Delightful Crochet Bird Amigurumi Guide

Crochet Bird Amigurumi is a delightful craft that brings joy and creativity into your hands. These charming little birds are not just cute decorations but also great for gifting or adding a touch of cuteness to your home. With a variety of colors, yarn textures, and patterns available, you can create a unique flock of feathered friends that reflect your style and personality.

The process of crocheting these adorable birds is both relaxing and rewarding, allowing you to unwind while making something special. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, crafting your own amigurumi bird can be a fun project that sparks your imagination and brings a smile to your face.

Materials Needed

• Color 1 – Main Color (MC)
• Color 2 – Contrasting Color 1 (CC 1)
• Color 3 – Contrasting Color 2 (CC 2) for Beak and Legs

Head

Work with MC.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (6) 
Round 2: inc 6 times (12) 
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18) 
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (24) 
Round 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (30) 
Round 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36) 
Round 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (42) 
Round 8: (sc in next 6 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (48) 
Round 9-14: sc in all 48 st (48) 
Round 15: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times (42) 
Round 16: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times (36) 
Round 17: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times (30) 
Round 18: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times (24) 
Round 19: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times (18) 
Round 20: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times (12) 
Fasten off, cut the yarn. 
Stuff the detail.

Body

Work with MC.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (6) 
Round 2: inc 6 times (12) 
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18) 
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (24) 
Round 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (30) 
Round 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36) 
Round 7: sc in next 15 st, inc 6 times, sc in next 15 st (42) 
Round 8: sc in next 15 st, dec 6 times, sc in next 15 st (36) 
Round 9: sc in all 36 st (36) 
Round 10: sc in next 12 st, dec 6 times, sc in next 12 st (30) 
Round 11-13: sc in all 30 st (30) 
Round 14: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 3 times (27) 
Round 15: sc in all 27 st (27) 
Round 16: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 3 times (24) 
Round 17: sc in all 24 st (24) 
Round 18: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times (18) 
Round 19: sc in all 18 st (18) 
Round 20: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times (12) 
Round 21-22: sc in all 12 st (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. 
Stuff the detail.

Tail

Part 1

Work with MC.

Row 1: ch 8, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 6 st 
Row 2: ch for rising, turn, sc, ch 20, sc (don’t skip the stitches), ch 30, sc, ch 40, sc, ch 30, sc, ch 20, sc 
Fasten off, cut the yarn.

Part 2

Work with CC 1.

Row 1: ch 8, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 6 st 
Row 2: ch for rising, turn, sc, ch 15, sc (don’t skip the stitches), ch 20, sc, ch 30, sc, ch 20, sc, ch 15, sc 
Fasten off, cut the yarn.

Part 3

Work with MC.

Row 1: ch 8, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 6 st 
Row 2: ch for rising, turn, sc, ch 5, sc (don’t skip the stitches), ch 10, sc, ch 15, sc, ch 10, sc, ch 55, sc 
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Wing

Part 1

Work with MC.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook (6) 
Round 2: inc 6 times (12)
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18) 
Fasten off, cut the yarn.

Part 2

Work with CC 1.

Join the yarn to the first detail, sc in next 6 st, ch 5, sc (don’t skip the stitches), ch 10, sc, ch 15, sc, ch 10, sc, ch 5, sc in next 7 st 
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. 
Do the same for the second wing.

Crest

Work with CC 1.

Row 1: ch 30, sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 28 st 
Row 2: turn, (ch 9, sc (don’t skip the stitches)) repeat 3 times, (ch 8, sc) repeat 3 times, (ch 7, sc) repeat 4 times, (ch 6, sc) repeat 4 times, (ch 5, sc) repeat 5 times, (ch 4, sc) repeat 8 times. 
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Beak

Work with CC 2.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook 
Round 2: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (8) 
Round 3: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (10) 
Round 4: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (12) 
Round 5: sc in all 12 st (12) 
Round 6: (sc in next 5 st, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (14) 
Round 7: sc in all 14 st (14) 
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs

Part 1

Work with MC.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook 
Round 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (9) 
Round 3: sc in all 9 st (9) 
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (12) 
Round 5: sc in all 12 st (12) 
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Make 2.

Part 2

Work with CC 2.

Leave a tail for sewing at the beginning. 
Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook 
Round 2-5: sc in all 6 st (6) 
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Make 2.

Part 3

Work with CC 2.

Round 2-9: sc in 6 st 
Close the hole, hide the yarn. 
Make 2.

Part 4

Work with CC 2.

Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook 
Round 2-5: sc in 6 st 
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Make 4.

Sew the details in place. Decorate the face of your crochet bird.