Bring a bundle of sweetness to your nursery with this Amigurumi “Mama Bird & Chicks” Baby Mobile crochet pattern! Featuring a loving mama hen surrounded by her fluffy little chicks, this heartwarming mobile is perfect for creating a cozy, farm-inspired atmosphere above your baby’s crib. Whether you’re crafting for a baby shower, decorating a country-themed nursery, or simply adore animal-inspired amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a gentle scene full of love and charm. It’s a delightful way to lull your little one to sleep with the soft sway of handmade comfort. 🐥❤️
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with soft pastels, warm neutrals, or even bright barnyard hues to bring each chick to life. Add embroidered details, tiny eggs, or a patch of grass for extra whimsy. Whether you go for a classic hen-and-chicks look or a playful twist with fun accessories, this Amigurumi “Mama Bird & Chicks” Baby Mobile is a joyful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade tenderness to every stitch! 🧶💖🌾
🐤 Amigurumi “Mama Bird & Chicks” Baby Mobile – Free Crochet Pattern
A snuggly mama bird watches over her five hatching chicks while butterflies and leaves flutter nearby—perfect for soothing little dreamers! All pieces are worked separately and tied to a wooden hoop for gentle nursery motion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Mostly single-crochet shapes, but you’ll do color changes, simple embroidery, and balanced assembly.
📏 Finished Size (Approx.)
| Piece | Height |
|---|---|
| Mama bird in nest | 4 ½ in / 11 cm |
| Chicks (with eggshell) | 2 ¼ in / 6 cm |
| Butterflies | 1 ¾ in / 4.5 cm |
| Leaves | 2 in / 5 cm |
| Mobile hoop | 10–11 in / 25–28 cm Ø |
| Total drop | 14 in / 35 cm (adjust cords as needed) |
🧶 Materials
- DK cotton yarn
- Beige (birds) – 40 g
- White (eggshells) – 25 g
- Tan (nest) – 30 g bulky or 2 strands DK held together
- Orange (beaks) – scrap
- Soft pink (cheeks) – scrap
- Sage & olive (leaves) – 10 g total
- Butterfly palette (e.g. cream + accent colours) – scraps
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (3.5 mm if doubling yarn for nest)
- 6 mm safety eyes × 12 (mama + 5 chicks)
- Polyester stuffing
- Wooden hoop 10–11 in / 25–28 cm
- Neutral cotton twine or strong yarn for hanging
- Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
- Optional: floral wire for leaf shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
st(s) – Stitch(es)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (single crochet two together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
1️⃣ Nest (tan, bulky)
- MR 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- BLO sc around (30) ← creates wall angle
7–11. sc around (30) - Work reverse single crochet (crab st) around for decorative rim.
FO; weave end inside. Stuff only lightly so mama bird sits snug.
2️⃣ Mama Bird (beige)
Head & Body (worked as one)
- MR 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12) – pause to insert eyes between Rounds 6–7, 5 sts apart; stuff head.
- inc ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
13–16. sc around (24) – stuff body firmly. - (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12) → FO, close.
Wings (make 2)
- MR 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9) - Fold flat, sl st across to close. FO with long tail; sew on sides.
Beak (orange)
- MR 4 sc, FO leaving tail. Sew between eyes.
Cheeks (pink) – surface-embroider tiny blush circles.
Eyelashes – embroider 2–3 short black stitches angled upward.
3️⃣ Chicks in Eggshells (make 5)
Head/Body (beige)
- MR 6 2. inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Change to white for shell. - FLO (2 sc, dec) ×4 (16)
- (1 sc, dec) ×4 (12) – stuff and add eyes between R4-5.
- dec ×6 (6) → FO, close.
Shell Edge (white) – working in unused BLO of Round 6:
(sl st, ch 3, sl st) in next st → repeat to create 8 “zig-zag” peaks.
Mini Wings (beige, make 10)
ch 4, sc in 2nd ch & next, hdc in last, FO; sew to sides.
Beak – same as mama, but MR 3 sc.
4️⃣ Butterflies (make 4)
Large Wing (upper, make 2 each side)
- MR 6 sc, join.
- ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st into next st. Repeat once more → 2 upper wings.
Small Wing (lower)
In next st: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st → repeat once more.
FO. Wrap matching yarn 6–7 times around centre, knot leaving long tails for hanging. Add tiny surface french-knots with contrast yarn.
5️⃣ Leaves (sage/olive, make 4)
- ch 9.
- sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc ×4, hdc, sc (8)
- Work around opposite side same order.
- sl st around, FO with long tail.
(Option: slip a short wire along centre and whip-stitch to hide.)
6️⃣ Hoop & Suspension
- Tie four equal lengths of twine to hoop quarters; gather at top knot for ceiling hook.
- Cut hanging threads (approx. 12 in / 30 cm) for each charm.
| Charm | Thread Length | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mama (nest) | centre vertical | centre knot |
| 5 Chicks | 1 in shorter than mama | spaced evenly around hoop |
| 4 Butterflies | same as chicks or staggered higher | alternate between chicks |
| 4 Leaves | 1–2 in above chicks | beside butterflies |
- Stitch or hot-glue thread ends securely inside each piece.
- Balance by holding the mobile aloft and trimming/adjusting strings until level.
🌈 Custom Ideas
- Swap butterflies for clouds or stars.
- Embroider initials on eggs for a personalised gift.
- Add a subtle rattle insert inside chicks for gentle sound.
Sweet dreams beneath a soft flurry of baby birds and fluttering wings! 🐣🦋
