Crochet Hummingbird Amigurumi Tutorial Step By Step

Get set for a dash of whimsy with your very own crochet hummingbird amigurumi! This little bird may be small in size, but it's bursting with personality and vibrant colors. It’s like holding a piece of springtime magic right in your palm.

Crochet Hummingbird Amigurumi

Material:

• 100% cotton yarn suitable for 2.0 - 3.0 mm crochet hooks in yellow, red, green, and black (Feel free to use your favorite colors)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook (or number 2/0, as specified)
• Scissors
• Needle
• Stitch marker or clip (optional)
• Pair of 6 mm safety eyes (Alternatively, you can embroider the eyes)
• Stuffing material (similar to what's used for pillows)

Pattern:

Body:

Start with Green Yarn:

• Make a magic ring with 6 single crochets (sc) in it.
• Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase (inc)] repeat around (18 sc total).
• Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] repeat around (24 sc total).
• Round 5: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sc total).
• Round 6: 1 sc in each of the next 8 stitches. Change to red yarn before completing the last sc.

Switch to Red Yarn:

• With red yarn, 1 sc in each of the next 8 stitches. Change to green yarn before completing the last sc.

Switch Back to Green Yarn:

• Continue in green for the next 8 stitches. Cut the red yarn after hiding it.

Creating a Pattern:

• Follow a similar pattern of changing colors and stitches as directed for the subsequent rounds, gradually creating the hummingbird's distinctive body pattern.

Adding the Eyes:

• Place the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, aligning them where the color changes for a natural appearance.

Transition to Yellow Yarn for the Lower Body:

• After securing the eyes and finishing the green and red sections, switch to yellow yarn for the lower part of the body. Increase and continue as per the pattern.

Final Rounds and Closing:

• Continue with the yellow yarn, then switch back to green yarn for the tail section, maintaining a consistent stitch count to shape the hummingbird. Stuff the body before closing.

Tail:

• Using green yarn, crochet a consistent pattern to create the tail, stuffing before closing.

Completion:

• Close the tail by crocheting horizontally and then folding the piece to give the tail its distinct shape. Secure the end and hide the yarn inside the amigurumi.