It's already time for the pattern for the very last bird, bird number 5! We're ending with the cheerful bird: parrot Pako. Are you crocheting again?
Pako the Parrot – Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared the patterns for four Amigurumi birds. Many crochet enthusiasts have gotten started on these cute birds. Today we’re sharing the last one: Pako the Parrot! This cheerful parrot is very sociable and chatters all day long. Pako the Parrot has colorful feathers that he loves to show off.
INFO: These birds are cheerful bag charms, so we’ll also attach a carabiner to them so you can hang these Amigurumi on your bag (or keychain)! Want to read the full instructions for this project (again)? Then head over to the blog post where everything about the 5 unique birds is explained. Or get started with bird number 1: Pip the penguin, bird number 2: Onno the stork, bird number 3: Enzo the duck, and bird number 4: Flynn the flamingo.
The heads and bodies of the birds are all crocheted using the same basic pattern. The rest (such as the beak, legs, wings, etc.) varies by bird, so you’ll get a new pattern each time. The goal is to crochet the bird so tightly that no stuffing is visible. Annemarie likes to crochet with a 2mm Crochet Hook. Using a small Crochet Hook naturally results in very tight stitches. Adjust your Crochet Hook size as needed to suit your crocheting style. The pattern is described below.
TIP: As an extra resource, we've made a video in which Annemarie (the designer of the Amigurumi birds) explains how to crochet Pako the parrot.
Total
materials used:1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have: White (1), Orange (20), Pepper (32), Anthracite (99), Blossom (45), and Sunglow (13).
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors, Must-have Minis: Deep Cerise (34), Sapphire (68), Peony Leaf (86), and Raspberry (33)
- 5 pairs of black 6mm safety eyes
- Sewing needle with a sharp point
- 2mm Crochet Hook
- Panda Filling
- 5 snap hooks
Flamingo Flynn is crocheted using Blossom, Deep Cerise, Raspberry, White, and Anthracite. Bird 5 is made using Pepper, Anthracite, Peony Leaf, and Sapphire.
How handy! We've put together a complete Crochet Kit for you so you can crochet all 5 birds.
Free Basic Crochet Pattern for Birds
Abbreviations used:
l = chain stitch
hv = semi-permanent single crochet
v = single crochet
hst = half double crochet
st = double crochet
dst = double crochet
Basic Pattern (for all 5 birds)
The basic pattern consists of the head and body of the birds (including Pako the Parrot). Pako the Parrot’s beak, feet, wings, and so on are described below this pattern.
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain, then 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 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).
Row 5: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (30).
Row 6: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 7: Crochet 2 sc. * Crochet 2 sc in the next sc, crochet 4 sc*. Repeat *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 2 sc (36).
Rows 8 through 12: Crochet 36 single crochets in each row (36).
Before continuing to crochet, attach the safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, spacing them 2 holes apart.
Row 13: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 2 chains. * Crochet the next 2 single crochets together, crochet 4 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 2 single crochets (30).
Row 14: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 15: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th chain together (24).
Row 16: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (18).
Row 17: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 18: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (24).
Rows 19–24: Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Row 25: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 4th single crochet (30). Before continuing to crochet the head, stuff it firmly with stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the stuffing isn't visible between the stitches.
Row 26: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 27: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th chain together (24).
Row 28: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th chain together (18).
Row 29: Before continuing to crochet the bodice, stuff it firmly with stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the stuffing isn't visible between the stitches.
Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 30: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 at a time. Fasten off. Pull the end thread through the last 6 stitches to close the last hole completely. Tuck the end thread inside.
Free Pako Parrot Pattern
Little Beak
Row 1: Using Antracite, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Rounds 2 and 3:
Crochet 6 single crochets in each row (6).
Row 4: Crochet 2 dc in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th dc (9).
Row 5: Crochet 9 single crochets (9). Fasten off. Stuff the beak firmly with stuffing. Attach the beak securely to the front of the face, below the eyes. Keep the increases from Row 4 on the underside of the beak.
Wings (2):
Row 1: Using Pepper, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 2the v (9).
Row 3: Crochet 9 single crochets (9).
Row 4: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 3the v (12).
Row 5: Crochet 12 single crochets (12).
Row 6: Now crochet into the front loop of your stitch, so that a few loops form on the inside of your work.
* Crochet 1 stitch. Crochet 4 stitches. Crochet 3 single crochets back along the chain. Crochet 1 stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * two more times. Fasten off. Fold your little wing flat. Now attach a new strand of Sapphire yarn to the back loop of the first single crochet. Also pick up a single loop (the inner one) from the single crochet behind it. *Crochet 1 chain. Crochet 5 chains. Work 4 single crochets back along the chain, then crochet 1 chain into the next stitch*. Repeat from *to*, 2 more times. Fasten off.
Using Peony Leaf, attach a new strand of yarn to the single loop behind the first crocheted feather. * Chain 1. Chain 6. Work 5 single crochets back along the chain. Chain 1 in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * two more times. Fasten off. Neatly weave in all ends.
Crochet another wing just like the first one. Pin the wings to either side of the body and sew them securely in place with small single crochets.
Tail
Row 1: Using Pepper, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Work 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 dc in every 3rd dc (16).
Row 4: Now fold your work flat. Crochet into the front loop of your double crochet so that a few loops form on the inside of your work. * Crochet 1 slip stitch. Chain 6. Crochet 5 double crochets back along the chain. Crochet 1 slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Now, using Sapphire, attach a new strand to the back loop of the first stitch. Then pick up a single loop (the inner one) from the stitch behind it.
* Crochet 1 stitch. Crochet 7 stitches. Crochet 6 single crochets back along the chain. Crochet 1 stitch into the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Using Peony Leaf, attach a new strand of yarn to the single loop behind the first crocheted feather. * Chain 1. Chain 8. Work 7 single crochets back along the chain. Chain 1 in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Fasten off. Neatly weave in all ends.
Attach the tail to the center of the back of the body using single crochet between rows 25 and 26.
Legs (2x)
Row 1: Using Antracite, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (9).
Row 3: Crochet 9 single crochets (9).
Row 4: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 3rd double crochet (12).
Row 5: Now fold your leg flat and crochet it closed as follows.
*Crochet 1 sc, 1 st. Chain 3. Crochet 1 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sc in the same stitch*
Crochet 1. Repeat *to* one more time. Crochet 1. Repeat *to* one more time, and finish with a chain 1 at the side of your leg. Weave in the ends neatly.
Crochet another leg just like the first one. Single crochet the legs to the bottom of the body, as you see fit. Make sure the toes stick out from the front of the body.
Feathers on the head
With Sapphire, crochet 4 chains. Crochet 3 slip stitches along the chain. Change to Pepper. Crochet 6 chains. Crochet 5 slip stitches back along the chain. Change the color to Peony Leaf. Crochet 4 chains. Crochet 3 back. Now fold the two short pieces together and join them with 1 slip stitch. Single crochet it closed. Secure it firmly to the top of the head on row 1 with a few small stitches. And there you have it—cheerful Pako!
Video
: Annemarie explains how to crochet Pako the parrot.
That's all 5 of the Amigurumi birds. Did you crochet them all?
