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Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Lovebird and Parrot 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 Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

This lovebird and parrot pattern combines vibrant colors with detailed construction techniques to create two stunning bird companions. The pattern includes custom-crocheted eyes that give each bird unique character and personality. With detailed wings, tail feathers in multiple pieces, and adorable tuft feathers, these birds showcase impressive craftsmanship while remaining accessible to intermediate crocheters. The parrot variation includes additional cheek details for extra charm.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Both birds are worked primarily in the round using single crochet stitches, with color changes that create natural-looking plumage patterns. The construction method ensures sturdy, huggable friends that will stand the test of time.

Why You'll Love This Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it lets you create two different bird personalities from one base design! The custom-crocheted eyes give each bird such expressive faces that truly bring them to life. I'm particularly fond of how the color transitions in the body create natural-looking feather patterns without complicated stitches. The multi-piece tail and wings add beautiful dimension and movement to the finished birds. What I find most rewarding is seeing these cheerful little companions come together, knowing they'll bring smiles to everyone who sees them. The fact that you can customize colors to create your own unique bird variations makes this pattern endlessly enjoyable to revisit.

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for these birds! Instead of the traditional red and green lovebird, try creating a blue and yellow macaw version, or go wild with rainbow colors for a fantasy bird. You could also adjust the size by using thicker yarn and a larger hook for a cuddly jumbo version, or finer yarn for tiny bird ornaments.

For a unique twist, I sometimes add small felt wings over the crocheted wings for extra dimension, or embroider tiny patterns on the body to create feather texture. You could even make a whole flock in different color combinations and display them together on a branch.

Consider adding small wire armature inside the legs before stuffing so your birds can actually perch on things. I've also experimented with adding small magnets in the feet so they can "sit" on metal surfaces. For gift-giving, I love attaching a little tag with the bird's "name" and species you've created!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting eyes too loosely can cause them to pucker and lose their round shape, so maintain consistent tension throughout all eye rounds ✗ Forgetting to stuff the body gradually as you work can make it difficult to achieve proper shaping, so add stuffing incrementally starting around round twenty ✗ Misaligning the beak placement can throw off the entire bird expression, so use pins to test position before sewing permanently in place ✗ Sewing tail pieces too high or low on the body affects balance and appearance, so attach them at the specified rounds for best results

Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable lovebird or yellow parrot with this delightful amigurumi crochet pattern! These charming birds feature vibrant color combinations, detailed wings, and sweet tuft feathers that bring them to life. Perfect for bird lovers and anyone who enjoys crafting cute companions, this pattern guides you through creating two beautiful feathered friends with custom-crocheted eyes, colorful plumage, and endearing personalities. Whether you choose the red and green lovebird or the sunny yellow parrot, you'll love watching these little birds take shape stitch by stitch.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in red, green, orange, and blue (for lovebird)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in yellow, grey, beige, and white (for parrot)
  • 03
    Yarn Art Jeans in black, white, and blue (for eyes)
  • 04
    Small amount of white yarn for eye highlights

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    2.0mm crochet hook
  • 03
    Toy stuffing (sintepon or holofiber)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Large eye needle for sewing parts
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins for positioning parts

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— Eyes

Info:

Left and right eyes are crocheted differently, with Yarn Art Jeans, using 2.0mm hook

— Left Eye

Round 1:

Work in black, 6 sc into MR (6 sc)

Round 2:

(inc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 3:

(1 sc, inc) x 6t (18 sc)

Round 4:

Work in blue, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, sl st (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st (21 sts)

Round 5:

Work in white, 1 sl st, (1 sc, inc) x 3t, 1 sc, 3 sl st (14 sts), fasten off

Round 6:

Turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 10 sl st in black. Leave 4 sc in white uncrocheted

— Right Eye

Round 1:

Work in black, 6 sc into MR (6 sc)

Round 2:

(inc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 3:

(1 sc, inc) x 6t (18 sc)

Round 4:

Work in blue, 1 sl st, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc (11 sts in blue in total), go on working in black, 10 sl st

Round 5:

Work in white, 3 sl st, 1 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 3t, 1 sl st (14 sts), fasten off

Round 6:

Count the 5th st from the bottom of the round in white and place marker. Turn the eye wrong side towards yourself and work 9 sl st in black from the point you placed marker

— Body

Round 1:

Chain 2 in red, work 6 sc to the 2nd st from hook

Round 2:

(inc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 3:

(3 sc, 3 inc) x 2t (18 sc)

Round 4:

3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc) x 3t (24 sc)

Round 5:

3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3t, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3t (30 sc)

Round 6:

3 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3t, 3 sc, (3sc, inc) x 3t (36 sc)

Round 7:

3 sc, (4 sc, inc) x 3t, 3 sc, (4sc, inc) x 3t (42 sc)

Round 8:

3 sc, (5 sc, inc) x 3t, 21 sc (45 sc)

Round 9-16:

45 sc

Round 17:

15 sc, inc, 29 sc (46 sc)

Round 18:

46 sc

Round 19:

15 sc, inc, 30 sc (47 sc)

Round 20:

15 sc in red, continue working in green: 32 sc

Round 21:

16 sc, inc, 30 sc (48 sc)

Round 22:

48 sc

Round 23:

17 sc, inc, 30 sc (49 sc)

Round 24:

49 sc

Round 25:

18 sc, inc, 30 sc (50 sc)

Round 26:

50 sc

Round 27:

19 sc, inc, 30 sc (51 sc)

Round 28:

