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Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern

This budgerigar pattern is a labor of love that captures the delicate beauty of these cheerful little parrots. Using fine yarn and a small hook, you'll create a realistic bird measuring approximately 9.5 x 13.5 cm. The pattern includes wire frames for the legs and wing feathers, allowing your budgie to perch naturally with poseable toes. Every detail matters, from the tiny cere above the beak to the individually crocheted tail feathers.

Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern offers color variations for both blue and green budgerigars, complete with gender-appropriate cere colors. Wire-reinforced wings and tail feathers eliminate the need for starching while providing structure and movement.

Why You'll Love This Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern transforms simple yarn into something so lifelike and full of personality! The wire-framed construction means your budgie can actually perch on your finger or a branch, just like a real bird. I'm fascinated by the attention to anatomical details - from the positioning of the eyes on the sides of the head to the way the toes bend naturally. The finishing touches like the embroidered cheek spots and the tiny nostril details in the cere make this project truly special. It's challenging enough to keep experienced crocheters engaged while being incredibly rewarding when you see your little bird come to life.

Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this budgerigar pattern! While the instructions offer blue and green variations, budgies come in so many beautiful mutations - try creating a violet, grey, or even albino budgie by adjusting your yarn colors. You could also scale up the pattern slightly by using a thicker yarn and larger hook to create a bigger bird, though you'll need to adjust your wire thickness accordingly.

For a more whimsical approach, consider using sparkle yarn or adding tiny accessories like a miniature mirror or bell that real budgies love. I've also made versions without the wire in the wings and tail by heavily starching them instead, which creates a more decorative bird that doesn't need posing. If you're making this as a gift for a bird owner, try matching the colors to their actual pet budgie - it makes for such a thoughtful personalized present!

You can also adjust the facial expression by changing the embroidery details on the cheeks or the positioning of the eyes slightly. Some crocheters enjoy adding more dramatic throat spots or creating the distinctive wing striping that many budgies have by carefully changing colors row by row on the back.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting too loosely with fine yarn - use a smaller hook than recommended to ensure tight stitches that hide stuffing ✗ Placing eyes incorrectly at the front of the head instead of on the sides like real birds ✗ Not properly securing wire ends which can poke through and create sharp points over time ✗ Skipping loop offset instructions which causes the body to twist and lose its symmetrical shape throughout construction ✗ Overstuffing the body so the wire frame becomes visible or palpable through the fabric ✗ Wrapping wire too loosely for wing feathers resulting in floppy feathers that won't hold their shape ✗ Not bending toes into proper position with two forward and two backward like real budgerigar feet

Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own lifelike budgerigar with this detailed amigurumi pattern! This charming bird features wire-framed legs and wings for poseable perfection, allowing you to position your feathered friend however you like. Choose between a blue budgie with white accents or a vibrant green one with yellow details. Complete with tiny beaded eyes, embroidered cheek spots, and individually crafted tail feathers, this pattern brings incredible realism to your crochet collection. Perfect for bird lovers and advanced crocheters looking for their next impressive project.

Advanced 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Budgerigar Bird Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Etamin 100% Acrylic, 180m in 30g - light blue #425, blue #462, beige #448, white #421, grey #449 for blue budgerigar
  • 02
    YarnArt Etamin 100% Acrylic, 180m in 30g - yellow #461, green #438, blue #462, beige #448 for green budgerigar
  • 03
    Fine navy blue bobbin thread for blue budgerigar
  • 04
    Fine olive green bobbin thread for green budgerigar
  • 05
    Fiberfill stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Steel crochet hook size 1.25mm (#8 US)
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Round pliers
  • 05
    Wire cutters
  • 06
    Steel wire 0.5mm diameter or copper wire 1mm thick for feet
  • 07
    Bead wire 0.5mm thick for feather frames
  • 08
    Textile band-aid
  • 09
    5mm black half round beads (2 pieces)
  • 10
    Moment Crystal Glue
  • 11
    PVA Glue
  • 12
    2mm sequins or beads for spots (6 pieces)
  • 13
    Thread for tightening tail
  • 14
    Wooden skewer or toothpick for stuffing
  • 15
    Stitch markers

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— Leg (Make Two) :

Preparation :

Cut 4 pieces of wire 8cm long. Wind yarn in single layer 16mm long on wire tip, moisten with PVA glue and fix with clip. Let dry. Put toes together and wrap to form leg 3cm long. Make limiter with textile band-aid at 2cm height from toes.

Row 1 :

6 sc in MC, close ring but do not tighten (6)

Row 2-3 :

6 sc

Row 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 2 = 8, close work invisibly without skipping loop = 9

Info :

Insert wire foot into amigurumi circle but do not tighten. Set aside and crochet second leg the same way.

