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Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 detailed eagle amigurumi named Ravenna, complete with realistic beak, claws, articulated feet, wired wings, scarf and a decorative house crest. The design uses sport-weight yarn and small hooks for tight stitches and crisp shaping. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, shaping tips, and photo references to guide you through assembly.

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

You will learn how to install cotter-pin joints, shape the head for a bird-like look, and add embroidered eye details. The pattern is richly illustrated so you can follow along with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends realistic bird details with the sweet proportions of amigurumi. I enjoyed designing the shaping technique for the head that gives Ravenna a true avian profile while keeping the piece soft and toy-safe. The wired wings and cotter-pin feet make the final doll both poseable and durable, which I find very satisfying. I also love the little finishing touches — the embroidered iris, painted beak tip and the tiny diadem — they bring so much character to the piece and always make me smile.

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Switch Things Up

I love how flexible this pattern is for customization; you can change colors to create a different house team or season-inspired Ravenna.

Want a softer, larger bird? Use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook for a plush chunky version with the same shaping instructions.

For a tiny pocket-size Ravenna, use thinner yarn and a 1.25-1.5mm hook — adjust the cotter pin and bead sizes accordingly for scaled-down hardware.

I often switch eye types: try 6mm or 8mm safety eyes for a smaller face, or embroider eyes entirely for a child-safe toy without plastic parts.

Try adding felt accents or tiny crocheted clothing: a tiny hat or a changeable scarf in different colorways gives your bird personality and makes it a perfect gift.

If you like a posable chest, add a little wire inside the torso or use extra-wrapped cotter pins to reinforce limb connections for stable posing.

Experiment with the beak shading: use fabric paint or diluted acrylics sparingly for realistic tips, and practice on scraps first to find the right dilution.

Make a whole flock by altering feather placement and eye expression; moving the eyes slightly changes the character from curious to sleepy to proud.

I sometimes embroider tiny initials on the house crest with contrasting floss to personalize gifts — try different sizes and fonts using the water-soluble canvas method described.

Don’t be afraid to mix fibers: a slightly fuzzy yarn for the wing feathers can add texture and a more lifelike finish while the body remains in cotton for structure.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

āœ— Skipping stitch markers around shaping sections causes misalignment and uneven placement; mark the start of each round and key stitch positions to ensure symmetry. āœ— Not stuffing gradually leads to lumps or hollow areas inside the body; add stuffing little by little as you close rounds and shape the piece for even fill. āœ— Installing safety eyes after excessive shaping can shift placement and look off-center; place and check eye placement before stuffing and secure immediately. āœ— Overusing paint on the beak tip can bleed and look too dark; dilute paint slightly, apply with a dry brush and build up color gradually for a natural shaded effect.

Eagle Ravenna Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own charming Eagle Ravenna amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips. This pattern guides you through crocheting the beak, head, body, feet, wings, crest and accessories. You will learn shaping, embroidery, and how to secure joints for a sturdy, huggable result. Perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 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 / Bronze (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 04
    Blue yarn YarnArt "Jeans" - 16 Blue (Sport 12 wpi)
  • 05
    Blue floss thread Gamma No3119 (analogue DMC No311) for eyes/iris details
  • 06
    Orange floss thread Gamma No3248 (analogue DMC No728) for embroidery
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    Black floss thread for eyelids and nostrils
  • 08
    Silver metallized floss thread Gamma No0420 (analogue DMC No310) for diadem
  • 09
    Polyester filler (stuffing)
  • 10
    Wire aluminium, diameter 0.95mm for wing support

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 03
    Needle for sewing
  • 04
    Scissors & round-nose pliers
  • 05
    Pins & stitch markers (lots of pins!)
  • 06
    Transparent glue (Moment Gel)
  • 07
    Water soluble canvas
  • 08
    Needle comb
  • 09
    Paint brush
  • 10
    Black nail polish or fabric paint
  • 11
    Teddy joints (cotter pin T-shaped 25*2.00mm, shim 3*20mm, disk 10mm)
  • 12
    Black safety eyes 9mm (2 pieces)
  • 13
    Blue bead 8mm

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— Beak :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

4sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4sc (4)

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). The beak can be left as is, but for more believability, shade the black paint over the tip. Dilute paint, dip brush in black paint and paint the tip; draw diluted paint and brush it on beak. Be careful not to 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 (54)

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 (54)

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 more bird-like look. The shaping is usually used when crocheting toys with plush yarn, and is done before the piece is filled with filler. Since this is quite difficult to do for the first time with cotton yarn, we’ll do the shaping right now.

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.

