Celebrate love and companionship with this Amigurumi Lovebirds crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift, a charming decor piece, or simply want to create an adorable pair, this free pattern lets you stitch up two sweet little birds full of personality. With their cozy, nestled design and delicate details, these lovebirds symbolize warmth, connection, and joy. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or just as a delightful project, this pattern brings a touch of romance to your crochet collection!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to play with soft pastel tones, vibrant jewel hues, or classic feathered shades to make your lovebirds uniquely yours. Add tiny embroidered eyes, decorative wings, or even a floral accent for an extra special touch! Whether perched on a shelf, gifted as a token of affection, or crafted as part of a whimsical display, these amigurumi lovebirds make for a memorable and heartwarming crochet creation. So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s stitch up a little love—one loop at a time! 💕🧶✨
🐦 Amigurumi Lovebirds – FREE Crochet Pattern
Celebrate love and color with this sweet pair of amigurumi lovebirds! With their cuddly bodies, vibrant feathers, and touching beak-to-beak pose, these crochet cuties make the perfect gift for weddings, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day. Perch them together or hang them as a symbol of affection!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, symmetrical shaping, and assembly of multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using DK weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Sport weight recommended):
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Red (Face)
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Light Blue (Neck, wings, tail)
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Pink (Belly)
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Navy Blue (Tail feathers and body sides)
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White (Eye patches)
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Yellow (Beak)
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Brown (Feet/perch claws)
Other Supplies:
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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8 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Thin branch or wire-wrapped rod for perch (optional but recommended)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐥 Body (Start with Pink)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30)
Switch to Red:
15–17. sc around (30)
Switch to Light Blue:
18–20. sc around (30)
Start decreasing: -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly.
🐤 Wings (Make 2 per bird – Light Blue)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
Flatten and FO, leaving tail for sewing. Attach one to each side of the body.
🪶 Tail (Dark Blue & Light Blue – Make 1 per bird)
Dark Blue Base:
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Ch 6
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sc in 2nd ch and across (5)
3–7. sc across (5), ch 1, turn -
dec at start, sc x3 (4)
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dec at start, sc x2 (3)
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dec, sc (2)
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dec (1)
FO.
Light Blue Accent Panel:
Repeat rows 1–5 in light blue.
Sew onto the center of the dark blue tail piece.
Attach tail to lower back of bird.
👁 Eye Patches (White – Make 2 per bird)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO, sew above beak position.
Place 8 mm safety eyes at center and attach through head.
💛 Beak (Yellow – Make 1 per bird or shared)
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–4. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly and sew between eye patches of both birds so they “kiss.”
🐾 Feet (Brown – Make 3 toes per bird)
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Ch 6
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
FO.
Sew 3 side-by-side claws to each underside and wrap them around a branch/perch.
🪵 Optional Perch
Use a real or crocheted branch, or bendable craft wire wrapped in brown yarn. Attach birds’ feet by sewing or hot gluing in hugging position.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Position both birds with heads tilted inward for a loving gesture.
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Gently stuff bodies to balance them.
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Add blush or embroidery details to cheeks for a cute touch!
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use pastel colors for a romantic baby mobile.
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Add tiny hearts or bow ties for Valentine’s decor.
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Make a rainbow lovebird set for pride crafts or friendship tokens.
These amigurumi lovebirds are a perfect expression of connection and cuteness—crochet your own pair to brighten someone’s day! 💕🕊️
