Start your day with a smile and a splash of handmade charm with this Good Morning Bird Pillow crochet pattern! Featuring a cheerful bird perched in a cozy design, this delightful pillow brings a fresh, sunny vibe to any room. Whether you’re brightening up a reading nook, adding a whimsical touch to a child’s space, or just love nature-inspired decor, this pattern lets you stitch up a cozy companion that’s full of personality and warmth. 🐦🌞🧶
Designed for joyful creativity, this pattern invites you to play with soft pastels, textured stitches, and sweet details like embroidered eyes, wings, or even a tiny sunrise in the background. Add a pop of color to your couch or gift it to someone who could use a little morning cheer. Whether it’s perched on a bed or nestled on a favorite chair, this Good Morning Bird Pillow is a heartwarming and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade sunshine to every stitch! 💖🌈✨
🐦 Good Morning Bird Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a cheerful start to your day with this cozy crochet bird appliqué pillow! Featuring a soft yellow base and a layered bird perched on a branch, this whimsical pillow is perfect for nurseries, reading corners, or as a handmade gift. Customize your colors, or add text like “good morning” with simple embroidery for extra charm!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Beginner – Basic stitching, color changes, and sewing appliqués onto a base.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14 × 14 inches (35 × 35 cm) when using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn (Worsted weight, Cotton or Acrylic) | |
| • Yellow (Pillow Base) | |
| • Blue, White, Red, Gray (Bird) | |
| • Brown (Branch) | |
| • Black (Beak, Feet, Text, Eye) | |
| Hook | 4.0 mm (G) |
| Notions | |
| Polyester fiberfill or 14″ pillow insert | |
| Tapestry needle | |
| Embroidery needle (for text) | |
| Stitch markers | |
| Black safety eye or 6 mm button (optional) |
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- FO – Fasten Off
🌞 Pillow Base (Front and Back – Make 2)
Using Yellow:
- Ch 51
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (50), ch 1, turn
- Rows 2–50: sc in each st across (50)
→ You should now have a 14×14 inch square
FO, weave in ends
🟨 Optional: Lightly block for sharper corners.
🐦 Bird Appliqué
Head (Blue):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → (24)
FO, leave tail for sewing
Body (White):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 → (36)
FO, leave long tail
Wing (Gray):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → (24)
- sc around (24)
Flatten the wing into an oval shape
FO, leave tail for sewing
Underwing/Feather Layer (Red):
Same as Gray Wing, but stop at 18 sts (Round 3)
FO, sew under gray wing
Tail (Blue):
- Ch 11
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 7, hdc, sc → 10 sts
- sl st along edge for definition
FO, leave tail
Beak (Black):
- Ch 3
- sl st in 2nd ch, sc → small triangle
FO, sew under eye
Feet (Black):
Ch 5, FO
Make 2 and stitch under body to look like they perch on the branch.
Eye:
Use 6 mm black safety eye or embroider French knot
Optional: stitch a tiny lash above with black thread
🌿 Branch (Brown)
- Ch 35
- sc in 2nd ch and across (34)
- Optional: make a forked branch with 2–3 ch branches
FO, shape as desired and sew securely
✍️ Text (“good morning”)
Use black embroidery thread and a backstitch to write text neatly
(Optional: use fabric pen to lightly trace your lettering before stitching)
🧵 Assembly
- Sew the bird parts onto the front pillow panel:
Start with tail → branch → body → wing → head → beak → eye → feet - Embroider text beneath the branch
- Align back panel with front
- sc around 3 sides with yellow yarn
- Insert pillow or stuffing
- Close final edge with sc or whipstitch
FO, weave in all ends
💡 Customization Ideas
- Swap “good morning” with your favorite greeting
- Make a seasonal version with snowy background and red cardinal
- Add more birds in different sizes
- Use buttons or felt for parts if preferred
Let this happy bird welcome you each day with cozy handmade charm. 🌞🐦💛
