Welcome to the enchanting and melodic world of amigurumi! 🎶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Songbird—a vibrant and elegant creation perfect for nature lovers, whimsical décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lifelike plush designs! 🐦 Whether you love stitching up delicate winged creatures, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a striking songbird to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with dazzling blue wings, a radiant golden chest, and a touch of musical charm! 💖
This design embraces rich hues, graceful curves, and intricate details to bring a joyful and uplifting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Songbird turns out just right—ready to perch in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep blues, warm golds, or soft whites, and let’s stitch up a stunning songbird! 🐦
🐦 Amigurumi Blue & Gold Songbird – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring the beauty of a backyard bird to your craft table with this vibrant Amigurumi Songbird! With striking blue wings, a golden chest, and a crest of feathers, this sweet bird perches perfectly on any shelf, branch, or display stand.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and sewing pieces together.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Blue (head, wings, crest, tail)
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White (face, belly, wing details)
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Gold/Amber (neck, chest, beak)
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Black (eye stripe)
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Light salmon (feet)
Other Supplies:
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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
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🟡 Body (Start with White → Gold → Blue)
Start with white (belly):
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–9. sc around (36)
Switch to gold:
10–14. sc around (36)
Switch to blue:
15–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
👀 Face Stripe & Eye Patch (White + Black)
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With white, surface-crochet (or embroider) feather-shaped patch around eye placement
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With black yarn, embroider a short horizontal stripe between eye and beak
Insert safety eyes ~2 rows above gold chest, ~5–6 stitches apart.
🟠 Beak (Gold)
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MR, 4 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–4. sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly, sew between eyes
🔹 Wings (Make 2 – Blue with White Edge)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around -
dec x3, sc to end
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dec x2, sc to end
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dec, sc to end
12–13. sc
FO, flatten wing and whip stitch to each side of the body
Optional: surface crochet or embroider white edge feathers.
🪶 Tail (Blue – worked flat)
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Ch 10
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sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
3–8. ch 1, turn, sc across
FO and sew horizontally across the bottom
🔵 Crest Feathers (Make 2–3 – Blue)
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MR, 4 sc
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sc
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dec x2
FO, leave a tail
Sew tightly in fan shape to top of head
🦶 Feet/Claws (Salmon, make 2)
Each toe (make 3 per foot):
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MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc around
FO, leave a long tail
Stitch three toes per foot, then sew to bottom sides of body with some curve for a “perched” look
✂️ Final Assembly
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Position and stitch wings along each side
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Sew tail at back base
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Add crest to head and beak between eyes
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Add feet to base or attach to a wooden dowel or faux branch
💡 Optional Additions
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Add wire inside legs to perch on a real branch
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Embroider feather textures on chest
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Make multiples in different colors for a songbird set!
This charming Amigurumi Songbird is ready to sing its way into your heart or home display! Perfect for woodland nurseries, gifts, or collectors. 🎶🧶🌿
