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Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 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 Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Working primarily in continuous spiral rounds with front and back loop techniques, this pattern teaches valuable amigurumi assembly skills while creating an adorable seasonal decoration that captures winter's charm.

Why You'll Love This Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely adore how this Kingfisher pattern combines bold, cheerful colors with intricate construction techniques that make you feel like a true artisan. The alternating turquoise and orange tail creates such a striking visual effect, and watching the bird's character emerge as you add the tiny boots and charming hat is incredibly satisfying. The spike stitch wing details add professional-looking texture without being overly complicated, and the flexibility to decorate with French knots and crossed stitches means each bird becomes uniquely yours. This pattern is perfect for using coordinating yarn colors while creating something truly special that bird lovers and craft enthusiasts will treasure for years.

Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations on this Kingfisher pattern to create entirely different bird species and personalities. Try swapping the turquoise for deep blue and the orange for bright red to make a completely different backyard bird friend. You could use soft pastels for a spring version or metallic yarns for a magical fantasy bird that sparkles.

The wing decoration is where I really let my creativity shine - instead of just French knots and crossed stitches, I've added tiny seed beads, sequins, and even embroidered small flowers for a whimsical garden bird look. Some makers have successfully used variegated yarn for the tail to create an ombre rainbow effect that's absolutely stunning.

For the accessories, I've made versions with tiny crochet scarves in stripes, miniature flower crowns instead of hats, and even tiny wire-framed glasses for a professorial bird. The hat pattern is super adaptable - try different stitch combinations or add stripes for a completely different look. I've even made some with earmuffs instead of hats for extra winter cuteness. The possibilities are truly endless with this versatile pattern base!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to leave yarn tails hanging when doing color changes causes difficulty reconnecting yarns and creates messy color transitions throughout the project ✗ Stuffing the bird's body too loosely results in a floppy unstable figure that won't hold its shape or stand properly on display ✗ Placing safety eyes before sewing the beak makes it impossible to adjust eye positioning for the best facial expression and proportion ✗ Not using stitch markers during the alternating color tail work leads to confusion about which color should be used and misaligned pattern sections

Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Create this stunning turquoise and orange Kingfisher amigurumi, complete with adorable accessories like a cozy knitted hat and colorful decorative wings. This charming winter bird features intricate color changes, spike stitch techniques, and delightful details that bring this expert fisherman to life in crochet form. Perfect for seasonal decorations, thoughtful handmade gifts, or adding a touch of nature-inspired whimsy to your home during the colder months.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Kingfisher Winter Bird Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn in turquoise, orange, white, dark turquoise, dark gray, and yellow colors
  • 02
    ALIZE Bella 100% cotton yarn recommended
  • 03
    ALIZE Cotton Gold as alternative option
  • 04
    Gazzal Baby Cotton as alternative option
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans mixed cotton/acrylic yarn as alternative
  • 06
    Scraps of yarn in different colors for wing decoration

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hooks suitable for chosen yarn weight
  • 02
    Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 4mm (optional)
  • 04
    Tapestry needles for sewing parts
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    Pins for positioning parts before assembly
  • 06
    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
  • 08
    Hot glue gun (optional for eye attachment)
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    Embroidery floss for decorative stitches (optional)

Progress Tracker

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— KINGFISHER HEAD :

Info :

Start in Turquoise. Stuff as you go

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, [inc, 4 sc] x 5, inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10-12 :

sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to Orange, don't cut the Turquoise yarn

Round 13-14 :

sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn

Round 15 :

sc in each st around (54)

Info :

Change to White, cut the Turquoise yarn. If using safety eyes, may place between rounds 13-14 with 12 stitches distance, but recommend waiting until toy is finished

Round 16-17 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 18 :

12 sc, [3 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (48)

Round 19 :

12 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (42)

Round 20 :

12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (36)

Round 21 :

12 sc, dec x 6, 12 sc (30)

Round 22 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 23 :

BLO [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Round 24 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 25 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving 10cm tail, weave through front loops and pull tight to close. Weave in end

— KINGFISHER BODY :

Info :

Join Orange yarn to Round 22 of head and start crocheting body. Stuff as you go

Round 1 :

FLO [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 2 :

12 sc, 6 inc, 12 sc (36)

Round 3 :

12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (42)

Round 4 :

3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 5 :

sc in each st around (48)

Round 6 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 7 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 8 :

4 sc, [inc, 8 sc] x 5, inc, 4 sc (60)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (60)

Round 10 :

[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)

Round 11-15 :

sc in each st around (66)

Round 16 :

12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (60)

Round 17-21 :

sc in each st around (60)

