Bring the charm of the skies to your yarn stash with this delightful Amigurumi Sparrow Flock crochet pattern! Featuring a group of sweet little sparrows, each with their own personality and pose, this flock is perfect for spring décor, nature-inspired gifts, or simply celebrating the beauty of birds in flight. Whether perched on a branch, nestled in a basket, or fluttering across a handmade mobile, these tiny feathered friends bring joy and whimsy to every stitch. 🧶🐦🌿
Designed for variety and expression, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, gentle shaping, and fun extras like tiny hats, blossoms, or embroidered wings. Customize each sparrow with unique colors or accessories to reflect your favorite birds—or create a themed flock for seasonal displays. Whether arranged as a cheerful centerpiece or gifted to a fellow bird lover, this Sparrow Flock Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade harmony, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌸
🐦 Amigurumi Miniature Sparrow Flock Crochet Pattern
Capture the delicate charm of nature in the palm of your hand with this realistic amigurumi sparrow flock! These tiny birds, bursting with personality and earthy colors, make the perfect gift, keychain, or collector’s decoration. Each little sparrow features sweet colorwork and neat shaping that fits right in your hand!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and small pieces.
📏 Finished Size
Each sparrow measures approximately 2.5–3 inches (6–8 cm) long using sport-weight yarn and a 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Sport or DK weight yarn:
- Color A: Light Gray (body)
- Color B: Warm Brown (wings, mask, tail)
- Color C: Cream or Beige (face, beak)
- Color D: Pale Blue (wing stripe detail)
- Crochet hook: 2.0–2.5 mm
- Black safety eyes (6 mm) or black embroidery thread
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loop Only
🪺 Bird Body (Start with Color A)
Work in continuous spiral.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff the body firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave in end.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 per bird – Color B + Color D detail)
- With Color B: MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- Switch to Color D: sc around (9)
- sc around (9)
FO with long tail for sewing.
Sew one wing on each side of the body, curving slightly back for a natural look.
🐤 Face Mask & Beak
With Color B:
- Embroider a soft arc or patch from one side of the eye to the other under the beak area.
- With Color C, embroider a small rounded triangle for the beak centered under the eyes.
Optional: Add a tiny stitch of Color C at the chest to brighten the neck area.
👁️ Eyes
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 4–5, spacing them 5–6 stitches apart.
If embroidering eyes, use black thread and satin stitch for glossiness.
🪶 Tail (Color B)
- Chain 5
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc (4 stitches)
FO and sew flat to back of bird.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing
- Sew wings symmetrically on both sides.
- Sew tail centered at the back.
- Embroider mask and beak carefully using photo reference.
- Shape the bird with your hands and fluff the stuffing evenly.
- Optional: Add a hanging loop to use as a charm or ornament!
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use different bird color palettes for robins, finches, or bluebirds
- Attach to a perch or wire branch display
- Make a whole flock as a unique nature-themed gift set
With this tiny sparrow flock in your palm, you’ll feel a bit closer to the gentle beauty of the outdoors—no birdseed required! 🌿✨
