Free Crochet Crow Alena Amigurumi Pattern

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Designer: Svetlana Voronkova
VK: @rukodelochka2019

I’ve got a sweet new pattern to share with you… 
Meet Crow Alena, an elegant and stylish amigurumi bird designed by the talented Svetlana Voronkova. This free crochet crow pattern, shared via Handywoman, is perfect for anyone who loves creating detailed and expressive toys. Worked with a 2.0 mm crochet hook and soft Alize Cotton Gold yarn, the finished crow stands at approximately 26 cm tall, making it an ideal display piece or a heartfelt handmade gift. The tutorial is step by step and beginner friendly, guiding you through crocheting the head, body, wings, and legs with confidence. Key materials like 12 mm safety eyes, white felt, fiberfill stuffing, and shades of grey, black, and beige yarn help bring this charming character to life with delightful texture and personality.

Special thanks to Svetlana Voronkova for sharing this delightful design and to Handywoman for providing the free pattern. This tutorial also includes helpful instructions for assembling the parts with a yarn needle, using glue for eye backing, and shaping your toy for a perfect finish. At the end of the pattern, you’ll find a collection of inspiring amigurumi crow ideas, ideal for sparking new projects and expanding your crochet collection. Enjoy crafting your very own Crow Alena!

Materials:

• Alize Cotton Gold yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic – 330 m/100 g) in three colors: Grey, Black, Beige
• Crochet hook 2.0 mm
• 12 mm safety eyes
• White felt (for eye backing)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Yarn needle (for sewing parts)
• Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations:

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
turning ch – turning chain

Note: After * indicates the number of repeats in parentheses. Numbers at the end of rows indicate stitch count. The toy is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.

AMIGURUMI CROW FREE PATTERN

Beak (1 piece)

Crochet in beige. Place marker on the side—no need to follow it strictly.
6 sc in MR
1: 6 sc
2: 6 inc (12)
3-4: 12 sc
5: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
6-7: 18 sc
8: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
9-10: 24 sc

11: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
12-14: 30 sc
15: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
16-18: 36 sc
19: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
20-24: 42 sc
25: 6 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc (42)
26-27: 42 sc
28: 6 sc, 6 inc, 30 sc (48)
Stuff. Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing.

Chest Patch (1 piece)

Crochet in black in turning rows.
Ch 10, start in second ch from hook.
1: 9 sc, turning ch, turn
2: dec, 5 sc, dec, turning ch (7)
3: dec, 3 sc, dec, turning ch (5)
4: dec, sc, dec, turning ch (3)
5: dec over 3 sc
Cut yarn.

Wings (2 pieces)

Crochet in black, 4 feathers per wing. Do not stuff.

Feather 1 (1 piece)
6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2: 12 sc
3: (sc, dec)*4 (8)
4: 8 sc
Cut yarn, hide end.

Feather 2 (1 piece)
6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2-4: 12 sc
5: (sc, dec)*4 (8)
6: 8 sc
Cut yarn, hide end.

Feather 3 (1 piece)
6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2-6: 12 sc
7: (sc, dec)*4 (8)
8: 8 sc
Cut yarn, hide end.

Feather 4 (1 piece)
6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2-6: 12 sc
7: (sc, dec)*4 (8)
8: 8 sc
Do not cut yarn; continue crocheting.

Joining Feathers
Marker on side, ignore after that.
1: 3 sc on Feather 1, dec across Feather 1 & 2, 2 sc on Feather 2, dec across Feather 2 & 3, 2 sc on Feather 3, dec across Feather 3 & 4, 6 sc on Feather 4, dec across Feather 4 & 3, 2 sc on Feather 3, dec across Feather 3 & 2, 2 sc on Feather 2, dec across Feather 2 & 1, 3 sc (26)
2: 12 sc, dec, 12 sc (25)
3: 12 sc, dec, 11 sc (24)
4: 11 sc, dec, 11 sc (23)
5: 10 sc, dec, 11 sc (22)
6: 10 sc, dec, 10 sc (21)

7: 10 sc, dec, 9 sc (20)
8: 9 sc, dec, 9 sc (19)
9: 8 sc, dec, 9 sc (18)
10-11: 18 sc
12: (4 sc, dec)*3 (15)
13: 15 sc
14: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
15-16: 12 sc
Fold piece in half, crochet 6 sc across both sides. Cut yarn, hide end.
Second wing is made the same way.

