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Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

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Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern
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Beginner Friendly

Basic stitches and simple spiral rounds are all you need.

About 4 Hours

Most people finish this parrot in one relaxed afternoon.

Great Gift Idea

Bright colors and a cheerful face make this a gift that gets smiles.

About This Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern Pattern

This little parrot is worked in worsted weight yarn and stands about 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has a chubby green body, a soft yellow belly, a small hooked beak and a red crown and tail.

You will use a magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases, then sew the stuffed pieces together. It suits a confident beginner who wants a cute first animal.

Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step detail

Why You'll Love This Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern Pattern

I love how much personality this little bird has for such a simple make. The three red tufts on top give it a cheeky look, and the round tummy is perfect for hugging.

I made mine on a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea. It sits on my shelf now and brightens the whole corner.

Sweet Little Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress

Switch Things Up

Try a blue and yellow macaw with a white face patch. Make a tiny pink parrot in cotton yarn for a baby shelf. Use chunky yarn and a larger hook for a big cuddly bird. Add a loop of yarn to the top and turn it into a bag charm.

Materials Needed

— Main Fabric

01 Worsted weight (4) yarn in emerald green, about 50 g
02 Worsted weight (4) yarn in sunny yellow, about 15 g
03 Worsted weight (4) yarn in red, about 10 g
04 Polyester fiberfill stuffing
05 8 mm black safety eyes, 1 pair
06 Small scrap of white felt for eye rims (optional)
07 Black embroidery floss for small details (optional)

— Tools Required

08 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
09 Yarn needle
10 Stitch markers
11 Scissors
12 Pins

The Free Pattern

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— Body :

Use emerald green yarn. Work in spiral rounds and mark the first stitch of each round. The head is at the top and the body flows straight down.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (Sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7-15: Sc in each st around (36)
Insert the safety eyes between Round 8 and Round 9, with 8 stitches between them. For a child under 3, embroider the eyes with black floss instead.
Round 16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly now, shaping the head and a rounded body. Add more stuffing as you go.
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 19: (Sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 20: Dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and leave a tail. Thread it through the front loops of the last 6 stitches, pull tight and weave in the end.

— Belly Patch :

Change to sunny yellow yarn. Work in spiral rounds.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (Sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5-6: Sc in each st around (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Gently flatten the patch.

— Wing (Make 2) :

Use emerald green yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: (Sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Round 4-8: Sc in each st around (12)
Round 9: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Round 10: (Sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Stuff very lightly. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Use red yarn. This piece is worked flat in rows.
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 4 sts, inc (8)
Row 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec (6)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec x 3 (3)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Beak :

Use sunny yellow yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Round 3: Sc in each st around (8)
Round 4: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Round 5: Sc in each st around (6)
Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill. Fasten off and leave a long tail. Pinch the open end flat so the tip curves downward.

— Crown Tuft (Make 3) :

Use red yarn.
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 2-4: Sc in each st around (5)
Do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Feet (Make 2) :

Use sunny yellow yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: (Sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around (9)
Fasten off and leave a tail. Flatten the piece slightly. It does not need stuffing.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Pin the yellow belly patch to the front of the body, centered below the eyes, from about Round 11 to Round 17. Sew it on with small whipstitches all around.
  2. Sew the beak between the eyes at about Round 9 to Round 11, with the tip pointing down. Add a few stitches inside the opening so it stays firm.
  3. Sew the three red crown tufts in a row on top of the head, near Round 2 and Round 3. Let them lean slightly forward.
  4. Flatten each wing and sew it to the side of the body between Round 11 and Round 15, with the narrow end pointing down.
  5. Sew the flat top edge of the red tail to the back of the body around Round 17 to Round 19, so it fans out behind.
  6. Sew the two yellow feet to the bottom front of the body near Round 18 and Round 19, side by side, so the parrot sits steady.
  7. If you like, add a small felt rim around each eye or stitch tiny eyebrow lines with black floss. Weave in all ends.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

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Important Notes

I hope this little parrot brings you as much joy as it brought me. Happy crocheting, and please send me a photo of yours.

Crochet Abbreviations

01 sc — single crochet
02 inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
03 dec — decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
04 ch — chain
05 st(s) — stitch(es)
06 x — times (repeat the stitches in brackets)

You Ask, We Answer

How big is the finished parrot?

With worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, it stands about 6 inches (15 cm) tall.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes. Thinner yarn with a smaller hook makes a tiny parrot, and chunky yarn with a larger hook makes a big one. Keep the stitches tight in any weight.

Is this parrot safe for a child, and can I wash it?

Embroider the eyes and sew all parts on very firmly for a child under 3. Wash it by hand in cool water and let it dry flat.