19 sc, inc, 31 sc (52 sc)

Round 29:

20 sc, inc, 31 sc (53 sc)

Round 30:

21 sc, inc, 31 sc (54 sc)

Round 31:

(dec, 7 sc) x 6t (48 sc)

Round 32:

3 sc, (dec, 6 sc) x 5t, dec, 3 sc (42 sc)

Round 33:

(dec, 5 sc) x 6t (36 sc)

Round 34:

2 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 5t, dec, 2 sc (30 sc)

Round 35:

(dec, 3sc) x 6t (24 sc)

Round 36:

(dec, 2 sc) x 6t (18 sc)

Round 37:

(dec, 1 sc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 38:

(dec) x 6t, or stitch up the hole

— Tail

Info:

Large piece, make 1

Round 1:

Work in blue: chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2:

(inc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 3:

12 sc

Round 4:

dec, 10 sc (11 sc)

Round 5:

dec, 9 sc (10 sc)

Round 6:

dec, 8 sc (9 sc)

Round 7:

dec, 7 sc (8 sc)

Round 8:

dec, 6 sc (7 sc)

Round 9:

dec, 5 sc (6 sc)

Round 10:

dec, 4 sc (5 sc)

Round 11:

dec, 3 sc (4 sc), leave a yarn tail for sewing

Info:

Small piece, make 2

Round 1:

Chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2:

(1 sc, inc) x 3t (9 sc)

Round 3:

9 sc

Round 4:

dec, 7 sc (8 sc)

Round 5:

dec, 6 sc (7 sc)

Round 6:

dec, 5 sc (6 sc)

Round 7:

dec, 4 sc (5 sc)

Round 8:

dec, 3 sc (4 sc), leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Wings

Info:

Make 2

Round 1:

Work in blue: chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2:

(inc) x 6t (12 sc)

Round 3:

(3 sc, 3 inc) x 2t (18 sc)

Round 4:

3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc) x 3t (24 sc)

Info:

Fold the piece in half and slip stitch 12 through both edges in pink

— Legs

Info:

In beak color. 1 leg consists of 3 parts: 1 big and 2 little toes

Big toe:

Round 1: chain 10, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 9 sc, turn your work, turning chain (9 sc)

Round 2:

9 sc

Round 3:

Fold lengthwise and work 9 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing

Little toes:

Round 1: chain 8, starting from the 2nd st from hook work 7 sc, turn your work, turning chain (7 sc)

Round 2:

7 sc

Round 3:

Fold the piece and work 7 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Tuft Feather

Round 1:

Chain 8 in red, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1sc, 1 sl st (7 sts), leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Beak

Round 1:

Chain 2 in orange, 6 sc into the 2nd st from hook

Round 2:

(1 sc, inc) x 3t (9 sc)

Round 3:

(2 sc, inc) x 3t (12 sc)

Round 4:

(3sc, inc) x 3t (15 sc)

Round 5-7:

15 sc

Round 8:

Stuff a little, single crochet 8 through both edges, leave a yarn tail for sewing

— Eye Whites

Round 1:

Chain 6, work from the 2nd st from hook as follows: (3 sc to 1 st, 3 sc) x 2t (12 sc)

Round 2:

(3inc, 3 sc) x 2t (18 sc)

Round 3:

(inc, 1 sc) x 3t, 3 sc, 2 sl st, leave a yarn tail for sewing

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the beak to the body over rounds 12-18, using pins to position it correctly before securing permanently
  • Attach eye whites first, then sew the colored eye pieces on top, ensuring eyes are positioned 1 sc away from the beak
  • Embroider small white eye flares on the black pupil section to add sparkle and life to the expression
  • Sew the tail feathers to the back of the body, with the large piece in the center and small pieces on either side
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body, assembling each leg with one big toe and two little toes before sewing
  • Sew wings to the sides of the body, positioning them symmetrically for balanced appearance
  • Attach the tuft feather to the top of the head for the lovebird, or add additional cheek pieces for the parrot variation

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout to track your rounds, especially during color changes in the body
  • 💡Stuff the body gradually as you work rather than all at once for better shaping and control
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry
  • 💡The custom eyes require careful attention to color changes, so work slowly and count stitches carefully
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when finishing pieces to make assembly easier and more secure
  • 💡The parrot variation includes additional cheek pieces not shown in main instructions, so plan accordingly

This charming lovebird and parrot pattern brings two feathered friends to life with vibrant colors and delightful details! From the custom-crocheted eyes that give each bird unique personality to the multi-piece tails that add realistic dimension, every element is designed to create truly special companions. Whether you choose the sweet lovebird or sunny parrot, you'll enjoy every stitch of this rewarding project. These adorable birds make wonderful gifts for bird lovers or cheerful additions to your own collection. 🐦🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn than Himalaya Dolphin Baby?

Yes, you can substitute with any similar weight yarn, but note that your finished bird size may vary depending on yarn thickness and hook size used.

Why are the left and right eyes crocheted differently?

The eyes are mirrored to create natural-looking bird eyes that face forward properly, giving your bird realistic and expressive features.

Do I need to stuff the tail and wing pieces?

No, the tail and wing pieces should not be stuffed as they need to remain flat and flexible to look natural when attached to the body.

What's the difference between the lovebird and parrot?

The main difference is color scheme and the parrot includes additional cheek pieces and extra tuft feathers on the head for more elaborate detail.

Can I make the birds poseable?

While the pattern doesn't specifically call for wire, you could add wire to the legs before assembly if you want your bird to stand more securely.