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Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern

Kingfisher 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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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern set teaches you how to crochet a whimsical kingfisher amigurumi worked from the top down with clear round-by-round shaping. You will make the head, body, wings, tail, legs, beak and accessories with color changes and surface stitches. Decorative details include spike stitches, French knots and a slouchy hat to make your bird unique.

Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Instructions include photos for assembly and finishing touches to help you place parts accurately. The pattern was tested with cotton and mixed cotton/acrylic yarns for a neat finish.

Why You'll Love This Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi shaping with playful colorwork and tiny finishing details that bring the bird to life. I enjoy the satisfying rhythm of the rounds and the creative options for wing and belly decoration. The hat and boots feel like delightful accessories that let you personalize each bird. Making one of these is always a weekend treat — colourful, quick to stitch and rewarding to finish.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization — you can swap color palettes to create seasonal or stylized birds, using pastels for a soft look or bold contrasts for a playful feel.

Want to make it bigger or smaller? Change your yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky, huggable version while fingering yarn and a small hook give a tiny keychain-friendly bird.

I often add embroidered details or felt cut-outs for eyes and beaks when making toys for small children to avoid small plastic parts.

Try adding wire inside the legs or tail if you want posable elements; just be sure to secure the ends inside the stuffing and cover with felt to prevent poking.

Swap the hat for a tiny crown, collar, or scarf — the hat pattern can be shortened or lengthened to change the style quickly.

Experiment with surface crochet or duplicate stitch to create different belly patterns, stripes or polka dots instead of the sample French knots.

You can also turn the wings into pockets by crocheting a larger wing and sewing only the top edge so the bird can hold tiny treasures.

For a family set, choose coordinated colors and vary beak and boot colors so each bird feels unique but part of the collection.

I sometimes sew on tiny buttons or beads for extra sparkle — just be mindful of safety if the toy is for infants and pick appropriate materials.

Finally, try embroidering freckles or eyelashes to change the bird's personality; small changes to eye placement and mouth shape dramatically alter the expression.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with many increases can cause you to lose track of the beginning of the round; use a marker at the start of every round to avoid confusion and miscounts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually will give you lumps or flat spots in the body; add stuffing in small amounts and shape as you go to maintain an even, rounded silhouette. ✗ Pulling color-change tails too tight can distort the fabric and create puckering; when changing colors, carry yarn neatly or leave a small tail to weave in later to preserve shape. ✗ Not checking stitch counts after increases and decreases leads to mismatched shaping; count your stitches frequently, especially after shaping rounds, and correct mistakes immediately. ✗ Using a hook that is too large for the yarn creates loose stitches and shows stuffing; switch to a smaller hook or use tighter tension to keep stuffing hidden and the surface neat.

Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern

Make a colorful, playful kingfisher amigurumi with step-by-step instructions, photos, and finishing tips to guide you. This pattern combines simple shaping with decorative stitches and color changes so you can customize each bird. You will enjoy creating the hat, wings and tiny boots while practicing surface embroidery and finishing techniques. Perfect for gifting or display, these birds bring charming handmade personality to your home.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Kingfisher Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn of your choice in different colors (small amounts of multiple colors for head, body, wings and accessories)
  • 02
    ALIZE Bella (100% cotton) - used for testing
  • 03
    ALIZE Cotton Gold - used for testing
  • 04
    Gazzal Baby Cotton - used for testing
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans (mixed cotton/acrylic) - used for testing
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    Assorted colors (Turquoise, Orange, White, Beige, Dark Turquoise, Coral, Baby Blue, Navy Blue, Mustard Yellow, Olive Green, Cream, Red, Dark Gray, Black, Yellow, Peach)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hooks suitable for the yarn (use a hook that gives tight stitches; commonly 2.5–3.5 mm for fingering to sport cottons)
  • 02
    Tapestry (darning) needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Safety eyes 4 mm (we used 4 mm safety eyes) or sew/embroider eyes
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    Pins for assembly
  • 08
    Embroidery floss or scraps of yarn for embroidery and French knots
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    Optional: bamboo skewer for adding stuffing into tight areas

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, [inc, 4 sc] x 5, inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10-12 :

(3 rounds). sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to Orange, don't cut the Turquoise yarn.

Round 13-14 :

sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn.

Round 15 :

sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to White, cut the Turquoise yarn.

Info :

If you're a safety eyes user, you may place them between rounds 13 and 14 (the distance between the eyes is 12 stitches), but we recommend to do it when the toy is finished because you won't be able to adjust them once they're secured.

