Sea-Sational Stitches: Crochet Your Own Adorable Lifebuoy Seagull!

ByLina Morgen

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How to Crochet a Cute Seagull in a Lifebuoy: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable seaside companion with this detailed crochet guide. This plush seagull, complete with its own tiny lifebuoy, is a perfect project for amigurumi lovers looking for a cute, nautical-themed toy.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn:
    • Main Color: White plush yarn (approx. 20g)
    • Accent Colors: Orange, Grey, and Red plush yarn
    • Lifebuoy Detail: Beige or Brown cotton-blend yarn (such as YarnArt Jeans)
  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
  • Safety Eyes: 10 mm
  • Stuffing: Polyfill or Hollofibre
  • Tools: Yarn needle, scissors

Finished Size: Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) when using the recommended materials.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • ch: Chain
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • BLO: Back loop only
  • FLO: Front loop only
  • (…)*n: Repeat the sequence inside the brackets ‘n’ times

Step-by-Step Pattern

The Legs (Make 2)

Use orange yarn. Do not stuff the legs.

  1. Ch 4.
  2. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook: 2 sc, 3 sc in the final chain. Working along the opposite side of the chain: 1 sc, inc (8)
  3. 8 sc
  4. (2 sc, dec)*2 (6)
  5. 6 sc

Cut the yarn, pull the opening closed, and weave in the ends inside the leg.

The Body and Head

Use white yarn. Stuff firmly as you work.

  1. 8 sc in MR
  2. 8 inc (16)
  3. (1 sc, inc)*8 (24)
  4. Attach the legs: 8 sc, 2 sc joined with the 4th round of the first leg, 4 sc, 2 sc joined with the 4th round of the second leg, 8 sc (24)
  5. 24 sc
  6. (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
  7. – 10. 18 sc (4 rounds)
  8. (7 sc, dec)*2 (16)
  9. 16 sc
  10. The Beak: 8 sc, switch to orange yarn, ch 4, 3 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, switch back to white yarn, 8 sc (16)
  11. 16 sc
  12. (2 sc, dec)*4 (12)

Eyes Placement: Install safety eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 2 sc between the eyes.

  1. Switch to red yarn: 12 sc
  2. Working in BLO: 6 dec

Fasten off, pull the hole closed, and hide the yarn tail inside the toy.

Finishing Touches

The Hat

Using red yarn, attach to the FLO (front loops only) of round 16. Crochet 12 sc around the edge, then fasten off.

The Wings (Make 2)

Attach grey yarn between rounds 9 and 10 of the body. Ch 10. Starting from the 3rd chain from the hook: 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc. Finish with a sl st, cut the yarn, and secure the ends. Repeat for the second wing.

The Lifebuoy

Use white yarn. Stuff firmly as you work.

  1. Ch 8 and join into a ring.
  2. – 4. 8 sc (3 rounds)

Now, alternate between red and white yarn every 4 rounds:

  • Rounds 5-8: Red yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 9-12: White yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 13-16: Red yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 17-20: White yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 21-24: Red yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 25-28: White yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)
  • Rounds 29-32: Red yarn, 8 sc (4 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Lifebuoy Rope

Using beige yarn, chain 200. Tie knots at the ends and secure the rope to the lifebuoy to complete the look.

Final Assembly

Place your completed seagull inside the lifebuoy and adjust the rope for a cozy, nautical presentation. Your cute little seagull is now ready for the beach!

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