Colorful Parrot Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern for Bright Home Decor
Designer: Tatyana Lysenko
Instagram: @lysenkocrochet
Etsy Shop: Magicfilament
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A bright and cheerful crochet project to energize your creative time.
Add a splash of color to your handmade collection with this colorful parrot amigurumi free crochet pattern designed by Tatyana Lysenko (@lysenkocrochet). Inspired by the lively yellow corella parrot, this design features vibrant shades and a playful shape, making it perfect for DIY crochet gifts, home decor, or unique handmade toys. With its detailed wings and expressive look, it stands out among creative projects. We sincerely thank Tatyana Lysenko for sharing this beautiful design, and you’ll also find inspiring parrot amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.
Curious to explore how this colorful parrot comes together? Keep scrolling to find the original pattern source.
This is an intermediate amigurumi pattern, ideal for crocheters comfortable with color changes, multiple parts, and detailed assembly. Worked with YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, it includes 10 mm safety eyes and embroidered details for a polished finish. The finished toy measures approximately 20 cm (7.8″), making it a great gift size. If you enjoy creative designs, you might also love the koala amigurumi shared on our blog.
The pattern is designed using cotton yarn for a clean and defined finish, while velvet yarn can create a larger plush version. To complete this project, you’ll need yarn, a suitable crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, and basic tools. For another fun idea, check out the playful lion amigurumi, also featured on our blog. Don’t forget to explore the colorful parrot inspiration ideas at the end of the pattern.
Materials:
• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (yellow, grey, pink, beige, white colors)
• Hook size: 2.5 mm
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Black embroidery floss
• Sewing needle and scissors
• Fiberfill
Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
DC = double crochet
TR = treble crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st = slip stitch
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( )* 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
HOW TO CROCHET A PARROT AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN
Body-Head
With yellow yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
R 8-18: 42 sc (11 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R 15 and R 16 at the distance of 8 sc from each other.
R 19: (inc, 1 sc, inc, 18 sc)*2 (46)
R 20-21: 46 sc (2 rows)
R 22: (dec, 1 sc, dec, 18 sc)*2 (42)
Change to grey yarn:
R 23-27: 42 sc (5 rows)
R 28: (inc, 1 sc, inc, 18 sc)*2 (46)
R 29-37: 46 sc (9 rows)
R 38: (dec, 1 sc, dec, 18 sc)*2 (42)
R 39: (dec, 5 sc)*6 (36)
R 40: (dec, 4 sc)*6 (30)
R 41: (dec, 3 sc)*6 (24)
R 42: (dec, 2 sc)*6 (18)
R 43: (dec, 1 sc)*6 (12)
Stuff with fiberfill. Try to make the shape like a baguette not like a sausage.
R 44: (dec)*6 (6)
F.o.
Wings (make 2)
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
R 7: Fold wing in half and 18 sc through both sides across.
F.o.
Go to the beginning of R 7 and join white yarn.
Right wing:
Crochet three “shells”:
1: 1 ch, 4 TR in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
2: 1 ch, 3 DC in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
3: 1 ch, 2 DC in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
11 sl st
F.o.
Left wing:
11 sl st, than continue crocheting:
1: 1 ch, 2 DC in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
2: 1 ch, 3 DC in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
3: 1 ch, 4 TR in one st, 1 ch and join it to next st.
F.o.
Crest (make 1)
With yellow yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: 12 sc
R 4: dec, 10 sc (11)
R 5: dec, 9 sc (10)
R 6: dec, 8 sc (9)
R 7: dec, 7 sc (8)
R 8: dec, 6 sc (7)
R 9: dec, 5 sc (6)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crest (make 2)
With yellow yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc, 1 sc)*3 (9)
R 3: 9 sc
R 4: dec, 7 sc (8)
R 5: dec, 6 sc (7)
R 6: dec, 5 sc (6)
R 7: dec, 4 sc (5)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc, 1 sc)*3 (9)
R 3: (inc, 2 sc)*3 (12)
R 4: (inc, 3 sc)*3 (15)
R 5: (inc, 4 sc)*3 (18)
R 6: (inc, 2 sc)*6 (24)
R 7-10: 24 sc (4 rows)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Beak
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc, 1 sc)*3 (9)
R 3: (inc, 2 sc)*3 (12)
R 4: (inc, 3 sc)*3 (15)
R 5: (inc, 4 sc)*3 (18)
R 6: (inc, 5 sc)*3 (21)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Cheeks (make 2)
With pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Feet (make 2)
With beige yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4-5: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 6: (dec, 1 sc)*6 (12)
R 7: 12 sc
R 8: (dec, 2 sc)*3 (9)
Fold top of feet flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Everything is ready. Start assembling and shaping your little bird. You can pin all parts in place first.
• Your charming amigurumi parrot is ready!
• Sew on the legs, wings, beak, cheeks, and crest.
• Embroider the eyelashes and eye whites. You can use very thin yarn like Iris or embroidery floss.
Bright, colorful, and full of personality — this parrot style is exactly the kind of crochet piece people love to save. The vibrant colors and playful shape make it perfect for home decor, handmade gifts, and tropical-themed collections. Bird-themed amigurumi continues to perform well with US audiences, especially when the design feels bold, fun, and eye-catching. This type of piece naturally stands out in feeds and creates that instant “I want to make this” reaction.
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