Florrie the Flamingo amigurumi

This pattern is suitable for post-beginner or easy Intermediate, it requires basic knowledge of crochet stitches: magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet/treble crochet and how to crochet in spiral. 2 in 1 pattern, in both UK and US crochet terms. You will need: 3 mm crochet hook (2.5 or 2.75 mm hook will work as well but the size of the Flamingo will be smaller), yarn needle, DK weight cotton yarn ( I used So Crafty 100% cotton amigurumi yarn): pink (approx. 50 g)/ white (approx. 20 g)/black (under 1 m), stitch marker, scissors, toy stuffing (approximately 20 g), 2 x wire (approximately 36 cm each, I used no. 20 flower making wire) and 2 safety eyes (I used 9mm eyes but you can use other sizes). This pattern was also tested without adding wire; flamingo will look the same but won’t be bendable. Finished Flamingo will be about 32 cm if the head is bent, about 45 cm stretched out.