Imagination is a fundamental aspect of the amigurumi designing process.
But translating one image into an amigurumi is a bit magical, don't you agree?
I always picture my hook as a little wand I do magic with!
It usually takes me some time imagining a new design. I like to find inspiration anywhere, from pictures, illustrations or objects.
Then, once the idea is there it is time for sketching and trying out the pattern!
Only few amigurumis though come out the way I picture them in my mind.
...and this Pinky Bird is definitely one of them! How cute is that?
The simple and yet one of a kind shape, plus the soft and pastel shade of pink make this little bird an adorable stuffed friend for kids of all ages!
Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy!
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, Yellow and Black
OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle
HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm
STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O).
INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed.
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FEATHERS AND BODY (pink and yellow yarn)
Short feather:
1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8)
2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12)
3-5) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather
Medium feather:
1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8)
2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12)
3-7) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather
Long feather:
1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8)
2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12)
3-10) sc even (12)
Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the Long Feather
Merge the three feathers together:
11) join the yarn with a sl st to the medium feather, ch1 and work 1 sc in the same st, crochet 5 sc, then keep working on the small feather, 12 sc, back to the medium feather, 6 sc and then keep working on the long feather, 12 sc (36)
12-27) sc even (36); keep stuffing the body as you go
28) 11 sc, 4 sc dec, 17 sc (32)
29) 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (30)
30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (24)
31) switch to yellow, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (18)
32) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (16)
33) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (14)
34) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (12)
35) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (8); finish stuffing the body
36) sc dec around (4); F/O, cut and hide the yarn.
Embroider the EYE with black yarn.
LEGS (yellow yarn; make two)
1) 6 sc in a mr (6)
2-5) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg.
I can't wait to see your version of my PINKY BIRD! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like!
Elisa
This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!