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Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

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

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

About This Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a playful peacock amigurumi with a lush loop-stitch tail and layered feather fans. It features a poseable wire-stiffened neck, embroidered eyes and a small crocheted beak. Techniques include the loop stitch, joining loop rows, and assembling overlapping feathers for a full tail.

Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will make the body, head, beak and ten colorful feathers, then finish and sew them to form the tail. The pattern uses Scheepjes Catona in contrasting colors for vivid detail.

Why You'll Love This Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a fun texture technique with classic amigurumi shaping to create something whimsical and tactile. The loop stitch tail gives the peacock an impressive, full look without complicated assembly. I enjoy how the layered feathers overlap to create depth and color contrast. It is satisfying to add the wire for a poseable neck and see the character come to life as you finish the assembly.

Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I like to change colors throughout the feather rounds to make different looks; you can pick pastel shades for a soft nursery version or jewel tones for a bold display.

I sometimes use a slightly thicker yarn and a larger hook to create a chunky, cozy peacock with a fluffier tail.

For a miniature version, I switch to finer thread and a smaller hook to make keychain-sized peacocks that are adorable as gifts.

I often experiment with embroidered eyes versus safety eyes; for a softer face I embroider small closed eyes as shown in the pattern.

I add wire to the neck for posability, but you can omit the wire if you prefer a squishier, non-posable version.

I like to make some feathers solid color and others striped to create a layered, textured tail effect.

If you prefer sculpted feathers, try sewing small pieces of felt behind the crochet fans for extra support and shape.

I occasionally add tiny embellishments like beads or sequins to the feather centers for a sparkly accent.

To make a set, change the color palette for each bird so they coordinate but don’t all match exactly—this looks lovely displayed together.

I recommend blocking the feather pieces lightly before assembly to open the rounds and help them lie flat while you sew them together.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to fasten off and turn after working into the back loops can make the loop stitches sit incorrectly; follow the sequence exactly and turn when indicated. ✗ Not wrapping the yarn correctly around your finger for the loop stitch makes loops uneven and loose; practice the loop formation and keep tension even while drawing the yarn back. ✗ Forgetting to join with a slip stitch after the feather rounds leads to gaps at the join; always join with 1 sl st where the pattern specifies to secure the round. ✗ Inserting the wire without covering the ends can create sharp points inside the toy; bend and wrap the ends with masking tape before inserting and check placement before final stuffing.

Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful, feathered peacock amigurumi with vibrant loop-stitch tail details. This pattern guides you through creating a textured body, embroidered face, and layered feather fans. You'll learn the loop stitch technique and how to attach wire for a poseable neck. Perfect as a handmade gift or decorative toy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Catona - 100 g Green (515)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona - 50 g Dark Blue (527)
  • 03
    Scheepjes Catona - 50 g Light Blue (384)
  • 04
    Scheepjes Catona - 50 g Golden Brown (383)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 03
    Bodkin
  • 04
    Wire (approx 18 cm piece)
  • 05
    Masking tape
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers (optional)

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— Loop Stitch :

Info :

An additional stitch in this design is the loop stitch, abbreviated here to ls. Crochet the loop stitch as follows: insert the hook into the stitch (1), yarn over hook (2). Wrap the yarn around your middle finger to form a loop. Draw the yarn back (3) and behind the loop on your finger (4). Now, draw the yarn through the stitch (5). Draw the yarn once more through both loops on your hook, as if you're making a single crochet (6). Now you have a loop stitch (7 and 8).

Info :

STITCHING LOOP STITCHES TOGETHER: Crochet a loop stitch, but don't finish the stitch. Keep 2 loops on the hook. Crochet the next loop stitch. Draw the yarn through the 3 remaining loops on the hook.

— Body :

Info :

Make a MR with green and work 6 sc into the MR.

Round 1 :

2 sc in each stitch (= 12)

Round 2 :

2 sc in every 2nd stitch (= 18)

Round 3 :

work into the back loops: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc) (= 24). Fasten off and turn. Attach the yarn and continue with the ls.

Round 4 :

2 ls in every 4th stitch (= 30)

Round 5 :

crochet 6 x (2 ls, 2 ls in next stitch, 2 ls) (= 36)

Round 6 :

2 ls in every 6th stitch (= 42)

Round 7 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 42)

Round 8 :

6 x (3 ls, 2 ls in next stitch, 3 ls) (= 48)

Round 9 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 48)

Round 10 :

2 ls in every 8th stitch (= 54)

Round 11-17 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 54)

Round 18 :

crochet 1 sc in the front loop of each stitch (= 54)

Round 19-20 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 54)

Round 21 :

ls2tog every 8th and 9th ls (= 48)

Round 22 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 48)

Round 23 :

crochet 6 x (3 ls, ls2tog, 3 ls) (= 42)

Round 24 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 42)

Round 25 :

ls2tog every 6th and 7th ls (= 36)

Round 26 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 36)

Round 27 :

crochet 6 x (2 ls, ls2tog, 2 ls) (= 30)

Round 28 :

1 ls in each stitch (= 30)

Round 29 :

ls2tog every 4th and 5th ls (= 24). Join with 1 sl st. The work has been inside out until now. Turn the work around and stuff the body. Turn, so you're crocheting on the right side, and continue to stuff the body as you work.

Round 30 :

crochet 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 18)

Round 31 :

sc2tog every 2nd and 3rd sc (= 12). Fasten off. Thread a needle with the yarn and draw the needle through the outer 12 loops. Pull tight to close the hole.

— Head :

Info :

Make a MR with light blue and work 6 sc into the MR.

