Hummingbird Crochet Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Bird Keychain You’ll Love Making

There is something undeniably magical about hummingbirds. They hover in place like tiny feathered helicopters, their wings beating so fast they become a blur, their colors catching the light in ways that seem almost impossible for something so small and alive. If you have ever wanted to capture a little of that magic with your hook and yarn, you are in exactly the right place. This hummingbird crochet pattern gives you a sweet, easy amigurumi bird that you can wear on your bag, clip to your keys, or give as a handmade gift that someone will absolutely treasure.

Whether you are a beginner just starting to explore amigurumi or an experienced crocheter looking for a quick and satisfying project, this pattern is designed to be approachable, detailed, and full of the kind of guidance that actually helps. By the end, you will have a little stuffed hummingbird that fits right in the palm of your hand, complete with a keychain loop so it can go wherever you go.

Let us dive in.

Why You Will Love This Hummingbird Amigurumi Pattern

Amigurumi — the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed figures — has become one of the most beloved niches in the fiber arts world, and for good reason. The projects are compact, the materials are inexpensive, and the results are impossibly charming. A hummingbird is a particularly wonderful subject because its streamlined body and long beak translate beautifully into a simple amigurumi form, and the opportunity to use vibrant, jewel-toned colors makes the crafting process just as delightful as the finished piece.

This pattern also doubles as a crochet keychain pattern, which means it has practical appeal alongside its cuteness. Handmade keychains make excellent gifts, craft fair items, and small celebrations of the things we love. A hummingbird keychain is thoughtful enough to feel intentional without being so elaborate that it takes weeks to complete. Most crafters finish this little bird in an evening or a lazy weekend afternoon.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gather your supplies. Having everything ready makes the process flow smoothly and keeps you from losing your momentum mid-project.

Yarn: You will need a small amount of worsted weight yarn in at least three colors. Choose a deep teal, emerald green, or iridescent purple for the body — these are the classic hummingbird colors that really make the bird feel lifelike. You will also want a small amount of white or cream for the underbelly, a deep charcoal or black for the beak, and a contrasting metallic or sparkle yarn if you want to add a little shimmer to the throat patch, which is that brilliant flash of color male hummingbirds are famous for.

If you prefer a miniature version, you can use fingering weight or sport weight yarn with a correspondingly smaller hook. The pattern written here uses worsted weight for an approachable beginner experience.

Crochet Hook: A 3.5mm (E) hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn for amigurumi, giving you a tight enough stitch that your stuffing will not show through. If you tend to crochet loosely, go down to a 3.25mm hook.

Stuffing: A small handful of polyester fiberfill is all you need. Because this is a tiny amigurumi, you will be surprised by how little stuffing the body actually requires. The goal is a firm but not overstuffed shape.

Safety Eyes: Two 6mm black safety eyes give your hummingbird an alert, bright expression. If you are making this for a small child, skip the safety eyes and embroider the eyes instead using black yarn.

Keychain Hardware: A swivel clip keychain ring is the most practical choice. You can find these in bulk at craft stores or online. Thread a small jump ring through the top of your finished bird’s head, then attach it to the swivel clip, and you have a finished keychain in seconds.

Other Supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together, scissors, and stitch markers to help you keep track of your rounds.

Understanding the Pattern Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference before you begin.

MR stands for magic ring. SC is single crochet. Inc is an increase, meaning you work two single crochets into the same stitch. Dec is an invisible decrease, meaning you insert your hook through the front loops of two stitches and work them together. Ch means chain. Sl st means slip stitch. BLO means back loop only. FLO means front loop only. St means stitch, and sts means stitches.

All rounds are worked in a continuous spiral unless otherwise noted. Do not join rounds with a slip stitch unless the pattern specifically says to do so. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to keep your place.

Pattern Instructions

Part One: The Body

The hummingbird’s body is worked from the tail end up toward the head in a single continuous piece, which keeps your construction clean and minimizes sewing later.

Using your main body color, start with a magic ring.

Round 1: Work 6 SC into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. You will have 6 stitches.

