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Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern
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3-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The wings and tail are crafted with multi-colored feathers that add dimension and movement to your finished bird. Each component is carefully designed with photo references to guide you through every step of the assembly process.

Why You'll Love This Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it challenges you to work beyond basic amigurumi techniques while still being approachable and rewarding. The invisible color change method taught in this pattern is a game-changer that you'll use in countless future projects. What really makes this special is seeing those distinct bullfinch colors come together—the grey body, vibrant red breast, and contrasting black head create such a striking little bird. I find the detailed wing construction particularly satisfying, and the finished size makes it perfect for displaying anywhere or gifting to fellow bird lovers. It's one of those patterns where you'll be proud to show off your finished work!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this bullfinch pattern! While the traditional grey, red, and black creates an authentic bullfinch, you could easily transform this into a cardinal by using all red with a black face, or create a chickadee with black, white, and grey variations. The beauty of this pattern is how versatile it is for creating different bird species.

For a whimsical twist, try using pastel colors or even rainbow gradients to create fantasy birds that would look adorable in a nursery. I've also made these in metallic yarns for holiday ornaments that catch the light beautifully on the Christmas tree. If you want to make them extra special as gifts, consider adding a small loop at the top for hanging, or attach them to a rustic twig for a nature-inspired display.

You could also scale up the pattern by using bulky yarn and a larger hook to create statement pieces, or work with thread and tiny hooks for dollhouse-sized birds. Some crocheters have added wire to the feet to make them poseable on branches. Don't be afraid to get creative with the finishing touches—tiny crocheted nests, seed embellishments, or even felt wings layered over the crocheted ones can add unique character to each bird you make!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using a stitch marker when working in continuous rounds can cause you to lose your place and create uneven increases or decreases throughout the pattern ✗ Pulling the invisible color change too tightly or too loosely will create visible gaps or bumps at the color transition points ruining the seamless effect ✗ Forgetting to stuff the body before closing can make it difficult to achieve proper shaping and may require you to partially reopen seams later ✗ Sewing the wings and tail feathers in incorrect positions will throw off the bird's proportions and make it look unbalanced or anatomically incorrect

Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable miniature bullfinch with this charming amigurumi pattern! This delightful 2.8-inch bird features authentic color blocking in grey, red, and black, complete with detailed wings, tail feathers, a delicate beak, and tiny brown feet. Perfect for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts, this pattern guides you through creating a realistic yet whimsical bullfinch that works beautifully as a decorative piece, handmade gift, or festive Christmas ornament. The pattern includes detailed photo instructions for invisible color changes and assembly techniques.

Intermediate 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Bullfinch Bird Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton or acrylic yarn (yarn weight 2 - sport) in Black, Red, Grey, Brown, and White colors
  • 02
    Lace yarn (yarn weight 0 - lace) in White and Grey for eyes and beak details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    1.5 mm crochet hook
  • 03
    5 mm safety eyes or black beads (one pair)
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Pin as a stitch marker
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Needle for sewing
  • 08
    Yarn needle

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Info :

With black yarn create a Magic Ring with 6 SCs

Round 1 :

SC INC in next 6 SCs (12)

Round 2 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC INC in next SC) x 6 (18)

Round 3 :

(1 SC in next 2 SCs, SC INC in next SC) x 6 (24)

Round 4 :

1 SC in next 24 SCs (24)

Round 5 :

1 SC in next 24 SCs (24)

Round 6 :

1 SC in next 24 SCs (24)

Round 7 :

1 SC in next 24 SCs (24)

Info :

Don't cut the black thread, place a stitch marker in the last loop of the black yarn and continue with red yarn from the next loop

— Body :

Info :

Continue in rows

Row 8 :

1 SC in next 3 SCs, SC INC in next 7 SCs, 1 SC in next 2 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 9 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 10 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 11 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 12 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 13 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 14 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 15 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 16 :

1 SC in next 19 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (19)

Row 17 :

1 SC in next 4 SCs, (SC DEC, 1 SC in next 3 SCs) x 3, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (16)

Row 18 :

1 SC in next 16 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (16)

Row 19 :

(1 SC in next 4 SCs, SC DEC) x 2, 1 SC in next 4 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (14)

Row 20 :

1 SC in next 6 SCs, SC DEC, 1 SC in next 6 SCs (13)

Info :

