Well hello again! I hope you are all having a wonderful day! I’ve really been missing Spring and Summer (it’s still full blown winter here in Montana) so I thought I would make something that could brighten my day and hopefully yours! I absolutely love flamingos! They are my favorite bird. I just can’t get enough of them. I guess you could say that I’m a Crazy Flamingo Lady instead of a Crazy Cat Lady.

I sat down yesterday and decided that I would make a Flamingo Appliqué Crochet Pattern. To my surprise, it was pretty simple to make and it worked up super fast. This Flamingo Appliqué Crochet Pattern would be really cute sewn onto a cotton dishtowel for the kitchen, attached to a little girls baby blanket, or even on a handmade sweater. I’m actually going to use mine as a coaster on my desk, so the possibilities are endless on what you can do with this adorable flamingo appliqué.

I hope that you enjoy making this Flamingo Appliqué Crochet Pattern as much as I did. If you are more of a video person you can follow along on my YouTube channel, @montanacrochetcreations, and create one with me down below.

Here’s what you are going to need to know for this Flamingo Appliqué Crochet Pattern

Difficulty: Easy

Yarn: If using it as an appliqué you can use #4 worsted weight yarn, I used red heart super saver. If you are going to use it as a coaster or anywhere in the kitchen I suggest using cotton yarn. You will need the following colors: Shocking Pink, Pretty in Pink, black, white. I love the Lion Brand yarns, you can purchase them in the highlighted links above.

Crochet Hook Size: H/5mm hook. I love the crochet hooks with the silicone handles. You can purchase this hook in the highlighted link.

Craft Scissors: Any pair of scissors that you have on hand will work just fine. You can purchase them in the highlighted link.

Yarn Needle: I love using metal yarn needles over plastic ones as they tend to weave through the yarn easier.

Abbreviations: MC (magic circle), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), TRC (triple crochet), SLST (slip stitch), CH (chain), SC2Tog (single crochet 2 stitches together).

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Now, let’s get started on this Flamingo Appliqué Crochet Pattern

Flamingo Body:

Round 1: With dark pink, create a MC (magic circle) and CH (chain) 2. Place the following inside the MC, 2 DC (double crochet), HDC (half double crochet), 4 SC (single crochet), HDC, 2 DC, HDC, 4 SC. SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the first DC and pull tail tight to close the MC. CH 2 (this does not count as a stitch).

Round 2: Next, Place 2 DC in the CH 2 space, DC in the next 5 stitches, place 2 DC in the next 3 stitches, DC in the next 5 stitches, 2 DC in the very last stitch. SLST to the top of the first DC. CH 1.

Round 3: Place 2 DC in the next 14 stitches, DC and HDC in the next stitch, SC and HDC in the last stitch. SLST to the top of the first DC and fasten off your work. At this point I recommend you weaving in your yarn tails.

Flamingo Head:

Still using dark pink, attach your yarn 8 stitches from where you fastened off. CH 22, DC in the 4th CH from the hook, TRC (triple crochet) in the next 2 stitches, DC, SC2TOG (single crochet two stitches together) 3 times, SC in the next 5 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next, 2 DC in next stitch, DC in the last 2 stitches. SLST to the body of the flamingo where you attached your yarn when starting the neck and head. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.

Flamingo Beak:

With your black yarn, attach to the top of the flamingo head (basically the CH 4 that you skipped), CH 5. SC2TOG, SC, HDC, SLST to the head 2 stitches over from where you attached the black yarn. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.

Flamingo Legs:

Straight Leg: With light pink yarn, attach to the bottom of the flamingo body 6 stitches over from the bottom of the neck. CH 18, DC in 4th CH from the hook, SLST in each CH back to the beginning. SLST into the same space where you attached your light pink yarn. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.

Bent Leg: With light pink yarn, attach to the next stitch (the stitch right behind the straight leg. It should be 7 stitches from the bottom of the flamingo neck. CH 24, DC in 4th CH from the hook, SLST in the next 11 stitches, 2 SC in the next chain, SLST in each remaining CH. SLST into the same space where you attached your pink yarn for the bent leg. Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.

Adding the white on the beak and the black eye:

This was simple, I found some scrap white yarn and threaded it on my needle. I came in from the back of the flamingo head at the widest part (top) of the beak and then inserted my needle into the bottom stitch of the beak. I did this 2 times to make sure that the white yarn was nice and secure. I then took my white yarn and wove through the stitches on the back over to the beginning tail and tied them in a knot and wove in my yarn tails. When I did the eye I just used a basic embroidery stitch to create that and then tucked in my yarn tails.

That’s it! You just made this fun Flamingo Appliqué that can be attached to pretty much anything. I hope you all enjoy making this as much as I did. It really does add that touch of Summer that I am missing right now. If you are in a colder area, I have a fun project for you. These Crochet Dog Booties will protect your fur babies feet from the snow and ice.

I love you all so very much and I will see you in my next Blog Post!