Sweeten up your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Pastel Cupcake Bird House pattern! Whether you’re crafting for bird lovers, whimsical decor, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful cupcake-shaped birdhouse bursting with charm. With its soft pastel tones, cozy entrance, and intricate frosting details, this crochet birdhouse captures the magic of a cozy retreat for tiny feathered friends. Perfect for brightening up a garden space, gifting to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or adding a playful touch to your handmade treasures, this amigurumi pastel cupcake birdhouse is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🧁✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color combinations, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature birds or decorative sprinkles for extra personality. Craft a classic pastel cupcake birdhouse, create a vibrant rainbow-inspired version for a cheerful aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of whimsical homes for a charming display! Whether gifted to a fellow nature lover, displayed as a cozy accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Pastel Cupcake Bird House is a bright and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sweetness to every stitch! 🧶💖
🧁 Amigurumi Pastel Cupcake Bird House Crochet Pattern
Sweeten up your space with this Amigurumi Pastel Cupcake Bird House, complete with a round cozy chick nestled inside! Designed to look like a cupcake with frosting, sprinkles, and cheerful pastel tones, this project makes a whimsical hanging decoration for nurseries, craft rooms, or springtime displays.
This pattern includes detailed instructions for both the cupcake-shaped birdhouse and the cuddly birdie peeking out of the doorway.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, structural shaping, embellishments, and light assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall for the house; 3 inches (7.5 cm) for the bird.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: DK weight cotton yarn in pastel shades
- Color A: Soft Pink (frosting)
- Color B: Butter Yellow (house body)
- Color C: Lavender (base plate)
- Color D: White (bird body)
- Color E: Mint (bird wings & belly)
- Color F: Orange (beak & feet)
- Scrap yarns: Multicolor for sprinkles and topping
- Hook: 2.5–3 mm
- 6 mm safety eyes (for bird)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: pipe cleaner or plastic cord for hanging loop
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🏠 Birdhouse Base (Cupcake Wrapper) – Color B
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
Rounds 11–25. sc around (60)
FO and weave in ends.
🍬 Cupcake Frosting Top – Color A
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
Round 11–14. sc around (60)
Wavy edge:
(1 sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1) repeat around
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
🎂 Frosting Bumps (Top Toppers)
Use any color: MR, 6 sc (6), sl st to join, FO.
Make 3–5 in different colors and sew on top of frosting.
🌈 Yarn Sprinkles
Use embroidery thread or scrap yarn in bright pastel colors.
ch 4–6, sl st in each ch or sew directly as straight lines.
Sew them around frosting randomly for a fun sprinkle effect.
🟪 Cupcake Base Plate – Color C
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
Round 10: sc in BLO around (60)
Round 11–12: sc around to form a raised lip.
FO and sew to bottom of birdhouse base.
🚪 Door Hole
Before attaching the frosting, cut or leave a round gap in the center front of the body. Skip approx. 12–15 stitches on one round to leave the opening. Reinforce edge with a round of sl st for definition.
🐣 Bird (Make 1)
Body – Color D:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–9: sc around (24)
Round 10: switch to Color E (mint belly), sc around (24)
Round 11: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 12: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12) – Stuff
Round 13: dec x6 (6), FO and close
Add blush spots and insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7.
Wings (Make 2) – Color E:
MR, 5 sc
Row 2: sc, inc, sc x3 (6), FO and sew to sides
Beak – Color F:
MR, 4 sc
FO and sew in place.
Feet (Make 2) – Color F:
ch 5, sl st in each ch, FO and sew under belly.
🧵 Assembly & Hanging
- Sew frosting to top edge of house.
- Stitch on the sprinkles and frosting bumps.
- Add a thick braided yarn rope or crochet chain at the top center of frosting for hanging.
- Place the bird inside the opening, anchoring lightly with a stitch at the base or leaving removable.
- Optional: add decorative windows or pastel “candies” to house exterior using small yarn circles.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Add tiny eyelashes with black thread
- Use blush or pink yarn for cheeks
- Embroider stars or hearts for extra decoration
💡 Customization Ideas
- Turn the frosting into chocolate or mint swirl
- Add more birds for a family scene
- Use sparkly yarn for a magical fairy cupcake vibe
This Amigurumi Cupcake Bird House is a feast for the eyes and joy for the hands—whimsical, sweet, and full of personality! Perfect for birthdays, Easter, or any pastel-themed decor! 🧁🐤🎀
