Amigurumi Gordon the Pink Flamingo

Amigurumi Gordon the Pink Flamingo Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

Gordon is a charming stuffed amigurumi flamingo toy designed by Stacey Trock. This three-dimensional crocheted creature stands 12 inches tall including its legs and was created in May 2010. The finished toy features a whimsical pink flamingo character, perfect for collectors of handmade amigurumi animals or as a decorative plush toy.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques to create a stuffed, dimensional toy. The pattern uses standard crochet shaping methods including increases and decreases to form the flamingo's body, head, and distinctive long legs. The toy is worked in the round using continuous or joined rounds, a hallmark of amigurumi design that allows crafters to build three-dimensional forms from flat crochet fabric.

Stitches Used

Gordon utilizes essential crochet stitches appropriate for amigurumi construction:

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create foundation chains and increase stitches
• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch for building dense, sturdy fabric suitable for stuffed toys
• Double crochet (dc): Used to add texture and variation in the design
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog): A decrease stitch used to shape the toy and reduce stitch counts as needed

Materials and Yarn

Gordon requires less than 220 yards of yarn total, making this an economical project that uses approximately one skein of worsted weight yarn. The pattern calls for 100% wool worsted weight yarn in two colors: Hot Pink (Plymouth Galway color #136) for the main body and Orange (Plymouth Galway color #154) for accent details. Any worsted weight yarn can be substituted if the recommended Plymouth Galway brand is unavailable, providing flexibility for yarn selection based on availability and preference.

Additional materials include a Size H crochet hook, which creates appropriate fabric density when paired with worsted weight yarn. The pattern specifies two 12mm black animal eyes for facial features and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces. Crafters will also need a few handfuls of polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing material to fill the completed toy and give it its characteristic plump, three-dimensional shape.

Pattern Notes

This pattern does not specify a strict gauge requirement, as the finished size is less critical for a stuffed toy than for fitted garments. The most important consideration is selecting a hook size that produces attractive, cohesive fabric with your chosen yarn. If the resulting fabric appears too loose, adjusting to a smaller hook size will create a tighter weave that better contains the stuffing.