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. You will have 12 stitches.

Round 3: SC 1, Inc. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 18 stitches.

Round 4: SC 2, Inc. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 24 stitches.

Round 5: Work SC in each stitch around. You will have 24 stitches.

Round 6: SC 3, Inc. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 30 stitches.

Rounds 7 through 10: Work SC in each stitch around for four rounds. You will have 30 stitches throughout.

Now you will begin shaping the underbelly. Switch to your white or cream yarn.

Round 11: Work SC in each stitch around in the new color. You will have 30 stitches.

Round 12: SC 3, Dec. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 24 stitches.

Round 13: SC 2, Dec. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 18 stitches.

At this point, insert your safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, placing them approximately 6 stitches apart on either side of the body. This positioning gives the hummingbird that wide-eyed, alert look that is so characteristic of real hummingbirds. If you are embroidering the eyes instead, mark the placement now with a pin so you can add them after stuffing.

Begin stuffing your bird firmly with polyester fiberfill. Continue stuffing as you complete the final rounds, adding a little at a time.

Round 14: SC 1, Dec. Repeat this pattern around. You will have 12 stitches.

Round 15: Dec around. You will have 6 stitches.

Fasten off, leaving a short tail. Use your yarn needle to close the remaining hole by weaving through the front loops of all six stitches and pulling tight. Weave in the end securely.

Part Two: The Beak

The beak is one of the most recognizable features of a hummingbird — that long, slender, elegant shape that looks almost impractical but works perfectly for sipping nectar from flowers. In amigurumi, you can suggest this shape beautifully with just a few rows.

Using your black or charcoal yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Work 4 SC into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. You will have 4 stitches.

Rounds 2 and 3: Work SC in each stitch around. You will have 4 stitches each round.

Round 4: Inc in each stitch around. You will have 8 stitches.

Round 5: Work SC in each stitch around. You will have 8 stitches.

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the beak. It is so small that the yarn itself provides enough structure to hold the shape. Pinch it gently between your fingers to flatten it slightly into an oval cross-section before sewing it on, which gives it a more naturalistic beak shape.

Sew the beak to the front of the body, centered on what will become the face, positioned just below and between the eyes. Use your yarn needle and the long tail to work through both layers several times before knotting and hiding the ends inside the body.

Part Three: The Wings

The wings are worked flat in two identical pieces. They are intentionally simple — a gentle teardrop shape that reads clearly as a wing without requiring complex shaping techniques.

Using your main body color (or a slightly darker or lighter shade if you want contrast), chain 6.

Row 1: SC in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You will have 5 stitches.

Row 2: Ch 1, Inc in the first stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches, Inc in the last stitch. Turn. You will have 7 stitches.

Row 3: Ch 1, SC in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 7 stitches.

Row 4: Ch 1, Dec, SC in the next 3 stitches, Dec. Turn. You will have 5 stitches.

Row 5: Ch 1, Dec, SC in the next stitch, Dec. Turn. You will have 3 stitches.

Row 6: Ch 1, work a Dec using the first two stitches, then SC in the last stitch. You will have 2 stitches.

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Make two wings exactly the same.

To give the wings a little definition, work a round of slip stitches around the entire outer edge of each wing before fastening off. This creates a clean, slightly raised border that looks polished and helps the wings hold their shape.

Sew one wing to each side of the body, positioning them roughly at round 8 or 9 of the body. Angle them very slightly upward and back to suggest the wings in a hovering position, which is the pose most associated with hummingbirds.

Part Four: The Tail

The tail is a simple piece that adds so much character to the finished bird.

Using your main body color, chain 8.

Row 1: SC in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. You will have 7 stitches.

Row 2: Ch 1, SC 2, Inc, SC 1, Inc, SC 2. Turn. You will have 9 stitches.

Row 3: Ch 1, SC in each stitch across. Turn. You will have 9 stitches.

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the very base of the body, centered, at the point where you closed the initial magic ring. Fold the tail piece very slightly so it fans out a little rather than laying completely flat — this small touch makes the tail look much more lifelike.

