Flamingo Pattern

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

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Alta M. Flamingo

Made in honor of My Mom who passed away from Breast cancer in 1997



Copyright Chiscrochetcrazy May 31, 2005



G Hook & worsted weight yarn in hot pink, light pink , scraps of white and black you could also use hot pink fun fur for wings and legs

Starting at bottom of body

Ch 2, 8sc in second ch from hook

Start marking rds

(1) 2sc in each sc around

(2) Sc in next sc , 2 sc in next, repeat around

(3) Sc in each sc around

(4) Sc in next 2, 2 sc in next, repeat around

(5 - 10) Sc around

(11) Sc in next 2, decrease, repeat ar

(12) Sc around

(13) Sc in next, decrease, repeat around

(14) Sc around. Do not fasten off Stuff body

(15) Decrease around

(16 - 25) Sc ar Stuff Do not fasten off

(26) 2 sc in each sc around

(27 & 28) Sc around

(29 &30 ) 2 sc in each of next 3 , sc in remaining stitches

(31) Sc around

(32) Sc in 12 sc , decrease 3 times

(33 & 34) Sc around

(35) Sc in next 10, Decrease 4 times , sc in remaining stitches (note if you have no remaining stitches it won't matter)

(36)Sc around

(37) Sc in next st, Decrease, repeat around

(38) Decrease around , Sew opening closed



Beak using black



Ch 4, join

(1) 2 sc in each sc around

(2-5) Sc around, join hot pink

(6) Sc in next st , 2 sc in next repeat around

(7 & 8) Sc around , slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off stitch black part of beak flat & turn under stuff pink part lightly sew onto head using photo for placement



Wings make 2 with hot pink yarn or funfur

Start with long tail for sewing to body

Ch 9 , Sc in second ch fr hook & in each across ( 8sc) ch 1 turn

(1 & 2) Sc in each across ch 1 turn

(3) Decrease 1 time sc to last 2 sc, decrease, ch 1 turn

(4) Sc in each, ch 1 turn

(5) Decrease 1 time sc to last 2 decrease ch 1 turn

(6) Sc around, ch 1 turn

(7) Decrease around, ch 1 turn

(8) Decrease, do not turn sc evenly around wing with 2 sc in each corner, fasten off

Sew wide part of wing together then sew to body



Eyes make 2 w/ hot pink

Ch 2 , 4 sc in second ch fr hook, join to first sc , fasten off

Repeat w/ white (make 2)

Sew pink eye to head then sew white half way over top of pink eye then using black sew a dot on the bottom off the white part of eye

Legs & feet make 2 w/ hot pink or fun fur

Ch 7, Sc in second ch fr hook & in each across then continue sc around on free loops of starting ch (12 sc)

Start rds

(1-3) Sc around

(4 )Decrease , Sc in next 2, repeat around (9sc)

(5) Decrease 2 times then sc in remaning stitches

(6-30) Sc around at end of rw 30 slip st to fist sc fasten off

Do not stuff before sewing to body sew rd 5 together to form a ankle then halfway up leg sew 2 rds together to form knee see photo Sew to body

If you find any mistakes please Pm me Thanks.

[fran]

Thank you! Thank you! :c9

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Your Welcome :)

[crochetaddict033]

:U Thanks so much! Not only did you share a new pattern with us, you gave me an excuse to go yarn shopping...:lol .

And she's too cute!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Jessi I'm gad to help the yarn industry, but if you're in the stashbusters challenge I hope you don't shop until tomm :lol Have fun

[crochetaddict033]

Jessi I'm gad to help the yarn industry, but if you're in the stashbusters challenge I hope you don't shop until tomm :lol Have fun

Oh no I knew better than to join up for that...lol. I don't have that much willpower yet but I am really proud of those that did join up!!;) And I hear JoAnn's is having a great sale right now....:devil

[RachelG]

Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I tested my own pattern :lol because I wanted to make some for gifts and the only mistake I found was on the eye I corrected it just needed to join to first sc before fastening off.

[waterbaby]

Fabulious! Am always immensely impressed with people who come up with such clever ideas and then are able to execute them so well. And thanks so much for sharing the pattern.

[bythehook]

That is just so cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

[ullenastar13]

LOVE IT!!!
it's an awesome memorial for your mom! thank you for sharing!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thank you :hug LOVE IT!!!
it's an awesome memorial for your mom! thank you for sharing!

[mimicat]

Thanks for this pattern, Alisha!!! :manyheart The flamingo is so cute, I want to make one too!!!:hook

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Yopur welcome Mimi I'm glad you like it and it's super easy to make :hook

[mimi_mia]

Alisha, I'm almost finished making the flamingo, I'm working on the 2nd leg and then I'll attach them, I'll post a picture when I'm done and I hope you like how mine turned out. It really is a loving gesture to honor your mother in such a way. :hug :manyheart

[CroshayQueen]

Soo cute! What a great idea!:clap

I can apprecaite the meaning, God Bless you all:)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Alisha, I'm almost finished making the flamingo, I'm working on the 2nd leg and then I'll attach them, I'll post a picture when I'm done and I hope you like how mine turned out. It really is a loving gesture to honor your mother in such a way. :hug :manyheart

I can't wait to see it :)

Thanks Croshay:) Queen

[mimi_mia]

I hope you like these pictures of my flamingo.....



http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/th_IMG_0113.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/?action=view&current=IMG_0113.jpg)http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/th_IMG_0110.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/?action=view&current=IMG_0110.jpg)http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/th_IMG_0114.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/?action=view&current=IMG_0114.jpg)http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/th_IMG_0115.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/?action=view&current=IMG_0115.jpg)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Oh my goodness I love it you did such a good job on it :cheer The knees look perfect , really you did a great job. I love the fur wings :manyheart

[stormy]

That is sooo cute!!!:clap I'm going to put that pattern on my "to make" list.
Thanks for sharing it!!:U

[Stacy25]

Awwww how cute! My daughter loves flamingoes so I may have to try this soon!Thanks for posting it.

