Dark Eyed Junco - Free Pattern

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This tiny bird is a very common sight across most of North America! They're so cute and round that I felt like it was my duty to make a crochet version. This stuffed toy makes a great desk companion, or even a keychain if you used smaller yarn! This pattern is very similar to my chestnut backed chickadee free amigurumi pattern, so be sure to check that one out if you enjoyed this one! I also have a larger free snow bunting pattern here!


Dark Eyed Junco Free Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook)
  • Safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

Approximately 2.5 inches long and tall. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 

Pattern Instructions 

Head and Body

Start in dark grey/black
1. 6 sc in mc (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5-6. Sc around x2 rounds (24)
7. (Inc) x2, sc 22 (26)
[in light brown-beige] and {white}
8. [sc, (inc) x2, 8 sc], {10 sc}, [5 sc] (28)
9. [2 sc, (inc) x2, 9 sc], {10 sc}, [5 sc] (30)
10. [3 sc, (inc) x2, 10 sc], {10 sc}, [5 sc] (32)
11-12. [18 sc], {10 sc}, [4 sc] (32)
13. [15 sc], {16 sc}, [1 sc] (32)
14. [(3 sc, dec) x2, 3 sc], {dec, (3 sc, dec) x3, 2 sc} (26)

Add eyes between rounds 6-7, about 6 stitches apart. Start stuffing
15. {Dec, (2 sc, dec) x6} (19)
16. {(1 sc, dec) x6, sc} (13)
17. {Dec x6, sc} (7)

Fasten off and close the hole


 

Beak

In beige
Ch 2

Fasten off with a tail for sewing


Wings (make 2)

In light brown
1. 6 sc in mc (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3-4. Sc around for 2 rounds (12)
5. (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
6. (3 sc, dec) x2 (8)
7. (2 sc, dec) x2 (6)

Fasten off and close the hole, leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff



Attaching Parts

Sew beak right between the eyes, over round 6.

 
 
Sew wings on either side of the bird's body, with the top of the wing around round 9. Make sure they're as level and symmetrical as you can get them.




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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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