Bob and Betty Bird – Amigurumi Pattern
Hi Everyone! I’m Ashley, the designer and maker behind The Loopy Lamb. I’m so excited to share with you my latest crochet pattern to make these adorable amigurumi birds that I’ve named: Bob and Betty Bird.
These crochet birds have been made using the amigurumi crochet technique. This means that basic crochet stitches have been used to create a stuffed animal. This pattern uses simple crochet stitches and basic shaping techniques to keep this pattern accessible for beginner crocheters or those that are new to amigurumi.
The two most absolutely essential tools for creating amigurumi are a comfortable crochet hook and locking stitch markers. When you’re crocheting amigurumi, you want your stitches to be tight so that there are no gaps that the stuffing can show through. This can be tough on your hands and wrists over time. The Clover Amour crochet hook I used to create these birds was so comfortable to use that I was able to crochet two full birds, back to back without pain.
Locking stitch markers are a must because most amigurumi projects are worked in continuous rounds. Without a stitch marker, it’s easy to lose track of the first stitch of your round which can make it hard to keep a proper count of your stitches. I’ve used stitch markers previously that weren’t locking stitch markers and they fell out often. When they fell out, I would lose my place and end up having to frog the whole project. Talk about frustrating! Having a great set of locking stitch markers like the quick locking stitch marker set I used from Clover can help avoid that frustration and prevent you from having to potentially frog (unravel) your work.
Supplies to make Betty Bird (Purple Bird):
- Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size E (3.5mm) – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- 54 yards/49 m (1 oz/25g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Fairy Tale
- 10 yards/9.1 m (0.2 oz/5g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Caution
- 3 yards/2.7 m (0.05 oz/1.4g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Rouge
- Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- 2 – 12mm Safety Eyes
- Clover Bent Tip Tapestry Needle – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- Black Embroidery Thread
- Clover Mini Patchwork Scissors – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- Polyester Stuffing
Supplies to make Bob Bird (Blue Bird):
- Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size E (3.5mm) – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- 54 yards/ Clover Amour crochet 49 m (1 oz/25g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Denim
- 10 yards/9.1 m (0.2 oz/5g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Caution
- 8.65 yards/8 m (0.14 oz/4g) of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Celestial
- Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- 2 – 12mm Safety Eyes
- Clover Bent Tip Tapestry Needle – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- Clover Mini Patchwork Scissors – purchase on Clover Website or Amazon
- Polyester stuffing
The crochet pattern for Bob and Betty Bird is available now for FREE on The Loopy Lamb Blog. The free pattern includes step by step instructions on how to create each of these two cute crochet birds. If you need additional help or if you can’t read a crochet pattern, a step-by-step video tutorial is available on my YouTube channel for this pattern as well.
Ad-free PDF versions of this pattern are available for a small fee in my Ravelry and Etsy Shops. I can’t wait to see the adorable birds that you make! Please tag me on social media @theloopylamb or with #theloopylamb when you share your projects so I can check them out and share them in my stories.
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