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Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a decorative plush peacock with a lush loop-stitch body and ten colorful feathers. It uses Scheepjes Catona and a 2.5 mm hook for defined stitches and crisp details. Youll crochet the body and neck in the round, add a wired neck for stability and finish with overlapping feathers.

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

Techniques include the loop stitch, ls2tog shaping and color changes for feather eyes. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions and assembly notes for neat finishing and placement.

Why You'll Love This Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into an extravagant peacock tail that really stands out. I enjoy teaching the loop stitch here — it gives such a lush texture that feels like real feathers. Sewing the feathers to overlap is a satisfying finishing step that creates a professional, full look. I also love how portable the project is: you can work on individual feathers and assemble them later for a relaxing, rewarding make.

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Switch Things Up

I love changing up the colors to create different moods — try jewel tones for a regal peacock or pastel shades for a softer decorative piece.

I sometimes make a mini version by using a finer yarn and a smaller hook, which is perfect for ornaments or keychains.

I often experiment with the number of feathers; adding more or fewer feathers changes the drama of the tail and the time it takes to finish.

I recommend swapping in a metallic or variegated yarn for the gold rings to make the feather eyes shimmer subtly.

I like to embroider different eye shapes on the feathers or use small beads in the center for an alternate textured focal point.

I sometimes replace the taped wire with a thicker craft wire for extra poseability if I want the neck to hold a dramatic curve.

I love adding a tiny crocheted crown or collar to the neck for a whimsical, characterful finish that personalizes the peacock.

I sometimes change the loop stitch length by wrapping fewer or more times around my finger to vary the feather fullness and texture.

I recommend testing different stuffing densities; a slightly firmer stuffing helps the tail and neck hold shape, while softer stuffing creates a cuddlier look.

I enjoy making a set of small peacocks in different colors as a coordinated display — they look great in a group and make lovely gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not practicing the loop stitch first can lead to inconsistent loops; practice a few test loops to get uniform size and tension before starting the body. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps or flat sections; stuff gradually while crocheting to maintain a smooth, even shape throughout the neck and body. ✗ Failing to secure the wire ends can damage yarn and be unsafe; bend the ends, cover them with masking tape and test the tip before inserting into the neck. ✗ Not counting stitches during increases and ls2tog rounds results in mis-shaped pieces; count your stitches after each round, especially after shaping rounds and color changes. ✗ Joining feathers incorrectly will create gaps in the tail; attach feathers so they overlap and sew them together at the back with a couple of stitches for a seamless finish.

Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

Create a show-stopping crocheted peacock with lush loop-stitch feathers and bold colorwork. This pattern guides you through the body, head, beak and ten layered feathers using Scheepjes Catona yarn and clear step-by-step rounds. Youll learn the loop stitch and how to attach overlapping feathers for a full, dramatic tail. Perfect for gifting or displaying as a handmade home accent.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Proud Peacock Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Catona yarn - 100 g green (colour 515)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona yarn - 50 g dark blue (colour 527)
  • 03
    Scheepjes Catona yarn - 50 g light blue (colour 384)
  • 04
    Scheepjes Catona yarn - 50 g golden brown (colour 383)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 03
    Bodkin
  • 04
    Wire (approx 18 cm length for the neck)
  • 05
    Masking tape (to cover wire ends)
  • 06
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 07
    Scissors

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— Materials :

Info :

Scheepjes Catona yarn: 100 g green 515 and 50 g each of dark blue 527, light blue 384, golden brown 383. 2.5 mm crochet hook. Fiberfill stuffing. Bodkin. Wire. Masking tape. Yarn from Scheepjes.com.

— This is how you make it :

Info :

Crochet the peacock in the round; don’t join the rounds unless otherwise indicated.

— 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.

Info :

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

Round 30-39 :

24 sc.

Info :

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. Bend the neck backwards and insert the needle through the body. Tightly pull the thread to pull the neck into place. Sew a few more stitches and fasten off.

— 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).

Info :

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

  • Bend the ends of a piece of wire about 18 cm long, cover the ends with masking tape and slide the wire into the neck; stuff the neck around the wire before continuing to crochet.
  • Sew the head/neck to the body by inserting the hook through a neck stitch and the outer loop of the body and working 1 round of single crochet; fasten off leaving a long tail and sew the neck into place through the body at Rnd 29.
  • Sew the beak onto the head between Rnd 16 and Rnd 23 and embroider the eyes onto the sides of the head for placement reference.
  • Attach each feather into the outer loops of Rnd 18 of the body so they overlap: position the first feather using 6 sc, then work outward, sewing each feather to the next so they overlap and are secured at the back with a couple of stitches.
  • Close the body hole by drawing a threaded needle through the outer 12 loops (Rnd 31), pull tight to close and secure with a knot; weave in ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join the rounds unless otherwise indicated; this pattern is crocheted in continuous rounds for seamless shaping.
  • 💡Cover the wire ends with masking tape for safety and to prevent yarn damage before inserting into the neck.
  • 💡Stuff gradually as you work to maintain even shape; overstuffing can distort stitches and under-stuffing will leave flat sections.
  • 💡Attach feathers so they overlap and sew them together at the back with a few stitches for a full, secure tail.
  • 💡Leave long tails when fastening off pieces to make sewing and securing parts easier and neater.

This proud peacock makes a dramatic handmade display piece full of texture and color. 🧶✨ Make one for a special gift or to brighten your home with a statement of handcrafted charm. 🐦💚 Enjoy the loop stitch and watch the feathers come to life as you assemble the tail.

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi peacock measures approximately medium size (height will vary depending on yarn tension and how much you stuff) when using the recommended Catona yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes: using a different yarn weight will change the finished size and texture; if using thicker yarn, increase hook size and expect a chunkier peacock, and if using thinner yarn, your peacock will be smaller and more delicate.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses the loop stitch, shaping with ls2tog/sc2tog, color changes and assembly of multiple parts; basic knowledge of single crochet and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, how many sessions you work and whether you crochet feathers in separate sittings.