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I'm thrilled to introduce my latest no-sew crochet pattern: the Pocket Bald Eagle! This charming little creation is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of patriotic flair to their crochet collection. Designed to be quick and easy, the Pocket Bald Eagle is cute and fits perfectly in your pocket or bag. Whether you're gifting it to a friend or keeping it for yourself, this pattern allows you to celebrate the beauty of this majestic bird without the fuss of sewing. I can't wait for you all to try it out!
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The Pocket Bald Eagle is a no-sew amigurumi pattern that works up quickly! Here's a pattern preview of this adorable baby eagle.
About the Pattern
- No-sew
- Quick to work up
- Easy/beginner-friendly
- Designed with super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn, but can be crocheted using thiner yarns in cotton or acrylic as well
- Available as a FREE written pattern (video tutorial coming soon)
- Available as a printable PDF pattern download as well, if you prefer the ad-free written instructions with photo references!
Uses
There are many ways to make use of this pattern, such as:
- Keychain: add a keyring
- Ornament: add a hanging loop
- Pin cushion: just stick in your pins to have it serve as a pincushion
- Home decor: set it on your office desk or in a display cabinet for July 4th / Independence Day. A cute idea to show some patriotism is to give your eagle a tiny American flag to hold!
- Gift: for family and friends
- Craft fair product: sell it at summer markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's quick, easy, and will surely grab attention!
- Random Acts of Crochet Kindness: hide them around in the community with a little message as gifts to whoever finds them! Would be awesome to hide these right around Fourth of July for some patriotic American spirit, or use them as party favors during a BBQ. Crocheting these mini eagles for charity is another idea.
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Yarn
I designed this plush chicken using velvet chenille yarn and a 5mm hook, and it has resulted in a very squishy and soft birdie! My recommended plush yarns would be Hobbii yarn (Honey Bunny, Toucan, or Baby Snuggle).
Of course, you can also try thinner yarns or other types of fibers to create a different look. For instance, worsted medium weight 4 yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Heartland, 24/7 Cotton Yarn, Brava Worsted or Caron Simply Soft) and a smaller hook (2.75mm) will produce a small, keychain-sized bald eagle. It would make the perfect "backpack buddy"!
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
POCKET BALD EAGLE
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner/Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing colors, and attaching yarn.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- dc = double crochet
- BLO = back loops only
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii Toucan yarn)
- 8mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
- 5mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Note: The free version of this pattern (below) does not include any photo references. For some step-by-step photos, please refer to the PDF pattern.
HEAD & BODY
Start with white yarn. You will switch to brown yarn towards the end of R7, and use only brown yarn until the end of the body.R1: Ch 2 and insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)
R2: Inc around. (16)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)
R4-R5: Sc around. (24)
R6: Sc 22, inc 2. (26)
R7: Sc 23, inc.
Switch to brown yarn.
In BLO: Inc, sc. (28)
R8: In BLO: sc 24, inc. Then, inc, sc 2. (30)
R9: Sc 25, inc 2, sc 3. (32)
R10-R11: Sc around. (32)
R12: (Sc, dec) x 2. Sc 10. (Dec, sc) x 3. Dec 2, sc, dec. (24)
Pause at this point (without FO) to crochet the beak and insert the eyes.
BEAK: Use orange yarn.
- Fold the body in half to find where the front of the head would be (keep in mind that the “tail/back” is the pointy part).
- Holding the body upside-down, insert hook under 2 center stitches between R4-R5. Pull through orange yarn.
- Make a ch, then insert a dc under the same 2 center sts.
- FO with a long tail and pull both the starting and ending yarn tails into the head. Tie them together securely inside.
- Pinch on the beak to make it pointier.
Stuff the body and continue stuffing as you work the last two rounds.EYES: Count 2 sts from the side of the beak and attach 10mm eyes.
R13: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)
R14: Dec around. (8)
FO with a long tail for sewing the hole shut.
TAIL
Use white yarn. The tail takes up 3 sts of space on the back of the body, between R11-R12.- Look to see where you want the tail to be positioned between R11-R12 of the Body. Holding the body upside-down, insert hook under the leftmost st. Pull yarn through.
- (Ch 2 + dc + ch 2 + sl st in the same st), repeat this for each of the 3 sts to make 3 tail feathers.
- FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
NECK FEATHERS
Use white yarn.- Insert hook under the first unworked front loop created in R7 of the body. Pull white yarn through.
- (Sl st, dc) around.
- FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
WINGS (x2)
Use brown yarn. Each wing will take up 4 sts of space between R8-R9.- Holding the body upside-down, insert hook under the leftmost stitch. Pull yarn through.
- Ch 2, and dc in the same st as the chain. Then, dc 3 in each of the next 3 sts.
- Ch, turn, sk a st, sc in next st. Sc. Sl st.
- FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
- Repeat steps 1-4 for the second wing.
FEET (x2)
Note: Below are crochet instructions for the feet. If you’d rather embroider the feet, that is another good option for this doll.Use orange yarn. Each foot takes up 2 sts of space on the body, between R12-R13.
- Insert hook under 2 sts between R12-R13, where you want the foot to go. Pull yarn through.
- Ch and insert a dc under the same 2 sts.
- FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
- Repeat steps 1-3 for the second foot.
Congratulations on finishing!
Video Tutorial
Want to crochet this project with me? A step-by-step video tutorial is coming soon!
Want to share your finished Pocket Bald Eagle? I'd love to see it on Instagram, @SweetSofties!
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