How to Crochet Bird Amigurumi for Home Decor

In this post, you will learn how to crochet an imaginative colourful bird amigurumi that can be used as a home decoration with a tutorial from Keep Calm and Crochet. This bird amigurumi is designed to be simple but cute without getting the details of any bird in real life. You can crochet it using three interesting pastel colours: pink, blue and white.

The special features of this amigurumi include multi-coloured, detailed wings, and adorable tiny beaks. You can easily hang it on a wall.

Although this bird project might seem intricate, the clear, step-by-step instructions make it manageable for beginners with on-screen instructions available.

Get the complete video guide for free at the end of this post with the more details about the project just below.

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Skills Needed: This crocheted bird requires a variety of crochet techniques, including making a magic ring, working in rounds, and understanding increases and decreases to shape the bird's body. The tutorial also covers colour changes and the use of stitch markers to help keep track of rounds.

Experience with single crochet stitches and slip stitches, as well as skills in assembling is needed. Make sure you seamlessly weave in the ends.

Guide Span: 1 Hour (Detailed)

Personalization Tips: Experiment with different yarn colors depending on the type of bird you want to refer. According to current trends, popular colour combinations include, (mint green, sea green and yellow), cocktails (yellow, orange and grey) and parrots (red, blue and orangish-yellow).

Crochet Bird Amigurumi Tutorial

This tutorial guides you through crocheting a cute bird keychain that’s both beginner-friendly and fun. With easy-to-follow instructions on making the body, wings, and tail, this project is ideal for those wanting a quick yet adorable crochet project. Customizable and cute, this bird amigurumi can be transformed into a keychain, bag charm, or even a decorative ornament. Here is a quick overview of the tutorial:

Body Construction: The body is worked in a spiral, starting with six single crochets in a magic ring. The stitch count increases in rounds to form a smooth, rounded shape, and the body is then closed and stuffed for firmness.
Positioning the Eyes: Safety eyes are added between rounds 3 and 4, spaced equally. The creator suggests marking these spots with pins before attaching the eyes to ensure symmetry.
Creating the Wings and Tail: The wings and tail are crocheted separately with colour changes for contrast. The wings are attached symmetrically, positioned at a slight angle for a natural look, while the tail is sewn at the body’s base. Beak and Finishing Touches: The beak is made with a small magic ring and sewn directly between the eyes. Optional accessories like a bow or small flower can be added to personalize the bird.
Final Assembly: Attach all pieces carefully to maintain balance. Using a darning needle, all loose yarn ends are woven into the body for a clean finish.

Tips: Rashmi suggests using a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Another tip from Rashmi to enhance your result is to firmly stuff the bird with fiber fill to give it a nice, round shape and maintain its form over time.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies recommended by the tutor t corchet the Crochet Bird Amigurumi:
Standard Double Knit yarn (in colours: Blue, White, Pink). The link provided for mentioned yarn does not work. You can use other double knits.