Birds of Winter Snowbird Amigurumi Pattern

Birds of Winter Snowbird Amigurumi Pattern

Welcome the charm of a classic winter snowbird (bullfinch) into your home with this heartwarming amigurumi crochet pattern! Featuring a bold gray and red color-blocked body, a mossy green hat with a pompom, and a matching scarf wrapped twice around its neck, this little bird is full of cozy winter vibes. The pattern guides you through every single piece — from the detailed two-tone body down to the tiny booted legs and expressive embroidered cheeks. A beautiful project to work on during the colder months or to gift to someone special.

Materials Needed for Birds of Winter Snowbird Amigurumi Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Sew the beak to the centre of the face between rounds 8 and 11 of the head.
• Attach or embroider the eyes approximately between rounds 9 and 10 of the head, on either side of the beak, 3-4 stitches apart from it. Use 4x3 mm plastic eyes with hot glue for a secure hold.
• To make the eyes more prominent, embroider a straight stitch on one side of each eye using a scrap of Gray yarn — this helps especially if your Dark Gray yarn reads almost black.
• Sew the fuchsia cheeks on either side of the face. A glue gun works great here since the cheek pieces are flat and very small.
• Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered, approximately between rounds 34 and 36. Try it on with the wings first to check the balance.
• Sew the legs to the bottom of the belly, approximately between rounds 34 and 39 of the body, about 6 stitches apart from each other. Make sure the toes of the boots are pointing upwards.
• Decorate the wings with French knots and embroidered lines using scraps of yarn or any crafting materials you like, then sew them to the sides of the body at approximately a 45-degree angle. Sew the moss green hat to the head in the position that looks best to you — crumple it a little to give it a fun, casual shape. Finally, wrap the scarf around the bird's neck and tie it.

Important Notes

• 💡Stuff the head and body very firmly — it should feel as stiff as a tennis ball. Use a bamboo skewer to push stuffing into tight spots near the closing rounds.
• 💡When the pattern says to leave yarn hanging on the outside (especially on the legs), do not cut it — you will need it later to crochet the boot top detail.
• 💡Follow the curly bracket color indicators carefully on every round of the body. Mixing up Gray and Red sections will throw off the symmetry of the bird.
• 💡Do not stuff the wings or the tail — they should remain flat so they lay naturally against the body.
• 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to make sure you are happy with positioning, especially the wings and tail.
• 💡If using safety eyes, wait until after the beak is sewn on before inserting them so you can position them properly relative to the beak.
• 💡The scarf is intentionally long enough to wrap twice around the neck — if you prefer a single wrap, simply reduce the starting chain length before crocheting.

This bold little snowbird is one of those crocheted companions that just instantly brings warmth and character to any space it sits in. The dramatic gray and red split, the crumpled moss green hat, and that long cozy scarf wrapped twice around its neck — every detail feels intentional and full of charm. Whether this bird ends up on your windowsill, tucked into a Christmas display, or gifted to someone who loves handmade magic, it is sure to be a treasured little keepsake. 🧶 Pick up your hook and let's bring this winter bird to life! 🐦❄️✨