Bring a touch of nature-inspired charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Woodland Bird House pattern! Whether you’re crafting for bird lovers, adding a cozy woodland accent to your handmade creations, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful birdhouse bursting with personality. With its rustic shape, tiny entrance, and charming details, this crochet birdhouse captures the essence of a peaceful forest retreat in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow crochet enthusiasts, decorating a nature-themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi woodland birdhouse is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🐦✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of earthy tones, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature birds or leafy vines for extra personality. Craft a classic wooden birdhouse with warm browns, create a whimsical version with bright colors, or even stitch up a full woodland-inspired set with matching creatures! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a cozy accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Woodland Bird House is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade nature to every stitch! 🧶🌿
🏡 Amigurumi Woodland Bird House Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of fairytale forest magic to your home with this cozy woodland birdhouse and its sweet feathered friend! With leafy details, acorn embellishments, and a peek-a-boo bird in the doorway, this delightful project makes a perfect hanging decor piece for nurseries, craft corners, or gifts for nature lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping, appliqués, and assembling 3D pieces.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches tall (20–25 cm) using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Brown (log body)
- Cream (door ring and bird belly)
- Green (roof, leaves, bird wings)
- Light blue, orange, and yellow (flowers)
- White and black (bird eyes)
- Optional: dark brown or tan (acorns)
- Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
- Safety eyes (8 mm or embroidered)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Stiff felt (for base if desired)
- Twine or yarn cord (for hanging)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🪵 Birdhouse Body (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Continue increasing evenly to 54 sts (or desired width)
7–30. sc around (54)
Fasten off. Optional: insert felt base for structure.
🟡 Door Ring (Cream)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Continue until you reach approx. 3–4 inches diameter.
Fasten off and sew centered to the body’s front. Leave hole open.
🍃 Roof (Green)
Work in rounds to create a dome:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
…Continue increasing to reach same diameter as body top (~54–60 sts)
Add 5–6 extra rounds to create a slight overhang.
Fasten off and sew to the top edge of the house.
🧵 Rope Loop (Optional Hanging Cord)
Ch 35, sc back across. Fasten off. Stitch ends to center top of roof.
🌳 Leaves (Make 5–6)
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Ch 1, rotate work and repeat on other side of chain.
Sl st to join. Fasten off and shape.
🐦 Bird Body (Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff - dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and weave in.
🐦 Belly Patch (Cream)
MR, 6 sc
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Flatten and sew to bird’s front.
🐦 Wings (Make 2 – Green)
MR, 5 sc
2. (sc, inc) around (8)
3. sc around
Flatten and sew to sides.
🐦 Eyes
Use safety eyes or crochet:
MR, 6 sc with white. Sew on black yarn pupils or use felt dots. Stitch or glue to head.
🐦 Beak & Feet (Orange Yarn)
Ch 3, sl st back to base. Sew as small triangle to face.
For feet, ch 5, sc in next 4 sts, fasten off. Stitch under body.
🌸 Decorative Flowers
Use simple picot flowers:
- MR, (ch 3, sl st to ring) x5, tighten
- Add small embroidered center or seed bead
Make 4–5 flowers in varying colors
🐦 Assembly
- Stitch bird to the inside of doorway
- Sew leaves, flowers, and acorns on roof and sides
- Add hanging loop
- Optional: line bottom of house with felt or cardboard for firmness
🌼 Final Touch
Now your woodland birdhouse is ready to hang among the trees (or your favorite cozy nook)! With its forest flair and storybook charm, it’s sure to be a conversation starter and a source of joy wherever it lives.
✨ Keep creating cozy critter homes, one stitch at a time! 🧶💚
