Make a charming kingfisher amigurumi from top down with clear, photo-illustrated steps. You will shape the head, body, wings, tail and accessories while working in rounds and changing colors for lively details. This pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques and small decorative stitches to create a colourful, cuddly bird you can gift or display.
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— Head :
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)
Round 5 :
[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
2 sc, [inc, 4 sc] x 5, inc, 2 sc (36)
Round 7 :
[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 8 :
3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)
Round 9 :
[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
Round 10-12 :
sc in each st around (54)
Info :
Change to Orange, don't cut the Turquoise yarn.
Round 13-14 :
sc in each st around (54)
Info :
Change to Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn.
Round 15 :
sc in each st around (54)
Info :
Change to White, cut the Turquoise yarn.
Info :
If you're a safety eyes user, you may place them between rounds 13 and 14 (the distance between the eyes is 12 stitches), but we recommend to do it when the toy is finished because you won't be able to adjust them once they're secured.
Round 16-17 :
sc in each st around (54)
Round 18 :
12 sc, [3 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (48)
Round 19 :
12 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (42)
Round 20 :
12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (36)
Round 21 :
12 sc, dec x 6, 12 sc (30)
Round 22 :
[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 23 :
BLO [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Round 24 :
[sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.
— Body :
Info :
Join Orange yarn to Rnd 22 of the head and start crocheting the body (see photo). Stuff as you go.
Round 1 :
FLO [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 2 :
12 sc, 6 inc, 12 sc (36)
Round 3 :
12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (42)
Round 4 :
3 sc, [inc, 6 sc] x 5, inc, 3 sc (48)
Round 5 :
sc in each st around (48)
Round 6 :
[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
Round 7 :
sc in each st around (54)
Round 8 :
4 sc, [inc, 8 sc] x 5, inc, 4 sc (60)
Round 9 :
sc in each st around (60)
Round 10 :
[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
Round 11-15 :
(5 rounds). sc in each st around (66)
Round 16 :
12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (60)
Round 17-21 :
(5 rounds). sc in each st around (60)
Round 22 :
12 sc, [4 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (54)
Round 23 :
sc in each st around (54)
Round 24 :
[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)
Round 25 :
3 sc, [dec, 6 sc] x 5, dec, 3 sc (42)
Round 26 :
[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Round 27 :
2 sc, [dec, 4 sc] x 5, dec, 2 sc (30)
Round 28 :
[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 29 :
sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)
Round 30 :
[sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.
— Wings :
Right wing (P1) :
Start in White. Don't stuff.
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)
Round 5 :
12 sc, [sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
sc in each st around (30)
Round 7 :
12 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
Info :
Change to Turquoise, cut the White yarn.
Round 8-12 :
(5 rounds). sc in each st around (36)
Round 13 :
12 sc, [6 sc, dec] x 3 (33)
Round 14-17 :
(4 rounds). sc in each st around (33)
Info :
Change to Orange, cut the Turquoise yarn.
Round 18 :
sc in each st around (33)
Round 19 :
12 sc, [5 sc, dec] x 3 (30)
Info :
Change to Dark Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn.
Round 20-22 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (30)
Round 23 :
12 sc, [1 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 24 :
sc in each st around (24)
Round 25 :
sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 5, dec, sc (18)
Round 26 :
sc in each st around (18)
Round 27 :
[sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Round 28 :
sc in each st around (12)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a tail about 10 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each of the six stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.
Info :
Using scraps of yarn in different colors, decorate the wings to your taste. We used crossed stitches and French knots. Sew the wings to the sides of the body as shown in the pictures.
Left wing (P1) :
Start in White. Don't stuff.
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 5, inc, sc (24)
Round 5 :
[sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (30)
Round 6 :
sc in each st around (30)
Round 7 :
[2 sc, inc] x 6, 12 sc (36)
Info :
Change to Turquoise, cut the White yarn.
Round 8-12 :
(5 rounds). sc in each st around (36)
Round 13 :
[6 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (33)
Round 14-17 :
(4 rounds). sc in each st around (33)
Info :
Change to Orange, cut the Turquoise yarn.
