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Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Lovebird and Parrot 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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Cute Companion

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

About This Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates two small amigurumi birds: a lovebird and a parrot, worked in plush chenille yarn for a soft feel. You will crochet all parts separately — eyes, beak, body, wings, tail and legs — then assemble them for a charming finished toy. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions, color changes, and placement tips to help you get neat results.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters who know basic amigurumi techniques and want to try small sewn-on pieces. Photos and step notes make assembly and eye construction much easier to follow.

Why You'll Love This Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the finished birds have so much personality packed into a small size. I enjoy the mix of simple shaping with tiny sewn-on details like the eyes and beak that bring each bird to life. The chenille yarn makes them irresistibly soft and cuddly, so they are great for gifts and nursery decor. I also love that the pattern is versatile — the same instructions make both the lovebird and the parrot with only a few added pieces. Sharing this pattern makes me happy because it helps others make delightful handmade friends quickly and enjoyably.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors — try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly version or bold brights for a playful look.

If you want a bigger bird, use bulky yarn and a larger hook; for a tiny keychain version use fingering yarn and a very small hook.

I often change the eye colors or add eyelids by stitching a small arc of a contrasting color to tweak the expression.

Embroider tiny eyelashes or freckles for personality, or add a tiny crocheted scarf or hat for seasonal flair.

Try using safety eyes for a faster finish on adult-made toys, but for baby-safe toys embroider the pupils instead.

To make the bird poseable, carefully add a thin piece of wire armature to the legs before stuffing and sewing closed.

I sometimes stuff more firmly in the lower body to help the bird sit upright and less in the head for a softer look.

Mix yarn textures — chenille body with smooth cotton wings — to create subtle contrast and better-shaped wings.

Use surface slip stitch embroidery around the eye to add a colorful rim or to suggest eyelids and brows.

Want matching couples? Change only one color for each bird to create a coordinated pair quickly.

I also make sets with matching key rings by crocheting a simple loop and sewing it inside the stuffed body for a portable version.

Always test one small modification at a time so you can evaluate how changes affect overall balance and shape before applying them to a full project.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can make it difficult to track increases and decreases; use a marker at the start of each round and move it as you go to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing evenly often leads to a lumpy body or flattened head; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and adding small amounts until you reach the desired firmness. ✗ Changing color without securing the ends properly may cause gaps at the join; weave in the color tails or carry yarn neatly before continuing to the next round. ✗ Sewing parts in the wrong position can spoil the bird's expression; pin or mark eye and beak placement first, then baste pieces in place before final sewing. ✗ Crocheting too loosely with chenille yarn makes the piece floppy and shows stuffing; use a slightly smaller hook than you normally would to keep stitches tight and prevent stuffing from showing.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Make two charming amigurumi birds — a colorful lovebird and a sweet parrot — using soft chenille yarn and small hooks. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting eyes, body, wings, tail, feet, beaks and finishing touches. You will enjoy clear round-by-round instructions and helpful photos to assemble and decorate your birds. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cozy handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - red (for lovebird head)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - green (for lovebird body)
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - orange (for beak and feet accents)
  • 04
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - blue (for tail and wing accents)
  • 05
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - white (for eye whites and details)
  • 06
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - yellow (for parrot head)
  • 07
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - grey (for parrot body)
  • 08
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chenille yarn - beige (for parrot beak/cheeks)
  • 09
    Yarn Art (jeans) or similar for eyes in black, white and blue

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (for eyes)
  • 03
    Toys stuffing (sintepon, holofiber)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Large eye needle for joining parts and sewing
  • 06
    Pins for assembly

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— Eyes :

Infos :

Left and right eyes are crocheted different, with Yarn Art Jeans, using 2.0 mm hook

Left eye - Round 1 :

work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Left eye - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Left eye - Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Left eye - Round 4 :

work in blue, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, sl st (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st (21 sts)

Left eye - Round 5 :

work in white, 1 sl st, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 1 sc, 3 sl st (14 sts), fasten off.

Left eye - Round 6 :

turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 10 sl st in black. Leave 4 sc in white uncrocheted.

Right eye - Round 1 :

work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Right eye - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Right eye - Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Right eye - Round 4 :

work in blue, 1 sl st, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st

Right eye - Round 5 :

work in white, 3 sl st, 1 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3t, 1 sl st (14 sts), fasten off.

Right eye - Round 6 :

count the 5th st from the bottom of the round in white and place marker. Turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 9 sl st in black from the point you placed marker.

