Ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters, it includes detailed steps for crocheting the body, wings, eyes, and fingers, as well as assembling and decorating the final piece. This charming amigurumi bird is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any room or as a heartfelt handmade gift.

Stitch Key:

Sc - single crochet
Dec - decrease (crochet two stitches together)
Inc - increase (two stitches from one loop)
Ch - chain stitch
Dc - double crochet

Materials Needed:

Yarn in yellow, white, brown, and orange colors (Kamtex Lotus Stretch recommended)
2.5mm crochet hook
Stuffing material
Needle and thread, scissors
Buttons for decoration, beads or safety eyes
Ribbon for tail

Body:

Start with yellow yarn, 2 ch, and form a ring. Crochet 6 sc, then continue in the round [6 sc].
Round: Inc, repeat 6 times [12 sc].
Round: Inc, 1 sc, repeat 6 times [18 sc].
Round: Inc, 2 sc, repeat 6 times [24 sc].
Round: Inc, 3 sc, repeat 6 times [30 sc].
Round: Inc, 4 sc, repeat 6 times [36 sc].
Round: Inc, 5 sc, repeat 6 times [42 sc].
8-10. Rounds: 42 sc.
Round: Dec, 5 sc, repeat 6 times [36 sc].
12-14. Rounds: 36 sc.
Round: Dec, 4 sc, repeat 6 times [30 sc].
16-18. Rounds: 30 sc.
Round: Dec, 3 sc, repeat 6 times [24 sc].
20-22. Rounds: 24 sc.
23-25. Rounds: 18 sc.
Round: Dec, 1 sc, repeat 6 times [12 sc].
Round: 6 Dec.
Close off.

Wings (2 Pieces):

Start with yellow yarn, 2 ch, and form a ring. Crochet 6 sc, then continue in the round [6 sc].
Round: Inc, repeat 6 times [12 sc].
Round: Inc, 5 sc, Inc, 5 sc [14 sc].
Round: 14 sc.
Round: Dec, 5 sc, Dec, 5 sc [12 sc].
Round: Dec, 4 sc, Dec, 4 sc [10 sc].
Round: Dec, 3 sc, Dec, 3 sc [8 sc].
Round: Dec, 2 sc, Dec, 2 sc [6 sc].
Round: Dec, 1 sc, Dec, 1 sc [4 sc].
Round: 2 Dec, close off, cut and hide the yarn.

Eyes (2 Pieces):

Start with white yarn, 2 ch, and form a ring. Crochet 6 sc, then continue in the round [6 sc].
Round: Inc, repeat 6 times [12 sc].
Round: Inc, 1 sc, repeat 6 times [18 sc].
Round: Inc, 2 sc, repeat 6 times [24 sc].

Fingers (8 Pieces):

Start with brown yarn, 2 ch, and form a ring. Crochet 6 sc, then continue in the round [6 sc].
2-6. Rounds: 6 sc.
Round: 3 Dec, close off, hide the yarn.

Assembly:

Sew the front three fingers together, then attach the back one.
Attach the legs to the body.
Create a crest by fixing the hair as a fringe.
Attach the eyes and beak.
Sew the wings, using buttons for decoration.
Glue the eyes.
For the tail, use satin or grosgrain ribbon:
Fold it like a fan;
Secure with a needle and thread and attach to the body.

Now, your bird is ready!

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