$ 6.00

US English pattern by MevvSan. Includes step-by-step pictures.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
The iconic Galo de Barcelos is one of Portugal’s most beloved symbols, known for its colourful design and the famous legend of the Rooster of Barcelos. According to Portuguese folklore, the miraculous rooster proved the innocence of a wrongly accused pilgrim, becoming a symbol of faith, luck, honesty, and good fortune. This amigurumi crochet pattern brings the traditional Portuguese rooster to life through the use of crochet and embroidery, perfect for lovers of Portuguese culture, folk art, and unique crochet projects.

FINISHED SIZE:
This pattern let's you make two different sized galos depending on the yarn thickness and hook size you use. If the recommended hook and yarn size are used the large galo will be approximately 39 cm (15.3 inches) tall by 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide. The small galo will be approximately 25 cm (9.8 inches) tall by 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Because this amigurumi requires crocheting in the round, color changing, and sewing multiple pieces together it can be classified as at least an advanced beginner project.

SKILLS NEEDED:
✨crocheting in a round/spiral
✨single crochet
✨double crochet
✨triple crochet
✨crocheting in the back loops only of a stitch
✨increase and decrease stitches
✨sewing multiple pieces together

MATERIALS NEEDED:
✨worsted/aran or sport weight yarn
✨2.00 mm or 2.75 mm crochet hook
✨polyester fiberfill
✨6 mm or 9 mm safety eyes

LANGUAGE:
This amigurumi seagull bird pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terms.

COPYRIGHT:
© 2026 MevvSan. Mevlinn Gusick. All rights reserved.
You may sell the finished items, provided you give the credit to Mevlinn Gusick (MevvSan) as the designer. You may NOT sell or share the pattern.


Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, double crochet, back loops only, triple crochet


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern provided you credit the original designer.