🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern
4.6★ Rating
8-10 Hours Time Needed
1.5K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

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

⏱️

All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

🐰

Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

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

Each bird stands approximately 4-5 inches tall and features carefully positioned wings, tail feathers, and adorable little feet. The detailed assembly instructions ensure your finished birds will have perfect proportions and charming personalities.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how these birds capture the essence of real lovebirds and parrots with their expressive eyes and vibrant colors. The satisfaction of creating those intricate crocheted eyes from scratch is incredibly rewarding, and watching each bird's personality emerge as you add the final details never gets old. These make such meaningful gifts for bird enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates handcrafted charm, and the intermediate techniques keep the project engaging without being overwhelming.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern becomes when you start experimenting with different color combinations. Try creating a blue and white cockatiel version, or maybe a bright tropical macaw with rainbow wings. You could even make a whole flock using different color schemes from your stash.

The eye technique in this pattern is absolutely brilliant and can be adapted for so many other animal projects. I've used this same method for owls, cats, and even dragon amigurumi - it creates such realistic, expressive faces.

Consider adding your own personal touches like tiny crocheted accessories. A little perch made from brown yarn, or even miniature crocheted flowers for the birds to hold in their beaks would be adorable additions that make each creation uniquely yours.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the body firmly enough before closing, resulting in a floppy finished bird ✗ Placing the eyes too close to the beak instead of maintaining the 1 sc spacing shown in instructions ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension when working the color changes between red and green sections ✗ Skipping the slip stitch edging on wings which creates the proper folded wing shape

Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

Create these charming feathered friends with this delightful amigurumi pattern featuring both a vibrant red and green lovebird and a sunny yellow parrot. These adorable birds make perfect companions for bird lovers of all ages. The pattern includes detailed instructions for crafting expressive crocheted eyes, colorful plumage, and sweet little details that bring each bird to life. With clear step-by-step guidance and helpful photos, you'll create two beautiful handmade treasures that capture the playful spirit of these beloved pet birds.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Lovebird and Parrot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in red, green, orange, blue, and white 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 detailed eyes

— Tools Required

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

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Eyes :

Left Eye Round 1 :

work in black, 6 sc into MR = 6 sc

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*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)*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)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*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)*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)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Round 5 :

3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3t = 30 sc

Round 6 :

3 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (3sc, inc)*3t = 36 sc

Round 7 :

3 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (4sc, inc)*3t = 42 sc

Round 8 :

3 sc, (5 sc, inc)*3t, 21 sc = 45 sc

Rounds 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)*6t = 48 sc

Round 32 :

3 sc, (dec, 6 sc)*5t, dec, 3 sc = 42 sc

Round 33 :

(dec, 5 sc)*6t = 36 sc

Round 34 :

2 sc, (dec, 4 sc)*5t, dec, 2 sc = 30 sc

Round 35 :

(dec, 3sc)*6t = 24 sc

Round 36 :

(dec, 2 sc)*6t = 18 sc

Round 37 :

(dec, 1 sc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 38 :

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

— Tail :

Large piece Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

(inc)*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

Small pieces (make 2) Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*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 (make 2) :

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

(inc)*6t = 12 sc

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 3 inc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 4 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3t, 3 sc, (1sc, inc)*3t = 24 sc

Info :

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

— Legs (in beak color) :

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 (make 2) 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)*3t = 9 sc

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*3t = 12 sc

Round 4 :

(3sc, inc)*3t = 15 sc

Rounds 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)*2t = 12 sc

Round 2 :

(3inc, 3 sc)*2t = 18 sc

Round 3 :

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the beak over rounds 12-18 of the body, using pins to position correctly before stitching
  • Attach eye whites first, then sew the detailed crocheted eyes on top, ensuring they are 1 sc away from the beak
  • Embroider white eye flares on the black pupils to create realistic eye highlights
  • Sew the tail pieces to the back of the body, with the large piece in center and small pieces on sides
  • Attach wings to the sides of the body at the color change line between red and green sections
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, positioning the big toe in center with little toes on each side
  • Attach the tuft feather to the top of the head for the lovebird (parrot gets additional cheek pieces)

Important Notes

  • 💡Use pins to position all pieces before sewing for the best alignment and proportions
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension when working color changes to avoid puckering
  • 💡Stuff the body firmly but not overly tight to maintain the proper bird shape
  • 💡Leave adequate yarn tails on all pieces for secure attachment during assembly
  • 💡The parrot version includes additional cheek pieces and head tuft feathers not used on the lovebird

These delightful lovebird and parrot amigurumi capture the vibrant spirit and charm of these beloved pet birds. With their expressive crocheted eyes and carefully crafted details, each bird develops its own unique personality as you work. The pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with creative color work to create two distinctly beautiful birds that make perfect companions for bird lovers or anyone who appreciates handcrafted artistry. Happy crocheting!

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

The pattern is designed for chunky yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby. Using a different weight will change the size significantly, so adjust your hook size accordingly and expect different proportions.

How do I get the eyes to look symmetrical?

The pattern includes separate instructions for left and right eyes because they're mirror images. Follow each eye pattern exactly and use pins to position them before sewing.

What's the difference between the lovebird and parrot versions?

The parrot includes additional cheek pieces and more elaborate head tuft feathers, while the lovebird has a simpler design. The basic body construction is identical.

Can I make these birds larger or smaller?

Yes, but you'll need to use a different yarn weight and adjust your hook size. The finished birds with the specified materials are approximately 4-5 inches tall.