Round 16-17 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 18 :

12 sc, [3 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (48)

Round 19 :

12 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (42)

Round 20 :

12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (36)

Round 21 :

12 sc, dec x 6, 12 sc (30)

Round 22 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 23 :

BLO [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Round 24 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 25 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.

— Body :

Info :

Join Orange yarn to Rnd 22 of the head and start crocheting the body (see photos). Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

FLO [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 2 :

12 sc, 6 inc, 12 sc (36)

Round 3 :

12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (42)

Round 4 :

3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 5 :

sc in each st around (48)

Round 6 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 8 :

4 sc, [inc, 8 sc] x 5, inc, 4 sc (60)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (60)

Round 10 :

[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)

Round 11-15 :

(5 rounds). sc in each st around (66)

Round 16 :

12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (60)

Round 17-21 :

(5 rounds). sc in each st around (60)

Round 22 :

12 sc, [4 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (54)

Round 23 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 24 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 25 :

3 sc, [dec, 6 sc] x 5, dec, 3 sc (42)

Round 26 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 27 :

2 sc, [dec, 4 sc] x 5, dec, 2 sc (30)

Round 28 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 29 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 30 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 31 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.

— Wings :

Right wing (Start in White) :

Don't stuff.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 7 :

12 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut the White yarn.

Round 8-12 :

(5 rounds). sc in each st around (36)

Round 13 :

12 sc, [6 sc, dec] x 3 (33)

Round 14-17 :

(4 rounds). sc in each st around (33)

Info :

Change to Orange, cut the Turquoise yarn.

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 19 :

12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 3 (30)

Info :

Change to Dark Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn.

Round 20-22 :

(3 rounds). sc in each st around (30)

Round 23 :

12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 24 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 25 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 26 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 27 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 29 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end. Using scraps of yarn in different colors, decorate the wings to your taste with crossed stitches and French knots. Sew the wings to the sides of the body as shown in the pictures.

Left wing (Start in White) :

Don't stuff.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 7 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (36)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut the White yarn.

Round 8-12 :

(5 rounds). sc in each st around (36)

Round 13 :

[6 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (33)

Round 14-17 :

(4 rounds). sc in each st around (33)

Info :

Change to Orange, cut the Turquoise yarn.

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 19 :

[5 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (30)

Round 20-22 :

(3 rounds). sc in each st around (30)

Round 23 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (24)

Round 24 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 25 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 26 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 27 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 29 :

dec x 6 (6)

— Beak :

Info :

In Dark Gray. Stuff as you go if possible.

Round 1 :

4 sc in a MR (4)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (4)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 2 (6)

Round 4 :

sc in each st around (6)

Round 5 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Round 6-7 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 8 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (10)

Round 10 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Info :

Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing. Sew the beak to the head between Rounds 13 and 15.

— Tail :

Info :

Don't stuff the tip (first 9 rounds) so you can shape the tail. Work alternating Turquoise and Orange yarn. The color currently in use is indicated in curly brackets.

Round 1 :

{turquoise} 3 sc, {orange} 3 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

{turquoise} inc, 2 sc, {orange} inc, 2 sc (8)

Round 3 :

{turquoise} 3 sc, inc, {orange} 3 sc, inc (10)

Round 4 :

{turquoise} 5 sc, {orange} 5 sc (10)

Round 5 :

{turquoise} inc, 4 sc, {orange} inc, 4 sc (12)

Round 6 :

{turquoise} 5 sc, inc, {orange} 5 sc, inc (14)

Round 7 :

{turquoise} 7 sc, {orange} 7 sc (14)

Round 8 :

{turquoise} inc, 6 sc, {orange} inc, 6 sc (16)

Round 9 :

{turquoise} 8 sc, {orange} 8 sc (16)

Round 10 :

{turquoise} 7 sc, inc, {orange} 7 sc, inc (18)

Round 11 :

{turquoise} 9 sc, {orange} 9 sc (18)

Round 12 :

{turquoise} inc, 8 sc, {orange} inc, 8 sc (20)

Round 13 :

{turquoise} 10 sc, {orange} 10 sc (20)

Round 14 :

{turquoise} 9 sc, {orange} 9 sc, inc (22)

Round 15 :

{turquoise} 11 sc, {orange} 11 sc (22)

Round 16 :

{turquoise} inc, 10 sc, {orange} inc, 10 sc (24)

Round 17 :

{turquoise} 12 sc; fasten off the turquoise yarn, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing; {orange} 12 sc; fasten off, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing (24)

Info :

Sew the tail to the back of the body (see pictures).

— Legs :

LEGS (make 2) Part 1 :

Start in Yellow. Stuff as you go. Ch 7. Work around both sides of the foundation chain.

