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Tweety Amigurumi Pattern

Tweety Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Tweety Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 10" (25.5 cm) Tweety amigurumi using worsted weight yarn and a 3.75 mm hook. You will crochet the body, head, cheeks, beak, legs, feet, arms, tail and finishing details then assemble them for the classic Tweety look. The pattern includes felt eye templates, eyelash and eyebrow instructions, and a simple hair tuft finishing technique.

Tweety Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Intermediate-level shaping and simple sewn-on details produce an expressive finished bird. The pattern uses basic amigurumi construction and clear round-by-round instructions.

Why You'll Love This Tweety Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Tweety's sweet personality with minimal stitches and maximum charm. It uses simple amigurumi techniques that let you focus on shaping and finishing, which is where the character really comes alive. I enjoy the small finishing touches—felt eyes and the hair tuft—which transform basic shapes into a recognizable favorite. Making Tweety is fast enough for a weekend project but satisfying enough to be a treasured gift.

Tweety Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tweety Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tweety Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tweety Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Tweety by changing colors and small details.

Try pastel yellow and peach feet for a softer nursery-friendly look.

Use a smaller hook and finer yarn to make a tiny keychain version perfect for gifts.

Make a jumbo version by using bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a cuddly plushie.

Add clothing: a tiny crocheted scarf or hat can completely change Tweety's personality.

Swap felt eyes for safety eyes if the toy is for an older child and you want a glossier look.

Try embroidery for eyelashes instead of yarn lashes for a subtle, flat finish.

Experiment with different yarn textures — boucle or chenille can make Tweety super soft and fluffy.

I sometimes add a small wire inside the neck to angle the head slightly for extra expression.

Think about making a set: create Sylvester or Bugs Bunny using the same yarn palette for a charming group display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the marker when working in continuous rounds leads to misplaced increases and decreases; place a marker at the start of each round to keep track of the beginning. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go results in lumps or a collapsed shape; stuff gradually, adding small amounts of fiberfill before closing each section. ✗ Not finishing the free-loop join correctly for the head and beak can change the shape dramatically; follow the free loops instruction and work into the correct loops as specified. ✗ Using a different yarn weight without adjusting hook size changes the finished size unexpectedly; match the gauge or change hook/yarn proportionally to get the desired size. ✗ Leaving long loose ends when finishing can make assembly messy and difficult; finish off leaving long ends where the pattern specifies for sewing pieces together securely.

Tweety Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cheerful Tweety bird from the classic Looney Tunes series using worsted weight yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. This pattern walks you through every round for body, head, limbs and features, so you can build Tweety step-by-step. With felt eyes and a little finishing, you will have a bright 10-inch keepsake perfect for display or gifting. Clear shaping and finishing instructions help you achieve the signature Tweety look.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Tweety Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Yellow - 2-1/2 ounces, 140 yards (70 grams, 128 meters)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Orange - 1-1/2 ounces, 85 yards (40 grams, 77.5 meters)
  • 03
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) Black - 2 yards (2 meters)
  • 04
    Small amounts of Light Blue and White felt for eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75 mm) or size needed for gauge
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Small amounts of Black, Lt Blue and White felt
  • 04
    Clear-drying craft glue
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch marker

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— Materials & Gauge :

Info :

Worsted Weight Yarn: Yellow 2-1/2 ounces (140 yds), Orange 1-1/2 ounces (85 yds), Black 2 yards. Crochet hook size F (3.75 mm) or size needed for gauge. Polyester fiberfill. Small amounts of Black, Lt Blue and White felt. Clear-drying craft glue. Yarn needle.

Info :

Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm). Gauge swatch: With Yellow ch 17. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 16 sc. Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Finish off.

— Body :

Rnd 1 :

(Right side): With Yellow, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 35): 8 sc.

Rnd 2 :

2 sc in each sc around: 16 sc.

Rnd 3 :

(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.

Rnd 4 :

(Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice: 26 sc.

Rnds 5-9 :

Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 10 :

[Decrease (see Sc Decrease, page 35), sc in next 11 sc] twice: 24 sc.

Rnd 11 :

Sc in next 5 sc, decrease, sc in next 10 sc, decrease, sc in next 5 sc: 22 sc.

Rnd 12 :

(Decrease, sc in next 9 sc) twice: 20 sc.