— Head-Body :

Info :

Start with white yarn plus dark blue bobbin thread OR yellow yarn plus dark olive bobbin thread

Row 1 :

ch 5, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc on other side of chain = 8

Row 2 :

(inc, 2 sc, inc) x 2 = 12

Row 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Row 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Row 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Info :

Check marking thread runs exactly in center of front. Fold figure in half along initial chain to see displacement clearly. Crochet loops offset if necessary.

Row 6-8 :

30 sc

Row 9 :

(inc, 14 sc) x 2 = 32 + LO

Row 10 :

32 sc

Info :

Change thread to green for green budgie or blue for blue budgie

Row 11 :

inc, 31 sc = 33

Row 12 :

inc, 32 sc = 34

Row 13 :

(inc, 16 sc) x 2 = 36 + LO

Row 14 :

(inc, 17 sc) x 2 = 38

Row 15 :

inc, 18 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc = 41

Row 16 :

(inc, 19 sc) x 2, inc = 44

Row 17 :

44 sc

Row 18 :

inc, 42 sc, inc = 46 + LO

Row 19-21 :

46 sc

Row 22 :

inc, 44 sc, inc = 48

Row 23-27 :

48 sc + LO

Row 28 :

dec, 46 sc = 47

Row 29 :

dec, 45 sc = 46

Row 30 :

dec, 44 sc = 45

Row 31 :

dec, 41 sc, dec = 43

Row 32 :

3 sc, dec, 33 sc, dec, 3 sc = 41

Row 33 :

7 sc, dec, 23 sc, dec, 7 sc = 39

Info :

Partially fill toy with fiberfill

Row 34 :

dec, sc, 5 join sc with thigh, 2 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 2 sc, 5 join sc with thigh, sc, dec = 32

Infos :

Measure desired leg length according to body proportions. Wrap textile band-aid limiter above this point in several layers thick enough to push deep into leg. Pull thread end to tighten amigurumi circle completely. Twist frame wires together and isolate ends with textile band-aid. Insert frame into body and place fiberfill so frame is not palpable. Press legs to chest.

Row 35 :

dec, 4 sc on leg, 20 sc on body, 4 sc on leg, dec = 30

Row 36 :

7 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 7 sc = 28

Row 37 :

2 sc, dec, 20 sc, dec, 2 sc = 26

Row 38 :

5 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 5 sc = 24

Row 39 :

3 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 3 sc = 22

Row 40 :

sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, sc = 20

Row 41 :

sc, dec, sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, sc, dec, sc = 16

Info :

Fill body with fiberfill

Row 42 :

thru.dec, dec, 8 sc, dec, thru.dec = 12

Row 43 :

thru.dec, dec, 4 sc, dec, thru.dec = 8, fasten off leaving long thread for sewing tail

Infos :

Fill body with fiberfill finally. Bend legs to natural position. Bend toes 2 forward and 2 back. Give toes curved shape with round pliers. Trim and file nails to prevent scratching.

— Wings (Make Two) :

Info :

Crochet yellow/white yarn with addition of olive/dark blue fine bobbin thread

Row 1 :

ch 6, inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1, 4 sc, sl st, ch, turn = 12

Row 2 :

inc, 5 sc, inc, ch, turn = 9

Row 3 :

inc, 7 sc, inc, ch, turn = 11

Row 4 :

inc, 4 sc, 2 hdc, inc hdc, 2 dc, inc dc, turn = 14

Row 5 :

inc dc, 2 dc, inc hdc, 2 hdc, 7 sc, 3 sc in 1, 11 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc, continue crocheting in same direction

Row 6 :

inc dc, 2 dc, inc hdc, 7 hdc, inc hdc, 3 hdc, sc, sl st, fasten off

Info :

Cut thread leaving tail for sewing. Crochet second wing the same way.

— Feathers (Wing) :

Preparation :

Wind 18cm wire in green/gold winding for wings. Attach green/blue yarn to sharp corner of wing along long side. Crochet across crocheting, attaching feather to wing at end.

Feather 1 :

ch 3, add wrapped wire, sc in bend of wire, 3 sc, sc in same loop where chain began, 2 sc on base, turn

Feather 2 :

skip 2, 3 sc, ch 3, sc in band of wire, 6 sc, sc in same loop where feather began, sc on base, turn

Feather 3 :

skip 1, 7 sc, ch 3, sc in band of wire, 10 sc, sc in same loop where feather began, 5 sc on base, turn

Feather 4 :

skip 1, 15 sc, 6 ch, sc in band of wire, 21 sc, sc in same loop where feather began, 3 sc on base, sl st, close work invisibly without skipping loop

Info :

Repeat for second wing in same way without mirroring anything

— Tail :

Info :

Use 32cm wire with blue winding for frame

Feather 1 :

ch 25, 23 sc, 3 sc in 1, 23 sc

Feather 2 :

2 sc in band of wire, then crochet FLO: 15 sc, sc in wire, turn, 15 sc, for both edges of loop: inc

Feather 3 :

inc, then crochet FLO: 15 sc, sc in wire, turn, 15 sc, sc, sl st. Fasten thread, hide end inside single crochets

Info :

Bend base of tail with corner, insert tail into remaining hole on body. Sew tail with thread end left on body.