— Body :

Round 1 :

chain 2 in red, work 6 sc to the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Round 5 :

3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t = 30 sc

Round 6 :

3 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (3sc, inc)*3t = 36 sc

Round 7 :

3 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (4sc, inc)*3t = 42 sc

Round 8 :

3 sc, (5 sc, inc)*3t, 21 sc = 45 sc

Round 9-16 :

45 sc

Round 17 :

15 sc, inc, 29 sc = 46 sc

Round 18 :

46 sc

Round 19 :

15 sc, inc, 30 sc = 47 sc

Round 20 :

15 sc in red, continue working in green: 32 sc

Round 21 :

16 sc, inc, 30 sc = 48 sc

Round 22 :

48 sc

Round 23 :

17 sc, inc, 30 sc = 49 sc

Round 24 :

49 sc

Round 25 :

18 sc, inc, 30 sc = 50 sc

Round 26 :

50 sc

Round 27 :

19 sc, inc, 30 sc = 51 sc

Round 28 :

19 sc, inc, 31 sc = 52 sc

Round 29 :

20 sc, inc, 31 sc = 53 sc

Round 30 :

21 sc, inc, 31 sc = 54 sc

Round 31 :

(dec, 7 sc)*6t = 48 sc

Round 32 :

3 sc, (dec, 6 sc)*5t, dec, 3 sc = 42 sc

Round 33 :

(dec, 5 sc)*6t = 36 sc

Round 34 :

2 sc, (dec, 4 sc)*5t, dec, 2 sc = 30 sc

Round 35 :

(dec, 3sc)*6t = 24 sc

Round 36 :

(dec, 2 sc)*6t = 18 sc

Round 37 :

(dec, 1 sc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 38 :

(dec)*6t, or stitch up the hole.

— Tail :

Large piece (Tail) - Round 1 :

work in blue: chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Large piece (Tail) - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 3 :

12 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 4 :

dec, 10 sc = 11 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 5 :

dec, 9 sc = 10 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 6 :

dec, 8 sc = 9 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 7 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 8 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 10 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Large piece (Tail) - Round 11 :

dec, 3 sc = 4 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

Small piece (Tail) - Round 1 :

chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Small piece (Tail) - Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3t = 9 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 3 :

9 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 4 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 5 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 6 :

dec, 5 sc =6 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 7 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Small piece (Tail) - Round 8 :

dec, 3 sc = 4 sc, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Wings :

Round 1 :

work in blue: chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Info :

Fold the piece in half and slip stitch 12 through both edges in pink.

— Legs :

Infos :

1 leg consists of 3 parts: 1 big and 2 little toes. Work in beak color.

Big toe - Round 1 :

chain 10, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 9 sc, turn your work, turning chain = 9 sc

Big toe - Round 2 :

9 sc

Big toe - Round 3 :

fold lengthwise and work 9 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing

Little toes - Round 1 :

chain 8, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 7 sc, turn your work, turning chain = 7 sc

Little toes - Round 2 :

7 sc

Little toes - Round 3 :

fold the piece and work 7 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Tuft feather :

Round 1 :

chain 8 in red, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1sc, 1 sl st = 7 sts, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Beak :

Round 1 :

chain 2 in orange, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3t = 9 sc

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*3t = 12 sc

Round 4 :

(3sc, inc)*3t = 15 sc

Round 5-7 :

15 sc

Round 8 :

stuff a little, single crochet 8 through both edges, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Eye whites :

Round 1 :

chain 6, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: (3 sc to 1 st, 3 sc)*2t = 12 sc

Round 2 :

(3inc, 3 sc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc)*3t, 3 sc, 2 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing.

— Toy decoration / Assembly :

Info :

Sew the beak over rounds 12-18. Use pins to make your work easier.

Info :

Sew eye whites, and then eye pieces. Embroider eye flares in white on black pupil.

Info :

Please mind that eyes should be 1 sc away from the beak.

Info :

Sew on the tail, legs, wings and tuft feather.

Info :

Yellow parrot is crocheted identically to the lovebird. The only difference is adding two more pieces: cheeks and tuft feathers on the head.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the beak over rounds 12-18, using pins to hold it in place while you baste and then hand-sew securely.
  • Sew the eye whites in position first, then sew the eye pieces over them; embroider small white flares on the black pupil for highlights.
  • Place the eyes so they sit one single crochet (1 sc) away from the beak for correct facial proportion and sew them firmly.
  • Attach the tail pieces to the center bottom of the body and sew securely through several stitches so the tail sits flat and stable.
  • Position wings on either side of the body and sew along the folded edge, making sure they are symmetrical and angled slightly downward.
  • Sew legs and toes into the bottom opening, then attach the tuft feather to the top of the head; for the yellow parrot add cheek pieces beside the eyes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a 2.0 mm hook for the small eye pieces and a 3.5 mm hook for the main body to keep stitch definition consistent.
  • 💡Work with slightly tighter tension when using chenille yarn to prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches.
  • 💡Pin and mark placement for eyes and beak before sewing to ensure proper spacing and a tidy finish.
  • 💡Leave yarn tails long when fastening off pieces you will sew; they make sewing parts together much easier and more secure.

Create these soft little birds for gifts, nurseries, or to brighten your shelf with handmade charm. 🧶 Each piece is designed to be fun to crochet and easy to assemble, with lots of photo guidance. ✨ Have fun customizing colors and details — your birds will be very nice! 💕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-15 cm tall when using the recommended chenille yarn and hook sizes; exact size varies with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and texture; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect changes in stitch counts or appearance.

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 rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one bird in approximately 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed, and whether you make both birds or add extra details.