Chocobo Toy (Amigurumi Crochet) - Detailed Pattern

Size: approx 10-12 in / 25-30 cm tall (standing). Difficulty: Intermediate (basic amigurumi shaping, sewing pieces).

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight / Aran / US #4 yarn: Main color (Sunny Yellow) approx 200 yds / 183 m (100 g); Accent (Orange) for beak/feet approx 50 yds / 45 m (25 g); Optional Brown or Dark Yellow for tuft/feet shading 10-20 yds / 10-18 m.
• Hook/Needles (see conversions below): Recommended crochet hook: US E/4 (3.5 mm) for tighter amigurumi fabric. For larger/softer toy try US G/6 (4.0 mm).
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill, firm stuffing.
• Safety eyes: 12 mm black (or 10 mm if preferred) with washers. Alternatively, embroider eyes with black yarn.
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle, small amount of black embroidery thread for eyelash detail (optional), pins for assembly, scissors.

Hook & Needle Sizes (Conversions)

Please use metric (mm) as authoritative: Crochet hook options: US E/4 = 3.5 mm; US F/5 = 3.75 mm; US G/6 = 4.0 mm. UK (old) crochet naming varies historically; consult metric sizing if in doubt. Knitting needle equivalents (if substituting knit construction): US size 4 = 3.5 mm; US 6 = 4.0 mm; UK old numbers vary—use metric mm.

Gauge

Not critical for amigurumi; aim for tight fabric so stuffing does not show. Example: approx 10 sc x 10 rows = 2 in / 5 cm on 3.5 mm hook. If your fabric is loose, drop to 3.25 mm or use a firmer tension.

Abbreviations (US)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = decrease (single crochet decrease - sc2tog)
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• MR = magic ring (magic circle)
• FO = fasten off

Notes

• Pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless stated. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds.
• Stuff firmly as you go for smooth shaping.
• When sewing pieces, use pins for placement first, then tack in place before final sewing.

Body

Worked from bottom up.

1. Make MR with Main color.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
4. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
6. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
7. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
8. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
9. Rnd 8-12: sc around (42) - continue for body length; stuff lightly as you go starting from Rnd 8.
10. Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
11. Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
12. Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
13. Stuff firmly.
14. Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
15. Rnd 17: (sc, dec) around (12)
16. Rnd 18: dec around (6). Fasten off and leave long tail for closing. Weave tail and close. Set body aside.

Head

Make MR with Main color.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around (30)
7. Place safety eyes between Rnd 7 and Rnd 8 spaced about 5-6 sts apart (adjust for look). If embroidering, mark eye positions now.
8. Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
9. Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
10. Stuff firmly, shaping neck area a bit narrower.
11. Rnd 13: (sc, dec) around (12)
12. Rnd 14: dec around (6). Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing to body.

Crest (head feathers)

Make 3 identical pieces in Main color.

1. Ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring (or MR 6)
2. Row 1 (worked into ring): sc 6
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 2tog, sc 2, sc 2tog (4)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across 4, FO leaving tail. Slightly flatten and sew all three centered on top of head in a fan arrangement.

Beak (Top and Bottom)

Top beak - Orange

1. MR with Orange.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. Rnd 2: inc around (12)
4. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. Rnd 4: sc around (18)
6. Rnd 5: (sc, dec) around (12)
7. Stuff lightly and shape to a beak point; fold slightly to create a beak curve. Fasten off leaving tail for sewing.

Bottom beak - Orange (smaller)

1. MR with Orange.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around (9)
4. Rnd 3: sc around (9), FO leaving tail. Flatten slightly and sew under top beak to form mouth. Add a few hidden stitches to hold a small gap if you want an open-beak look.

Wings (make 2)

Worked flat in rows with Main color.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc 4, inc in last st (8)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across, inc in last st (10)
5. Row 4-6: ch 1, turn, sc across (10)
6. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec at start and end (8)
7. Row 8: ch 1, turn, dec at start and end (6)
8. FO leaving long tail for sewing. Slightly curve wing by sewing a few tucks along top edge to create wing shape.

Tail Feathers (make 3)

1. Ch 8. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (7)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 7
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc middle, dec (5)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 5. FO leaving tail. Arrange and sew to back of body in fan shape.

Legs & Feet (make 2)

Leg - worked in Orange.

1. MR with Orange.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
3. Rnd 2-8: sc around (6) - length approx 3 in / 7-8 cm.
4. Change to darker orange or brown to add ankle ring by working 2 rounds of sc in contrast.

Foot (make 2, attach to leg end)

1. Work a small oval: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6)
2. Work 4 rounds sc around the oval increasing 2 sts at each short end on first round to create an oval shape; target final st count ~14-16. FO leaving tail. Flatten and sew foot to leg end. Add small embroidered toe lines with darker yarn if desired.

Assembly

1. Sew head to body with ladder stitch; position so beak aligns ~2-3 rounds below eye line depending on look.
2. Sew top and bottom beak together and then to head. Make small stitches through head and beak to secure shape.
3. Attach crest pieces to top of head; secure with several small stitches.
4. Sew wings to each side of the body slightly below the neck seam. Use pins to find symmetrical placement before sewing. Tuck a few stitches under base of wing for a folded look.
5. Sew tail feathers to back lower body in a fan. Use a few tucks to shape.
6. Sew legs to bottom of body with a slight forward angle so toy can stand. Stuff legs lightly before final closure.
7. Optional: Embroider eyelashes or brow ridges, add slight shading to beak/feet with a darker orange yarn.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends securely. Use a blunt tapestry needle and hide tails inside stuffing where possible.
• Check all safety components: Eyes must be secured with washers and child-safe practices used if toy is for young children. For under-3 recipients, embroider eyes rather than using safety eyes.
• Surface clean with damp cloth; do not submerge if using safety eyes/firm stuffing. Air dry completely.

Variations & Styling

• Mini Chocobo: Use DK yarn and 3.0 mm hook, scale down rounds and lengths by ~75%.
• Poseable: Insert thin lightly padded wire into legs before final sewing for poseable feet (wrap wire tips and secure).
• Colorways: Use pale yellow for baby chocobo, brown/gold for more realistic vintage look.

Troubleshooting

• If stuffing shows, decrease hook size or add additional increases to hide holes.
• Head tilting: add a small disc of felt or a button inside neck seam to stabilize tilt when sewing.

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