Round 18 :
sc in each st around (33)
Round 19 :
[5 sc, dec] x 3, 12 sc (30)
Info :
Change to Dark Turquoise, cut the Orange yarn.
Round 20-22 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (30)
Round 23 :
[1 sc, dec] x 6, 12 sc (24)
Info :
Further color rows and finishing rounds follow; sew and decorate as for the right wing.
— Beak :
Info :
In Dark Gray. Stuff as you go if possible.
Round 1 :
4 sc in a MR (4)
Round 2 :
sc in each st around (4)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 2 (6)
Round 4 :
sc in each st around (6)
Round 5 :
[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)
Round 6-7 :
sc in each st around (8)
Round 8 :
[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)
Round 9 :
sc in each st around (10)
Round 10 :
[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)
Info :
Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing. Sew the beak to the head between Rounds 13 and 15.
— Tail :
Info :
Don't stuff the tip (first 9 rounds) so you can shape the tail. Work alternating Turquoise and Orange yarn. The color that's currently in use is indicated in curly brackets in the original pattern; see pictures.
Round 1 :
{turquoise} 3 sc, {orange} 3 sc in a MR (6)
Round 2 :
{turquoise} inc, 2 sc, {orange} inc, 2 sc (8)
Round 3 :
{turquoise} 3 sc, inc, {orange} 3 sc, inc (10)
Round 4 :
{turquoise} 5 sc, {orange} 5 sc (10)
Round 5 :
{turquoise} inc, 4 sc, {orange} inc, 4 sc (12)
Round 6 :
{turquoise} 5 sc, inc, {orange} 5 sc, inc (14)
Round 7 :
{turquoise} 7 sc, {orange} 7 sc (14)
Round 8 :
{turquoise} inc, 6 sc, {orange} inc, 6 sc (16)
Round 9 :
{turquoise} 8 sc, {orange} 8 sc (16)
Round 10 :
{turquoise} 7 sc, inc, {orange} 7 sc, inc (18)
Round 11 :
{turquoise} 9 sc, {orange} 9 sc (18)
Round 12 :
{turquoise} inc, 8 sc, {orange} inc, 8 sc (20)
Round 13 :
{turquoise} 10 sc, {orange} 10 sc (20)
Round 14 :
{turquoise} 9 sc, inc, {orange} 9 sc, inc (22)
Round 15 :
{turquoise} 11 sc, {orange} 11 sc (22)
Round 16 :
{turquoise} inc, 10 sc, {orange} inc, 10 sc (24)
Round 17 :
{turquoise} 12 sc; fasten off the turquoise yarn, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing; {orange} 12 sc; fasten off, leaving a tail about 15 cm long for sewing (24)
Info :
Sew the tail to the back of the body (see pictures).
— Legs (make 2) :
Part 1 :
Start in Yellow. Stuff as you go. Ch 7. Work around both sides of the foundation chain.
Round 1 :
start in the 2nd ch from the hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in the last ch; do not turn your work, crochet on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (16)
Round 2 :
[sc, inc] x 8 (24)
Round 3 :
BLO sc in each st around (24)
Round 4 :
sc in each st around (24)
Round 5 :
4 sc, 9 dec, 2 sc (15)
Round 6 :
5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (12)
Info :
Stuff your work very firmly at this point, because it will be very difficult to do it later. Change to White. Don't cut the Yellow yarn, leave it hanging on the outside.
Round 8-14 :
(7 rounds). sc in each st around (6)
Info :
Make additional 1-2 sc and change to Orange, cut the White yarn.
Round 15 :
FLO inc x 6 (12)
Round 16 :
[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 17 :
[2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 18-20 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (24)
Info :
Stuff your work and fasten off, leaving a tail about 10 cm long for sewing and cut the yarn.
Part 2 :
Go back to round 7 and the Yellow yarn. Crochet the top of the boot.
Round 1 :
FLO sc in each st around (12)
Round 2 :
sc in each st around (12)
Round 3 :
sl st in each st around (12)
Info :
Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave the end in between the stitches. Sew the legs to the body between rounds 20 and 26.