Round 1 :

2 sc in each sc (= 12)

Round 2 :

2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18)

Round 3 :

crochet 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc) (= 24)

Round 4 :

2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30)

Round 5 :

crochet 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc) (= 36)

Round 6 :

2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42)

Round 7 :

crochet 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 3 sc) (= 48)

Round 8-15 :

1 sc in each sc (= 48)

Round 16 :

17 sc, dec 3 x, 2 sc, dec 3 x, 17 sc (= 42)

Round 17 :

sc2tog every 6th and 7th sc (= 36)

Round 18 :

11 sc, dec 3 x, 2 sc, dec 3 x, 11 sc (= 30)

Round 19 :

sc2tog every 4th and 5th sc (= 24). Firmly stuff the head.

Round 20-29 :

24 sc. Bend the ends of a piece of wire 18 cm long over and cover the ends with masking tape (9 and 10). Slide the wire into the neck and stuff the neck around the wire. Continue to crochet, stuffing the neck as you go along (11).

Round 30-39 :

24 sc. Take the body. You can see the outer loops of Rnd 3. Crochet the neck to the body with 1 round sc as follows: insert the hook through the stitch in the neck and the outer loop of the body. Draw the yarn through and continue to work to make 1 sc. Rep with the other stitches. Fasten off but leave a long tail. Draw the end through the back of the neck at Rnd 29 (12). Bend the neck backwards and insert the needle through the body (13). Tightly pull the thread to pull the neck into place. Sew a few more stitches and fasten off (14).

— Beak :

Info :

Make a MR with golden brown and work 6 sc into the MR.

Round 1 :

1 sc in each sc (= 6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 7 :

crochet 3 x (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc) (= 12)

Round 5 :

12 sc

Round 6 :

2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15)

Round 7 :

15 sc

Round 8 :

crochet 3 x (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc) (= 18)

Round 9 :

18 sc. Fasten off and stuff the beak. Sew the beak onto the head between Rnd 16 and Rnd 23. Embroider the eyes onto the sides of the head.

— Feather (10 x) :

Info :

Make a MR with dark blue and work 6 sc into the MR.

Round 1 :

2 sc in each sc (= 12)

Round 2 :

1 sc, change to light blue, 1 sc, change to dark blue, 1 sc in the same stitch, crochet 5 x (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) (= 18)

Round 3 :

change to light blue, 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc, change to dark blue, crochet 5 x (1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc) (= 24)

Round 4 :

change to light blue, crochet 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) change to gold (= 30)

Round 5 :

crochet 3 x (2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc), 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in 1 stitch, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, 2 sc. Change to green (= 36)

Round 6 :

2 sc in every 6th stitch. Change to gold (= 42)

Round 7 :

crochet 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 3 sc) (= 48). Join with 1 sl st. Crochet 9 more feathers in the same way.

— Finishing the feathers :

Info :

Place two feathers with the inside facing each other and crochet them together as follows: attach the green yarn in the middle stitch at the bottom and crochet 6 sc. *1 sc, work into the next stitch: (1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc), sc. Rep 11 x from *, 1 sc in the last 6 stitches. Join with 1 sl st and fasten off. Leave a long tail.

— Attaching the feathers :

Info :

The bottom is made up of 12 sc, so each feather is divided left and right by 2 x 6 sc. Sew the feathers into the outer loops of Rnd 18 of the body. Attach the 1st feather using the 6 sc on the right side. Hold the peacock upside-down with the head facing away from you. Go to the middle of the bottom and count 9 stitches to the right. Attach the feather from the 10th to the 15th stitch. Sew the next feather on with the next 6 outer loops, so they overlap each other. Sew the feathers together at the back with a couple of stitches. Use the next 6 outer loops for the 3rd feather. Attach the 2nd and 3rd feather to each other. Sew the 4th feather onto the next 6 outer loops and attach it to the 3rd feather. For the last feather, use the 12 stitches at the bottom. Sew this feather on with the next 12 loops and attach it to the 4th feather.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert a piece of wire (about 18 cm) into the neck, bending and covering both ends with masking tape before inserting, then stuff the neck firmly around the wire for support.
  • Crochet the neck to the body with 1 round of single crochet by inserting the hook through the stitch in the neck and the outer loop of the body, working 1 sc into each joined pair; fasten off leaving a long tail and pull tail through the back of the neck at Rnd 29 to secure.
  • Sew the beak onto the head between Rnd 16 and Rnd 23 and embroider the eyes onto the sides of the head according to the photos for placement.
  • Finish each feather pair by crocheting them together along the bottom, leave a long tail for sewing, then attach each finished feather into the outer loops of Rnd 18 of the body so they overlap and are sewn together at the back.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet the peacock in the round and do not join the rounds unless the pattern specifically instructs you to do so.
  • 💡Fasten off and turn when instructed to change from working inside out to right side for correct loop orientation and stuffing.
  • 💡Cover and tape wire ends before inserting into the neck to protect the stuffing and to make the neck safe and stable.

This proud peacock amigurumi brings color, texture and personality to any handmade collection. The loop-stitch tail and layered feathers make a dramatic statement piece. Enjoy making each feather fan overlap perfectly for a full, lush tail. 🧶🦚

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately a medium-sized toy with a tall neck and full feather tail; exact height depends on yarn tension and how much of the tail you fluff.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will affect final size; adjust your hook size accordingly and remember the loop stitch may produce a different look with bulkier yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with single crochet, working in the round, basic increases/decreases, and the loop stitch technique.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and how many feathers you make at once.