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Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern

Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates four stackable donut-style amigurumi characters: a birdie, bunny, bear and a tree. Each piece is worked in the round using single crochet, increases and decreases to shape the donut form. You can customize colors and facial features to give each friend its own personality. Clear round-by-round instructions and small accessory patterns are included.

Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The designs use Vanna's Choice yarn (weight 4) and a 4.25 mm hook for the recommended size. Simple assembly tips, eye placement notes and a pom-pom tutorial for the bunny tail are provided.

Why You'll Love This Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple donut shape into four charming characters with very little fuss. I enjoy how quickly each piece grows, so you get satisfying results in a short time. The small accessories like wings, ears and leaves let me add personality easily with minimal extra work. I also love that these stack together — they make a sweet display or a playful gift that shows off handmade charm.

Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up colors to create different personalities for each donut — try pastel palettes for a soft nursery set or bold jewel tones for a playful stack.

To make larger or smaller versions I change my yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky plush result, while sport or fingering weight yarn makes a tiny keychain version.

I often add embroidered eyebrows, freckles or blush to change expressions — a few French knots or surface slip stitches can work wonders.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes or beads for a different look or safer toy for small children.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, hats, or little leaves to match seasons or occasions.

I sometimes insert a bit of thin wire into the wings or leaves to create posable details; be sure to cover wire ends securely and use with caution if giving to children.

For a textured finish, experiment with different stitch patterns on the donut rounds such as alternating BLO and FLO or adding post stitches for ridges.

Use ombré or gradient yarn for a subtle color shift across the donut for an eye-catching effect with minimal color changes.

Make a themed set by changing colors and tiny accessories — try holiday palettes or animal-inspired features to make each piece special.

I recommend trying felt or tiny buttons for noses and accents if you prefer non-yarn details; sew them securely for durability.

Consider stuffing firmer for a sturdier stack, or lighter for a squishier feel; I usually stuff until the donut holds its shape but still compresses a little when stacked.

If making a keychain, leave a longer tail to sew a small loop or add a keyring attachment before closing the donut.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in spiral rounds leads to losing your place; place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you go to stay organized. ✗ Placing safety eyes after closing the donut can make positioning difficult; attach safety eyes and any facial features before finishing the final sewing so you can set placement easily. ✗ Stuffing too much or too little will change the donut shape and hole size; stuff gradually while sewing the two circles together until you reach the desired firmness. ✗ Not checking stitch counts during increases and decreases causes mismatched rounds; count your stitches at the end of each round, particularly after increase and decrease rounds. ✗ Starting your chain twisted will make the donut edges uneven; before joining the chain or continuing, flatten and check that your chain is not twisted so circles align when folded.

Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful stack of Forest Friends: a birdie, bunny, bear and tree, each worked as a cute donut-shaped amigurumi. This pattern walks you through materials, shaping, and simple accessories so you can customize colors and faces. Perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery, the designs are playful and satisfying to crochet. You will enjoy creating a coordinated set of tiny characters that stack and smile.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Forest Friends Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Vanna's Choice yarn (weight 4) - main recommended yarn for all pieces
  • 02
    Birdie: 'sweet pea' (main) and 'duckie' (beak) - small amounts, sport/worsted weight (weight 4)
  • 03
    Bunny: 'lamb' (main) and 'pink' (nose) - small amounts, weight 4
  • 04
    Bear: 'beige' (main) and 'lamb' (snout) - small amounts, weight 4
  • 05
    Tree: 'chocolate' (main) and 'kelly green' (leaves) - small amounts, weight 4
  • 06
    General: yarn colours of your choice for other custom versions (small amounts for each color, approx 10-50g depending on size desired)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.25 mm (recommended)
  • 02
    Appropriate crochet hook for chosen yarn (adjust size to change finished size)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 7.5 mm (birdie - 2 pieces)
  • 04
    Safety eyes 8 mm (bunny - 2 pieces)
  • 05
    Safety eyes 9 mm (bear - 2 pieces)
  • 06
    Safety eyes 10.5 mm (tree - 2 pieces)
  • 07
    12 mm safety nose for bear snout
  • 08
    Stuffing (fiberfill, polyfill, etc.)
  • 09
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 10
    Scissors
  • 11
    Cardboard or sturdy paper for making pom-pom
  • 12
    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Materials :

Infos :

yarn colours of your choice. crochet hook of the appropriate size for the yarn chosen. safety eyes. stuffing (fiberfill, polyfill, etc.). tapestry needle.

