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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 knitting 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 tiny bird pals — a red/green lovebird and a yellow/grey parrot — using plush yarn for a soft, squishy finish. Clear round-by-round instructions guide you through eyes, body, tail, wings, legs, beak and decorative details. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with amigurumi basics and changing colors neatly.

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

Detailed photos and notes help you assemble and position parts for the best facial expression and posture. The yellow parrot variant is identical except for added cheeks and extra tuft feathers.

Why You'll Love This Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

I love how quickly these birds come together and how much personality a few small pieces add. I enjoy working with plush yarn for squishy texture, and I think you will too — the finished birds are irresistibly soft and giftable.

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 like to swap colors to make entirely new characters — try pastel palettes for a nursery-friendly pair.

I sometimes use a slightly smaller hook for a firmer fabric when making toys for small children.

I recommend embroidering eye flares by hand for more control and to add expression.

I often pin everything in place and take a photo before sewing so I can check symmetry.

I prefer stuffing lightly at first, then top up after sewing pieces in to refine shape.

I like to add a small weight (a few beads) at the base when making decorative birds so they stand more stably.

I sometimes replace the tuft feather with a little felt accent for a different texture.

I always leave yarn tails and weave them securely inside to prevent parts from loosening with play.

I recommend practicing the eye piece on scrap yarn if you are new to color changes and slip stitches.

I enjoy gifting these birds as a quick, heartfelt handmade present — they’re always a hit.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with color changes can lead to misaligned color joins; place a marker at the start of every round to avoid confusion. ✗ Using too-lax tension with plush yarn creates loose stitches and gaps; work a bit tighter than usual to keep stuffing hidden. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually will create lumps and uneven shapes; stuff a little at a time and shape as you go. ✗ Not pinning parts before sewing can make placement inconsistent; pin or baste pieces first to check positioning before final sewing. ✗ Trimming yarn ends too soon may allow seams to come undone; leave tails and weave them securely into the fabric.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Create two delightful plush birds — a colorful lovebird and a charming parrot — using soft plush yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. This pattern includes step-by-step instructions for eyes, body, tail, wings, legs, tuft feather, beak and assembly details. Perfect for a cozy weekend craft that yields adorable handmade gifts or sweet shelf decor.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn: red (lovebird head), green (lovebird body), orange (beak/feet), blue (tail/wings), white (eye whites)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn: yellow (parrot head), grey (parrot body), beige (beak/feet), white (eye whites)
  • 03
    Yarn Art (for eye details) in black, white, blue

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    2.0 mm crochet hook (for eye details)
  • 03
    Toys stuffing (sintepon, holofiber)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Large-eye needle for joining parts and sewing
  • 06
    Stitch marker or scrap yarn

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— Supplies :

Supplies :

1. Lovebird: Yarns: Himalaya Dolphin Baby in red, green, orange, blue, white. Parrot: Yarns Himalaya Dolphin Baby in yellow , grey, beige , white . Eyes: Yarn Art in black, white, blue 2. 3.5 and 2.0 mm crochet hooks 3. Toys stuffing (sintepon, holofiber) 4. Scissors, large eye needle for joining parts

— Abbreviations (US terms) :

Abbreviations :

MR- magic/amigurumi ring sc - single crochet stitch (the number indicates the number of sc) dc - double crochet ch - chain stitch inc - increase = 2 stitches in one stitch dec - decrease = 2 stitches together sl st - slip stitch t - times (of repeat)

— Eyes :

Left eye :

1 rnd: work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Left eye :

2 rnd: (inc)*6t = 12 sc

Left eye :

3 rnd: (1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Left eye :

4 rnd: 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 :

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

Left eye :

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

Right eye :

1 rnd: work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Right eye :

2 rnd: (inc)*6t = 12 sc

Right eye :

3 rnd: (1 sc, inc)*6t = 18 sc

Right eye :

4 rnd: 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 :

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

Right eye :

6 rnd: 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, make 1 :

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

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

12 sc

Round 4 :

dec, 10 sc = 11 sc

Round 5 :

dec, 9 sc = 10 sc

Round 6 :

dec, 8 sc = 9 sc

Round 7 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Round 8 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Round 9 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Round 10 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

Round 11 :

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

Small piece, make 2 :

1 rnd: chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

dec, 7 sc = 8 sc

Round 5 :

dec, 6 sc = 7 sc

Round 6 :

dec, 5 sc = 6 sc

Round 7 :

dec, 4 sc = 5 sc

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

Info :

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

Info :

I show in fare color smooth yarn for better demonstration how to fold the wing:

— Legs (in beak color) :

Legs info :

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

Big toe :

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

Big toe :

2 rnd: 9 sc

Big toe :

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

Little toes :

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

Little toes :

3 rnd: 7 sc

Little toes :

3 rnd: 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 :

Decoration info :

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

Decoration info :

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

Decoration info :

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

Decoration info :

Sew on the tail, legs, wings and tuft feather

— Notes :

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 secure placement before stitching.
  • Sew eye whites in place first, then place and sew the black/blue/white eye pieces on top; embroider small white flares on the black pupil.
  • Attach tail pieces at the base center of the body; sew the large tail piece first and then the two small tail pieces behind it as shown.
  • Sew wings to the sides of the body, pinning in place so the folded edge sits neatly; sew legs and toes under the body base and secure firmly.
  • For the yellow parrot, sew on the additional cheeks and tuft feathers to the head before final finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round, especially when changing colors to keep joins neat.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and shape while stuffing to avoid lumps and maintain a smooth silhouette.
  • 💡Pin or baste eye and beak pieces before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetrical look.
  • 💡Leave yarn tails when instructed for easier sewing and finishing; weave ends securely inside the toy.
  • 💡When using plush yarn, crochet slightly tighter than with smooth yarn to avoid gaps where stuffing shows.

Bring two cozy bird friends to life with plush yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. These lovebird and parrot patterns create soft, squishy companions perfect for gifting or decorating. 🧶💛 Add playful details like tuft feathers and embroidered eye flares for personality. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished bird be?

Finished bird measures approximately 12–15 cm tall depending on yarn tension and hook size; plush yarn gives a squishy, compact toy.

Can I use other plush yarn brands?

Yes—other plush or baby yarns can be used, but gauge will vary. Use the recommended hook sizes and adjust if your fabric is too loose or tight.

How do I make the yellow parrot variant?

Crochet the body identical to the lovebird but switch colors as shown; add two cheek pieces and extra tuft feathers to the head before finishing.

Do I need to sew the wings and tail inside-out?

No—fold the wing as instructed and slip stitch through both edges, then pin the folded wing to the body and sew from the outside so the seam is concealed.