
Rocky the Puffin
African Flower Crochet Pattern PDF
£4.00
🐧 Meet Rocky!
Meet Rocky the Puffin, a colourful little seabird with plenty of character and a wonderfully distinctive beak! Created using traditional African Flower motifs, Rocky is a fun and rewarding crochet project that's perfect for bird lovers and anyone who enjoys making unique amigurumi.
With his classic black-and-white plumage and bright orange, red and golden details, Rocky captures all the charm of these much-loved coastal birds.
Whether you're making a thoughtful handmade gift, bringing a little coastal character into your home, or adding another beautiful bird to your African Flower collection, Rocky is sure to raise a smile.
💛 Why You'll Love This Pattern
Beautiful African Flower motif construction
Easy-to-follow written crochet pattern
Includes both written instructions and crochet charts
Step-by-step colour photographs
Instant PDF download
Written in English using US crochet terms
Perfect for puffin lovers, bird enthusiasts and handmade gifts
A lovely addition to your African Flower bird collection
Helpful assembly tips throughout
📏 Finished Size
When made using 4-ply yarn, your finished Rocky measures approximately:
4½ inches (10 cm) high
The finished size will vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size and crochet tension.
For a larger Rocky, simply use Double Knit (DK), Aran or Chunky yarn with an appropriately sized crochet hook. Please note that using a different yarn weight will also alter the finished appearance.
⭐ Skill Level
Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.
You'll need a basic knowledge of crochet techniques. The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminologyand can easily be converted to UK terms if preferred.
Clear photographs, crochet charts and helpful guidance are included throughout to help you along the way.
🧶 Materials
For Rocky shown, I used Scheepjes Catona 4-ply mercerised cotton yarn:
25 g Jet Black (110)
12 g Snow White (106)
5 g Yellow Gold (208)
1 g Hot Red (115)
3 g Charcoal (393)
3 g Royal Orange (189)
You'll also need:
2 mm crochet hook
9 mm safety eyes
Toy stuffing
Darning needle
Long upholstery needle
Stitch markers
Scheepjes Catona mercerised cotton provides excellent stitch definition and beautifully highlights the African Flower motifs.
Equivalent 4-ply, fingering, sport or baby-weight yarns can also be used, so feel free to experiment with your favourite yarns and colour combinations.
A complete materials list is included in the pattern.
📄 Pattern Includes
Your downloadable PDF includes:
Complete written crochet instructions
African Flower motif construction
Crochet charts/graphs
Step-by-step colour photographs
Clear assembly guidance
Helpful crochet hints and tips throughout
The pattern can be viewed on your computer, tablet or mobile device, or printed if you prefer to crochet from paper.
🎁 Perfect For
Puffin lovers
Bird enthusiasts
Coastal and seaside décor
Handmade gifts
Nursery décor
Shelf and desk displays
African Flower collections
Amigurumi enthusiasts
Unique home décor
Anyone who loves quirky little seabirds!
⚡ Instant Download
Your PDF pattern will be available to download immediately after checkout, so you can start crocheting Rocky straight away.
📌 Please Note
This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern only
No finished Rocky is included
Written in English using US crochet terminology
Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds cannot be offered once the file has been downloaded
© Copyright
This crochet pattern is for personal use only. It may not be copied, redistributed, translated, shared or resold in any format.
Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities, provided credit is given to the designer.
If you have any questions before or after your purchase, please don't hesitate to get in touch—I'm always happy to help.
Happy Hooking! 🐧🌊🧶