Rnd 13 :

Sc in next 3 sc, decrease, sc in next 8 sc, decrease, sc in next 5 sc: 18 sc.

Rnd 14 :

(Sc in next 7 sc, decrease) twice: 16 sc.

Rnd 15 :

Sc in next 4 sc, decrease, sc in next 6 sc, decrease, sc in next 2 sc: 14 sc.

Rnd 16 :

(Decrease, sc in next 5 sc) twice; slip st in next sc, finish off: 12 sts.

— Head :

Info :

With Yellow, ch 5 to begin. Work in continuous rounds, place marker. Work in free loops of beginning chain where indicated (see Fig. 1 page 35).

Rnd 1 :

(Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch, sc in next 2 chs, 2 sc in next ch; do not join, place marker: 10 sc.

Rnd 2 :

2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc: 16 sc.

Rnd 3 :

2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc: 24 sc.

Rnd 4 :

Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 3 times: 32 sc.

Rnd 5 :

Sc in next 6 sc, loop a short piece of contrasting yarn around last sc made to mark front of Head, sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc: 39 sc.

Rnd 6 :

Sc in next 12 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around: 48 sc.

Rnds 7-9 :

Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 10 :

(Decrease, sc in next 14 sc) around: 45 sc.

Rnd 11 :

Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc around: 42 sc.

Rnd 12 :

(Sc in next 12 sc, decrease) around: 39 sc.

Rnd 13 :

Sc in next 6 sc, decrease, (sc in next 11 sc, decrease) twice, sc in next 5 sc: 36 sc.

Rnd 14 :

(Decrease, sc in next 10 sc) around: 33 sc.

Rnd 15 :

Sc in next 2 sc, decrease, (sc in next 9 sc, decrease) twice, sc in next 7 sc: 30 sc.

Rnd 16 :

(Decrease, sc in next 8 sc) around: 27 sc.

Rnd 17 :

Sc in next 4 sc, decrease, (sc in next 7 sc, decrease) twice, sc in next 3 sc: 24 sc.

Rnds 18-21 :

Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 22 :

Decrease around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 12 sts.

Info :

Stuff head firmly with polyester fiberfill, making front of Head flat and back more rounded.

— Cheeks (Make 2) :

Rnd 1 :

(Right side): With Yellow, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.

Rnd 2 :

2 sc in each sc around: 16 sc.

Rnd 3 :

(2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 20 sts.

Info :

Using photo as a guide for placement, sew Cheeks to Rnds 18-21 of Head, leaving 3 sts between Cheeks and adding polyester fiberfill before closing.

— Beak :

Rnd 1 :

With Orange, ch 5. Sc in second ch from hook and in next 2 chs, 5 sc in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch, sc in next 3 chs, 2 sc in last ch; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 13 sc.

Info :

Fold Beak in half widthwise with wider end on top. Sew Beak to Head between Cheeks.

— Foot and Leg (Make 2) :

SOLE :

With Orange, ch 3. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in last ch: 2 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc. Row 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc: 4 sc. Rows 5 and 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Row 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc: 6 sc. Row 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Row 9: Ch 1, turn; decrease 3 times; do not finish off: 3 sc.

INSTEP :

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in first hdc, * (YO, insert hook in next hdc, YO and pull up a loop) twice, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook; repeat from * once more, hdc in next hdc, slip st in next 2 hdc, leave remaining 16 sts unworked: 6 sts. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn; skip first 2 slip sts, sc in next 4 sts, slip st in next 2 sts on Sides: 6 sts. Row 6: Ch 1, turn; skip first 2 slip sts, decrease twice, slip st in next 2 sts on Sides; do not finish off: 4 sts. Rnd 6 (thumb made): Pull up a loop in next 5 dc, YO and draw through all 6 loops on hook; sc in next 7 sc: 8 sts. Rnd 7: Decrease 4 times; slip st in next st, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Sew remaining sts closed. Stuff Arm with polyester fiberfill. Flatten Arm, having thumbs at side, and sew across beginning ch to close; sew Arm to Body with thumbs pointing upward.

LEG :

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn; skip first 2 slip sts, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in same sc as next slip st and in next 6 sc on Sides; do not join, place marker: 9 sts. Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each st around. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Foot and Leg with polyester fiberfill. Sew Leg to Body.

— ARM (Make 2) :

Info :

With Yellow and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 8; join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1 :

(Right side): Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join, place marker: 8 sc.

