Free No-Sew Crochet Bird Pattern – Easy with Video Tutorial

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Make your own adorable crochet bird amigurumi with this beginner-friendly pattern. The best part is that there’s absolutely no sewing required! These cute little birds are perfect for craft fairs and for last minute gifts.

If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of sewing amigurumi pieces together at the end of a project, you’re in for a treat. This little birdie is worked all in one piece, so you can skip the sewing!

This crochet bird is the kind of project that really feels like a win from start to finish. It’s quick to make (hello, instant gratification), beginner-friendly, and totally customizable.

And trust me, once you make one, you’re definitely going to want to make more. Want to make a whole flock of them? Go for it! They don’t require very much yarn or time so there’s really nothing stopping you.

Craft Fair Favorite Crochet Bird

This isn’t my first amigurumi bird pattern on the blog. I have a popular Realistic Hummingbird Pattern too but it’s not the best option if you’re trying to crochet multiples.

Let’s face it, sewing together amigurumi body parts is not only frustrating but it is also very time consuming! If you are crocheting for craft fairs, then you know that time is money.

This no-sew crochet bird offers a time-saving shortcut that doesn’t disappoint. Plus, it’s a great way to use up those little leftover balls of yarn you’ve been saving ‘just in case.’ This is their moment to shine!

I used a super bulky chenille Knitting Fever Ella Rae Cuddle Yarn for the plush, cuddly feel, and it pairs perfectly with a 4.5mm hook to create a tight, structured shape.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a stress-free pattern or a pro stocking up for your next market booth, this little bird is sure to fly right into your heart.

Let’s dive into the full free pattern and video tutorial so you can make one today!

No Sew Amigurumi Crochet Made Easy

This No-Sew Crochet Bird Amigurumi Pattern allows you to learn No-Sew Crochet step by step. But did you know this pattern is also one of MANY patterns in the No-Sew Amigurumi Crochet Made Easy Ebook here?

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Get the PDF of the No-Sew Crochet Bird Amigurumi

This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee on Ravelry or in my Etsy shop.

More Free No-Sew Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

If you like more free patterns, you might also like to try one of these:

1. No Sew Dino
2. No Sew Loaf Cat
3. No Sew Goldfish
4. No Sew Leggy Frog

So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this adorable crochet bird.

How to Crochet a Bird Amigurumi

Materials you will need

• 4.5mm hook – I used the WeCrochet Dots Hook
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• Polyfil Stuffing
• 8mm Plastic safety eyes – I recommend this set for all the different sizes
• Knitting Fever Ella Rae CUDDLE Yarn (100% Polyester, Super Bulky, 109 yds/100g)
  • 1 skein of Marigold (orange)
  • 1 skein of Verbena (purple)

Optional Substitute Yarns:

• Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn
• Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn

Gauge

6 sts x 5 rounds = 2 square inches

Size

5 (l) x 4.5 (w) x 4.5 (h) inches (measuring tail feathers, too)

Stitches used in the pattern (US Terms)

Learn all the basic crochet stitches and their abbreviations HERE

• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• ch = chain
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inv sc dec = invisible single crochet decrease
• MR = magic ring (aka magic circle)
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only

Free Written No Sew Crochet Bird Pattern with Video

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Pattern Notes

Use a stitch marker for round changes. Close magic ring unless mentioned otherwise.

Full Video Tutorial for the No-Sew Crochet Bird

Written Pattern Instructions

Beak and feet (3 pieces) in orange

Ch 2, start from 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sl st, fasten off, leave small tails for knotting

2 small wings in purple for a crochet bird

R1: MR, 1 sc, turn

R2: 3 sc, turn

R3: 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, turn (4 sts)

R4: 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, (5 sts)

R5: 1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc, 1 sc in 2 sts (6 sts)

R6: 1 sc per st, leave longer tail for sl st to body later

Body of Crochet Bird

R1: MR, 10 sc

R2-4: 1 sc per st

Pull nose’s yarn ends through in R4 – opposite side of where the round starts.

Now add the eyes left and right of the nose between R2&3 about 2 sts away from the nose.

Optionally, you can also add the face AFTER R13

R5: (1 sc, 1 inv sc dec) 3 times, 1 sc (7 sts)

R6: 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sts (12 sts)

R7: 2 sc in 2 sts, 1 sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in 3 sts (17 sts)

R8: 2 sc in 2 sts, 1 sc in 15 sts (19 sts)

R9: 1 sc per st

R10: 1 sc in 7 sts, inv sc dec 3 times, 1 sc in 6 sts (16 sts)

R11: 2 sc in 2 sts, 1 sc in 4 sts, inv sc dec in 2 sts, 1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc (17 sts)

R12: 1 sc in 7 sts, inv sc dec 2 times, 1 sc in 6 sts (15 sts)

R13: 1 sc in 5 sts, inv sc dec 3 times, 1 sc in 4 sts (12 sts)

Pull feet’s yarn ends through between R12&13 – centered below the nose – make knots.

R14: 1 sc in 3 sts, inv sc dec 3 times, 1 sc in 3 sts (9 sts)

Stuff body

R15: 1 sc, inv sc dec 3 times, 1 sc in 2 sts (6 sts)

R16: Flatten opening such that you have 2 parallel stitches 3 times, 1 sc 3 times  which closes the opening (3 sts)

Now work on the tail feathers of the crochet bird.

R17: ch 7, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st (6 sts)

R18: sl st to the sc (of the 3 you came from), turn, 1 sc in blo in 5 sts, ch 2, sk ch 1, turn, 1 sc in ch and in blo in 6 sts, sl st to same sc st (of the 3 you came from)

R19: sl st to the NEXT sc (of the 3 you came from), turn, 1 sc in blo in 5 sts, ch 2, sk ch 1, turn, 1 sc in ch and in blo in 6 sts, sl st to same sc st (of the 3 you came from)

R20: sl st to the LAST sc (of the 3 you came from), turn, 1 sc in blo in 5 sts, ch 2, sk ch 1, turn, 1 sc in ch and in blo in 6 sts, sl st to same sc st (of the 3 you came from)

Add wings by slip stitching them to the body around R8 of the body on both sides.

Fasten off and weave in ends

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