— Hat :
Info :
In Dark Turquoise. Ch 26. Crochet in rows. Start from the 2nd ch from hook.
Row 1 :
25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)
Row 2 :
BLO 20 sc, 5 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)
Row 3 :
BLO 25 sl st, ch 1, turn (25)
Info :
Repeat rows 2-3 at least 28 more times and try the hat on. Keep crocheting until it hugs the head nicely. The sample hat has 74 rows in total (rows 2-3 repeated 35 times), but you may want to make a few rows more or less depending on how firmly you crochet.
Info :
Fasten off leaving a tail about 20 cm long for sewing and cut the yarn. Fold your work in half and sew the back of the hat as shown in the photo.
Info :
Join the Dark Turquoise yarn (leaving a tail about 15 cm long at the beginning) to the bottom of the hat and crochet one row along the bottom (see photos): BLO 1 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 6, [dec, 2 sc] x 6, sc (38)
Info :
Fasten off, leaving another tail about 15 cm long. The tails are supposed to be used as ties. Decorate the headpiece with a small pompom.
— Assembly and Finishing Touches :
Info :
Sew the tail to the back of the body, centered, approx. between Round 19 and 25.
Info :
Sew the legs between Round 19 and 28 of the body. The distance between the legs should be approx. 3 stitches.
Info :
Decorate the wings to your taste using scraps of yarn or embroidery floss in different colors. Feel free to use any crafting materials you have on hand to make the toy your very own.
Info :
Sew the wings to the sides of the body at approx. 45° angle.
Info :
Sew the beak to the center of the face between rounds 17 and 22.
Info :
Insert the eyes between rounds 13 and 14. The distance between the eyes is about 11-12 stitches. We used 4 mm safety eyes and hot glue. Do not hesitate embroidering the eyes instead.
Info :
Put the hat on bird's head and tie a bow using the yarn ends you left while making it.
Info :
See more pictures of assembly on the next page.
— Head and Body (Waxwing) :
Info :
This part is crocheted from the top down. Start in Coral.
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
[sc, inc, sc] x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
[2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6 (36)
Round 7-8 :
sc in each st around (36)
Info :
Rounds 9-11 are crocheted in Coral and Dark Gray to create the 'face mask'; the color that's currently in use is indicated in curly brackets.
Round 9 :
{coral} 9 sc, {dark gray} 18 sc, {coral} 9 sc (36)
Round 10 :
{coral} 11 sc, {dark gray} 14 sc, {coral} 11 sc (36)
Round 11 :
{coral} 12 sc, {dark gray} 4 sc, {coral} 4 sc, {dark gray} 4 sc, {coral} 12 sc (36)
Info :
Cut the Dark Gray yarn, continue in Coral.
Round 12 :
sc in each st around (36)
Round 13 :
[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 14-16 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (42)
Info :
If you're a safety eyes user, you may want to insert them between Rnds 11 and 12, approx. 8-10 sts apart from each other, but we really recommend to do it after sewing the beak to the head.
Round 17 :
8 sc, [3 sc, inc] x 6, 10 sc (48)
Round 18-21 :
(4 rounds). sc in each st around (48)
Info :
Change to Beige, cut the Coral yarn.
Round 22 :
[sc, spike st*] x 24 (48)
Note :
*Single crochet spike stitch is worked exactly like a regular single crochet stitch except that instead of working into the current round you drop down and work it into a corresponding stitch one round below.
Round 23 :
[sc, inc] x 6, 24 sc, [sc, inc] x 6 (60)
Round 24-27 :
(4 rounds). sc in each st around (60) Stuff the head and keep gradually stuffing your work as you go.
Round 28 :
[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
Round 29-38 :
(10 rounds). sc in each st around (66)
Round 39 :
[9 sc, dec] x 6 (60)
Round 40 :
[4 sc, dec, 4 sc] x 6 (54)
Round 41 :
[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)
Round 42 :
[3 sc, dec, 3 sc] x 6 (42)
Round 43 :
[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Round 44 :
[2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6 (30)
Round 45 :
[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Round 46 :
[sc, dec, sc] x 6 (18)
Info :
Check if the body is stuffed very firmly; it should be as stiff as a tennis ball. Add more stuffing using a bamboo skewer, if needed.
