Crochet a Fantasy Bird - The ultimate playmate in a baby’s dreams looks just like this fantasy bird! The bird has a cheerful appearance that makes everyone smile. The fun little toys on this Cuddly Toy provide hours of entertainment and help with your little one’s development! Will you join in and crochet a fantasy bird, too?
Our product line includes a variety of accessories that make baby toys and cuddly toys even more fun. These include rattle rings, teething figures, and teether rings. Our Haakster, Annemarie, has been working with the teething rings shaped like little feet and hearts. The teething rings are made of soft rubber (TPE) and are specially designed to encourage biting, grasping, and touching. The rings look great and meet European safety standards (they contain no harmful substances). The foot-shaped teething rings are available in 22 colors(!) and the heart-shaped ones in 15 colors. The teething rings are also available in a star shape. Check out all the teething rings and pick your favorites!
Annemarie researched the needs of babies and eventually crocheted this cheerful Cuddly Toy with lots of activities! The bird stays in place well, making it ideal as a decoration, too. The long legs are easy to hold onto, so you can take it with you wherever you go. The many toys and activities on the bird provide hours of learning and playtime fun. Your little one can bite and feel the textures of the teether rings, grab and feel the wooden rings, and enjoy the gentle rattling and sounds from the rattle beads hidden in the little tails. With this soft, whimsical Cuddly Toy, they can cuddle, grab, and feel different textures to their heart’s content. And finally, this bird makes everyone happy with its colorful look and cheerful polka dots, little tails, and tufts of hair! It’s also very convenient that the Cuddly Toy is machine washable up to 30 degrees! In short, the fantasy bird is the ultimate playmate for babies!
Fantasy Bird Crochet Kit
The bird is crocheted using the cheerful colors from Yarn and Colors. We used 5 colors of the fine Must-Have and Must-Have mini yarns from Yarn and Colors. We’ve put together a fantasy bird Crochet Kit that includes all the tools & supplies you need! That way, you’ll have everything you need right at home to get started on this cheerful fantasy bird.
Crocheting a Fantasy Bird - Free Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Yarn and Colors Must-have in the following colors: Pistachio (84), Grape (54), Turquoise (65), and Orange (20)
- Yarn and Colors Must-have Minis in the following colors: Sunglow (13), Pepper (32), Black (100), White (1), and Deep Cerise (34)
- 2 mm Crochet Hook
- 3 rattle beads, 24 mm in diameter
- 1 pair of heart-shaped teethers (Lilac/Purple)
- 1 pair of animal-shaped teether rings (Yellow)
- 2 wooden rings, 35 mm in diameter
- Pillow filling (washable)
- 1 pair of black safety eyes, 12 mm
- Darning needle with a sharp point
- Pins
NOTE: Secure all toys and loose parts properly to ensure the Fantasy Bird is safe to play with. Also, check for wear and tear regularly after play.
Abbreviations used:
l = chain stitch
hv = semi-permanent
v = single crochet
Crochet the bird tightly so that no stuffing is visible. Use the Crochet Hook that best suits your crocheting style. Annemarie uses a 2mm Crochet Hook, but if you’re a very tight Haakster, for example, a 2.5mm Crochet Hook might also work.
Head and Body
Start crocheting at the top of the head.
Row 1: Using Grape, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Row 4: Crochet 1. * Crochet 2 into the next chain, crochet 2. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with a chain 1 (24).
Rows 5 and 6: Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Row 7: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 4th single crochet (30).
Rows 8 and 9: Crochet 30 single crochets in each row (30).
Row 10: Chain 2. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 4 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but finish with 2 single crochets (36).
Rows 11 and 12: Crochet 36 single crochets (36).
Row 13: Change to Pepper. Crochet 36 single crochets (36).
Row 14: Crochet 2 dc in every 6th dc (42).
Row 15: Change the color to Pistachio. Crochet 42 (42).
Row 16: Crochet 42 single crochets (42).
Row 17: Chain 3. *Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 6 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but finish with 3 single crochets (48).
Rows 18 and 19: Crochet 48 single crochets in each row (48).
Row 20: Crochet 2 dc in every 8th dc (54).
Rows 21 and 22: Crochet 54 single crochets in each row (54).
Row 23: Chain 4. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 8 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 4 single crochets (60).
Rows 24 and 25: Crochet 60 single crochets in each row (60).
Row 26: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 10th single crochet (66).
Row 27: Crochet 66 single crochets (66).
Row 28:Change to Sunglow. Crochet 66 single crochets (66).