Tail (1 piece)

Crochet 3 feathers in black. Do not stuff.

Feathers (3 pieces)

6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
3: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
4-5: 24 sc
6: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
7: 18 sc
8: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
9: 12 sc
Cut yarn on first two feathers, leave third attached.

Joining Tail Feathers

1: 5 sc on Feather 1, dec across Feather 1 & 2, 4 sc on Feather 2, dec across Feather 2 & 3, 10 sc on Feather 3, dec across Feather 3 & 2, 4 sc on Feather 2, dec across Feather 2 & 1, 5 sc on Feather 1 (32)
2: (14 sc, dec)*2 (30)
3: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
4: 24 sc
5: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
6: (7 sc, dec)*2 (16)
Fold piece in half, crochet 8 sc across both sides. Cut yarn, leave long tail for sewing.

Legs (2 pieces)

Crochet in beige, start with toes.

Toes (3 pieces)

6 sc in MR
1-6: 6 sc
Cut yarn on first two toes; leave third attached.

Joining Toes

1: 2 sc on first toe, dec across first & second toe, sc on second toe, dec across second & third toe, 4 sc on third toe, dec across third & second toe, sc on second toe, dec across second & first toe, 2 sc on first toe (14)
2-3: 14 sc
Insert wire frame if using, otherwise stuff firmly.
4: (5 sc, dec)*2 (12)
5: sc, 3 ch, skip 3 sc, 8 sc (12)
Pass wire through opening.
6: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
7: (sc, dec)*3 (6)
8-10: 6 sc
Pull opening closed, cut yarn, hide end.
Around top of opening from row 5, pick up 6 sc, crochet 10 rows. Cut yarn, hide end.

Body-Head (1 piece)

Crochet in grey. Marker at middle of back.
6 sc in MR
1: 6 inc (12)
2: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
3: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
4: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
5: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
6: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Attach legs in next round: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, join 3 sc of first leg, 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, join 3 sc of second leg, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (48)
7: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
8: (8 sc, inc)*6 (60)
9: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)
11-18: 66 sc
19: 3 dec, 54 sc, 3 dec (60)
20-27: 60 sc
28: (8 sc, dec)*6 (54)
29: 54 sc
30: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
31: 48 sc
32: 18 sc, 6 dec, 18 sc (42)
33: 42 sc

Change color to black.
34: 8 sc, join 6 sc with wing, 14 sc, join 6 sc with other wing, 8 sc (42)
Stuff firmly
35: 42 sc
36: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
37: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
38: 30 sc
39: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
40-41: 24 sc
42: BLO: (sc, inc)*12 (36)
43: (2 sc, inc)*12 (48)
44: 48 sc
45: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

46: (8 sc, inc)*6 (60)
47: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)
48-57: 66 sc
58: 21 sc, join 24 sc of beak, 21 sc (66)
59-60: 66 sc
61: (9 sc, dec)*6 (60)
62: 60 sc
63: (3 sc, dec)*12 (48)
64-66: 48 sc

Stuff firmly
67: (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
68: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
69: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
70: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
71: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
72: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Add more stuffing
73: 6 dec
Close opening, cut yarn, hide end.

Assembly

Stuff beak firmly, sew to head. Embroider nostrils with black yarn and smile. Cut white felt for eye backing, glue above beak, attach eyes. Sew chest patch. Attach tail above 19th round decreases. Decorate your stylish crow as desired.

Your Alena the Crow is ready!

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