Fluffy Bullfinch Crochet Pattern: Free Amigurumi Tutorial
Create a cute, plush Bullfinch with this easy amigurumi crochet pattern. Perfect for winter decor! Get the free step-by-step instructions and start today.
Adorable Fluffy Bullfinch Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of winter magic to your home with this irresistibly cute Fluffy Bullfinch! Part of the "Bug-Eyed" series, this little bird is designed to be a cozy, plush companion with a charmingly oversized expression that captures the heart.
You will create a small, plump bullfinch featuring a signature red breast, a tiny orange beak, and wide, curious eyes. This project is worked from the bottom up, combining a few different colors to create a festive, high-contrast look.
This project is perfect for crocheters with a basic understanding of amigurumi. You will use standard stitches along with the puff stitch to create the base for the eyes, plus a few simple chains for the wings, tail, beak, and optional crest.
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
What You'll Need
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- Plush yarn — Black
- Plush yarn — White
- Plush yarn — Red
- Plush yarn — Orange
- 3 mm–3.5 mm crochet hook (3.25 mm recommended)
- 8 mm or 10 mm safety eyes, or glue-on eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
- Glue, such as gel super glue
- Yarn needle
- Optional: Small pieces of black thread for eyelashes
Gauge is not provided because this is a small amigurumi project. The finished size will vary depending on your yarn brand, hook size, and tension.
Pattern Instructions
Phase 1: The Body
The body is worked from the bottom up, alternating between Black and Red as indicated in the instructions.
6 sc in MR
(6)inc in each st around
(12)1 sc, inc, 1 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*3, inc, 1 sc, inc
(18)Tail (work in FLO: sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st), 4 sc, 1 sc, puff stitch, 4 sc, puff stitch, 1 sc, 5 sc
(18)1 sc in BLO of Round 3, 4 sc, 8 sc, 5 sc
(18)5 sc, Wing (ch 4, starting from 2nd ch from hook: sl st, 2 sc), 8 sc, Wing (ch 4, starting from 2nd ch from hook: sl st, 2 sc), 5 sc
(18)6 sc, 3 sc, Beak (ch 3, starting from 2nd ch from hook: 2 sl st), 3 sc, 4 sc
(18)Cut and secure the red and orange yarn ends after completing Round 7.
8 sc, 2 puff stitches in White, 8 sc
(18)(1 sc, dec)*6
(12)6 dec
(6)Stuff the body firmly before completing the final decreases of Round 10.
Phase 2: The Crest Optional
If you wish to add the crest, do not close the hole at the end of Round 10. Fold the opening in half. If necessary, work 1–2 sc to shift the alignment before making the crest.
Working through both layers: (ch 4, sl st)*2, sl st
Cut and secure the yarn, then hide the tail inside the body using your yarn needle.
Phase 3: Assembly & Finishing
- Glue the eyes onto the white puff stitches created in Round 8.
- If there is a gap between the white puff stitches, carefully pull it closed using a thin thread.
- Optionally, add small eyelashes using a piece of black thread or yarn.
Questions You Might Have
Congratulations on completing your Fluffy Bullfinch! This charming little bird is a wonderful way to practice working with plush yarn, puff stitches, and cute character details. Display it as winter décor, gift it to a bird lover, or add it to your handmade amigurumi collection.
