Whispering Bird - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Meet the soft and serene Whispering Bird, a charming amigurumi crochet pattern that brings a touch of calm to your crafting time. Made with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn in a gentle Blue Whisper shade, this sweet little bird has a velvety texture that’s perfect for cuddling or displaying. Standing about 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall, it features rounded shaping, tiny wings, bright safety eyes, and a delicately embroidered beak that gives it a peaceful, expressive look. Worked in continuous rounds with simple construction, this easy-level pattern is ideal for beginners looking to create a quick, soothing project with a beautiful handmade result.
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What You’ll Need
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Yarn:
KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
Approximately 1 ball in Blue Whisper
Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm) -
Hook:
US 7 / 4.5 mm
Or size needed to obtain gauge -
Notions:
Stitch marker
Scissors
2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
Stuffing for toys
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
Details
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Skill Level: Easy
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Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
Swatch:
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts) - Size: 5.5" (14 cm) tall
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- dec: invisible decrease (see below)
- inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
- sc: single crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
- (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
Special Stitches
invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook
Notes
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Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.
Pattern
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WINGS (MAKE 2)
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc 3, inc)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc, sc 2)x 4. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-6 (2 rounds): Sc 24.
Round 7: (Sc 2, dec, sc 2)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 8: Sc 20.
Round 9: (Sc 3, dec)x 4. (16 sts)
Round 10: Sc 16.
Flatten the top of the Wing, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers to close (8 sc total).
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
HEAD AND BODY
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
Rounds 5-12 (8 rounds): 32 sc.
Round 13: (Sc, inc)x 16. (48 sts)
In the next round, you will crochet the Wings on the Body. When indicated in the pattern, line the Wing up against the next stitches of the Body, insert your hook in the first st of the Wing, then insert your hook in the next st of the Body, then complete a sc through both layers. Continue to sc through both layers across the Wing (8 sc total).
Round 14: Sc 8, (join first Wing) sc 8, sc 16, (join second Wing) sc 8, sc 8. (48 sts)
Rounds 15-22 (8 rounds): Sc 48.
Attach the eyes in 13 & th 19th sts of Round 7. Stuff the Head and Body.
Round 23: (Dec)x 24. (24 sts)
Round 24: (Dec)x 12. (12 sts)
Round 25: (Dec)x 6. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Body.
EMBROIDERING THE BEAK
With orange cotton yarn, embroider the beak centered between the eyes by making a “V” between Rounds 8 and 9 of the Head. Make 2 sts, one on top of the other, for each side of the “V” (see photos in downloadable PDF).
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
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