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Amigurumi Parrot (Adult) – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Parrot (Adult) – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Take flight into the world of crochet with this Amigurumi Parrot (Adult) pattern! 🦜✨ With its vibrant feathers, expressive eyes, and majestic stance, this design captures the beauty of these intelligent birds in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a tropical-themed décor piece, a wildlife enthusiast’s gift, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a colorful addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, wing shapes, and even tiny accessories like a perch or a miniature fruit to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens, reds, and yellows for a realistic look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi parrot is sure to brighten any space. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lively bird to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦜 Amigurumi Parrot Crochet Pattern

Bring the tropics into your home with this vibrant amigurumi parrot! With its bold feathers, hooked beak, and colorful details, this project is perfect for bird lovers, jungle-themed decor, or anyone who enjoys crocheting detailed animals. Perched proudly on a branch, this parrot is as stunning as the real thing!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, embroidery, and multi-part assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 30–32 cm (12–13 in) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK yarn:

    • Green – Body, head, wing base

    • Yellow – Belly, feather accents

    • Blue – Wing tips, tail feathers

    • White – Face patch

    • Black – Facial stripes, beak base

    • Red – Beak tip

    • Gray/Dark Brown – Feet

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes (for larger, expressive look)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle & embroidery needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Optional: Pipe cleaners for shaping feet

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • hdc – Half Double Crochet

  • dc – Double Crochet

  • tr – Treble Crochet

  • FO – Fasten Off

🐦 Body (Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

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

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–32. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly.

  10. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

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

🟡 Belly Patch (Yellow, Curved)

Ch 12.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (11), ch 1, turn.
Row 2–6: sc across (11).
Row 7: dec, sc 7, dec (9).
Row 8: sc across (9).
Row 9: dec, sc 5, dec (7).
FO and sew onto chest, curving the top edge slightly toward the beak.

🪶 Wings (Make 2 – Green/Yellow/Blue)

Start with green:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–8. sc around (18)

Switch to blue:
9–12. sc around (18)

Switch to yellow:
13. Work sc, picot (ch 3, sl st in first ch), sc around to create jagged feather edges.
FO, flatten, and sew to body sides.

🪶 Tail Feathers (Blue, Yellow, Green – Layered)

Blue feather (longest):
Ch 30, sc back across (29).
Next row: dec, sc across, dec.
Repeat until 5 sts remain, taper to a point.

Yellow feather (medium):
Ch 25, repeat shaping as above.

Green feather (shortest):
Ch 20, repeat shaping.

Sew layered, with blue at center, yellow and green on either side.

🧠 Head (Green with White Face Patch)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–14. sc around (30)
    15–19. Switch to white, sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (sc, dec) x6 (12) – Stuff firmly.

  9. dec x6 (6), FO.

📍 Position higher on body at a slight forward angle.

👁 Eyes & Face Details

  • Place 10 mm safety eyes into the white patch, set high near the beak.

  • Use black yarn to embroider 3–4 thin stripes radiating from each eye for realism.

🪶 Beak (Black Base, Red Tip)

With black:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

Switch to red:
5. (sc, dec) x4 (8)
6. dec x4 (4), FO.

📍 Sew beneath the eyes, shaping into a large, hooked curve.

🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Split into 3 toes:

  • Toe 1: ch 5, sc back, FO

  • Toe 2: join yarn in next st, ch 5, sc back

  • Toe 3: repeat.

Wrap around a crocheted or real branch for display.

✂️ Assembly

  • Sew head to body slightly forward.

  • Attach belly patch centered.

  • Position wings so yellow jagged feathers fall over sides.

  • Sew layered tail feathers to back.

  • Sew feet to perch or base.

🌿 Finishing Touches

  • Embroider a beak line for realism.

  • Perch the parrot on a crocheted or real wooden stick.

  • Add extra feather embroidery for texture.

This parrot is a burst of tropical color and personality! 🦜✨ Whether you’re making it as a gift, a display piece, or part of a jungle theme, it’s sure to steal the spotlight.


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