Windmill Amigurumi For Farmhouse Shelf Decor

What Makes This Pattern Special

This windmill amigurumi is a decoration worked in white, red, teal, and yellow. You will crochet the base, roof, blade, blade 2, hub, and the door. The instructions use basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases, with clear round-by-round counts.

Use the pattern card as your material checklist before starting. The finished piece has a flat base. It stands upright on its own. Keep your tension even, count stitches at the end of shaping rounds, and check the placement notes before sewing pieces together for a clean handmade result.

Before You Start: Pattern Notes

This little windmill makes a cheerful decoration for a shelf, desk, or nursery corner, and it works up quickly enough to finish in a single weekend. Because the pieces are small and the shaping is simple, it is a friendly project for someone who has just learned the basic stitches and wants to practice working in the round. It also suits more experienced crocheters who enjoy making quick handmade gifts, since the finished piece has plenty of charm without demanding hours of focus. The classic four-blade shape gives it a recognizable look, and the soft yarn keeps it light weight enough to hang or prop up anywhere you want a touch of handmade warmth.

For a finished windmill that measures roughly six inches tall and five inches wide, a worsted weight yarn works best with the 4 mm hook, giving you a fabric that holds its shape without feeling stiff. Cotton or a cotton blend is a good choice if you want crisp blades and a tower that stands up well, while acrylic is lighter on the wallet and easy to wash. A traditional palette pairs a warm tan or light brown tower with bright red or blue blades and a white base, but you can play with pastels for a nursery, bold primaries for a country kitchen, or even a single neutral shade for a modern look. Whatever colors you pick, keep the contrast between tower and blades clear so the shape reads well from a distance.

One common pitfall is stuffing the tower too firmly, which pushes the stitches outward and makes the walls look lumpy instead of smooth. To avoid this, fill the tower gradually as you go, using small pinches of fiberfill rather than pressing in large clumps. Stop an inch or two before the top so the cone closes neatly, and your windmill will keep a tidy silhouette from base to blade.

Gather These Supplies First

Material	Details
Yarn	worsted yarn in white, red, teal, yellow, brown
Hook	4 mm crochet hook
Stuffing	Polyfill or fiberfill
Eyes	Safety eyes or embroidery thread
Extras	Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 4 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.

Abbreviation	Meaning
sc	Single crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec	Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch	Chain

Let's Make It: Instructions

base, white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: sc around (30)

Rnd 7: sc around (30)

Rnd 8: sc around (30)

Rnd 9: (13 sc, dec) x 2 (28)

Rnd 10: (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)

Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 13: dec around (6)

Rnd 14: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to red yarn for the roof.

roof, red yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to teal yarn for the blade.

blade (make 2), teal yarn

Row 1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Switch to yellow yarn for the blade 2.

blade 2 (make 2), yellow yarn

Row 1: Ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Switch to brown yarn for the hub.

hub, brown yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

door, brown yarn

Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (10)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10)

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing

Bring It All Together

1. Stuff base firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.

2. Sew roof in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

3. Sew blade in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

4. Sew blade 2 in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

5. Sew hub in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

6. Sew door in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

7. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.

Helpful Tips and Cleaning Advice

These tips will help you crochet a well-shaped windmill amigurumi using a 4 mm hook. Each suggestion is designed for a beginner skill level and focuses on practical techniques you can apply right away.

• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round so you can find your starting point quickly and keep your stitch count accurate.
• Keep your tension even throughout the project, because loose stitches will let the stuffing show through and tight stitches will make the fabric stiff and hard to shape.
• Stuff the windmill firmly but not so tightly that the stuffing bulges between the stitches, since over stuffing will distort the round shape of the body and blades.
• Add stuffing gradually as you work each round, because waiting until the end can leave you with lumps or empty pockets that are difficult to fill.
• Decrease slowly by spreading your decreases evenly across the round, which helps the top of the windmill close smoothly without puckering or leaving gaps.
• Check your gauge before starting the main body, because a swatch that matches the pattern gauge ensures your finished amigurumi will be the correct size and proportions.
• Join new yarn at the end of a round rather than the middle, which makes the color change less visible and gives you a cleaner edge to work with.
• Weave in your ends with a needle as you finish each piece, because leaving them until the end can make it harder to access tight spaces inside the windmill.

Follow these care instructions to keep your windmill amigurumi looking its best for years to come.

• Hand wash the windmill gently in cool water with a mild detergent, because machine washing can stretch the stitches and damage the shape of the decoration.
• Air dry the piece flat on a clean towel, since hanging it to dry

  Your Questions, Answered

  What yarn should I use for the windmill amigurumi?

  You will need worsted weight yarn for this windmill amigurumi pattern. Worsted weight works up nicely with a 4 mm crochet hook and gives the finished decoration a sturdy shape that holds its form well on a shelf or windowsill.

  How long does it take to crochet the windmill amigurumi?

  The time for this project is 2-4 hours, depending on your crochet speed and how often you pause. Most beginners finish in one relaxed afternoon, while more experienced crocheters can complete the windmill amigurumi in a single evening.

  Is the windmill amigurumi suitable for beginners?

  Yes, this pattern is rated Beginner, so it is a great choice if you are just learning amigurumi. You will only need basic stitches like single crochet, simple increases, and decreases, with no advanced techniques required.

  Can I sell finished windmill amigurumi made from this pattern?

  Most crochet pattern designers allow you to sell finished items made from their patterns, including this windmill amigurumi. Just be sure to credit the pattern designer in your listings and avoid selling the written pattern itself or mass-producing large quantities.

  What if I want to make the windmill amigurumi in different colors?

  Color customization is one of the fun parts of this project. You can use classic white sails with a brown tower, or try pastel shades for a nursery decoration, or bright primary colors for a playful look. Since the pattern uses worsted weight yarn, any color combination you choose will work up the same way.

  Can I resize the windmill amigurumi?

  Yes, you can easily resize the windmill amigurumi

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