Welcome to My Crafts Ideas, where we bring creativity to life through crochet! Today, we’re excited to share a fun and vibrant project for all amigurumi lovers: the Amigurumi Parrot Free Pattern.
This charming parrot is a delightful addition to any crochet collection, perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Standing at approximately 23 cm (9.05 inches) tall when using cotton yarn, this colorful bird is sure to bring joy to your crafting space.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from mastering the magic ring to assembling the final pieces. This pattern uses easy-to-follow stitches and techniques, making it a great project to practice or expand your amigurumi skills. Let’s get started on creating your very own adorable parrot!
Amigurumi Parrot Free Pattern
This project is worked in continuous spirals, so there’s no need to join rounds. As you go through this pattern, refer to the special terms and techniques listed below.
Magic Ring:
Wrap yarn around your left middle finger twice, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Insert your hook under both strands and pull up a loop.
Ch 1, and begin working directly into the center of the ring.
Once your stitches are in place, pull on the yarn tail to tighten the ring.
You will be crocheting in spirals (i.e., continuous rounds without joining).
The parrot’s finished size is approximately 23 cm tall when using the specified yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: Inc * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) * 2 (26)
Rnd 6-11: 26 sc; change color to white (26)
Rnd 12: sc 7, (sc, inc) * 6, sc 7 (32)
Rnd 13: 32 sc (32)
Rnd 14: sc 7, (2 sc, inc) * 6, sc 7 (38)
Rnd 15-21: 38 sc (38)
Rnd 22: sc 7, (4 sc, dec) * 4, sc 7 (34)
Rnd 23-24: 34 sc (34)
Rnd 25: sc 13, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 13 (32)
Rnd 26: 32 sc (32)
Rnd 27: sc 7, (1 sc, dec) * 6, sc 7 (26)
Rnd 28: 26 sc (26)
Rnd 29: sc 7, (2 sc, dec) * 3, sc 7 (23)
Rnd 30: 23 sc (23)
Rnd 31: sc, (3 sc, dec) * 4, sc 2 (19)
Rnd 32: sc, inc, sc, (1 sc, dec) * 5, sc (15)
Rnd 33: sc, inc, (2 sc, dec) * 3 (13)
Rnd 34: sc 2, inc, sc 5, dec, sc 3 (13)
Rnd 35-40: 13 sc (13)
Rnd 41: sc 8, dec, sc 3 (12)
Rnd 42-50: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 51: sc 9, dec, sc (11)
Rnd 52-56: 11 sc (11)
Rnd 57: sc 9, dec (10)
Rnd 58-60: 10 sc (10)
After Round 60, knit two pieces together as follows:
Rnd 61: 5 sc, turn (5 sc)
Rnd 62: 3 sc, sl-st (slip stitch)
Right Wing: Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Rnd 6-7: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 8: ch, sc 8, 3 hdc, 2 dc, inc dc, dc, dc, 3 ch, sl-st
Left Wing:
Follow the same steps as the right wing.
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Note: For a fluffier texture, split your yarn to create smaller stitches for the cheeks.
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Once you have all your pieces (body, wings, and cheeks), sew them together.
Attach the wings on each side of the parrot’s body.
Sew the orange cheeks onto the face.
Embroider details like eyes and beak to complete the look.
Amigurumi Parrot Free Pattern
Your adorable amigurumi parrot is now ready! This project is a delightful challenge, and you can always experiment with colors to give your parrot a unique look. Happy Crocheting!
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