🧶 How to Crochet a Plushie Parrot That’s Bursting with Personality!


Hello, lovely crafters!

If you’ve been itching for a project that’s colourful, quirky, and guaranteed to make you smile every time you look at it — you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re going to crochet a plushie parrot, and trust me, this little feathery friend is ready to perch on your shoulder or brighten up your craft shelf.

Whether you're an amigurumi addict or just starting out in the whimsical world of crochet plushies, this pattern is beginner-to-intermediate friendly and can be customized with your favourite tropical hues.

Let’s dive beak-first into the fun!

🌴 Meet Your New Feathered Friend

Our parrot plushie is about 6-8 inches tall, perfect for cuddling or gifting. Think chunky cheeks, bright feathers, and a big personality — all stitched with love.

🧵 What You’ll Need (Materials & Tools)

🧶 Yarn:

  • Red (main body)

  • Yellow (beak, feet)

  • Blue (wings)

  • Green (tail feathers)

  • White & black (eyes)

📏 Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4)
🧸 Stuffing: Polyester fibrefill
🔖 Notions:

  • Stitch marker

  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors

  • Safety eyes (10mm) OR black yarn for embroidered eyes

🎨 Optional: Felt for details or blush for cheeks!

✨ Before We Start: A Quick Note on Amigurumi

If you’re new to amigurumi, here’s a tip: work in continuous spirals unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds, and don’t be afraid to squish and shape as you stuff. Your parrot is a plushie — personality is key!

🧶 Let's Crochet a Parrot! (Step-by-Step)

🟥 1. Body & Head (Worked as One Piece)

We’re starting with red yarn for that classic parrot pop!

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5–10: sc around (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Rnd 12: (sc, dec) around (12)
Stuff the body firmly!
Rnd 13: inc in each st around (24) ← head starts
Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 15–20: sc around (30)
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16–17, about 6 sts apart
Rnd 23: (sc, dec) around (12)
Stuff head
Rnd 24: dec around (6), fasten off, weave in end

💛 2. Beak

Switch to yellow!

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around (9)
Rnd 3: sc around
Rnd 4: dec x 3, sc in remaining sts (6)
Fasten off, sew to face centred between eyes.

🦶 3. Feet (Make 2)

Yellow yarn again.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: sc around
Flatten and sc across the top to close. Leave tail to sew onto base of the body.

🟦 4. Wings (Make 2)

Blue yarn!

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
Rnd 4–5: sc around (12)
Flatten and sew to sides of the body, angled slightly back like mid-flap.

💚 5. Tail Feathers (Make 3-4)

Use green or any mix of colours!

Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (7)
Fasten off, leave long tail. Sew layered at back-bottom of the body.

⚫ 6. Eyes (if not using safety eyes)

With black yarn:

  • Sew a small circle or use French knots

  • Add a tiny white stitch for a “glint” — it brings your parrot to life!

🌟 7. Finishing Touches

🪶 Blush: Dab on soft pink blush for cheeks
🪶 Name Your Parrot: Because every plushie deserves a name!
🪶 Optional Accessories: Pirate hat, monocle, or a tiny shoulder perch?

💬 Final Thoughts

And voilà — your plushie parrot is ready to fly into the world! 🦜💨

Crocheting toys is such a joyful process — each stitch adds a little soul. Whether you’re gifting this parrot to a little one or keeping it as a funky desk buddy, I hope it brings you as much joy as it did to make it.

If you make this pattern, I’d LOVE to see your creation. Send a pic in the comments!!

Until next time, happy stitching & keep creating 💖


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