Crochet Pattern: Galo de Barcelos

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 
Please note that this listing is for a crochet pattern (PDF file), not a completed item.  All files are in PDF format and are available for download as soon as payment is accepted.  

FINISHED SIZE:
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
Because all amigurumi require some basic understanding of crochet terms they can all be considered Advanced Beginner.  However, because this crochet rooster pattern requires working on both sides of a foundation chain and reattaching your hook at different parts of a round, it is on the more complex side.

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

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 rooster lovey pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terms.

PATTERN INCLUDES:
Every crochet pattern shows step by step instructions for easy understanding, along with many photos and tutorial links. Each pattern also comes with a life-time guarantee of access to help from me, the designer. Simply email me your questions about the pattern. Be it a day or years after purchasing, I will gladly answer your questions as best I can.

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.

CROCHET KIT:
This crochet pattern has a crochet kit you can purchase over at YarnSea.com. YarnSea is a website that collaborates with different yarn manufacturers to source the yarn, make the kit, and ship it directly to you!