Round 22 :

12 sc, [4 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (54)

Round 23 :

sc in each st around (54)

Round 24 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 25 :

3 sc, [dec, 6 sc] x 5, dec, 3 sc (42)

Round 26 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 27 :

2 sc, [dec, 4 sc] x 5, dec, 2 sc (30)

Round 28 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 29 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 30 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 31 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving 10cm tail, weave through front loops and pull tight to close. Weave in end

— KINGFISHER RIGHT WING :

Info :

Start in White. Don't stuff

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 7 :

12 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut White yarn

Round 8-12 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 13 :

12 sc, [6 sc, dec] x 3 (33)

Round 14-17 :

sc in each st around (33)

Info :

Change to Orange, cut Turquoise yarn

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 19 :

12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 3 (30)

Info :

Change to Dark Turquoise, cut Orange yarn

Round 20-22 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 23 :

12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 24 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 25 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 26 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 27 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 29 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving 10cm tail, weave through front loops and close. Weave in end

— KINGFISHER LEFT WING :

Info :

Start in White. Don't stuff

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

[sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (30)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 7 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (36)

Info :

Change to Turquoise, cut White yarn

Round 8-12 :

sc in each st around (36)

Round 13 :

[6 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (33)

Round 14-17 :

sc in each st around (33)

Info :

Change to Orange, cut Turquoise yarn

Round 18 :

sc in each st around (33)

Round 19 :

[5 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (30)

Info :

Change to Dark Turquoise, cut Turquoise yarn

Round 20-22 :

sc in each st around (30)

Round 23 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (24)

Round 24 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 25 :

sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)

Round 26 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 27 :

[sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 29 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off leaving 10cm tail, weave through front loops and close. Use scraps of yarn in different colors to decorate wings with crossed stitches and French knots. Sew wings to sides of body as shown in pictures

— KINGFISHER BEAK :

Info :

In Dark Gray. Stuff as you go if possible

Round 1 :

4 sc in a MR (4)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (4)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x 2 (6)

Round 4 :

sc in each st around (6)

Round 5 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Round 6-7 :

sc in each st around (8)

Round 8 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Round 9 :

sc in each st around (10)

Round 10 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Info :

Make sl st, fasten off and cut yarn leaving 15cm tail for sewing. Sew beak to head between Rounds 13 and 15

— KINGFISHER TAIL :

Info :

Don't stuff the tip (first 9 rounds) so you can shape tail. Work alternating Turquoise and Orange yarn. Color currently in use indicated in curly brackets

Round 1 :

{turquoise} 3 sc, {orange} 3 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

{turquoise} inc, 2 sc, {orange} inc, 2 sc (8)

Round 3 :

{turquoise} 3 sc, inc, {orange} 3 sc, inc (10)

Round 4 :

{turquoise} 5 sc, {orange} 5 sc (10)

Round 5 :

{turquoise} inc, 4 sc, {orange} inc, 4 sc (12)

Round 6 :

{turquoise} 5 sc, inc, {orange} 5 sc, inc (14)

Round 7 :

{turquoise} 7 sc, {orange} 7 sc (14)

Round 8 :

{turquoise} inc, 6 sc, {orange} inc, 6 sc (16)

Round 9 :

{turquoise} 8 sc, {orange} 8 sc (16)

Round 10 :

{turquoise} 7 sc, inc, {orange} 7 sc, inc (18)

Round 11 :

{turquoise} 9 sc, {orange} 9 sc (18)

Round 12 :

{turquoise} inc, 8 sc, {orange} inc, 8 sc (20)

Round 13 :

{turquoise} 10 sc, {orange} 10 sc (20)

Round 14 :

{turquoise} 9 sc, inc, {orange} 9 sc, inc (22)

Round 15 :

{turquoise} 11 sc, {orange} 11 sc (22)

Round 16 :

{turquoise} inc, 10 sc, {orange} inc, 10 sc (24)

Round 17 :

{turquoise} 12 sc, fasten off leaving 15cm tail; {orange} 12 sc, fasten off leaving 15cm tail (24)

Info :

Sew tail to back of body

— KINGFISHER LEGS (make 2) - Part 1 :

Info :

Start in Yellow. Stuff as you go. Ch 7, work around both sides of foundation chain

Round 1 :

Start in 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in last ch; don't turn work, crochet other side of chain: 4 sc, inc (16)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc] x 8 (24)

Round 3 :

BLO sc in each st around (24)

Round 4 :

sc in each st around (24)

Round 5 :

4 sc, 9 dec, 2 sc (15)

Round 6 :

5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (12)