— Forehead & Cheeks :

Info :

Crochet yellow/white yarn in one thread

Row 1 :

ch 6, 5 sc, ch, turn = 5

Row 2 :

inc, 3 sc, inc, ch, turn = 7

Row 3 :

inc, 5 sc, inc, ch, turn = 9

Row 4-5 :

9 sc, ch, turn

Row 6 :

dec, 5 sc, dec, ch, turn = 7

Row 7 :

dec, 3 sc, dec, ch, turn = 5

Row 8 :

dec, sc, dec = 3

Info :

Crochet in circle with sc, make increases so muzzle will be smooth, sl st, ch

Row 9 :

3 sc, ch, turn = 3

Row 10 :

inc, sc, inc, ch, turn = 5

Row 11 :

(dc, 5 htr, dc) in 1, 3 sc, (dc, 5 htr, dc), sl st. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing

— Cere :

Info :

Crochet in one thread in blue or brown

Instructions :

Ch 3, 4 sc in 1, 4 sc in 1, sl st. Cut thread leaving tip for sewing

— Beak :

Info :

Crochet in spiral around chain with beige yarn

Row 1 :

ch 4, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc = 6

Row 2 :

dec, 4 sc = 5

Row 3 :

dec, 3 sc = 4, fill with leftover yarn. Pull hole by front loops leaving long tail for sewing

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew forehead behind both edges of loops with cheeks covering color change step and forehead edge located in middle of initial chain on head
  • Sew beak with invisible stitches to front of face
  • Sew cere on both edges of loops, bending upper edge so initial chain holes form nostrils
  • Glue 5mm black half round beads as eyes under forehead, positioning them almost on sides of head like real birds
  • Embroider or attach 6 black spots on cheeks with beads, sequins, or embroidery thread, and add blue stroke detail
  • Attach wings to sides of body using tail left for sewing, positioning them naturally
  • Give toes slightly curved shape and bend claw tips at 90 degrees with round pliers, then file to smooth edges

Important Notes

  • 💡Use tight stitches throughout to prevent stuffing from showing through the fabric
  • 💡Pay careful attention to loop offset instructions to maintain symmetrical body shape
  • 💡When wrapping wire for toes and feathers, keep tension tight on wire and looser on yarn for best results
  • 💡Secure all wire ends with textile band-aid to prevent sharp points from poking through
  • 💡Position eyes on sides of head like real birds, not at front like mammals
  • 💡Measure leg length according to your specific body proportions before finalizing wire frame
  • 💡Do not overstuff - frame should not be felt through the stuffing material

This budgerigar pattern brings incredible realism and personality to amigurumi bird crafting! Designed by Svetlana Kononenko, this advanced pattern uses wire frames to create poseable legs and structured wing feathers that capture the delicate beauty of these cheerful parakeets. Choose your color palette for a blue or green budgie, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating anatomically accurate details from the tiny cere to the individually crocheted tail feathers. This pattern is perfect for experienced crocheters ready to challenge themselves with fine yarn work and wire manipulation. 🦜 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What wire thickness should I use for the legs and feathers?

Use 0.5mm steel wire or 1mm copper wire for the legs and toes. For the wing and tail feathers, use 0.5mm thick bead wire. The pattern specifies these sizes to ensure the frame is sturdy enough to hold poses but thin enough to wrap easily with yarn.

Can I make this pattern without using wire frames?

While the wire frames are what make this budgie poseable and realistic, you could substitute by starching the wings and tail heavily. However, the legs require wire to create the characteristic perching position with bent toes, so omitting wire completely would significantly change the final result.

How do I determine if my budgie should have a blue or brown cere?

Male budgerigars have blue or light blue ceres, while females have beige to light brown ceres. Choose the cere color based on whether you want to create a boy or girl budgie, or simply pick whichever color you prefer aesthetically.

Why is my body getting twisted even though I'm following the pattern?

This happens when you skip the loop offset (LO) instructions. Crocheting in a spiral naturally creates slight displacement, so the pattern includes specific points where you work 1-2 extra stitches without counting them to realign the marker and keep the body symmetrical.

What's the best way to wrap wire with yarn for the feathers?

Roll the wire tip between your thumb and forefinger while keeping the wire pulled tighter than the yarn. Start winding 1cm from the edge and work to the tip, then bend the wire end to secure. Keep coils tight and in a single layer, moving them as needed to avoid gaps or overlapping.