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 this graceful hummingbird to life with stunningly detailed colorwork, layered wings, and a soft feathered texture. This pattern captures the lifelike beauty of a real hummingbird — a perfect handmade piece for display, gifting, or nature-inspired decor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes multiple color changes, shaping, and layering.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) from beak to tail using DK or light worsted yarn and a 2.75–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Cream yarn (belly and underside): 40 g
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Blue yarn (back, wings, tail, head): 60 g
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Burgundy yarn (throat patch): 25 g
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Purple yarn (inner wings): 20 g
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White yarn (eye accents and feather edges): 10 g
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Dark gray or brown yarn (feet and beak): 10 g
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Polyfill stuffing
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes (or embroider black circles)
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
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Optional: floral wire for shaping wings
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
🐦 Body and Head (worked together)
Start with Blue (tail end):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc ×6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Round 6–8: sc around (30)
Switch to Cream (belly area):
Round 9–10: sc around (30)
From R11 upward, carry both Cream and Blue yarns together to create mottled feathering.
Alternate randomly between Blue and Cream stitches every 1–3 stitches to make a speckled texture.
Rounds 11–15: sc around (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Round 18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff body firmly as you go.
Continue directly to the Head (Blue) — do not cut yarn.
Round 19: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 20: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 21–23: sc around (24)
Round 24: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Round 25: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff head firmly.
Round 26: dec ×6 (6), FO and weave shut.
❤️ Throat Patch (Burgundy)
Work in 2 halves (left and right).
Half 1:
Ch 5, sc back (4)
R2: ch 1, inc, sc 2, inc (6)
R3–4: sc across (6)
FO.
Half 2:
Repeat same but mirror if desired.
Sew both halves under beak area forming a wide “V” that tapers upward toward the cheeks.
👁 Eyes
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 21–22 of the head, approx. 6–7 stitches apart, angled slightly downward toward the throat patch.
Add small white stitches beneath and above the eyes for highlights and eye-rings.
👃 Beak (Dark Gray or Brown)
MR, 4 sc (4)
R2–4: sc around (4)
FO, stuff lightly, pinch slightly flat, and sew centered to face.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Blue outer, Purple inner)
Outer Wing (Blue):
Ch 22
R1: sc in 2nd ch and across (21)
R2–3: sc across (21)
R4: dec, sc 17, dec (19)
R5: dec, sc 15, dec (17)
R6: dec, sc 13, dec (15)
R7: dec, sc 11, dec (13)
R8: dec, sc 9, dec (11)
R9: dec, sc 7, dec (9)
FO.
Inner Wing (Purple):
Ch 18
R1: sc in 2nd ch and across (17)
R2–3: sc across (17)
R4: dec, sc 13, dec (15)
R5: dec, sc 11, dec (13)
R6: dec, sc 9, dec (11)
R7: dec, sc 7, dec (9)
FO.
Place the purple inner layer on top of blue outer wing. Whip stitch or slip stitch edges together.
Add a white surface crochet line along the leading edge for feather detail.
Optional: Insert a thin wire between layers before stitching closed for poseable wings.
Attach each wing slightly behind head at a 30–40° upward angle, top edge aligned with the midpoint of the neck.
🔹 Tail (Blue)
Make two separate feathers for the double tail:
Each Feather:
Ch 12
R1: sc in 2nd ch and across (11)
R2: dec, sc 7, dec (9)
R3: dec, sc 5, dec (7)
R4: dec, sc 3, dec (5)
R5: dec, sc 1, dec (3)
FO.
Sew feathers side by side at the back base, tips pointing slightly upward.
🐾 Feet (Brown)
Each foot has two small loops resembling talons.
Ch 9, sl st back across (8)
Make 2–3 cords like this per foot.
Gather cords together at one end and sew under the body near the front belly.
🧣 Feather Detailing
Use white yarn and surface-slip-stitch or small “V” embroidery to mark light feather highlights on the back and wings.
Optional: add a few short horizontal white lines on sides of chest for extra realism.
🧵 Assembly & Finishing Touches
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Attach wings first, then tail.
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Sew throat patch and beak.
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Embroider or attach eyes if not using safety ones.
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Add hanging loop (ch 25, attach to back of head).
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Steam-block wings and tail gently into curved shapes.
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Use your fingers to shape the body — full chest, narrow tail.
🪶 Stuffing Notes
Stuff the belly firmly for a rounded chest but leave neck slightly softer to allow a natural curve between head and body.
💡 Display Ideas
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Hang from a window or ceiling to mimic flight.
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Attach a fine thread for invisible suspension.
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Add a floral accent or small crocheted flower for a spring theme.
🌿 Closing Note
Your hummingbird is now complete — delicate, lively, and full of color. With its layered wings, curved throat patch, and soft speckled texture, this crochet piece embodies the charm and motion of a real hummingbird in mid-flight. Let it brighten your home with handmade elegance and a flutter of joy. 🕊💜🌺