Rnds 2-4 :

Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 5 :

5 dc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc: 12 sts.

Info :

Continue instep/thumb shaping per instep instructions on page 5. Finish Arm as described; sew Arm to Body with thumbs pointing upward.

— Tail :

Rnd 1 :

With Yellow and leaving a long end for sewing, ch 6; join with slip st to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join, place marker: 6 sc.

Rnds 2-3 :

Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4 :

(Decrease, sc in next sc) twice; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.

Info :

Sew remaining sts closed, forming a point. Using photo as a guide, flatten Tail and sew beginning ch to Body at center back of Rnd 8.

— Eye Patterns & Finishing :

Info :

Eye patterns: trace and cut felt pieces: Black small pupil, Lt Blue oval, White larger oval. Trace eye patterns and cut 2 pieces of each pattern from felt. Using photo as guide, glue White eyes to face, placing bottom just to the outside of halfway point between Cheek and beak and top curve angling outward slightly. Glue Lt Blue pieces to the White pieces and Black pieces to the Lt Blue pieces. Cut a 16" (40.5 cm) length of Black and separate plies in half. Thread needle with 2 ply and add eyelashes using 3 straight stitches and eyebrows using one straight stitch for each eye.

Finishing :

For hair, cut one 10" (25.5 cm) length and one 5" (12.5 cm) length of Black. Tie the short length in a knot around the other length, about 2-1/2" (6.5 cm) from one end. Trim ends of the short length to about 1-1/2" (4 cm) and 2" (5 cm). Thread yarn needle with the long end. Insert needle around st at center of Rnd 2 at front of Head and secure yarn at the knot. Insert needle inside the Head and push it out the back so yarn does not show; cut the end close to the Head.

Info :

Cut and glue felt eyes as described. Add whiskers/eyelashes as described. Sew Head to Body, adding extra polyester fiberfill before closing to make neck firm.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew Cheeks to Rounds 18-21 of Head, lining up points facing down and leaving 3 stitches between Cheeks; stuff cheeks before closing.
  • Sew Beak to Head between Cheeks, aligning bottom curve with neck edge and sewing firmly in place.
  • Attach Head to Body by sewing the head opening to the top of the body; add extra stuffing at the neck to make it firm before closing.
  • Position Arms at shoulders and sew with thumbs pointing upward; position Elbows and Hands according to photo guide and secure with small stitches.
  • Sew Legs and Feet to bottom opening of Body, spacing evenly so Tweety stands; stuff legs firmly and add extra stuffing to bottom area for stability.
  • Glue felt eyes to face following the template positions: bottom of white eye just outside halfway point between cheek and beak with top curve angling outward slightly; add eyelashes and eyebrows.
  • Sew Tail to center back of Round 8 of Body and secure firmly; hide yarn ends inside the body and trim close.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless instructed to join; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but evenly while shaping; overstuffing can distort curves and under-stuffing leads to floppy pieces.
  • 💡Leave long yarn ends when finishing small pieces (cheeks, tail, beak, feet) so you have enough length to sew pieces securely to the body.
  • 💡When gluing felt eyes, use a small amount of clear-drying craft glue and allow time to set before handling to avoid shifting.
  • 💡Follow the free-loop instructions for the head and beak where indicated to maintain the correct surface and shape.

This Tweety amigurumi pattern brings a beloved Looney Tunes friend to life with bright yarn and friendly shaping. The step-by-step rounds and finishing tips make the project approachable for intermediate crocheters, and the felt eye templates ensure the perfect expression. Make one as a cheerful gift or keep it on your shelf for a daily smile. 🧶🐤✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Tweety measures approximately 10" (25.5 cm) tall when using the recommended worsted weight yarn and a 3.75 mm hook.

Can I use a different hook or yarn weight?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and gauge; adjust your hook size accordingly and check the gauge swatch first.

Do I need experience to make this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate and assumes you know continuous rounds, increases, decreases and basic amigurumi assembly; beginners with patience can follow along too.

How long does this project typically take?

Most crocheters complete this Tweety pattern in 5-7 hours, though time may vary with experience and finishing detail work.

How are the eyes made?

Eyes are made from felt using the provided templates: cut white, light blue and black layers and glue them in the order specified, then add stitched eyelashes and eyebrows with black yarn.