Hi everyone! Today I’m so happy to share this free Love Bird crochet pattern with you 🕊️💖
This tiny bird holding a sweet little heart is quick to make, full of charm, and perfect for celebrating love in a handmade way. Whether you’re crocheting for Valentine’s Day, a small gift, or just because you love cute and tiny projects, this Love Bird is sure to bring a smile.
Designed to work up fast with simple shapes and minimal sewing, this pattern is great for using up small amounts of yarn and makes a lovely last-minute gift, market item, or thoughtful surprise. Despite its small size, this little bird has lots of personality — from its fluffy hair to its tiny heart.
As always, this pattern is beginner-friendly and written with clear, step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy making your own Love Bird as much as I enjoyed designing it 💕
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I hope you will enjoy and understand the pattern. If you have any questions, please write to me, I will try my best to help you. And I would love to see your work! Don’t forget to share your finished projects using the hashtag #natalinacraft. I love seeing your beautiful work!
Love Bird – Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting. The pattern is written using US terms.
Parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 wings
- 2 feet
- 1 Heart
- Hair
Finished Size:
Approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) using light worsted yarn
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white and orange
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
- 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook (heart)
- Embroidery thread in red for the heart
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: fabric/hot glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
How to crochet a Love Bird?
Body
- Worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
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- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 stitches. Using a tapestry needle and 2 strands of orange yarn, embroider a small nose between Rounds 8 and 9, over 1 stitch. Stuff firmly.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Fasten off and close the opening.
Feet (make 2)
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in orange:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn through the first stitch to close.
Sew feet between Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 2 stitches.
(The right side of each foot should face the body.)
Tip: Fabric glue can help with such small pieces.
Wings (make 2)
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew wings between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by about 7 stitches.
Hair
With white yarn:
Cut two strands of yarn, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long.
Fold each strand in half.
Using your hook, insert the folded yarn at the top of the head, pulling it through by the folded loop.
Pass the loose ends through the loop and tighten gently to secure.
Separate the strands to make the hair fluffier, then trim to the desired length.
Heart
- Worked into a chain.
With a 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook and Embroidery thread in red:
- Round 1: ch 2; working in the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 DC, 2 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 2 HDC, 3 DC, ch 2;
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Insert the tail in the center of the heart (in the 2nd ch space)
Sew the heart to the front of the body.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your Love Bird is complete 💕
I hope you enjoyed making this tiny, sweet crochet friend. Don’t forget to share your finished project and tag @natalinacraft — I love seeing your creations!
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Love Bird – Free Crochet Pattern
Love Bird - Free Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Love Bird - Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
Please read the whole pattern properly before starting. The pattern is written using US terms.
Parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 wings
- 2 feet
- 1 Heart
- Hair
Finished Size:
Approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) using light worsted yarn
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white and orange
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
- 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook (heart)
- Embroidery thread in red for the heart
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: fabric/hot glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
How to crochet a Love Bird?
Body
- Worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 stitches. Using a tapestry needle and 2 strands of orange yarn, embroider a small nose between Rounds 8 and 9, over 1 stitch. Stuff firmly.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Fasten off and close the opening.
Feet (make 2)
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in orange:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn through the first stitch to close.
Sew feet between Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 2 stitches.(The right side of each foot should face the body.)Tip: Fabric glue can help with such small pieces.
Wings (make 2)
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew wings between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by about 7 stitches.
Hair
With white yarn:
Cut two strands of yarn, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long.Fold each strand in half.
Using your hook, insert the folded yarn at the top of the head, pulling it through by the folded loop.Pass the loose ends through the loop and tighten gently to secure.
Separate the strands to make the hair fluffier, then trim to the desired length.
Heart
- Worked into a chain.
With a 2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook and Embroidery thread in red:
- Round 1: ch 2; working in the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 DC, 2 HDC, 1 DC (bottom tip), 2 HDC, 3 DC, ch 2;
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Insert the tail in the center of the heart (in the 2nd ch space)
Sew the heart to the front of the body.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your Love Bird is complete 💕I hope you enjoyed making this tiny, sweet crochet friend. Don’t forget to share your finished project and tag @natalinacraft — I love seeing your creations!
Copyright Notice: All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited. You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.