Celebrate new beginnings with the Amigurumi Stork with Baby Delivery, a heartwarming crochet project that’s full of charm and sweetness! 🍼🧶 Standing proudly on bright yellow legs, this gentle stork carries a soft blue sling with a smiling baby tucked inside—making it a perfect gift for baby showers, nursery décor, or anyone who loves whimsical handmade keepsakes. With its soft textures and tender details, it’s a joyful way to mark life’s most precious moments.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy storytelling through stitches, this pattern invites you to play with color, shape, and emotion. Add a tiny bow, personalize the sling, or stitch up a whole flock for a themed celebration. The Amigurumi Stork with Baby Delivery is a delightful way to stitch up love, hope, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵💙✨
🕊️ Amigurumi Stork with Baby Delivery Crochet Pattern
Welcome this heartwarming stork and baby amigurumi into your nursery! This charming crochet project perfectly captures the sweetness of a new arrival — a tall, elegant stork with long yellow legs and a cozy blue sling carrying a smiling baby. It’s a beautiful handmade gift idea for baby showers, newborn photography, or nursery decor. 💙
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
(Long shaping, wings, sling construction, and careful assembly)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 40–45 cm (16–18 inches) tall
Using DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK / light worsted):
- White – head, neck, body
- Yellow – beak, legs, feet
- Light blue – wings, sling, baby swaddle, baby hat
- Peach – baby skin
- Black – wing tips, eye embroidery
- Pink – cheeks and baby smile
Tools:
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: 18–20 gauge wire (for legs and neck)
- Small white felt or crocheted heart applique
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
( ) = stitch count
🪶 THE STORK
🧑 Head & Neck (White – one piece)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R10: sc around (24)
Begin neck shaping:
R11: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R12: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R13–R40: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly as you go. Insert wire if desired.
FO.
Face:
- Embroider closed curved eyes
- Add thin eyebrows above eyes
- Apply pink blush to cheeks
🟡 Beak (Yellow)
R1: MR 4 (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R4–R20: sc around (8)
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew to front of head slightly angled downward so sling hangs naturally.
🧍 Body (White)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R18: sc around (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO and sew neck to body leaning slightly forward.
🪶 Tail (Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R4: sc around (9)
Flatten slightly into fan shape.
FO and sew to lower back of body.
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
Light Blue Section
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
White Section
R8–R12: sc around (24)
Black Tips
R13–R16: sc around (24)
Flatten wings (do not stuff).
FO.
Sew wings to sides of body between R10–R16, angled slightly backward so black tips face the tail.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Yellow)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R45: sc around (12)
Insert wire and stuff lightly.
FO.
🦶 Feet (Each foot = 3 toes)
Toes (Make 3 per foot)
Ch 9
Sc in 2nd ch and across (8)
Rotate and sc 8 on opposite side (16)
R3–R4: sc around (16)
Lightly stuff.
FO.
Arrange three toes in a fan shape and sew together.
Attach leg to center of toes.
👶 BABY & SLING
👜 Sling (Light Blue)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R22: sc around (36)
Fold top edge slightly outward.
Sew white heart applique to front.
Sling Straps (Make 2)
Ch 20
Sc back across (19)
FO.
Attach to each side of sling and form loops to fit over beak.
👶 Baby Head (Peach)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R9: sc around (24)
R10: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R11: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Embroider tiny eyes and pink smile. Add blush.
🍼 Baby Swaddle (Light Blue)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R8: sc around (18)
R9: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew under baby head.
👶 Baby Arms (Make 2 – Peach)
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2–R4: sc around (5)
FO and sew to sides of baby body so arms rest on sling edge.
🎩 Baby Hat (Light Blue)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
Pom: MR 4 sc, close and attach to top.
🪡 Assembly
- Attach legs and feet to bottom of body
- Sew wings and tail
- Sew neck to body
- Attach beak
- Slide sling straps over beak tip
- Place baby into sling and tack gently
- Shape wings and balance feet
✨ Final Shaping
- Keep neck straight and smooth
- Angle wings gently downward
- Spread toes for balance
- Let sling hang freely
- Position baby securely inside pouch
💙 Finished Stork
Your completed stork will have:
- Tall white body with long neck
- Closed embroidered eyes and rosy cheeks
- Long yellow beak
- Light blue wings with black tips
- Hanging blue sling with heart
- Smiling baby with hat and swaddle
- Three-toe yellow feet
🌼 Closing Note
This stork and baby amigurumi is a tender symbol of new beginnings and makes a meaningful handmade gift for nurseries, baby showers, and keepsake displays. With its graceful posture and cozy sling, it brings warmth and joy to any crochet collection.
Happy stitching and enjoy creating this beautiful delivery scene! 🧶🕊️
