Crochet European Robin Amigurumi Bird
Creating a Crochet European Robin Amigurumi Bird is a delightful and creative project that brings charm and personality to your space! This cute bird design offers a unique way to showcase your crochet skills and add a touch of nature-inspired decor to any room. With its vibrant colors and adorable features, the European Robin Amigurumi Bird is sure to capture the hearts of anyone who sees it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, working on this fun and lovable project will surely bring a smile to your face. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get crafting this adorable little bird together!
Materials for the Robin amigurumi
DK/light worsted weight cotton yarn in brown, red, grey and white or cream (I used Rico Creative Ricorumi in Light Brown (052), Fox (025), Pear Grey (004) and Cream (002))
2.5mm/size B or C crochet hook
4mm (0.16″) safety eyes or black embroidery floss/yarn
Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Sewing pins
30cm / 12″ long piece of 1 or 2mm thick craft wire
Small flat pliers (optional)
Scissors
Abbreviations
R = row
Rnd = rd
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Inc = single crochet 2 in same st
Dec = invisible decrease: Insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both front loops, yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops
Sk = skip
[…] = series of stitches to be repeated
(…) = stitch count once round is completed
Instructions
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring in light brown (6)
Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc 1]*6 (18)
Rnd 4: Sc 1 changing to red, sc 4, inc 1, sc 3, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 1, inc 1, sc 5, inc 1 (21)
Rnd 5: Sc 1 changing to red, sc 5, inc 1, sc 3, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 2, inc 1, sc 6, inc 1 (24)
Rnd 6: Sc 1 changing to grey, sc 1 changing to red, sc 9, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 2, inc 1, sc 3, inc 1, sc 3, inc 1 changing to grey in the 2nd sc (27)
Rnd 7: Sc 2, sc 1 changing to red, sc 5, inc 1, sc 1, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 2, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 3, inc 1, sc 8, inc 1 changing to grey in the 1st sc (30)
Rnd 8: Sc 3, sc 1 changing to red, sc 5, inc 1 , sc 1 changing to grey, sc 4, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 3, inc 1, sc 8, sc 1 changing to grey, inc 1 (33)
Rnd 9: Sc 3, sc 1 changing to red, sc 6, inc 1, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 5, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 3, inc 1, sc 8, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 1, inc 1 (36)
Rnd 10: Sc 3, sc 1 changing to white, sc 8, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 6, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 11, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 4 (36)
Rnd 11: Sc 2, sc 1 changing to white, sc 10, sc 1 changing to grey, sc 5, sc 1 changing to light brown, sc 11, sc 1 changing to white, sc 4 (36)
Rnd 12: Sc 25, ch 5, sk 5, sc 6 (36)
Attach the safety eyes between round 4 and 5 with 6 stitches space in between (on each side of the red part).
Crochet the beak in light brown
Ch 2, leaving a long tail for sewing
Sc 1 in 2nd ch (1)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
If the beak has a different colour than the back, attach it now centred between the eyes between round 4 and 5. Tie the ends together inside the head.
Rnd 13: [sc 4, dec]*6 (30) (treat the chains as you would treat regular sc stitches)
Rnd 14: [sc 3, dec]*6 (24) Fill the head and body with fiberfill and keep filling after each following round.
Rnd 15: [sc 2, dec]*6 (18)
Rnd 16: [sc 1, dec]*6 (12)
Rnd 17: Dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off and close the round.
Crochet the tail
Join light brown yarn at the left side of the opening between round 12 and 13. (see video)
Rnd 1: Sc 5, sc 1 in side between rnd 12 and 13 changing to white, sc 5, sc 1 in side where you joined yarn changing to light brown (12)
Rnd 2: Sc 5, sc 1 changing to white, sc 5, sc 1 changing to light brown (12)
Rnd 3: Sc 2, dec, sc 1, sc 1 changing to white, dec, sc 2, dec changing to light brown (9)
Rnd 4 to 8 (5 rnds): Sc 9 (9)
Rnd 9: [sc 1, dec]*3 (6)
Fasten off and close the round.
Crochet the wings in light brown (make 2)
Leaving an approx. 30cm/12″ long tail, ch 2
R 1: Inc 1 (2)
R 2: ch 1, turn, inc 2 (4)
R 3 to 7 (5 rs): ch 1, turn, sc 4 (4)
R 8: ch 1, turn, sc 1, sk 1, sc 2 (3)
R 9: ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc 2 (2)
R 10: ch 1, turn, sc 2 (2)
R 11: ch 1, turn, sk 1, sc 1 (1)
R 12: ch 1, turn, sc 1 (1)
Sc all around the wing from where you are: Sc 12 up towards the top of the wing, sc 2 in the ch on top of the wing, sc 12 back down towards the tip of the wing.
Fasten off with an invisible finish. Weave in the working end.
Sew the wings on the body
Sew the wings on starting at the top grey corner. You only need to sew on the top half. The majority of the grey part of the body should still be visible. The wings are pointing diagonally backward.
Attach the beak
Attach the beak between rnd 4 and 5, centred between the eyes. Weave in the yarn ends.