I’ve got a sweet new pattern to share with you…
Meet Crow Alena, an elegant and stylish amigurumi bird designed by the talented Svetlana Voronkova. This free crochet crow pattern, shared via Handywoman, is perfect for anyone who loves creating detailed and expressive toys. Worked with a 2.0 mm crochet hook and soft Alize Cotton Gold yarn, the finished crow stands at approximately 26 cm tall, making it an ideal display piece or a heartfelt handmade gift. The tutorial is step by step and beginner friendly, guiding you through crocheting the head, body, wings, and legs with confidence. Key materials like 12 mm safety eyes, white felt, fiberfill stuffing, and shades of grey, black, and beige yarn help bring this charming character to life with delightful texture and personality.
Special thanks to Svetlana Voronkova for sharing this delightful design and to Handywoman for providing the free pattern. This tutorial also includes helpful instructions for assembling the parts with a yarn needle, using glue for eye backing, and shaping your toy for a perfect finish. At the end of the pattern, you’ll find a collection of inspiring amigurumi crow ideas, ideal for sparking new projects and expanding your crochet collection. Enjoy crafting your very own Crow Alena!
Designer: Svetlana Voronkova
VK: @rukodelochka2019
Materials:
• Alize Cotton Gold yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic – 330 m/100 g) in three colors: Grey, Black, Beige
• Crochet hook 2.0 mm
• 12 mm safety eyes
• White felt (for eye backing)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Yarn needle (for sewing parts)
• Fiberfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
turning ch – turning chain
Note: After * indicates the number of repeats in parentheses. Numbers at the end of rows indicate stitch count. The toy is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.
Beak (1 piece)
Crochet in beige. Place marker on the side—no need to follow it strictly.
6 sc in MR
1: 6 sc
2: 6 inc (12)
3-4: 12 sc
5: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
6-7: 18 sc
8: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
9-10: 24 sc
11: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
12-14: 30 sc
15: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
16-18: 36 sc
19: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
20-24: 42 sc
25: 6 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc (42)
26-27: 42 sc
28: 6 sc, 6 inc, 30 sc (48)
Stuff. Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing.
Chest Patch (1 piece)
Crochet in black in turning rows.
Ch 10, start in second ch from hook.
1: 9 sc, turning ch, turn
2: dec, 5 sc, dec, turning ch (7)
3: dec, 3 sc, dec, turning ch (5)
4: dec, sc, dec, turning ch (3)
5: dec over 3 sc
Cut yarn.
