Amigurumi Black Crow - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Meet the Amigurumi Black Crow, a charming crochet companion that’s equal parts spooky and sweet! 🐦🧶 With its gently curved beak, layered tail, and expressive posture, this little bird brings personality and flair to any setting. Whether perched among pumpkins for Halloween, nestled into rustic home décor, or gifted to a bird-loving friend, it’s sure to make a delightful impression.

Perfect for crocheters who enjoy crafting character-rich designs, this pattern invites you to play with texture, silhouette, and subtle details. Add a tiny witch hat for a seasonal twist, perch it on a branch for woodland vibes, or stitch up a whole flock for a feathered display. The Amigurumi Black Crow is a joyful way to stitch up charm, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🍂✨

🖤 Amigurumi Black Crow Crochet Pattern

Bring mysterious woodland charm into your handmade collection with this elegant crochet crow! With a gently curved beak, layered tail, and expressive posture, this friendly little bird makes the perfect companion for Halloween, rustic home décor, or as a thoughtful handmade gift for bird lovers.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate

Requires:

Working in the round
Flat crochet shaping
Leg and foot construction
Careful assembly and positioning

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall
(using worsted-weight yarn and a 2.75 mm hook)

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted Weight):

Charcoal / Dark Grey – body, wings, tail, legs
Light Grey – beak
Burgundy or dark red – optional worm/thread detail

Tools & Supplies:

2.75 mm crochet hook
10–12 mm safety eyes or small buttons
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Pipe cleaners or thin craft wire (for legs and feet)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

Work in continuous rounds unless noted.

🖤 Body & Head (One Piece)

With Charcoal yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rounds 6–15: sc around (30)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, about 6 stitches apart.

Round 16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rounds 18–20: sc around (18)
(stretches the neck area to create the tall posture seen in the photo)

Stuff firmly, shaping into a slightly oval chest.

Round 21: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Round 22: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.

👃 Beak (Light Grey)

Round 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Round 2: inc ×4 (8)
Round 3: (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
Rounds 4–5: sc around (12)
Round 6: (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Round 7: sc around (8)
FO, leaving long tail.

Stuff lightly and shape slightly pointed.
Sew just below the eye line, angled gently forward.

Optional: attach a thin burgundy yarn strand as the worm/thread.

🪶 Wings (Corrected to Match Photo – Make 2)

These wings are long, narrow, flat, and feather-shaped, not rounded or stuffed.

With Charcoal yarn:

Chain 15

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (14)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec (12)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across (12)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec (10)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across (10)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec (8)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across (8)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec (6)
Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across (6)

FO.

Do not stuff.
Lightly block or steam flat.

Wing placement is critical:
Sew wings flat along each side of the body starting just below the neck and angling slightly backward. The tips should rest near the lower belly.

🪶 Tail (Small Fan Shape)

With Charcoal yarn:

Chain 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Rows 2–6: ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
FO.

Fold slightly and sew to the lower back of the body.

🦶 Legs & Feet (Make 2)

Each foot has three front toes and one back claw.

Front Toes (Make 6)

Chain 6
sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
FO.

Back Claws (Make 2)

Chain 5
sl st back along chain (4)
FO.

Legs (Make 2)

Chain 10
sl st back along chain
FO.

Insert pipe cleaner through leg and toes for poseable support.

Assemble each foot:

Sew three toes in a fan shape
Add one back claw behind
Attach leg at center of foot

Sew legs to the bottom of the body, spaced slightly apart for balance.

🧵 Assembly

Sew beak under eyes
Attach wings flat along sides
Sew tail to back
Attach legs underneath body
Optional: add worm/thread detail

Ensure the crow stands upright with wings hugging the body.

✨ Photo-Accurate Details Checklist

✔ Long slim wings (not puffy)
✔ Upright posture
✔ Thin bird legs
✔ Small rounded beak
✔ Minimal tail
✔ Flat wing attachment
✔ Natural charcoal color
✔ Calm woodland look