Sweet Bird Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

Create Bird Amigurumi your own adorable Sweet Bird amigurumi with this comprehensive crochet pattern guide. These charming birds stand approximately 8.5 inches tall and feature distinctive round bodies, expressive embroidered faces, colorful shirts with textured popcorn stitches, and slender legs with cute feet. Perfect for gifts, nursery decorations, or adding to your handmade collection, these delightful birds combine classic amigurumi techniques with unique design elements that bring personality to each creation.

This detailed pattern is accessible for intermediate crocheters and includes step-by-step instructions for creating each component of your Sweet Bird. With options for customizing colors and sizes, you can create an entire flock of these lovable characters, each with their own unique appearance and charm.

Bird Amigurumi Essential Materials For Your Sweet Bird

Before beginning your amigurumi journey, gather these supplies:

Medium weight yarn (worsted, aran, or 10-ply) – Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran recommended in:
- Color A: For the head, body, and wings
- Color B: For the shirt
- Color C: For the beak, legs, and feet
Crochet hook: 2.75mm (C) hook (Clover Amour recommended)
Toy stuffing: Fairfield Poly-Fil or similar
Stitch markers: Clover Quick Locking Stitch Markers Small (these don’t leave large holes)
Black embroidery floss: For facial features (DMC Embroidery Floss)
Embroidery needle: For detailed facial work
Tapestry needle: For assembly (DMC Tapestry Needle Size 16)
Scissors: Sharp scissors for clean cuts
Optional: Water-soluble marking pen for planning facial features
Optional: Pink blush and brush or cotton bud for adding rosy cheeks

Bird Amigurumi Finished Size Information

When made with medium weight yarn and a 2.75mm hook, your Sweet Bird will stand approximately 8.5 inches tall. For a smaller bird (about 7 inches), you can substitute lightweight yarn with a 2.25mm hook. Maintaining tight, consistent tension throughout your work helps prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches.

Understanding Pattern Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these standard crochet abbreviations used throughout the pattern:

ch – Chain
dec – Single crochet decrease
hdc – Half double crochet
inc – Single crochet increase
inv dec – Invisible decrease
rnd(s) – Round(s)
sc – Single crochet
sl st – Slip stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
3-dc pc st – 3 double crochet popcorn stitch
[ ] – Repeat steps between brackets for the specified number of times
( ) – The number of stitches you should have at the end of each round

Bird Amigurumi Special Techniques

This pattern includes some special techniques that add character to your Sweet Bird:

3-Double Crochet Popcorn Stitch

This creates textured “bubbles” on the bird’s shirt:

Make 3 double crochets into the stitch
Drop the loop of the last double crochet from your hook, leaving it open above the stitch
Insert your hook through the top of the first double crochet
Place the dropped loop on your hook
Bring the loop through the first double crochet
Chain 1
Fold the popcorn stitch toward you when working your next stitch so the popcorn stays on the outside of your bird

Remember to single crochet in the chain stitch under each popcorn stitch in the following round.

Other Helpful Techniques

Changing color: Take the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color, then continue working with the new color
Invisible decrease: A neater decrease method that creates less visible seams
Magic ring: Creates a tight center to begin crocheting in rounds
Standing single crochet: Allows you to join new yarn without chains

Bird Amigurumi Creating Your Sweet Bird

Step 1: Crafting The Beak

The distinctive beak gives your bird character and charm:

Using Color C (beak/leg color):

Chain 6
Work 3 single crochets in the 2nd chain from the hook
Work 3 single crochets down the chain
Work 3 single crochets in the last chain
Turn to crochet down the other side of the chain (crocheting over the yarn tail to avoid weaving)
Work 3 single crochets down the chain (12 stitches total)

Slip stitch into the next stitch, fasten off, and leave a 15-inch tail for attaching later. Weave in and cut the beginning yarn tail. Set aside until after making the head.

Step 2: Shaping The Head

The head forms the foundation for your bird’s expressive face:

Using Color A (head/body color):

Round 1: Leave a 15-inch starting yarn tail outside the top of the head (for head feathers). Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total)
Round 3: Work [1 single crochet, 1 increase] repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Round 4: Work [1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet] repeated 6 times (24 stitches total)
Round 5: Work [3 single crochets, 1 increase] repeated 6 times (30 stitches total)
Round 6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (30 stitches total)
Round 7: Work [2 single crochets, 1 increase, 2 single crochets] repeated 6 times (36 stitches total)
Round 8: Work [5 single crochets, 1 increase] repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 9: Work [3 single crochets, 1 increase, 3 single crochets] repeated 6 times (48 stitches total)
Rounds 10-18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 9 rounds (48 stitches total)
Round 19: Work [6 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 20: Work [5 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (36 stitches total)

Fasten off and weave in the ending yarn tail. Now it’s time to attach the beak, embroider the face, and create the head feathers.

