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Calypso the Seagull – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Calypso the Seagull – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern



Designed by Sam van Wyk (@flamingo.at.the.window)

If you love coastal-themed projects and detailed amigurumi designs, you’re going to adore Calypso the Seagull! This charming crochet pattern, created by the talented Sam van Wyk, brings a delightful splash of seaside whimsy to your handmade collection. Featuring soft cotton yarn, gentle ocean-inspired tones, and fun accessories like a cape and mask trim, Calypso is a beautiful project for intermediate crocheters who enjoy character-rich toys.

A huge thank-you to Sam van Wyk for sharing this wonderful free pattern! You can explore more of her work on Instagram at @flamingo.at.the.window and in her Etsy shop FlamingoAtTheWindow.

Below you’ll find the full materials list, abbreviations, and step-by-step instructions exactly as provided by the designer to ensure accuracy.


Designer: Sam van Wyk
Instagram: @flamingo.at.the.window
Etsy Shop: FlamingoAtTheWindow

Abbreviations

MR: Amigurumi Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
trc: Triple Crochet / Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc: Double Crochet

slst: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
..in: Increase into the same stitch as many times as the number in front (example: 3inc, 4inc)
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only

Materials

  • Vinni’s Nikkim Cotton Yarn (DK weight):
    • Natural
    • Mustard
    • Aluminium (Light Grey)
    • Midnight (Dark Grey)
    • Pale Blue Green (Mint)
    • Sea Green

  • Toy Stuffing

  • 5 mm Safety Eyes

  • Black Thread

  • Salmon Yarn or Thread

  • 2.5 mm Hook

  • Scissors

  • Sewing Needle

  • Stitch Markers & Pins

AMIGURUMI SEAGULL – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Head

Starting with natural yarn.
Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
Rd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rd 4: 18 sc (18)
Rd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Colour change to mint for the next 2 rounds but don’t cut the natural yarn!
Rd 6: BLO – 24 sc (24)
Rd 7: 24 sc (24)
Change colour back to natural and cut mint yarn.
Rd 8: BLO – 24 sc (24)
Rd 9 – 14: 24 sc (24)

We’re going to complete the mask trim first, so we can insert the safety eyes and then continue with the body.

Bottom Mask Trim

In mint yarn, hold the head upside down. Insert your hook in the first front loop of round 7 and continue the following round:
FLO – 6 slst, (1 sc, 3 hdc in the next stitch, 1 sc, 6 slst) x 2 (28)
Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Using the yarn tail, sew a few stitches to secure the curved eye mask detail to the head.

Top Mask Trim

In mint yarn, hold the head upside down and insert your hook into the first post-stitch between round 5 & 6:
24 slst in the post-stitches between round 5 & 6 (24)
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Insert safety eyes between round 6 & 7, above the stitch you made the 3 hdc in for the bottom mask trim.

Body

Rd 15: FLO – (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rd 16: 30 sc (30)

Stuff the head firmly and continue stuffing the body as you go.

Find the middle of the body at the back and mark with a stitch marker — this will be our new starting point for the following round (I crocheted an additional 2 stitches to centralize):

Rd 17: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 2, 14 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 2, inc, 1 sc (36)
Chain 7, starting in the 2nd loop from the hook, continue the following rounds as we begin to make the tail. The first stitch of the next round will be our new starting point, mark with stitch marker:

Rd 18: 6 sc along the chain, 14 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 14 sc, 6 sc along other side of the chain (46)
Rd 19 – 20: 46 sc (46)
Rd 21: 1 sc, dec, 3 sc, (dec, 9 sc) x 3, dec, 3 sc, dec (40)
Rd 22: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 4, 3 sc (35)
Rd 23: (dec, 5 sc) x 5 (30)
Rd 24: 30 sc (30)
Rd 25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rd 26: 24 sc (24)
Rd 27: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5, 1 sc (18)
Rd 28: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rd 29: dec x 6 (6)
Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly and weave the yarn under the front loops and pull tight to close. Use the yarn tail to sew any holes closed created by the chain stitches at the tail.

Beak

In mustard yarn.
Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
Rd 2: 6 sc (6)
Rd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rd 4 – 5: 9 sc (9)
Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

Legs x 2

In mustard yarn.
Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
Rd 2: BLO – 6 sc (6)
Rd 3 – 8: 6 sc (6)
Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the leg firmly.

With the leg opening facing downwards, attach natural yarn in the first front loop of round 1 and continue to the following rounds to create the upper legs:
Rd 1: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet x 2

In mustard yarn.
Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
Rd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rd 4: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rd 5: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rd 6: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)

Flatten with the increase stitches in the middle to create a slight curve and crochet a few additional stitches until you reach the side of the foot. Working through both loops to close:
Chain 1, 3 hdc in first stitch, 2 slst, 3 hdc in next stitch, 2 slst, 3 hdc in next stitch, slst in last stitch.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in end.

Wings x 2

Starting in light grey.
Rd 1: 6 sc into MR. (6)
Rd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rd 3: 12 sc (12)
Rd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rd 5: 15 sc (15)
Rd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
Rd 7: 18 sc (18)
Rd 8: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
Rd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)

Change colour to dark grey. Cut light grey yarn.
Rd 10: BLO – 12 sc (12)
Rd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rd 12: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)

Cut yarn, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten the wing and sew onto the body later.

Tail

In dark grey yarn.
Chain 7, slst into the 1st chain to create a loop, chain 8 and slst back into the 1st chain again.
Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Mask Tie

In mint yarn.
Chain 9, slst into 1st stitch to create a loop, chain 9 and slst back into 1st chain again.
Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Cape

In sea green yarn.
Chain 15, starting in the 2nd chain from hook:
Row 1: 1 sc, (inc) x 12, 1 sc, 1 ch and turn (26)
Row 2: 26 sc, 1 ch and turn (26)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 13, 1 ch and turn (39)
Row 4 – 9: 39 sc, 1 ch and turn (39)

Skip the 1 ch for the last row. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Border + Ties:
Right side facing up, attach yarn to the collar edge.
Continue crocheting around the cape as written in the original instructions.

Assembly

• Sew the beak over rounds 7–9.
• Attach legs to feet and then to the body in your desired pose.
• Sew wings over rounds 17–23.
• Attach tail to tip of body.
• Embroider around the eyes with black thread.
• Add blush with salmon yarn or thread.
• Sew mask tie at the back of the head.
• Tie cape around the neck.

Your Calypso the Seagull is ready!






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