Info :

Stuff work very firmly at this point. Change to White, don't cut Yellow yarn, leave it hanging outside

Round 7 :

BLO dec x 6 (6)

Round 8-14 :

sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Make additional 1-2 sc and change to Orange, cut White yarn

Round 15 :

FLO inc x 6 (12)

Round 16 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 17 :

[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 18-20 :

sc in each st around (24)

Info :

Stuff work and fasten off leaving 10cm tail for sewing and cut yarn

— KINGFISHER LEGS - Part 2 :

Info :

Go back to round 7 and Yellow yarn. Crochet top of boot

Round 1 :

FLO sc in each st around (12)

Round 2 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

sl st in each st around (12)

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn, weave end in between stitches. Sew legs to body between rounds 20 and 26

— KINGFISHER HAT :

Info :

In Dark Turquoise. Ch 26, crochet in rows. Start from 2nd ch from hook

Row 1 :

25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Row 2 :

BLO 20 sc, 5 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Row 3 :

BLO 25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)

Info :

Repeat rows 2-3 at least 28 more times and try hat on. Keep crocheting until it hugs head nicely. Pattern shown has 74 rows total (rows 2-3 repeated 35 times), but may need few rows more or less depending on how firmly you crochet. Fasten off leaving 20cm tail for sewing and cut yarn. Fold work in half and sew back of hat

Hat Bottom :

Join Dark Turquoise yarn (leaving 15cm tail at beginning) to bottom of hat and crochet one row along bottom: BLO 1 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, [dec, 2 sc] x 6, sc (38)

Info :

Fasten off leaving another 15cm tail. Tails are supposed to be used as ties. Decorate headpiece with small pompom

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the tail to the back of the body centered approximately between rounds 19 and 25
  • Sew the legs between rounds 19 and 28 of the body with distance between legs approximately 3 stitches apart
  • Decorate the wings to your taste using scraps of yarn or embroidery floss in different colors including crossed stitches and French knots
  • Sew the wings to the sides of the body at approximately 45 degree angle
  • Sew the beak to the center of the face between rounds 17 and 22
  • Insert the safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 with distance between eyes about 11 stitches, or embroider eyes instead
  • Put the hat on bird's head and tie a bow using the yarn ends you left while making it

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds especially during the multiple color changes throughout the pattern
  • 💡Crochet tightly to avoid stuffing showing through the stitches and maintain a professional appearance
  • 💡Add stuffing in small portions so it is distributed evenly and creates the proper shape for each body part
  • 💡Most pieces are crocheted in a spiral so mark the beginning of each round carefully
  • 💡Use your artistic side to find positions for facial features and body parts when assembling instead of chasing exact numbers
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and pleasing proportions
  • 💡If using safety eyes wait until toy is finished before securing them so you can adjust positioning for best expression

This delightful Kingfisher pattern was designed to capture the vibrant beauty of these expert fishing birds in adorable crochet form. The pattern combines strategic color changes with charming accessories like tiny yellow boots and a cozy knitted hat to create a winter bird bursting with personality. Perfect for decorating your home during the colder months or gifting to bird lovers and nature enthusiasts. The alternating two-tone tail and decorative wing details make each Kingfisher uniquely special. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🐦✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this Kingfisher pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but keep all yarns within the same brand and weight to maintain similar characteristics and proportions. The pattern was tested with ALIZE Bella cotton, ALIZE Cotton Gold, Gazzal Baby Cotton, and YarnArt Jeans. Adjust your hook size accordingly and note that finished size will vary with different yarn weights.

How do I work the alternating color tail without getting confused?

Use stitch markers to track where each color begins and carefully follow the curly bracket color indicators in the pattern. Work slowly through the tail section and don't cut yarns between color changes - leave them hanging as instructed. The first 9 rounds aren't stuffed so you can shape the tail beautifully once complete.

What if I've never done spike stitches before?

Spike stitches are worked exactly like regular single crochet except you insert your hook into the corresponding stitch one round below instead of the current round. This creates beautiful texture on the wings. Practice on a swatch first if you're nervous, and the pattern includes reference pictures to help guide you.

Can I skip the hat and scarf accessories?

Absolutely! The Kingfisher looks adorable with or without accessories. The hat and decorative elements are optional touches that add winter charm. You can customize your bird with different accessories or leave it simple - the choice is yours to make it uniquely your creation.

How do I attach the body to the head securely?

The body is joined directly to round 22 of the head by working into the front loops only. This creates a natural join between head and body. Follow the pattern instructions carefully for the FLO join, stuff firmly as you go, and the connection will be secure and seamless.