Step 3: Attaching The Beak And Embroidering The Face

These details bring your bird to life with personality and expression:

For attaching the beak:

Thread your tapestry needle with the long yarn tail from the beak and bring it to the center of the oval
Stitch the inner sides of the oval together (one stitch per side) to create dimension
With the stitch marker at the back of the head, position the beak on the opposite side
Insert the threaded tapestry needle through the top of the beak
Thread under a stitch on round 15 of the head
Repeat steps 4 and 5 across the beak to secure it
Double knot the yarn inside the head

For embroidering the face:

Thread your embroidery needle with 16 inches of black embroidery floss (using all 6 strands)
Knot the end and bring the needle through a stitch near the beak on round 14
Make a small stitch upward to the next round
Bring the thread up above the last stitch
Make a stitch connecting to the previous stitch
Repeat steps 4 and 5 seven more times along the eye to create a curved line
For the eyelashes, bring the needle up near the end of the eye line
Connect to the eye line (it’s easiest to insert your needle into a previous stitch hole)
Make several lashes along the eye
Mirror these steps for the left eye

Optional: Apply pink blush to the bird’s cheeks using a small brush or cotton bud for a rosy glow.

Step 4: Creating The Head Feathers

The feathers add character and dimension to your bird:

Thread your tapestry needle with the long yarn tail from the top of the head
Bring the yarn through the center of the head
Leave a small loop of yarn on the top of the head
Knot through a stitch in the head to secure the loop
Bring the needle back through the top of the head
Repeat steps 1-5 twice more to create a total of three loops on the head

Step 5: Creating The Shirt And Body

The shirt with textured popcorn stitches adds color and personality:

Round 1: Using Color B (shirt color), attach yarn to the last round of the head using a standing single crochet. Work 4 single crochets, 1 increase, then [5 single crochets, 1 increase] repeated 5 times (42 stitches total)
Round 2: Work [3 single crochets, 1 increase, 3 single crochets] repeated 6 times (48 stitches total)
Round 3: Work [7 single crochets, 1 increase] repeated 6 times (54 stitches total)
Round 4: Work [4 single crochets, 1 3-dc popcorn stitch, 3 single crochets, 1 increase] repeated 6 times (60 stitches total)
Rounds 5-6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (60 stitches total)
Round 7: Work [9 single crochets, 1 3-dc popcorn stitch] repeated 6 times (60 stitches total)
Rounds 8-9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (60 stitches total)
Round 10: Work [4 single crochets, 1 3-dc popcorn stitch, 5 single crochets] repeated 6 times (60 stitches total)
Round 11: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (60 stitches total)

Continue with the lower body:

Round 12: Change to Color A (body color), work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (60 stitches total)
Round 13: Work [8 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (54 stitches total)
Round 14: Work [7 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (48 stitches total)
Round 15: Work [6 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (42 stitches total)
Round 16: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (42 stitches total)
Round 17: Work [5 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (36 stitches total)
Round 18: Work [4 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (30 stitches total)

Begin stuffing the body now and continue stuffing firmly until closed:

Round 19: Work [3 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (24 stitches total)
Round 20: Work [2 single crochets, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)
Round 21: Work [1 single crochet, 1 invisible decrease] repeated 6 times (12 stitches total)
Round 22: Work 6 invisible decreases (6 stitches total)

Slip stitch into the next stitch, fasten off, and finish off securely.

Step 6: Crafting The Wings

The wings add dimension and character to your bird. Make 2 identical wings:

Leave a 10-inch starting yarn tail for attaching later. These are worked in rows (not rounds) and use normal decreases instead of invisible decreases:

Using Color A (body color):

Row 1: Chain 7, work 6 single crochets starting in the 2nd chain from hook (6 stitches total)
Row 2: Chain 1, turn, work 1 increase, 4 single crochets, 1 increase (8 stitches total)
Rows 3-5: Chain 1, turn, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across for 3 rows (8 stitches total)
Row 6: Chain 1, turn, work 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, 1 decrease (6 stitches total)
Row 7: Chain 1, turn, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (6 stitches total)
Row 8: Chain 1, turn, work 1 decrease, 2 single crochets, 1 decrease (4 stitches total)
Row 9: Chain 1, turn, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (4 stitches total)
Row 10: Chain 1, turn, work 2 decreases (2 stitches total)
Row 11: Chain 1, turn, work 1 single crochet in each stitch across (2 stitches total)
Row 12: Chain 1, turn, work 1 decrease (1 stitch total)

Fasten off and weave in the ending yarn tail. The wings will be attached to the body after all components are complete.