Do not cut the red thread, place a stitch marker in the last loop. Continue with the black part. Insert your hook into the last black loop instead of a stitch marker. Take grey yarn and make a loop into the same stitch. Cut the black thread and tie the ends. Continue with grey thread, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work

Row 8 :

1 SC in next 12 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (12)

Row 9 :

(1 SC in next 3 SCs, SC INC in next SC) x 3, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (15)

Row 10 :

1 SC in next 15 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (15)

Row 11 :

(1 SC in next 2 SCs, SC INC in next SC) x 5, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (20)

Row 12 :

(1 SC in next 3 SCs, SC INC in next SC) x 5, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (25)

Row 13 :

1 SC in next 25 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (25)

Row 14 :

(1 SC in next 7 SCs, SC DEC) x 2, 1 SC in next 7 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (23)

Row 15 :

1 SC in next 10 SCs, SC DEC, 1 SC in next 11 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (22)

Row 16 :

1 SC in next 22 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (22)

Row 17 :

(1 SC in next 6 SCs, SC DEC) x 2, 1 SC in next 6 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (20)

Row 18 :

1 SC in next 20 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (20)

Row 19 :

1 SC in next 20 SCs, make 1 additional Ch and turn your work (20)

Row 20 :

1 SC in next 20 SCs (20)

Info :

Don't cut the grey thread

— Eyes :

Info :

Take one pair of 5 mm safety eyes and place them symmetrically three rounds above the red edge and above the third red stitch. The distance between the eyes is 6 stitches. With white lace yarn and a yarn needle make a stitch for each eye

Info :

Join the grey and the red parts with 1 SL ST and crochet in rounds. Cut red thread and continue with grey yarn. Join the second red edge with the usual SC

Round 21 :

1 SC in next 33 SCs (33)

Round 22 :

1 SC in next 23 SCs, (SC DEC) x 5 (28)

Round 23 :

(1 SC in next 5 SCs, SC DEC) x 2, 1 SC in next 4 SCs, (SC DEC) x 5 (21)

Round 24 :

(SC DEC) x 10, 1 SC in next SC (11)

Round 25 :

(SC DEC) x 5

Info :

Using a yarn needle and the grey thread close the hole. Sew one side of the body with grey yarn and a yarn needle. Don't cut the thread. Stuff the bird. Sew the remaining open edges with the same thread

— Wing (Make 2) :

Info :

With grey yarn create a Magic Ring with 6 SCs

Round 1 :

SC INC in next 6 SCs (12)

Round 2 :

1 SC in next 12 SCs (12)

Round 3 :

1 SC in next 12 SCs, change to white yarn (12)

Info :

Use invisible color change method

Round 4 :

1 SC in next 12 SCs (12)

Info :

Flatten the detail, leave a long tail for sewing and cut the yarn

— Long Feather :

Info :

With black yarn create a Magic Ring with 6 SCs

Round 1 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC INC in next SC) x 3 (9)

Round 2 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 3 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 4 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs, change to grey yarn (9)

Info :

Use invisible color change method

Round 5 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 6 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC DEC) x 3 (6)

— Short Feather :

Info :

With black yarn create a Magic Ring with 6 SCs

Round 1 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC INC in next SC) x 3 (9)

Round 2 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs, change to grey yarn (9)

Info :

Use invisible color change method

Round 3 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 4 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC DEC) x 3 (6)

Info :

Using a long white thread, sew two feathers to the main part of the wing, the short feather is up and the long feather is down. Make the second wing in the same way. Sew the wings to the body symmetrically, short feathers up, long ones down

— Tail :

Info :

The tail consists of two long feathers

— Long Feather :

Info :

With black yarn create a Magic Ring with 6 SCs

Round 1 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC INC in next SC) x 3 (9)

Round 2 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 3 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 4 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs, change to grey yarn (9)

Info :

Use invisible color change method

Round 5 :

1 SC in next 9 SCs (9)

Round 6 :

(1 SC in next SC, SC DEC) x 3 (6)

Info :

Repeat the same steps to make the second feather. Place the two feathers on the back of the bird and sew them with grey yarn

— Beak :

Info :

With grey lace yarn and a 1.5 mm crochet hook create a Magic Ring with 10 SCs

Round 1 :

1 SC in next 10 SCs (10)

Round 2 :

1 SC in next 10 SCs (10)

Round 3 :

