Bring the delicate beauty of a Hummingbird to life with this Amigurumi Hummingbird crochet pattern! 🌸✨ With its tiny wings, vibrant colors, and graceful form, this design captures the essence of these fascinating little birds in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love bird-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in wing textures, beak details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature flower or a perch to enhance its charm. Choose classic greens and reds for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a garden setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi hummingbird is sure to bring joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this tiny marvel to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🌺 Amigurumi Hummingbird Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of fluttering joy into your home with this vibrant Amigurumi Hummingbird! With its elegant wings, detailed color pattern, long tail, and expressive eyes, this graceful bird is perfect for spring decor, hanging mobiles, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. 🐦💜🌼
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes color changes, shaping, wing construction, and embroidery for detail.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) from beak to tail using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK or worsted weight yarn:
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Cream (Belly and underbody)
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Blue (Back, tail, wings)
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Burgundy (Throat/chest patch)
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White (Feather edges and eye accents)
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Purple (Inner wing feathers)
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Brown or black (Feet and embroidery)
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2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
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Optional: Thin wire for wing shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🐦 Body (Worked from bottom to top)
Start with blue:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around (30)
Switch to cream:
Rounds 11–15: sc around (30)
Add scattered color changes in blue and white (for speckled feather look) in random single stitches or patches
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 18: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Round 19: dec x6 (6)
FO, close and weave in tail.
🧣 Throat Patch (Burgundy)
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5)
Rows 2–4: ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
FO and sew under beak, curving around front of neck.
🧠 Head (Blue)
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–7: sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 5–6, approx. 5–6 sts apart
Add small white eye patches or rings
Round 8: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly
Round 9: dec x6 (6)
FO, sew to top of body.
👃 Beak (Brown or gray)
Ch 6
sc back down
FO and sew to center of face (pointing forward slightly).
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Outer blue, inner purple)
Outer Wing (Blue):
Ch 15
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (14)
Row 2–5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc across, dec (decreasing rows)
Inner Wing (Purple):
Ch 12
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (11)
Work similar taper as above to make layered feather structure
Sew inner to outer wing
FO and attach wings to each side of body (can add wire inside before sewing if poseable wings desired).
🐾 Feet (Make 2 – Brown)
Ch 6
sc 2 toes as small loops on the end (e.g., ch 3, sl st back)
FO and sew both feet under the belly, angled outward.
🔹 Tail (Blue)
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across
Row 2: dec, sc across, dec
Repeat to form triangle tail
Sew to back base of body, slightly upturned.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider feather outlines with white or blue as desired
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Add a hanging loop at the top for decor
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Weave in all yarn tails neatly
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Shape wings and tail gently by hand
This gorgeous hummingbird is ready to hover into your life with handmade elegance and charm. Hang it in your window, gift it to a bird lover, or keep it as a colorful friend on your shelf! 🌸🐦✨
