Pepe the Peacock

Overview

Pepe the Peacock is a vibrant plushie that is colorful and a quick, easy make. It is perfect for gifts, brightening up your space, or for markets. Plus, you can make it in many color variations to make your own unique plushie.

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Note

This free pattern includes written instructions with some pictures and will eventually also include ads.

For step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and a printable, beautifully formatted version, you can purchase the PDF pattern on Etsy.

Abbreviations

R = round
MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
BO = bobble stitch (using 4 double crochet)
- link to video tutorial
sk = skip
( ) x __ = repeat the steps in the parentheses the number of times indicated after the x
[ ] = all the steps in brackets are completed into the same stitch

Materials

Chenille yarn, size 5
- Light blue
- Dark blue
- Mint
- Green
- Yellow
6.0 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
10 mm safety eyes

Important Notes

This pattern uses US terms and continuous rounds except for the tail.

The first draft of this pattern included 6 ‘feathers’ on the tail. Based on tester feedback, the final version was updated to 5 ‘feathers.’ Because of this change, some photos of the tail may look slightly different from the pattern photos and your finished piece.

Pattern Use Guidelines

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not share, reproduce, or sell the
pattern itself. You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, but please make sure to give me credit for the pattern by tagging me on Instagram or Facebook: @RayfulCreations

Instructions

Head/Body

Using light blue yarn:
R1: MR, sc 6
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-9: sc 24 (5 rounds)
R10: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
Place safety eyes between R6 and R7, 4 stitches apart.
Stuff the head firmly.
R11: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R12: sc 12 (12)
R13: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

R14: During this round, you will make wings on both sides of the body. If the stitch placement does not align them correctly, adjust as needed. Use a stitch marker to mark the back loop of each wing to make it easier to find later.
sc 4, [FLO: sc, ch, dc 2, ch, sc], sc 7, [FLO: sc, ch, dc 2, ch, sc], sc 5 (18)

R15: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24). When you reach each wing, do not crochet on
the wing; only crochet on the back loop (the one with the stitch marker).
R16: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
R17: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
R18: sc 36 (36)

R19: During this round, you will make feet. They will be in the center front of the body. If the stitch placement does not align them correctly, adjust as needed.

sc 12
change to yellow yarn: BO
change to light blue yarn: sc 6
change to yellow yarn: BO
change to light blue yarn: sc 16 (36)

R20: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
R21: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24). Stuff.
R22: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
R23: (sc, dec) x 6 (12).
Finish stuffing. Don’t overstuff the bottom so that it can remain flat.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Insert this yarn tail through the front loops of R23. Pull tight to close. Weave in any loose ends.

Tail

Start with green yarn:
R1: MR, sc 6, ch 1, turn (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3, ch 1, turn (9)
R3: sc, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 2, sc, ch 1, turn (12)
R4: (sc 3, inc) x 3, ch 1, turn (15)

Change to yellow yarn:
R4: (sc, chain 3, sk 2) x 2, sc, ch 2, sk 1, sc, (ch 3, sk 2, sc) x 2, ch 1, turn
R5: sc into the first stitch (sc 4 along R4’s chain, sc into the next stitch) x 5, ch 1, turn

Change to mint yarn:
R6: sc into the 1st stitch, (ch 6, sk 4 of R5’s stitches, sc into the next stitch) x 5, ch 1, turn
R7: sc into the 1st stitch, (sc 8 along R6’s chain, sc into the next stitch) x 5, ch 1, turn

Change to dark blue yarn:
R8: sc into the 1st stitch, (sc 8, sk 1) x 4, sc 9
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now, you will sew the tail to the body. Place the tail in the back lower center of the body. It may help to wrap it around as shown below to help you center it.

Cut a long piece of green yarn. Use that to sew the bottom half of the green portion of the tail to the body. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Hair

Using dark blue yarn:

slipknot into the back of R1 of the head.
(ch 4, starting in the 2nd chain from the hook slst 3, slst into the next stitch of R1) x 3

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Beak

Cut a strand of yellow yarn and use it to embroider a beak between the eyes. If you’re not sure how to do this, watch this video for instructions on how to embroider a beak.