Info :

Insert a needle with a long piece of brown yarn (without knots) at point g. Bring the needle out with one end of the yarn at point b, leaving the other end of the yarn at point g. Insert the needle at point a and exit at point g. Make one knot. Lightly tighten the knots, play with the shape. Try putting the beak between the eyes and choose a version of shaping that you like. Don’t tighten too much so you don’t get hollows in the head. Make another control knot on both sides. Cut the yarn and hide the yarn tails.

Info :

Embroider with orange floss iris as shown (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 (12)

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 a scissor 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. Next in the description you will come across "feather". This tip will help you make it. 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 (42)

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

42sc (42)

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 (18)

Round 26 :

dc5tog, 13sc (14)

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.

Round 29 :

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 will give a common beginning for crocheting wings, but a different continuation for feathers. When making sl stitch at each feather, crochet it through with 1 stitch backward.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc*6 (12)

Round 3 :

(3sc, inc)*3 (15)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2, 2sc (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 (27)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Info :

Follow separate instructions for LEFT and RIGHT wings.

Item Name (Left Wing) :

12r: 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.

Item Name (Right Wing) :

12r: 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.

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 the wing from the pin to the corner with the first feather (pic 69). Cut off resulting value at both ends, adding 2cm on each side to wrap ends. Wrap wire with brown yarn and glue in one thin layer (pic 70-72). Put the wings on the wire (pic 74-75). Thread the brown yarn into the needle and make a knot at one end. Fasten the wire in the corner of the wing (see pic 76-78). Thread the yarn with the needle through double crochets (pic 79). Sew the wings to the body where the wires are installed (pic 81). The wings are ready!

— 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. Bronze yarn (Yarn E)

Round 1 :

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 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 :

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).

Info :

On the left is a picture used to embroider the letter on the house crest. Attach a water soluble cross stitch canvas on it and circle the picture with a pencil (pic 97). Fix the canvas to the right lower side of the house crest with the needle for cutting (pic 98). Get 2 threads of orange thread floss and embroider the outline of the letter using the seam "backstitch" (pic 99). Then embroider the inside of the letter with fill stitches (pic 100). Rinse the embroidery under running water and gently peel off the canvas (pic 101). Place the crest on the tablecloth and secure with pins in the corners (pic 102). Cut approx 20cm bronze yarn and join it to the house crest with the 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). Use pins to mark the location of the stripes (pic 105). Fold the scarf 2-3-4 times to get equal distance for stripes (pic 106). Thread bronze yarn into needle and make knot on one end. Insert needle into center next to pin and wrap two turns, take needle out on wrong side and repeat on next pin. Fasten yarn and cut it off (pic 111). Cut 8 strands of blue yarn 6cm long for the fringe (pic 112-116).

Info :

Congratulations! You have done a wonderful job! Hurry up and give your new friend a hug!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the cotter pin (t-shaped) through the head shim and secure with the disk inside the head as instructed (pic 14-16), then fasten the pin ends tightly so the head connects securely to the body.
  • Position and sew the beak onto the head with pins for placement, embroider nostrils and mouth with black floss, and optionally shade the beak tip with diluted black paint for realism.
  • Place the feet pins into the last round (hang the pin in the 10sc for the right foot and in the 7sc for the left), then attach each foot to the body by grabbing loops and crocheting the feet into the body as described in rounds 21-22.
  • Install wires inside the wings, wrap the wires with brown yarn and glue; thread wire through the body at marked pin points and sew wings to the body where the wires are installed to secure poseability.
  • Attach safety eyes and embroider irises and eyelids before final stuffing; embroider the crest letter onto water-soluble canvas, rinse and attach crest to shield and join to the toy as shown.

Important Notes

  • šŸ’”Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when working increases, decreases, and placement for feet and wings.
  • šŸ’”Stuff pieces gradually and evenly: add small amounts of filler while shaping to avoid lumps or hollows in the finished toy.
  • šŸ’”Pin all parts (beak, wings, feet, crest) in place before sewing to check symmetry and correct placement, and only then sew permanently.

Bring the proud Eagle Ravenna to life with careful stitching, thoughtful shaping, and tiny embroidered details. This pattern combines structure, posability and sweet charm for a delightful handmade friend. Enjoy every step of making Ravenna, from the wired wings to the embroidered crest — and don’t forget to share a photo when you’re finished! 🪶🧵🧔

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 16-18 cm tall depending on yarn tension and stuffing density when using the recommended sport-weight yarn and 1.75mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and the look of details; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect changes to gauge and proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so you should be comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, and simple color changes for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much time you spend on shaping and embroidery details.