Info :
Finish off and cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm tail, thread a tapestry needle and pass it through each of the 9 front loops of the last round; pull tight to close the hole and weave in the end.
— Wings (Waxwing) :
Info :
Start in Cream. Do not stuff.
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
[sc, inc, sc] x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
[7 sc, inc] x 3 (27)
Round 6 :
[4 sc, inc, 4 sc] x 3 (30)
Round 7-11 :
(5 rounds). sc in each st around (30)
Info :
Change to Beige, cut the Cream yarn.
Round 12 :
[sc, spike st] x 15 (30)
Round 13-15 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (30)
Info :
Change to Dark Gray, cut the Beige yarn.
Round 16 :
[sc, spike st] x 15 (30)
Round 17 :
[4 sc, dec, 4 sc] x 3 (27)
Round 18 :
sc in each st around (27)
Info :
Change to Mustard Yellow, but don't cut Dark Gray, leave it hanging in the inside of your work.
Round 19 :
sc in each st around (27)
Round 20 :
[7 sc, dec] x 3 (24)
Round 21 :
sc in each st around (24)
Info :
Change back to Dark Gray, cut Mustard Yellow yarn.
Round 22 :
sc in each st around (24)
Round 23 :
[3 sc, dec, 3 sc] x 3 (21)
Round 24 :
sc in each st around (21)
Info :
Change to Red, but don't cut Dark Gray; again, leave it hanging in the inside of your work.
Round 25 :
sc in each st around (21)
Round 26 :
[5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)
Round 27 :
sc in each st around (18)
Round 28 :
sc in each st around (18)
Round 29 :
[2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 3 (15)
Round 30 :
sc in each st around (15)
Round 31 :
dec x 2, 9 sc, dec (12)
Round 32 :
dec, 8 sc, dec (10)
Round 35 :
dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
Info :
Finish off and cut the yarn leaving a tail about 10 cm long. Using a tapestry needle, pass it through the front loop of each stitch of the last round and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end.
Info :
Flatten the crest and, using a scrap of red yarn, embroider a few random stitches on its front (top) part.
— Legs (Waxwing) :
Info :
These legs are made the same way as the Kingfisher's, but they're a little bit smaller. Start in Dark Gray. Ch 4, start from the 2nd ch from hook.
Round 1 :
2 sc, 3 sc in the bottom ch; don't turn your work, crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain: sc, inc in the last st (8)
Round 2 :
inc, sc, inc x 3, sc, inc x 2 (14)
Round 3 :
Working in BLO, sc in each st around (14)
Round 4 :
4 sc, dec x 3, 4 sc (11)
Round 5 :
4 sc, dec x 2, 3 sc (9)
Round 6-8 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (9)
Info :
Change to Mustard Yellow, but don't cut the Dark Gray yarn, leave it hanging on the outside as you're going to need it later. Stuff the lower part of the leg (the boot).
Round 9 :
BLO [dec, sc] x 3 (6)
Round 10-12 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (6)
Info :
Change to Beige, cut the Mustard Yellow yarn.
Round 13 :
FLO inc x 6 (12)
Round 14 :
[inc, sc] x 6 (18)
Round 15 :
sc in each st around (18)
Info :
Make a sl st and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Go back to Rnd 8 and crochet a sl st in each unworked front loop of the round. Finish off, cut the yarn and hide the tail inside the leg.
— Tail (Waxwing) :
Info :
Start in Mustard Yellow. Do not stuff. Ch 12, start crocheting from the 2nd ch from hook.
Round 1 :
10 sc, 3 sc in the bottom ch; don't turn your work, crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain: 9 sc, inc in the last st (24)
Round 2-4 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (24)
Info :
Change to Dark Gray, cut Mustard Yellow yarn.
Round 5 :
[sc, spike st] x 12 (12)
Round 6 :
[3 sc, dec, 3 sc] x 3 (21)
Round 7-9 :
(3 rounds). sc in each st around (21)
Info :
Change to Beige, cut Dark Gray yarn.
