Tiny Hummingbird Crochet: Adorable Amigurumi Keychain Guide

Ever wanted to carry a little piece of nature’s beauty with you wherever you go? This Tiny Hummingbird Crochet Pattern lets you craft an adorable amigurumi keychain that’s perfect for gifts or adding a touch of charm to your keys, bag, or backpack.

Craft Your Own Miniature Flying Jewel

Hummingbirds symbolize joy, healing, and agility. Now you can bring these tiny, magical creatures to life with your crochet hook! This detailed guide will lead you through each step to create your very own vibrant hummingbird, even if you’re a beginner. Let’s get started and watch this little bird take flight!

Pattern Here

Materials:

Yarn: Sport or DK weight in: Bright Pink/Magenta (for head), White/Cream (for belly), Light Green (for back/tail), Grey (for wings), Black (for beak).
Crochet hook: 2.0mm or 2.5mm (or size suitable for your yarn to get a tight fabric).
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
Safety eyes: 4mm or 5mm (optional, or embroider eyes with black yarn).
Yarn needle.
Scissors.
Stitch marker (optional but recommended).
Keyring (optional, for keychain).

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round

Head & Body (Work in continuous rounds):

Start with Bright Pink/Magenta yarn:

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: sc around [18]
Place safety eyes between R3 and R4, 3-4 stitches apart. Or embroider later.

Switch to White/Cream yarn:

R5: sc around [18]
R6: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Start stuffing the head firmly.

Switch to Light Green yarn:

R7: (2 sc, dec) x 3 [9]
R8-10: sc around (3 rounds) [9]
Continue stuffing as you go.
R11: (sc, dec) x 3 [6]
FO, leave a long tail. Weave the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in ends.

Wings (Make 2 – Flat piece):

Start with Grey yarn:

Ch 6
R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: sc in next 3 st, inc in last st. [12]
R2: ch 1, turn. sc in next 4 st, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st, 3 sc in next st, sl st to first sc. [16]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Optional: With Light Green yarn, sl st around the edge of the wing for a border.

Beak (Make 1):

With Black yarn:

Ch 5
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Attach Beak: Sew the black beak to the front of the pink head, slightly below the eyes. Use the tail to sculpt it into a pointed shape if desired.
Attach Wings: Sew the wings onto the back of the body, around where the green yarn begins, ensuring they are symmetrical.
Keyring: If making a keychain, attach the keyring to the top of the head using a yarn needle and the remaining yarn tail from the head or a strong piece of thread.