Rory the Robin | Free Crochet Pattern

Rory the Robin will flutter right into your heart! He’s an adorable crochet plushie amigurumi bird pattern that has an easy no sew technique. He can even fit in the palm of your hand, so that he’s ready to go on lots of adventures with you this spring.

There’s nothing cuter than mini amigurumi patterns, and Rory fits right in with the adorable patterns that are a part of the Roly Poly Mystery Bundle. He’s small, round, and fits in your hand! You can perch him on your shoulder as you go on adventures or build him a nest in your home, so he stays around for a long time.

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Rory is honored to be featured on Day 18 of the Stuff the Stocking Blog Hop, hosted by my dear friend, Madame Stitch! (Yep, I got two days in a row. I’m special. 🙂 ) For the featured day (December 14th) you can get Rory the Robin Premium Pattern 2.0 for 50% off!!! That’s right! Half price today only!

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The Rory the Robin pattern is FREE here on the blog, in text-only format. But because of the no-sew nature of this pattern, I highly recommend the Premium Pattern so you can get your attachments just right.

Construction

Besides Rory being the cutest little robin bird, do you want to hear the best part of this pattern?

He is an easy no sew crochet pattern!

That’s right! There is no sewing involved! Each part of Rory is worked off of the body of the pattern. The legs, beak, and wings are all crocheted right onto him, so you don’t have to worry about extra sewing.

The best way to put this pattern together is with the Premium Pattern. It has numerous tutorial photos to help you with the no-sew aspects of the pattern.

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Rory the Robin

Pattern is written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

You Need to Know

Chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), Right side (RS), increases and decreases, mattress stitch sewing. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun!

For a quick refresher of these basic skills, go to www.hookedbykati.com/basics

You Will Practice Basic Techniques:

• How to make a 3-dimensional object in crochet
• How to shape using increases and decreases
• How to attach parts with a no-sew method

Supplies

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, Heather Gray (GRY), < 1 ball; Carrot (ORG), <1 ball; Gold (GOLD), < 1 ball.
• F (3.75 mm) hook
• Two 10mm solid black safety eyes
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Measurements

6” x 6”

Gauge

8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

Pattern Notes

• For best results, assemble parts in order as directed.
• Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case pieces require repositioning.

Instructions

Wings

(Make 2)

Checkboxes for duplicate parts are in red.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: [Sc, inc] 3 times. (9)

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] 3 times. (12)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 4 times. (16)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 4 times. (20)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 4 times. (24)

Rnds 7-12: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 13: [4 sc, dec] 4 times. (20)

Rnd 14: [3 sc, dec] 4 times. (16)

Rnd 15: [2 sc, dec] 4 times. (12)

Bind off and weave in ends. Press flat. Set aside. 

Tail

With GRY, ch 11.

Tail is worked on both sides of the starting ch, creating an oval.

Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 9 sc down ch, do not turn, rotate work, 10 sc in bottom of starting ch. (20)

Rnds 2-5: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 6: [Dec, 8 sc] twice. (18)

Rnd 7: [Dec, 7 sc] twice. (16)

Rnd 8: [Dec, 6 sc] twice. (14)

Rnd 9: [Dec, 5 sc] twice. (12)

Bind off and weave in ends. Press flat. Set aside.

Feet

(Make 2)

With GOLD, ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 4 sc. (5)

Do not break yarn.

First Toe: ch 4, (sc on second ch from hook, 2 sc) down ch, sc in end of ch-5.

Do not break yarn.

Second Toe: ch 4, (sc on second ch from hook, 2 sc) down ch, sc in end of ch-5.

Do not break yarn.

Third Toe: ch 4, (sc on second ch from hook, 2 sc) down ch, sl st in end of ch-5.

Bind off and weave in ends. Place marker in 1^st sc of ch-5. This will be the st used to attach the leg to the body.

Set aside.

Beak

With GOLD, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 4 times. (12)

Rnd 4: Sc evenly around.

Bind off and weave in ends. Set aside.

Head/Body

All parts will be attached by working directly onto the body as directed.

With GRY, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36)

Rnds 7-10: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 11: 8 sc, working through both layers of last rnd of 1^st beak and next st of head, 6 sc to attach beak to head, 26 sc. (36)

Rnd 12: Sc evenly around.

Insert safety eyes before Rnd 9, two rounds above beak, 4 sts showing between eyes. Eyes will be just to the outside edge of the beak.

Rnd 13: [2 sc, inc] 12 times. (48)

Rnd 14: Hold 1^st wing to RS of body, working through both layers of last rnd of 1^st wing and next st of body, 6 sc to attach wing to body, 18 sc, hold 2^nd wing to RS of body, working through both layers of last rnd of 1^st wing and next st of body, 6 sc to attach wing to body, 18 sc. (48)

Rnd 15: 9 sc, change to ORG, 12 sc, change to GRY, 27 sc. (48)

Rnds 16-17: Repeat Rnd 15.  

Rnd 18: 10 sc, change to ORG, 12 sc, change to GRY, 26 sc. (48)

Rnds 19-20: Repeat Rnd 18.

Rnd 21: 11 sc, change to ORG, 12 sc, change to GRY, 25 sc. (48)

Rnds 22-23: Repeat Rnd 21.

Rnd 24: 12 sc, change to ORG, 12 sc, change to GRY, 15 sc, hold tail on RS of work, working through both layers of the last rnd of the tail and next st of the body, 6 sc to attach tail to body, 3 sc. (48)

Rnd 25: 13 sc, hold 1^st leg to body with right sides together, working through marked st of leg and next st, sc to attach leg to body, sc, change to ORG, 6 sc, change to GRY, sc, hold 2^nd leg to body with right sides together, working through marked st of leg and next st, sc to attach leg to body, 25 sc. (48)

Rnd 26: [6 sc, dec] 6 times. (42)

Rnd 27: [5 sc, dec] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 28: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 29: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)

Stuff.

Rnd 30: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 31: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 32: Dec 6 times. (6)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Eyebrows

With a strand of BLK, sew two straight lines at an angle, one rnd above safety eyes, at an upward angle from outside to inside.

Here are a few more free crochet patterns you might like:

PEACE THE UNICORN

MAX THE FOX

MAIZEE THE COW

ABNER THE ALLIGATOR

Check out the other patterns in the bundle here. And be sure to visit Anvi’s Granny for even more adorable patterns!

Yarn on, 

Kati