Round 10 :
sc in each st around (21)
Round 11 :
[5 sc, dec] x 3 (18)
Round 12-17 :
(6 rounds). sc in each st around (18) Make a sl st and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Round 18 :
[5 sc, inc] x 3 (21)
Round 19-20 :
(2 rounds). sc in each st around (21)
Round 21 :
[sc, dec, sc] x 3 (9)
Round 22-23 :
sc in each st around (9)
Round 24 :
[dec, sc] x 3 (6) Finish off and cut the yarn leaving a tail about 10 cm long. Using a tapestry needle, pass it through the front loop of each stitch of the last round and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end.
Info :
Flatten the crest and, using a scrap of red yarn, embroider a few random stitches on its front (top) part.
— Beak (Waxwing) :
Info :
In Black. Stuff, if needed. We didn't as it was very small.
Round 1 :
4 sc in a MR (4)
Info :
Make a sl st and finish off leaving a tail for sewing.
— Head and Body (Chickadee) :
Info :
This part is crocheted from the top down. Start in Baby Blue.
Round 1 :
6 sc in a MR (6)
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
[sc, inc, sc] x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
[2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6 (36)
Round 7 :
sc in each st around (36)
Info :
Change to Off-white, cut Baby Blue yarn.
Round 8-9 :
sc in each st around (36)
Info :
From now on, crochet alternating Navy Blue, Off-white and Mustard Yellow. The color that's currently in use is indicated in curly brackets.
Round 10 :
{navy blue} sc in each st around (36)
Round 11 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {off-white} 18 sc, {navy blue} 9 sc (36)
Round 12 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {off-white} [sc, inc, sc] x 6, {navy blue} 9 sc (42)
Round 13-14 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {off-white} 24 sc, {navy blue} 9 sc (42)
Info :
If you're a safety eyes user, you may want to insert them between Rnds 10 and 11, approx. 8-10 sts apart from each other, but we really recommend to do it after sewing the beak to the head.
Round 15 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {off-white} 11 sc, {navy blue} 2 sc, {off-white} 11 sc, {navy blue} 9 sc (42)
Round 16 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {off-white} 10 sc, {navy blue} 4 sc, {off-white} 10 sc, {navy blue} 9 sc (42)
Round 17 :
{navy blue} sc in each st around (42)
Round 18 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, [3 sc, inc] x 6, 9 sc (48)
Round 19 :
{navy blue} [8 sc, inc]; join Mustard Yellow yarn; {mustard yellow} [sc, inc] x 10, {navy blue} [inc, 8 sc] (60)
Round 20-27 :
(8 rounds). {navy blue} 10 sc, {mustard yellow} 40 sc, {navy blue} 10 sc (60)
Round 28 :
{navy blue} 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, {mustard yellow} 4 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 4 sc, {navy blue} 5 sc, inc, 4 sc (66)
Round 29-34 :
(6 rounds). {navy blue} 11 sc, {mustard yellow} 44 sc, {navy blue} 11 sc (66)
Round 35 :
{navy blue} 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, {mustard yellow} 4 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 4 sc, {navy blue} 5 sc, dec, 4 sc (60)
Round 36 :
{navy blue} 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, {mustard yellow} sc, [dec, 4 sc] x 3, dec, sc, {navy blue} 3 sc, dec, 2 sc (30)
Round 37 :
{navy blue} 9 sc, {mustard yellow} [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6, {navy blue} 9 sc (48)
Round 38 :
{navy blue} 3 sc, dec, 4 sc, {mustard yellow} 2 sc, [dec, 6 sc] x 3, dec, 3 sc, {navy blue} 4 sc, dec, 3 sc (42)
Round 39 :
{navy blue} 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, {mustard yellow} 2 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 2 sc, {navy blue} 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (36)
Round 40 :
{navy blue} 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, {mustard yellow} sc, [dec, 4 sc] x 3, dec, sc, {navy blue} 3 sc, dec, 2 sc (30)
Round 41 :
{navy blue} 3 sc, dec, sc, {mustard yellow} 2 sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 4, {navy blue} sc, dec, 3 sc (24)
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