Are you looking for a delightful new crochet project? This Hawk bird crochet will guide you through creating an adorable feathered companion perfect for your keys, bag, or as a charming gift!
Craft Your Own Chirpy Companion
This little bird features lovely details like speckled chest feathers and tiny yellow feet, making it a unique and charming accessory. Suitable for intermediate crocheters or adventurous beginners, this pattern provides clear, step-by-step instructions. Let’s get started!
Materials
To create your mini Hawk Bird, you will need the following materials:
โขYarn: Sport weight or DK (Double Knitting) yarn in the following colors:
โขBrown (for body, wings, and tail)
โขLight Beige/Cream (for chest and belly)
โขYellow/Gold (for beak tip and feet)
โขBlack (for beak base and claws)
โขCrochet Hook: Size 2.0mm or 2.25mm (B/1 or C/2 US size), or a size appropriate for your chosen yarn to ensure tight stitches and no stuffing shows through.
โขSafety Eyes: 6mm black safety eyes.
โขStuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
โขTapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and assembly.
โขStitch Marker: To mark the beginning of rounds.
โขScissors
โขKeychain Ring (optional, if making a keychain)
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terminology. Familiarize yourself with these abbreviations before you begin:
โขMR: Magic Ring (also known as Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)
โขch: Chain
โขsc: Single Crochet
โขinc: Increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
โขdec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
โขsl st: Slip Stitch
โขFO: Fasten Off
โขst(s): Stitch(es)
โขR: Round/Row
โข(**): Repeat instructions between asterisks the specified number of times
โข(): Number in parentheses indicates the total number of stitches at the end of the round/row
Pattern Instructions
Body and Head (Brown and Light Beige/Cream)
Start with Light Beige/Cream yarn.
โขR1: 6 sc in MR (6)
โขR2: (inc) x6 (12)
โขR3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
โขR4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
โขR5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
โขR6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
โขR7-R10: sc around (36) (4 rounds)
Change to Brown yarn.
โขR11: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
โขR12: sc around (30)
โขR13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
โขR14: sc around (24)
โขR15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14, approximately 5-6 stitches apart. Start stuffing firmly and continue to stuff as you go.
โขR16: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
โขR17: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the opening with a tapestry needle.
Wings (Make 2, Brown)
Start with Brown yarn.
โขR1: 6 sc in MR (6)
โขR2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
โขR3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
โขR4-R7: sc around (12) (4 rounds)
Flatten the wing and sc through both layers to close the opening (6 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Brown)
Start with Brown yarn.
โขR1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch (5)
โขR2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (5)
โขR3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next st, dec (3)
โขR4: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (3)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Beak (Black and Yellow/Gold)
Start with Black yarn.
โขR1: 4 sc in MR (4)
โขR2: sc around (4)
Change to Yellow/Gold yarn.
โขR3: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Feet (Make 2, Yellow/Gold and Black)
Start with Yellow/Gold yarn.
โขR1: 4 sc in MR (4)
โขR2-R4: sc around (4) (3 rounds)
To create the toes, you will make small chains and slip stitch back into the main foot piece.
โขToe 1: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st into the main foot piece.
โขToe 2: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st into the main foot piece.
โขToe 3: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st into the main foot piece.
Change to Black yarn.
โขClaws: Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small claws at the end of each toe.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
1.Attach Wings: Sew the wings to the sides of the body, slightly behind the eyes, ensuring they are symmetrical.
2.Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back bottom of the body.
3.Attach Beak: Sew the beak to the front of the head, centered between the eyes.
4.Attach Feet: Sew the feet to the bottom of the body, ensuring the hawk can stand (if desired) or is balanced for hanging.
5.Facial Details: Using brown yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small lines above the eyes to create eyebrows, giving the hawk a more defined look as seen in the reference image.
6.Keychain Attachment: If making a keychain, attach the keychain ring to the top of the hawk’s head, centered.
7.Weave in all ends: Securely weave in any remaining loose yarn ends to give your hawk a neat and professional finish.
Congratulations! Your mini Hawk Bird amigurumi is now complete. Enjoy your new feathered friend!te! Enjoy your new bird keychain or gift it to a fellow bird lover. Happy crocheting!