Hey there! Ever tried your hand at crafting amigurumi? If not, let me introduce you to the delightful world of creating a parrot amigurumi. 🦜✨ There’s something incredibly joyful about bringing these little yarn creatures to life. I mean, who wouldn’t love a vibrant, colorful parrot made from soft yarn that fits snugly in your hand? Not only does it add a splash of joy to your home decor or make the perfect gift, but the process of crafting it is a journey filled with creativity and satisfaction. The blend of colors and the sweet personality that emerges from a few simple stitches is enough to make anyone smile.
So, how does one embark on this delightful creative adventure? Well, the process is surprisingly straightforward and rewarding. Start by choosing your favorite colors of yarn, a reliable crochet hook, and a dollop of patience. 🧶😉 You’ll begin by creating a series of stitches that form the body, wings, and head of your parrot. What’s really amazing is watching it all come together as you add details like beady eyes and a cute beak. Each stitch is like planting a seed of happiness that grows into something truly special. Trust me, seeing your own amigurumi parrot come to life is nothing short of magical!
🦜 Amigurumi Parrot Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: ~14 inches (35 cm) from beak to tail
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
– Orange (main body)
– Green (wing tops and tail)
– Blue (wing bottoms and tail tips)
– White (face patch)
– Black (beak, feet, and eye details) -
3.0 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes or black yarn to embroider
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
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Optional: floral wire for shaping feet and tail
✨ Abbreviations (US Terms)
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
MR – magic ring
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🧠 Head & Body (Worked top down in one piece)
With orange yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–20: sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), fasten off and close
– Attach safety eyes between Rounds 7–8
– Embroider surrounding black lines for feather detail
– Stitch white face patches and outline
🪶 Wings (Make 2)
Start with green yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–6: sc around
Switch to blue yarn:
Rounds 7–10: sc around
– Flatten and sew to both sides of body
🎨 Face Patch (Make 1)
With white yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc in each st (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
– Flatten and stitch to head
– Use black to embroider feather lines
👄 Beak (Top and Bottom)
Top Beak – black yarn:
MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
sc around for 3 rounds
Stuff lightly, shape downward, sew to face
Bottom Beak – black yarn:
MR, 5 sc
(1 sc, inc) x2, sc (8)
2 rounds
Sew beneath top beak
🐾 Feet (Make 2)
With black yarn:
MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–5: sc around
– For toes, ch 4, turn, sc back, attach
– Sew securely to underside for perch position
🪶 Tail Feathers
Start with green yarn:
Ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
Switch to blue:
Row 2: sc across
– Make 2-3 feathers
– Sew flat together at base, attach at bottom back of parrot
🧷 Assembly
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Attach wings symmetrically
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Position and stitch tail feathers
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Sew feet on securely, bent slightly for grip
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Place beak and face patch
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Add eyes and surrounding detail
✨ Finishing Touches
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Use black embroidery to emphasize feather pattern near eyes
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Slightly curl tail feathers for realism
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Light brushing of wing edges adds texture
🎯 Tips
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Keep rounds even with stitch markers
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Use firm stuffing to help the bird stand tall
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Add floral wire inside legs if mounting to a branch
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Adjust beak shape by sculpting with fiberfill while stitching