Before continuing to crochet, place the safety eyes between rows 20 and 21, with 3 holes between them.
Row 29: Chain 5. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 10 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but finish with 5 single crochets (72).
Rows 30 and 31: Change the color to Turquoise. Crochet 72 single crochets in each row (72).
Row 32: Crochet 2 dc in every 12th dc (78).
Rows 33 and 34: Crochet 78 single crochets in each row (78).
Row 35: Chain 6. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 12 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but finish with 6 single crochets (84).
Rows 36 and 37: Crochet 84 single crochets in each row (84).
Row 38: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 14th single crochet (90).
Rows 39 and 40: Crochet 90 single crochets in each row (90).
Row 41: Chain 7. *Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 14 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but finish with 7 single crochets (96).
Rows 42 and 43: Crochet 96 single crochets in each row (96).
Row 44: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 7 chains. * Crochet the next 2 chains together. Crochet 14 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 7 chains (90).
Row 45: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 14th and 15th st together (84).
Row 46: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 6 chains. * Crochet the next 2 chains together. Crochet 12 chains.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 6 chains* (78).
Row 47: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 12th and 13th st together (72).
Row 48: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 5 chains. * Crochet the next 2 chains together. Crochet 10 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 5 chains (66).
Row 49: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 10th and 11th chain together (60).
Row 50: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 4. * Crochet the next 2 together. Crochet 8. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 4 (54).
Row 51: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 8th and 9th together (48).
Row 52: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 3 sc. * Crochet the next 2 sc together. Crochet 6 sc*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 3 sc (42).
Row 53: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (36).
Row 54: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 2 sc. * Crochet the next 2 sc together. Crochet 4 sc*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 2 sc (30).
Row 55: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (24). Before continuing, stuff your work firmly with Stuffing, but make sure your bird retains its shape.
Row 56: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th sc together (18).
Row 57: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (12). Stuff your little bird a little more.
Row 58: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches 2 at a time together (6). Fasten off. Pull the ending thread through the last 6 stitches to completely close the final hole.
Wing
Attachment Pieces The heart-shaped teether rings are the bird’s wings. Crochet one attachment piece using black yarn and the other using pepper yarn. You will now crochet back and forth. After each round, chain 1 and turn your work. This chain stitch does not count as a stitch.
Round 1: Crochet 3. Crochet 2 single crochets into the chain (2).
Rounds 2 through 10: Crochet 2 single crochets in each row (2).
Round 11: Now pull row 1 through the opening of the Teether, and then crochet rows 10 and 1 together with 2 ch. Fasten off. Leave a long tail on your work for sewing.
Tuck away the starting thread neatly. Pin the wings to both sides of the body on row 23, using pins to hold them in place. Sew them securely to the body using small stitches.
Beak
Round 1: Using orange yarn, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (9).
Rows 3 and 4: Crochet 9 single crochets in each row (9).
Row 5: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 3rd double crochet (12).
Row 6: Crochet 12 sc (12).
Row 7: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (15).
Row 8: Crochet 15 single crochets (15).
Row 9: Crochet 2 sc in every 5th sc (18). Fasten off. Leave a long tail attached to your work for finishing. Stuff the beak with stuffing. Pin it in place on the front, below the eyes, between rows 23 and 30, and sew it securely all around with small stitches.
Tails
: The tail consists of 3 crocheted rattle beads.
2 short rows, 1 with Deep Cerise, and 1 with Sunglow
Row 1: Crochet a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Chain 2. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 2nd stitch (18).
Rows 4 through 12: Crochet 18 single crochets in each row (18).
Row 13: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 5th and 6th st together (15).
Rows 14 and 15: Before continuing, insert the rattle bead into your work. Crochet 15 single stitches in each row (15).
Row 16: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12). Fold your work flat and crochet with a slip stitch to close.
Attach the two short feathers in the center of the back to row 42. Single crochet them securely in place with small stitches. Make sure to leave a space of about 2 stitches between the two short feathers.
1x long with Grape
Round 1: Crochet a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 2nd stitch (18).
Rows 4 through 12: Crochet 18 single crochets in each row (18).
Row 13: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 5th and 6th st together (15).
Rows 14 through 21: Before continuing, insert the rattle bead into your work. Crochet 15 single stitches in each row (15).
Row 22: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12). Fold your work flat and crochet off with a sl st.
Place the feather in the center at the back, underneath the other two feathers. Sew it securely in place with small stitches.