— Recommended Materials :

Info :

Vanna's Choice yarn (weight 4). 4.25 mm crochet hook.

— Finished Size :

Infos :

Birdie is 4 inches in diameter. Bunny is 5 inches in diameter. Bear is 6 inches in diameter. Tree is 7 inches in diameter. All are approximately 2 inches tall based on "recommended materials". Sizes may vary depending on the yarn and size of crochet hook used.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

R = round. st = stitch. ch = chain stitch. sc = single crochet. dc = double crochet. slst = slip stitch. inc = increase (single crochet twice in the same stitch). dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together). * = repeat instructions between * and *.

— Tips :

Infos :

Most pieces begin with a "ring". I always use the "magic ring" method as I think this achieves the nicest look. When decreasing, I prefer to skip a stitch rather than single crocheting two stitches together – this type of decrease appears more seamless. Amigurumi pieces are created by working in one continuous spiral. Mark the last stitch of each round to keep track of where you are.

— Starting Your Donut :

Info :

Ensure that your chain is not twisted when starting the donut.

— Closing Your Donut :

Infos :

Fold your work so that the bottom circle aligns with the top circle. Start sewing them together. Go through one stitch at bottom and one stitch at the top. Sew approximately 10% of the way then start stuffing. From this point forward, sew and stuff the donut as you go. Attach safety eyes and face before sewing the donut shut completely.

— Birdie :

Info :

Materials: 7.5 mm safety eyes (placed between R8 and R9). Vanna's Choice yarn: "sweet pea" and "duckie" (beak). In all pieces, fasten off at the end and leave tail for sewing.

Round 1 :

ch 20

Round 2 :

sc 20

Round 3 :

* sc 1, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (30 st)

Round 4 :

sc 30

Round 5 :

* sc 2, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (40 st)

Round 6-15 :

sc 40

Round 16 :

* sc 2, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (30 st)

Round 17 :

sc 30

Round 18 :

* sc 1, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (20 st)

Round 19 :

sc 20

Birdie Beak :

Create a magic loop with 10 sc

Birdie Wings (make two) :

ch 5. starting at 2nd chain from hook: sc, dc, dc, sc. on the other side of the chain: sc, dc, dc, sc.

Birdie Hair :

ch 4, starting at 2nd chain from hook: slst 3. ch 3, starting at 2nd chain from hook: slst 3.

Birdie Tail :

ch 5, starting at 2nd loop from hook: slst 4. ch 5, starting at 2nd loop from hook: slst 5. ch 5, starting at 2nd loop from hook: slst 5.

— Bunny :

Info :

Materials: 8 mm safety eyes (placed between R10 and R11). Vanna's Choice yarn: "lamb" and "pink" nose. In all pieces, fasten off at the end and leave tail for sewing.

Round 1 :

ch 30

Round 2 :

sc 30

Round 3 :

* sc 2, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (40 st)

Round 4 :

sc 40

Round 5 :

* sc 3, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (50 st)

Round 6-17 :

sc 50

Round 18 :

* sc 3, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (40 st)

Round 19 :

sc 40

Round 20 :

* sc 2, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (30 st)

Round 21 :

sc 30

Bunny Ears (make two) :

R1 5 sc (magic loop). R2 sc 5. R3 inc 5 (10 st). R4 sc 10. R5 * sc 3, dec 1 * - repeat 2 times (8 st). R6 sc 8. R7 * sc 2, dec 1 * - repeat 2 times (6 st).

Bunny Tail :

Instructions on how to make a pom pom for the bunny's tail can be found on page 9.

— Bear :

Info :

Materials: 9 mm safety eyes (placed between R10 and R11). 12 mm safety nose (placed one row below the eyes). Vanna's Choice yarn: "beige" and "lamb" (snout). In all pieces, fasten off at the end and leave tail for sewing.