Part Five: The Throat Patch

This is an optional but delightful detail. Many hummingbird species have a brilliant gorget — a patch of iridescent feathers on the throat that flashes red, pink, orange, or purple depending on the light. In amigurumi, you can suggest this with a small oval worked in a contrasting or metallic yarn.

Using your contrast color, work a magic ring, then work 6 SC into the ring. Work one more round of SC without increasing. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew this small oval to the front of the body between the beak and the halfway point of the body, centered on the underbelly side. It is a small touch, but it instantly elevates the bird from cute to show-stopping.

Attaching the Keychain Hardware

To finish your hummingbird as a keychain, you have a couple of options. The simplest approach is to cut a length of the same yarn you used for the body, approximately 6 inches long, and fold it in half. Use a crochet hook to pull the folded loop through the top of the bird’s head — right at the center of the topmost stitch — and then thread the two loose ends through the loop and pull tight. This creates a small lark’s head knot loop at the top of the bird. Thread a jump ring through this loop, then attach the jump ring to your swivel clip keychain ring. Trim the yarn tails close to the knot.

Alternatively, you can sew a small metal ring directly to the top of the head using a few passes of thread before attaching the swivel clip. This gives a slightly cleaner look if you prefer hardware that sits very flush against the body.

Tips for Making This Pattern Your Own

One of the most joyful aspects of amigurumi is how easily a pattern becomes personal. Here are some ideas for customizing your hummingbird.

Consider the color possibilities. Real hummingbirds come in astonishing variety — ruby-throated, broad-tailed, Anna’s, Costa’s, calliope, rufous. Each has its own color signature. You can look up your local species and try to match it, or simply pick the colors that make your heart happy. Gradient or ombre yarn creates a gorgeous effect for the body.

Try making a tiny cluster of hummingbirds in different colorways and hanging them all from the same keychain ring for a whimsical bouquet effect.

If you increase the hook size and use bulkier yarn, you can scale the bird up into a larger plushie that sits nicely on a shelf or desk. Scale it down with fine yarn and a 2mm hook for an ultra-miniature version that works beautifully as a stitch marker or earring charm.

Add a flower. A tiny crocheted flower in red or orange, with the hummingbird positioned as if it is hovering at the bloom, makes a stunning brooch or ornament. A small pin back sewn to the back of the assembled piece is all you need.

Finishing and Care

Weave in all remaining ends very securely. Amigurumi pieces get handled a lot, especially when they live on a keychain, so taking the time to secure your ends thoroughly will pay off in longevity.

If you want to block the wings for a cleaner shape, mist them lightly with water and pin them flat to a foam blocking board. Allow them to dry completely before attaching them to the body.

For care, surface spot cleaning is best for stuffed amigurumi. If you need to wash the whole piece, use cool water and a gentle detergent, reshape by hand, and allow it to air dry completely before use.

A Note on Gifting This Pattern

This hummingbird crochet pattern makes a wonderful handmade gift for so many occasions. Hummingbirds carry meaning in many cultures — they are symbols of joy, resilience, presence, and the sweetness of life. Giving someone a tiny crocheted hummingbird keychain is giving them a reminder to find delight in small things and to keep moving forward with lightness and purpose.

Make one for a new graduate, a friend going through a hard season, a birder who has a collection of hummingbird feeders in their backyard, or simply someone who could use a little handmade love. Tuck it into a card or small gift bag and watch their face when they see it.

Final Thoughts

There is a particular satisfaction that comes from finishing a small amigurumi project. The entire thing fits in your hand, and yet it took real skill, real attention, and real creativity to bring it to life. This hummingbird crochet pattern is designed to give you that satisfaction without overwhelming you — it is an easy crochet amigurumi bird that rewards both beginners and experienced crafters, and its crochet keychain format means the finished piece is genuinely useful in daily life.

Pull out your hook, choose your most beautiful jewel-toned yarn, and let yourself enjoy the process. Your little hummingbird is waiting to be made.