Pelican

Make your own Pelican! This pattern gives detailed instructions to create four species of Pelican: Great White Pelican, Brown Pelican, American Pelican and Australian Pelican. As a bonus, color suggestions and colorwork instructions are provided for a Pink Backed Pelican. PLEASE NOTE: This pattern requires 9 GAUGE WIRE or thicker. This is used as an armature to allow the Pelican to stand and it is used as a framework for the bill and pouch. The bill and pouch are open/not stuffed, so the wire is necessary for shape. Step by step instructions and photos are provided to aid in wiring the Pelican. The 120 page pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos and clear written instructions to make an amigurumi-style Pelican. PLUS there is a 45 page PRINTER-FRIENDLY TEXT ONLY VERSION at the end of the pattern. This pattern has been fully tested by multiple testers. Includes yarn amounts and hook sizes to make a wading bird using worsted weight yarn. Recommended for ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SKILL LEVEL. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and more complex stitches (detailed in the pattern glossary). A finished Pelican made using Worsted Weight yarn is approximately 20” long from bill to rump, 15” tall from head to toe and 8” wide at the widest point. To make a Pelican you will need: Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors, ~750 to 850 yards total 20mm safety eyes Poly-fil or other stuffing 9-gauge armature wire Duct tape Darning needle Wire brush for brushing out yarn PATTERN IN ENGLISH, using US Crochet terminology. Questions? Contact the designer through Ravelry or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/starbirdcreationsstl/ © 2025 Jennifer Starbird. All rights reserved. This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed, or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline. You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer.