) (8)

Round 34 :

1ch, turning, dec, 2sc (blue), 2sc, dec (bronze) (6)

Round 35 :

1ch, turning, dec, sc (bronze), sc, dec (blue) (4)

Round 36 :

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).

— Scarf :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

5ch, turning, 4sc (4)

Round 2-100 :

1ch, turning, 4sc (4). Use pins to mark the location of the stripes (pic 105). For the stripes to be at an equal distance, fold the scarf 2-3-4 times (pic 106) depending on its length. Thread the bronze yarn into the needle and make a knot on one of the ends. Insert the needle carefully on the wrong side and wrap the scarf; make two turns and secure as shown (pic 106-111). Cut 8 strands of blue yarn 6cm/2.4" long for the fringe (pic 112-116).

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

Install the cotter pin and disk into the head and body as described (pics 14-16, 44-46). Shape the head using yarn shaping knots and hide tails (pics 18-19). Embroider eyes with orange and black floss (pics 20-22). Sew beak in place and add blue bead under beak if desired (pic 25). Insert wires into wings, wrap and glue them, then place wings into the wires and sew wings to the body where wires are installed (pics 67-82). Attach feet, checking orientation and secure pins inside body. Fix house crest to the right lower side of the shield using water-soluble canvas and embroidered letter R as shown (pic 97-104).

Assembly Instructions

  • Install the cotter pin through the head (shim and disk) before closing the head, then fasten the disk and tighten the cotter pin ends to secure the head to the body as shown in pics 14-16 and 44-46.
  • Position and sew the feet to the bottom of the body: insert the pinned loops of each foot inside the body, stitch the grabbing loops to hold them securely and hide ends inside the body (pics 48-51).
  • Wrap thin aluminum wire with brown yarn and glue; thread the wire through the wings at the fold, measure and bend to fit, then insert the wire into the body at the marked points and sew the wings where wires exit (pics 67-76, 79-82).
  • Pin and sew the beak in place between the eyes, embroider nostrils and mouth with black floss, and optionally shade the beak tip with diluted black paint for realism (pics 20-26).
  • Embroider the iris and eyelid: use orange floss for the iris then black floss for the eyelid details as shown in pics 20-22, then secure threads and hide ends.
  • Attach house crest by embroidering the letter on water-soluble canvas, rinse to remove canvas, then sew the crest to the lower right of the shield and stitch an embroidered border with orange floss (pics 97-104).

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially where increases and decreases create shaping changes.
  • 💡Crochet tightly enough so padding does not show through; if you cannot crochet tighter, use a smaller crochet hook for a denser fabric.
  • 💡Stuff gradually to achieve even shape—overstuffing can distort shaping and under-stuffing leaves hollows; shape as you go.
  • 💡Wrap and glue the wing wires with yarn to avoid poking and to securely anchor the wings in the body.
  • 💡Pin parts in position before sewing to ensure correct alignment and symmetry for facial features and limbs.

This Eagle Ravenna pattern brings a little feathered friend to life with thoughtful details and poseable wings. Whether you make one for yourself or as a special gift, it’s a lovely project for creative crocheters. Enjoy shaping, embroidering and assembling each delightful part — happy crocheting! 🐥🧶

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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 whether you add extra stuffing or wire for the wings.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect size and drape; if using a thicker yarn, switch to a larger hook and adjust stuffing and wire length accordingly.

Do I need experience with wire for the wings?

Basic wire handling is required: cut, wrap and glue the wire, then insert it into the wings and body. Pliers and round-nose tools are useful. Take care to wrap ends well to avoid poking.

How long does this project take to complete?

This is a multi-day project. Expect roughly 12-15 hours total, spread over several sessions depending on your pace and experience.

Can I substitute safety eyes for embroidered eyes?

Yes, the pattern uses 9mm safety eyes installed between specific rounds; you can also embroider eyes for a softer, child-safe option.