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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 teaches you how to crochet two adorable birds: a lovebird and a yellow parrot. Youll work the body, eyes, beak, wings, tail and legs using velvet-style yarn with clear round-by-round instructions. The pattern includes shaping, color changes, and simple assembly guidance so you can finish cute plush birds.

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

Detailed eye pieces are crocheted separately for expressive faces, and all parts are sewn on with helpful placement notes and photos. The yellow parrot is made the same way with a couple of extra pieces for cheeks and head tuft.

Why You'll Love This Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings two very different personalities to life with only small changes in color and a few extra pieces. I enjoy the neat, round shaping which is both forgiving and satisfying to crochet. The separate crocheted eyes give each bird an expressive face that really makes them feel alive. Sewing and assembling the parts is quick and rewarding, so you see your bird come together fast. I also love that the pattern adapts easily for colorplay and personalization.

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 these birds by changing colors; try pastel shades for a softer look or bright primaries for a playful version.

You can make a mini keychain by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to reduce the size dramatically.

If you want a chunkier, more cuddly bird use bulkier yarn and a larger hook for a plush feel.

I often embroider different eye shapes or add eyelashes to shift the birds personality from playful to sleepy or curious.

Swap the wing and tail colors independently to create mismatched or patterned plumage for a whimsical effect.

Try using felt for the beak or cheeks instead of crocheting them for a slightly different texture and faster finishing.

I sometimes add a small removable scarf or tiny crocheted hat to make seasonal versions for holidays and gifts.

To make the birds posable, insert a short piece of craft wire into each leg before sewing; this lets you pose them slightly when displayed.

For safer toys for small children, sew all pieces very securely and avoid any long loose ends; make eyes flatter or fully embroidered rather than separate pieces.

I like to create matching sets in coordinated palettes so the birds become a decorative pair or little family on a shelf.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases causes you to lose count quickly; place a marker at the starting stitch of each round to maintain accuracy. ✗ Changing color without securing yarn tails can let seams show or unravel later; weave in color change ends as you go or secure them inside the piece before continuing. ✗ Overstuffing the body makes shaping difficult and distorts the silhouette; stuff gradually and check the shape often, adding small amounts until the piece is firm but soft. ✗ Sewing parts in the wrong position will throw off facial expressions and balance; pin pieces in place and compare both sides before stitching permanently. ✗ Crocheting too tightly on tiny parts like toes and eyes can make them too stiff to shape; relax your tension slightly for small details to allow easy folding and sewing.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Make two charming little birds with this cozy amigurumi pattern—perfect for gifting or decorating your home. Youll crochet soft, plush bodies, detailed eyes, wings, legs, tails and tiny beaks using velvet-style yarn. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly photos guide you through finishing and sewing the pieces together.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (for eye details)
  • 03
    Toys stuffing (sintepon, holofiber)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Large eye needle for joining parts
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers or safety pins
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    Pins for assembly and positioning pieces

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— Eyes :

Info :

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

Rounds 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 (make 1) - Round 1 :

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

Large piece - Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Large piece - Round 3 :

12 sc

Large piece - Round 4 :

dec, 10 sc = 11 sc

Large piece - Round 5 :

dec, 9 sc = 10 sc

Large piece - Round 6 :

dec, 8 sc = 9 sc

Large piece - Round 7 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Large piece - Round 8 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Large piece - Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Large piece - Round 10 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Large piece - Round 11 :

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

Small piece (make 2) - Round 1 :

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

Small piece - Round 2 :

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

Small piece - Round 3 :

9 sc

Small piece - Round 4 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Small piece - Round 5 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Small piece - Round 6 :

dec, 5 sc =6 sc

Small piece - Round 7 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Small piece - Round 8 :

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

— Wings :

Make 2 - 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

Wing fold :

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

— Legs :

Info :

1 leg consists of 3 parts: 1 big and 2 little toes.

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 3 :

7 sc

Little toes - Round 3 (fold) :

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

Rounds 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. 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. 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 of the body, pinning it in place first to line it up symmetrically and then sew securely with a yarn needle.
  • Position the eye whites on the body then sew the crocheted eye pieces on top; embroider the small white eye flares onto the black pupil before finishing.
  • Place eyes so they are 1 sc away from the beak and use pins to check both sides for symmetry before stitching permanently.
  • Attach the tail pieces to the back bottom of the body and sew small tail pieces on either side of the large tail to create the finished tail cluster.
  • Sew legs under the body bottom; attach the big toe and two little toes per leg, arranging toes to give a stable base for standing.
  • Pin wings and tuft feather on either side/top of the head and sew in place; for the yellow parrot add cheeks and extra tuft feathers as noted.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round, especially when working increases and decreases for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff the body gradually and evenly to avoid lumps and to maintain the smooth rounded silhouette of the birds.
  • 💡Pin and check placement of eyes, beak, wings and legs before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct expression.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep the final finishing clean and quick.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension; changing tension drastically will change the final size and shape of pieces.

These cute little birds are a joy to make and make delightful handmade gifts or shelf decorations. Theyre perfect for trying color combinations and practicing amigurumi shaping. Give them as thoughtful presents or keep one for yourself to brighten a shelf! 🐦🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-15 cm tall when using Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn and the recommended hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but the final size and texture will change; use an appropriate hook for the yarn weight and adjust stuffing and placement accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one bird in about 5-7 hours, though time varies by experience and how many details you add.

How should I attach small parts like the tuft feather and cheeks?

Pin them in place first to test position, then use a yarn needle and matching yarn to sew securely with small, neat stitches and weave ends inside.