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Your welcome :)

[juliebenulie]

I've never come across the abbreviation "ar". What does it stand for?:think

[funkyreporter]

Thanks for the lovely pattern... I love flamingoes, and what a beautiful tribute to your mom!

[eurolyons]

Thanks for sharing, I am so gonna make this...I have a friend in Florida that I will make this for...wonderful work, bravo!

[mimi_mia]

I'm glad to see this thread again, I made the flamingo and it turned out great!! Pictures of mine are at message 18.

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I've never come across the abbreviation "ar". What does it stand for?:think Around ;)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thank you LeeAnna, Paulette & Maria :hug

[Qmare]

Thanks. That is soooooooooooo cute!

[TurquoizBlue]

That is so cute! I love how you did it's little knees.

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thank you Quiltymare & TurquoizBlue :hug

[dclaridge]

That is sooo cute!!!:clap I'm going to put that pattern on my "to make" list.
Thanks for sharing it!!:U

Me too! My folks have a running joke about flamingos. My dad hates the plastic ones in people's front yards. So he's always said that if he came home and there were flamingos in the front yard, he'd know it was over and he should pack his bags. They're always giving each others flamingos :devil --every kind except the plastic, yard decorations. I'm going to have to get out my hook and make this for Father's day!

[Lael]

I finished making this flamingo Thursday and it came out great. Thanks for the pattern. I am sending it down to my dad for Fathers Day tomorrow, who retired in Florida. He will love it!

Thanks! :yay

[Appliejuice]

This is so cute. I think I may make this for my friend who lives in Alaska. I live in Florida and send her FL BOX every once in a while. :D

That was very sweet of you to make that in honor of your mom. :)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thank you all :hug Glad you like it ;)

[Julia]

It is cute.

[unicorn37757]

Oh that is so cute & unusual!:clap

[inmy7thhvn]

Thanks! My mom LOVES flamingos, and I'm going to make one for her for Christmas this year! AWESOME.:clap

[lilblueheron]

Oh WOW!

My SIL collects all things flamingos and it is so difficult to find her new and interesting stuff to add to her collection.

I am starting this right now! Thank you so much for posting!

[gridley13]

Omigosh, my dd LOVES flamingos... getting some pink yarn TODAY!!! Thanks!!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thanks everyone I'm glad yall like it :)

[cat3crazy]

How cute! I plan on making one to send to my friend who lives in Florida! Thanks for a neat pattern.

[astridz55]

I made this for a freiend who has an odd fondness for flamingos. Odd because one time I saw her she had about 2 dozen (or more!) small lawn flamingos in her car. She loved this little guy. And it was fun to make!

[liquidblackout]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I offer my most sincere condolences, because I know it really is very difficult. My mother had a battle with breast cancer last year and just when we thought it was gone, it has come back in the form of liver, brain and bone cancer. We're still struggling through chemotherapy and radiation therapies. Thanks for the pattern!

[Riohnna]

It is very nice!

[jap]

Thank you, your flamingo is way to cute. I'll have to try to make one too

[crochet-girl]

do you have the pattern for the head??? I don't see it.:(

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Crochet-girl the pattern is all in one one you're starting at the bottom and end at the head :)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I offer my most sincere condolences, because I know it really is very difficult. My mother had a battle with breast cancer last year and just when we thought it was gone, it has come back in the form of liver, brain and bone cancer. We're still struggling through chemotherapy and radiation therapies. Thanks for the pattern!


I'm so sorry :hug Your welcome for the pattern :hug

[LovesLoly]

This is too cute!

[pinsandneedles]

How nice of you to design something in honor of your mother! Did she teach you to crochet?
I know she would be proud of you-and your flamingo!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Actually she tried when I was young but I had the attention span of a fly :lol
I just decided to learn after she passed to carry it on :) Thanks all for the compliments :hug

[crochetcastle]

Hey, my sister made me this a couple of years ago. I LOVE flamingos. :)

[teeheenah]

What a hoot!! Love it!!

Thank you so much for sharing!

T-

[santi6977]

I'm thinking of making this for my grandmother, can you please tell me what skill level this patern is?

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I would say begginer ;)

[Monique39]

awwwww so cute!.. Love the snowman next to him!

[cheraboo]

What a great way to honor your mom! This'll be a great project. Thank you.

[mrswright]

Hello,

For the wings, can you please explain what you mean by sc around wing? I'm new to crocheting and am trying to make this for a co-worker who is in the hospital. Can you possibly attach a close-up of the wing?

Also, I'm not exactly sure what free loops are (for the starting of the feet). Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!