1 SC in next 10 SCs (10)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Place the beak between the eyes and sew it with grey thread. Do not stuff the beak

— Foot (Make 2) :

Step 1 :

Take brown yarn and crochet 4 Chs

Step 2 :

Insert the hook into the second Ch from the hook and crochet SL ST in next 3 Chs. One toe is ready

Step 3 :

Make 4 Chs

Step 4 :

Insert the hook into the second Ch from the hook and crochet SL ST in next 3 Chs. Two toes are ready

Step 5 :

Make 4 Chs

Step 6 :

Insert the hook into the second Ch from the hook and crochet SL ST in next 3 Chs. Crochet 1 SL ST into the starting Ch to create a foot. Three toes are ready

Step 7 :

Make 4 Chs

Step 8 :

Insert the hook into the second Ch from the hook and crochet SL ST in next 3 Chs. Cut the yarn and tie the ends. One foot is ready

Info :

Repeat the same steps for the second foot and sew them to the bottom of the bird only in the middle of the foot

Assembly Instructions

  • After completing the head in black yarn through Round 7, continue with the body section using red yarn without cutting the black thread
  • Place 5mm safety eyes symmetrically three rounds above the red edge and above the third red stitch with 6 stitches distance between them
  • Add white lace yarn stitches around each safety eye for eye details before continuing with body assembly
  • Join the grey and red body sections together with slip stitches and continue working in rounds with grey yarn
  • Stuff the bird firmly before closing the final rounds and sew the body edges with grey yarn
  • Sew the short and long feathers to each wing base with white thread, positioning short feathers up and long feathers down
  • Attach completed wings to the body symmetrically with short feathers positioned upward and long feathers downward
  • Sew two long tail feathers to the back of the bird and attach the beak between the eyes without stuffing it
  • Create and attach brown feet to the bottom of the bird, sewing only the middle portion to allow toes to hang naturally

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker consistently when working in continuous rounds to track the beginning of each round
  • 💡Follow the invisible color change instructions carefully on pages 4-7 for seamless transitions between yarn colors
  • 💡The body is worked in rows rather than rounds which requires turning your work after each row with an additional chain
  • 💡Do not use the invisible color change method when transitioning from black to red at the head/body junction
  • 💡Leave long tails when finishing each component piece as they will be needed for assembly and sewing
  • 💡Pin all parts in their correct positions before sewing to ensure symmetrical placement of wings, tail, and feet
  • 💡Do not stuff the beak or feathers, only stuff the main body of the bird for proper shaping

This charming Bullfinch Amigurumi pattern captures the beauty of winter birds in a miniature handmade treasure! With its authentic color blocking and detailed wing construction, this pattern teaches valuable techniques like invisible color changes while creating a stunning decorative piece. Whether you display it year-round or use it as a festive ornament, this little bird brings nature's charm into your home. The finished 2.8-inch size makes it perfect for gifting or collecting. 🐦 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What yarn weight should I use for this bullfinch pattern?

The pattern calls for sport weight yarn (yarn weight 2) for the main body parts and lace weight yarn (yarn weight 0) for the eye details and beak. Using the correct yarn weights ensures your finished bird will be approximately 2.8 inches tall.

Do I need to know how to do invisible color changes before starting?

No prior experience is needed! The pattern includes detailed photo instructions on pages 4-7 showing exactly how to create invisible color changes. This technique is used for the wings and tail feathers to create seamless transitions between colors.

Can I use plastic safety eyes or do I need to embroider them?

The pattern is designed for 5mm safety eyes, but you can also use black beads as an alternative. White lace yarn stitches are added around the eyes for additional detail regardless of which eye type you choose.

Why is the body worked in rows instead of continuous rounds?

Working the body in rows creates the distinctive flat-bottomed shape of a sitting bird, which gives the bullfinch its realistic appearance. This technique requires you to turn your work after each row and add a chain stitch.

How do I attach the wings and tail feathers properly?

The pattern includes photo references showing exact placement. Wings are sewn symmetrically to the body with short feathers positioned upward and long feathers downward. The two tail feathers are placed on the back of the bird and sewn with grey yarn.

Can I make this bullfinch larger by using thicker yarn?

Yes, you can use bulkier yarn and a larger hook to create a bigger bird, but keep in mind that the finished size and proportions will change. You'll also need larger safety eyes to maintain the correct scale.