Round 1 :

start in the 2nd ch from the hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in the last ch; do not turn your work, crochet on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (16)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc] x 8 (24)

Round 3 :

BLO sc in each st around (24)

Round 4 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 5 :

4 sc, 9 dec, 2 sc (15)

Round 6 :

5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (12)

Info :

Stuff your work very firmly at this point, because it will be very difficult to do it later. Change to White. Don't cut the Yellow yarn, leave it hanging on the outside.

Round 7 :

BLO dec x 6 (6)

Round 8-14 :

(7 rounds). sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Make additional 1-2 sc and change to Orange, cut the White yarn.

Round 15 :

FLO inc x 6 (12)

Round 16 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 17 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 18-20 :

(3 rounds). sc in each st around (24)

Info :

Stuff your work and fasten off, leaving a tail about 10 cm long for sewing and cut the yarn.

LEGS Part 2 :

Go back to round 7 and the Yellow yarn. Crochet the top of the boot.

Round 1 :

FLO sc in each st around (12)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

sl st in each st around (12)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave the end in between the stitches. Sew the legs to the body between rounds 20 and 26.

— Hat :

Info :

In Dark Turquoise. Ch 26. Crochet in rows. Start from the 2nd ch from hook.

Row 1 :

25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Row 2 :

BLO 20 sc, 5 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Row 3 :

BLO 25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Info :

Repeat rows 2-3 at least 28 more times and try the hat on. Keep crocheting until it hugs the head; the sample has 74 rows total (rows 2-3 repeated 35 times). Fasten off leaving a tail about 20 cm for sewing and cut the yarn. Fold your work in half and sew the back of the hat.

Info :

Join the Dark Turquoise yarn (leaving a tail about 15 cm long at the beginning) to the bottom of the hat and crochet one row along the bottom (see photos):

Round :

BLO 1 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, [dec, 2 sc] x 6, sc (38)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving another tail about 15 cm long. The tails are supposed to be used as ties. Decorate the headpiece with a small pompom.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered, approx. between Round 19 and 25.

Info :

Sew the legs between Round 19 and 28 of the body. The distance between the legs should be approx. 3 stitches.

Info :

Decorate the wings to your taste using scraps of yarn or embroidery floss in different colors. Feel free to use any crafting materials you have on hand to make the toy your very own.

Info :

Sew the wings to the sides of the body at approx. 45° angle.

Info :

Sew the beak to the center of the face between rounds 17 and 22.

Info :

Insert the eyes between rounds 13 and 14. The distance between the eyes is about 11-12 stitches. We used 4 mm safety eyes and hot glue. Do not hesitate to embroider the eyes instead.

Info :

Put the hat on bird's head and tie a bow using the yarn ends you left while making it.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered, approximately between Round 19 and 25 of the body, using the tail left during finishing and secure with tidy stitches.
  • Sew the legs between Round 19 and 28 of the body, spacing them approximately 3 stitches apart so the bird sits evenly.
  • Position the wings at approximately a 45° angle on the body sides and sew securely through several stitches to make them stable; decorate with French knots before final attachment if preferred.
  • Attach the beak to the center of the face between rounds 17 and 22, sewing firmly with the long tail and hiding ends inside the head.
  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 (or embroider the eyes) with about 11–12 stitches between them; fasten with glue or the safety eye washer and then hide yarn tails.
  • Place the hat on the head and use the tail ends to tie a small bow under the chin or at the base of the hat; add a pompom if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Most pieces are crocheted in a spiral; use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round for accuracy.
  • 💡Crochet tightly to avoid stuffing showing through — adjust hook size or tension if necessary.
  • 💡Add stuffing in small portions so it is distributed evenly and the shape remains smooth.
  • 💡If using safety eyes, attach them before stuffing too much or wait until after beak is sewn; placement is approximate and can be adjusted before final securing.
  • 💡Weave in ends and tidy color-change tails as you go to keep assembly quick and clean.

This charming bird pattern brings a splash of color and personality to your crochet projects. The step-by-step rounds and photos help you shape the head, body, wings and accessories with confidence. Make one for gifts, decor, or to build a whole flock of cozy companions. 🐥🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-15 cm tall depending on yarn weight and hook size used.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and note tension differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

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

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish the bird in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary with experience level and how many decorative details you add.

What yarns were used to test the pattern?

The pattern was tested with ALIZE Bella (100% cotton), ALIZE Cotton Gold, Gazzal Baby Cotton and YarnArt Jeans (mixed cotton/acrylic) yarns.