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Amigurumi Chubby Bird – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Chubby Bird – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Add a little round, feathery charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Chubby Bird pattern! Whether you’re crafting for bird lovers, whimsical decor, or just want an adorable little companion, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightfully plump and fluffy bird full of personality. With its soft, rounded body, tiny wings, and cheerful expression, this amigurumi creation is sure to brighten any space. Perfect as a pocket-sized friend, a playful ornament, or a heartwarming gift, this chubby bird brings cozy crochet fun in the cutest way possible!

Designed for customization, this pattern lets you experiment with different bird colors, embroidered features, and charming accessories to make each bird uniquely yours. Add tiny feet for a lifelike touch, stitch expressive eyes for extra personality, or even create a whole flock in various shades! Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to a fellow bird enthusiast, or simply made for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi chubby bird is a quick and delightful project that celebrates the simple charm of nature—one stitch at a time! 🐦🧶✨

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🐦 Amigurumi Chubby Bird Crochet Pattern

This chubby bird with bright belly colors, stubby wings, and a little tuft of feathers is an irresistibly cheerful crochet friend! Its soft, rounded shape makes it perfect for cuddling or decorating a child’s room.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping, and assembly of multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with velvet or worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Velvet or Worsted Weight)

    • Light Purple – 60 g (head, upper body, wings)

    • Bright Blue – 40 g (lower body, wing ends)

    • Mustard Yellow – 25 g (beak, belly patch, feet)

  • 3.5–4 mm crochet hook

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle & stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🪶 Head (Light Purple)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–16. sc around (42)
    ➡️ Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, spaced 10 sts apart.

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Stuff firmly.

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐥 Body (Bottom-up, start in Bright Blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–13. sc around (42)

  8. Change to Light Purple. Continue sc around for Rounds 14–20.
    Stuff firmly and FO.
    Sew body to head securely.

✋ Wings (Make 2 – Light Purple → Bright Blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    7–9. Switch to Blue, sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly, flatten, and sew to sides.

👃 Beak (Mustard Yellow)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. sc around
    Stuff lightly and sew between eyes.

🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Mustard Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    ➡️ Divide into 3 equal parts (4 sc per toe).
    Work 2 rounds per toe. FO and sew flat to bottom.

💛 Belly Patch (Mustard Yellow)

  1. Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

  2. Ch 1, turn, inc at each end (5).

  3. Ch 1, turn, inc at each end (7).

  4. Continue increasing each end until width reaches about ⅔ of the body’s front (approx. 18–20 sts wide).
    Shape bottom edge slightly rounded by adding 1–2 extra sc in the central stitches. FO and sew centered on belly with invisible whip stitch.

🌸 Head Feathers (Make 3 – Light Purple)

Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, sl st.
Repeat 3 times, sew centered on top of head.

🪡 Assembly Tips

  • Sew head and body firmly for stability.

  • Pin wings slightly angled downward before attaching.

  • Place beak just below eye line.

  • Sew belly patch last for best alignment.

💡 Optional Enhancements

  • Add a tiny crocheted backpack, bow, or scarf.

  • Stitch a white highlight in the eyes for extra life.

  • Embroider feather lines on belly or wings with thin yarn.

  • Try alternate palettes (bluejay, robin, parrot).

Your chubby bird is ready to spread smiles everywhere! With its colorful body and playful tuft, it’s the perfect companion to brighten any shelf or gift box. 💕


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