Round 1 :

ch 40

Round 2 :

sc 40

Round 3 :

* sc 3, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (50 st)

Round 4 :

sc 50

Round 5 :

* sc 4, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (60 st)

Round 6-19 :

sc 60

Round 20 :

* sc 4, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (50 st)

Round 21 :

sc 50

Round 22 :

* sc 3, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (40 st)

Round 23 :

sc 40

Bear Ears (make two) :

Note in R3 and R4, we switch colours to make the inner ear a different colour. R1 5 sc (magic loop). R2 inc 5 (10 st). R3 sc 10 (make stitches 6 and 7 inner ear colour). R4 sc 10 (make stitches 6, 7 and 8 inner ear colour).

Bear Snout :

R1 6 sc (magic loop). R2 inc 6 (12 st). R3 sc, sc, sc 3 in next sc, sc, sc, sc, sc 3 in next sc, sc, slst.

Bear Tail :

R1 5 sc (magic loop). R2 inc 5 (10 st). R3 sc 10. R4 * sc 3, dec 1 * - repeat 2 times (8 st).

— Tree :

Info :

Materials: 10.5 mm safety eyes (placed between R12 and R13). Vanna's Choice yarn: "chocolate" and "kelly green" (leaves). In all pieces, fasten off at the end and leave tail for sewing.

Round 1 :

ch 50

Round 2 :

sc 50

Round 3 :

* sc 4, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (60 st)

Round 4 :

sc 60

Round 5 :

* sc 5, inc 1 * - repeat 10 times (70 st)

Round 6-21 :

sc 70

Round 22 :

* sc 5, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (60 st)

Round 23 :

sc 60

Round 24 :

* sc 4, dec 1 * - repeat 10 times (50 st)

Round 25 :

sc 50

Tree Leaves (make two) :

ch 6. on first side of the chain, starting at the 2nd loop from hook: slst, sc, dc, dc, sc. on other side of the chain: sc, dc, dc, sc, sc, slst.

— Pom Pom for Tail :

Infos :

STEP 1: Wrap yarn around a piece of sturdy paper or cardboard that is 2" wide approximately 12 times. STEP 2: Remove the wrapped yarn and tie another piece of yarn around it. STEP 3: Pull tight and make a few more knots. STEP 4: Cut through all the loops. STEP 5: It doesn't look perfect yet! STEP 6: Trim the pom pom until it is nice and round. STEP 7: Leave tails for sewing onto the bunny's bottom.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the donut so the bottom circle aligns with the top circle, then start sewing them together by going through one stitch at the bottom and one stitch at the top.
  • Sew approximately 10% of the donut closed, then begin stuffing gradually; continue sewing and stuffing alternately until the donut is closed.
  • Attach safety eyes and facial features before finishing the final seam so placement can be adjusted easily (Birdie between R8 and R9, Bunny between R10 and R11, Bear between R10 and R11, Tree between R12 and R13).
  • Sew ears, wings, snouts and leaves in place using the tail left for sewing, checking symmetry and spacing before securing.
  • Make the bunny pom-pom as instructed, trim to shape, and sew the pom-pom tail onto the bunny's bottom using the tails left when finishing the pom-pom.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working in a continuous spiral to avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Attach safety eyes and other facial pieces before closing the donut completely so you can adjust placement easily.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while sewing the two circles together to maintain an even shape and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Fasten off at the end of each small part and leave a long tail for sewing pieces together neatly.

This Forest Friends set makes a joyful, stackable display perfect for nurseries or handmade gifts. 🧶 Each donut-shaped character is quick to make and easy to customize with different colors and faces. Whether you make one or a whole stack, these tiny friends bring warmth and charm to any shelf or gift. 🐰🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished diameters vary by character: Birdie ~4 inches, Bunny ~5 inches, Bear ~6 inches and Tree ~7 inches using the recommended yarn and hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight and hook size will change the finished size; adjust hook accordingly and expect different diameters and heights.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round and simple finishing is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single character in a couple of hours; making the full stack usually takes about 5-7 hours depending on experience and finishing time.