Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - Fun Fur Fay the Flamingo

Pattern Number: 80823AD

This adorable amigurumi flamingo is perfect for any child's zoo.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - Fun Fur Fay the Flamingo
Pattern Number: 80823AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size 10 in. (25 cm) CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 2, 2010)

Rnd 22: Sc in the next st, sc2tog twice, sc in next st, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 4 times. 22 24 sts. Rnd 23: Sc2tog twice, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts) 4 times. 24 26 sts.

MATERIALS 860-140 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Rose 1 Ball (A) 320-101 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Soft Pink 1 Ball (A) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials

2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter Small amount black yarn Fiberfill stuffing

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not important to this project

STITCH EXPLANATION: sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

HEAD AND BODY Beg at top of Head. With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around 12 sts. Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) around - 18 sts. Rnds 4 6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 14 sts, sc2tog 16 sts. Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 12 sts, sc2tog 14 sts. Rnd 9: Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 10 sts, sc2tog 12 sts. Following package directions, attach safety eyes to

Head. Begin to stuff piece firmly with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as work progresses. Rnds 10 14: Sc in each sc around. Rnds 15 + 16: (2 sc in next st) 4 times, (Sc2tog) 4 times 12 sts. Rnds 17 + 18: Sc in each sc around. 12 sts. Rnd 19: Sc in each of the next 8 sts., (2 sc in next st) 4 times 16 sts. Rnd 20: Sc in each of the next 8 sts., (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 4 times. 20 sts. Join one strand of B to the strand of A and continue, holding both yarns tog. Rnd 21: Sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog twice, sc in each of the next 2 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts) 4 times. 22 sts. Rnd 22: Sc in the next st, sc2tog twice, sc in next st, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 4 times. 24 sts. Rnd 23: Sc2tog twice, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts) 4 times. 26 sts. Rnd 24: Sc in the next 2 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts) 4 times. 30 sts. Rnds 25 27: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 28: (Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts) around 24 sts. Rnd 29: (Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts) around 18 sts. Rnd 30: (Sc2tog, sc in next st) around 12 sts. Rnd 31: Sc2tog around 6 sts. Fasten off. BEAK With black yarn, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) twice. 6 sts. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off. LEGS (make 2) Begin at bottom of Leg. With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first chain. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next the next 2 sts, (2 sc in next st) twice, sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. 12 sts. Rnd 3: Sc2tog, Sc in each of the next 2 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. 8 sts. Begin to stuff piece firmly with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as work progresses. Rnd 4: Sc2tog around 4 sts. Rnds 5- 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts 6 sts. Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around 6 sts. Rnd 13: Sc2tog twice, sc in each of next 2 sts 4 sts. Rnds 14- 18: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew Beak to Head. Sew Legs to Body. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) rnd(s) = round(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

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*Vanna's Choice (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

*Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1 oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester.

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