Welcome to the vibrant and cheerful world of bird-inspired amigurumi! 🌿🔵 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Blue Jay—a lively tribute to one of North America’s most colorful songbirds. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a birdwatcher, creating a woodland-themed display, or simply want to add a pop of nature’s brilliance to your home, this design features the blue jay’s striking azure plumage, perky crest, and inquisitive personality. Perfect for nature lovers, crafters who adore wildlife, or anyone who finds joy in life’s bright, musical moments.
This design blends realism and whimsy, with step-by-step instructions for the jay’s smooth body, detailed wing markings, and optional wire-posed feet for perching. Choose bold blues, crisp whites, and slate grays for authentic coloring, or experiment with jewel tones for a fantasy twist! 🎶 So grab your hooks, pick your brightest yarns, and let’s crochet a bird so full of character, you’ll almost hear its distinctive “jay! jay!” call. “Stitch by stitch, we’ll capture the sky’s own colors!” 🧶✨
🐦 Amigurumi Blue Jay Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of nature’s brilliance to your crochet collection with this amigurumi Blue Jay!
Featuring its proud crest, striking black-and-white markings, and iconic blue wings, this lifelike bird is a joy to make.
Perfect for bird lovers, woodland-themed décor, or thoughtful handmade gifts. 💙🌿
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts
💙 Royal Blue – 25 g (crest, wings, tail top sections)
⚫ Very Dark Navy / Black – 20 g (head mask, neck collar, stripe details, wing tips)
🩵 Light Blue-Gray – 40 g (body)
🤍 White – 15 g (eye patches, wing stripes)
💛 Golden Yellow – 20 g (beak and feet)
🖤 12 mm safety eyes
Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
BLO / FLO = back / front loop only
🩵 Body (Light Blue-Gray)
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6️⃣ (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7️⃣ (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–24️⃣ sc around (42)
25️⃣ (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
26️⃣ (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
27️⃣ (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
28️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
– Stuff firmly
29️⃣ (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
30️⃣ dec ×6 (6)
FO, weave and close.
💛 Beak (Golden Yellow)
1️⃣ MR, 5 sc
2️⃣ (sc, inc) ×2, sc (7)
3–4️⃣ sc around (7)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew to the center front of the face, slightly downward.
🤍 Eye Patches (2 pieces – White with Dark Outline)
White Base:
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc
2️⃣ (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3️⃣ sc around (9)
4️⃣ ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, sl st to join – elongates the shape to an oval.
FO, leaving long tail.
Dark Outline (Required):
With very dark navy or black yarn, sc once completely around the white patch.
At the pointed (beak-side) end, make 2 sc in one stitch to keep the oval smooth.
Insert the safety eye through both layers (patch + head) before sewing.
Sew patches symmetrically on the face, angled slightly toward the beak.
⚫ Neck Collar (Black)
With very dark navy or black yarn, surface-crochet a solid collar encircling the entire neck.
Work 2–3 rounds high to form a thick band that wraps completely around the bird’s neck.
Ensure the collar connects cleanly at the back with no gaps — this is a defining Blue Jay feature.
💙 Crest (Royal Blue – Smooth Taper)
Ch 11
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (10)
Rows 2–6: sc across (10)
Rows 7–9: dec 1 stitch at each side per row (8 → 6 → 4)
Row 10: sc across (4)
FO, fold lengthwise, and sew closed along one edge.
Attach firmly to the top of the head, curving slightly backward.
🔵 Wings (2 pieces – Royal Blue, White, Black, Light Blue)
These match the photo’s layered look: royal base, bold white stripe, and dark tips.
With Royal Blue:
1️⃣ MR, 6 sc
2️⃣ inc ×6 (12)
3️⃣ (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4️⃣ (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5️⃣ sc around (24)
Switch to Black:
6️⃣ sc around (24) – creates a thin black band.
Switch to White:
7–8️⃣ sc around (24) – two full rounds for the prominent middle white stripe.
Switch to Black:
9️⃣ (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) – narrow black divider + taper.
Switch to Light Blue:
10️⃣ sc around (18)
Switch to Very Dark Navy/Black:
11–12️⃣ sc around (18 → 12) – form the darker wing tip.
FO, flatten (do not stuff).
Sew both wings symmetrically, slightly angled downward on the body.
🔷 Tail (Royal Blue, White, Black)
Ch 8
Row 1: sc across with Royal Blue
Row 2: sc across with White
Row 3: sc across with Black
Row 4: sc across with Royal Blue
Repeat until 8–10 rows total, ending in Black.
FO and fold slightly in half lengthwise.
Sew to lower back, aligned with the wing base.
🟡 Feet (Golden Yellow – Standing Style)
Toes (6 total):
MR, 5 sc
Rounds 2–4: sc around (5)
FO, leave tails.
Legs (2 total):
MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–6: sc around (6)
FO, attach 3 toes per leg.
Sew the feet flat to the underside of the body, spaced slightly apart for stability.
Optional: Embroider tiny black tips on toes for realism.
✅ Final Assembly
1️⃣ Attach the beak between the eye patches.
2️⃣ Insert safety eyes through both patch and head.
3️⃣ Sew crest to top of head, angled slightly back.
4️⃣ Add full black collar around the neck.
5️⃣ Attach wings symmetrically to sides.
6️⃣ Sew tail to back base.
7️⃣ Attach legs and feet securely so bird stands upright.
Stuff firmly and shape as you go for a smooth, round silhouette.
💡 Pro Tips
💙 Use a muted blue-gray for the body to match real Blue Jays and the photo’s subtle tone.
⚫ Keep color changes crisp — switch yarns on the final yarn-over of the last stitch before each color.
🧵 Carry yarn tails inside the work to avoid bulk on the striped wings.
🐦 For a more lifelike stance, lightly bend the legs forward before attaching.
🧶 Yarn Recap
Royal Blue – 25 g
Very Dark Navy/Black – 20 g
Light Blue-Gray – 40 g
White – 15 g
Golden Yellow – 20 g
🌟 Final Result
Your Amigurumi Blue Jay is complete! 🐦💙
With its proud crest, crisp collar, bold white cheek patches, and detailed striped wings, it perfectly matches the photo’s lively and realistic look.
This crochet Blue Jay will bring a bright pop of nature to any space — a beautiful display of skill and color.
Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