Step 7: Making The Legs

The slender legs give your bird height and character. Make 2 identical legs:

Using Color C (leg color):

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total)
Rounds 2-15: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 14 rounds (6 stitches for 14 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail for attaching. Don’t stuff the legs. Weave in the beginning yarn tail and set aside until after making the feet.

Step 8: Creating The Feet

The distinctive feet add stability and charm to your bird. Make 2 identical feet:

Leave a 10-inch beginning yarn tail for attaching:

Round 1: Create 7 single crochets in a magic ring (7 stitches total)
Round 2: Slip stitch into the next stitch, then [chain 3, work 1 single crochet into 2nd chain from hook, work 1 half double crochet into next chain, slip stitch into next stitch of round 1] repeated 3 times (this creates 3 toes)

Fasten off and weave in the ending yarn tail.

Step 9: Final Assembly

Bringing all the pieces together completes your Sweet Bird amigurumi:

Attaching the wings:

Insert your tapestry needle into the wing to hide the knot
Insert the needle into a stitch of round 2 of the shirt/body
Insert the needle from front to back through a stitch on the wing
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’ve securely connected the wing
Weave the yarn tail through several stitches to secure it

Attaching each foot to its leg:

Thread your tapestry needle with the long yarn tail from the foot
Bring the yarn through the center of the foot
Insert the needle through the center of the leg and out through the side
Align the closed end of the leg at the center of the foot (the magic ring’s center)
Insert the needle through the foot near the center
Bring the needle through the center hole of the foot, through the center of the leg, and out the side of the leg
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the foot is securely attached
Weave the yarn through the leg to secure it
Cut any excess yarn

Attaching each leg to the body:

Position the leg over rounds 16 and 17 of the body
Insert your needle through a stitch on round 17 of the body
Insert the needle through the next stitch of the leg
Repeat steps 2 and 3 on rounds 17 and 16 until you’ve secured the leg to 3 stitches on each round
Weave the yarn through several stitches to secure it
Cut any excess yarn

Bird Amigurumi Creating A Colorful Flock

One of the joys of this Sweet Bird pattern is the opportunity to create multiple birds in different color combinations. Consider these creative variations:

A blue bird with a yellow shirt and orange feet
A pink bird with a blue shirt and yellow feet
A white bird with a coral shirt and yellow feet
A mint bird with a yellow shirt and coral feet

By mixing and matching your color choices, you can create an entire flock of Sweet Birds, each with its own unique personality.

Bird Amigurumi Tips For Successful Amigurumi

To achieve the best results with your Sweet Bird amigurumi:

Maintain consistent tension throughout your work for an even appearance
Stuff firmly but not so tightly that the stitches stretch and show the stuffing
Take your time with the embroidered facial features—they greatly impact the character of your bird
Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially in the body sections
When making the popcorn stitches, ensure they pop toward the outside of the work
For the head feathers, adjust the size of the loops to achieve your preferred look

Bird Amigurumi Displaying Your Sweet Bird Creation

Your completed Sweet Bird amigurumi is perfect for display on a shelf, in a child’s room, or as part of a handmade toy collection. These birds also make wonderful gifts for birthdays, baby showers, or any special occasion.

Many crafters enjoy creating groups of these birds to form charming displays. If you share photos of your finished birds on social media, consider tagging the original pattern creator (@freeamigurumii) on Instagram or Facebook to showcase your creation.

Bird Amigurumi Exploring More Amigurumi Projects

After mastering this Sweet Bird pattern, you might enjoy exploring other bird-themed amigurumi designs such as:

Owls with their distinctive wide eyes
Chickens with fluffy feathers
Penguins with their formal “tuxedo” coloring
Colorful parrots with bright plumage

Each pattern builds on similar techniques while introducing new shapes and details that help expand your crochet skills.

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Conclusion

Creating this Sweet Bird amigurumi offers a rewarding crochet experience that combines technical skill with artistic expression. The process of watching your bird take shape—from the basic head and body forms to the addition of expressive eyes, colorful shirts, and distinctive feet—provides a sense of accomplishment and joy that only handmade creations can bring.

This detailed pattern allows crocheters of various skill levels to successfully create a professional-looking bird with personality and charm. The techniques learned while making this Sweet Bird, such as popcorn stitches, embroidered details, and careful assembly, can be applied to countless other amigurumi projects.

Remember that each amigurumi creation is unique—minor variations in tension, stuffing, and embroidery details ensure that your bird will have its own distinctive character. Don’t hesitate to experiment with color variations or add your own creative touches to make this pattern truly your own.

The joy of amigurumi lies not just in the finished creation but in the meditative process of creating something beautiful one stitch at a time. As you work through this pattern, take pleasure in the rhythmic nature of crochet and the satisfaction of seeing your Sweet Bird emerge from simple yarn and hook.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new feathered friend!