Ponytail
Curls: Crochet using Pepper, Orange, Pistachio, and Black. Make 4 curls to single crochet between the ponytail feathers. If a curl doesn’t curl right away, you can twist it clockwise with your hand to make it curl. Crochet a chain of 30 chain stitches.
Crochet 2 double crochets in each chain stitch of the chain. Crochet 1 slip stitch in the last chain stitch to finish. Attach 2 curls in the center between the two short tail feathers by single crocheting them together.
Single crochet 2 curls on either side of the long tail feather.
Crochet Polka Dots
using Grape, Deep Cerise, Pepper, Orange, Sunglow, and Pistachio—one dot for the Turquoise section of the body.
Round 1: Crochet a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Chain 2. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12). Fasten off. Leave a longer tail on your work so you can sew on the dot.
Arrange the dots on the body however you like, and sew them securely in place all around with small single crochet stitches.
Head
Feather Crochet Hook with a black 13-link chain.
Crochet 12 sl sts onto the chain. Change the color to sunglow. Chain 13. Crochet 12 sl sts back onto the chain. Change the color to Turquoise and chain 13. Crochet 12 sl sts back onto the chain. Change the color to orange. Crochet 9 chains. Crochet 8 back along the chain. Change the color to deep cerise. Crochet 9 chains. Crochet 8 back along the chain. Fasten off with 1 slip stitch in the first chain of the black chain.
Tie a tight button at the bottom of all the chain stitches. Cut them off.
Attachment
Piece, Round 1: Using Sunglow, crochet a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Chain 2. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet this row in the back loops so that a few loops form on the outside of your work. Crochet 12 sc (12).
Row 4: Crochet 12 single crochets (12).
Row 5: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (9).
Row 6: Crochet 9 single crochets (9). Fasten off. Leave a long tail attached to your work.
Slide the cover over the button at the top of the plume. Thread the end of the thread through the 9 stitches. Also thread it through the cover a few times to make sure the feathers are securely fastened.
Now single crochet the cover securely to the top of the bird's head using small stitches through the outer loops of row 3.
Legs
Left leg (black and white stripes)
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 sc in every 4the v (15).
Round 4: Crochet this row into the back loops of your single crochet stitches, so that a few loops form on the outside of your work. Crochet 15 single crochets (15).
Rounds 5 through 31: Crochet 15 single crochets in each row (15), changing colors in the following rows: Row 10: White - Row 15: Black - Row 20: White - Row 25: Black - Row 30: White.
Row 32: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12).
Row 33: Make 4 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (8).
Row 34: Crochet 8 single crochets (8).
Row 35: Crochet the 3rd and 4th sts and the 7th and 8th sts together (6).
Row 36: The leg is not filled in.
Fold your crochet piece flat and close it with 3 sc. From here on, crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This turning chain does not count as a stitch (3).
Rows 37–44: Crochet 3 single crochets in each row (3). Fasten off. Pull the flap through the base, and then sew the final row securely to row 36 using small stitches.
Right
Leg Round 1: Using Orange, crochet a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet a sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 4th double crochet (15).
Row 4: Crochet this row in the back loops of your single crochet stitches, so that a few loops form on the outside of your work. Crochet 15 single crochets (15).
Rows 5 through 18: Crochet 15 single crochets in each row (15).
Row 19: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12).
Row 20: Make 4 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (8).
Rows 21–25: Crochet 8 single crochets in each row (8). Before continuing, slide the wooden rings onto the narrow section by folding your work from Row 1 slightly in half.
Row 26: Crochet 2 sc in every 2nd sc (12).
Row 27: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 4th single crochet (15).
Rows 28–31: Crochet 15 single crochets in each row (15).
Row 32: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12).
Row 33: Make 4 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (8).
Row 34: Crochet 8 single crochets (8).
Row 35: Crochet the 3rd and 4th sts and the 7th and 8th sts together (6).
Row 36: Do not fill in the leg.
Fold your crochet piece flat and close it with 3 sc. From here on, crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This turning chain does not count as a stitch (3).
Rows 37–44: Crochet 3 single crochets in each row (3). Fasten off. Thread the flap through the base, then sew the final row securely to row 36 using small stitches.
Attach the legs to the front of the body between rows 43 and 48 using small stitches all around the outer loops of row 4.
Mood video: fantasy bird
Watch the video below to see just how entertaining this fantasy bird is! It'll make both you and your little one happy.
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Have fun crocheting! And to all the babies: have lots of fun playing with the fantasy bird!
