If you’ve been itching to make something sweet and festive, this crocheted robin is about to steal your heart. With the European robin being such a classic symbol of Christmas time, I felt inspired to design this free crochet robin ornament pattern to add to my growing collection of crochet Christmas ornaments.
This cute little bird has all the charm of those classic winter scenes we all adore. It reminds me of those soft, handmade decorations my family used to hang every year. This robin Amigurumi has that same warm vibe and making it feels like stepping straight into holiday memories – hot cocoa, twinkle lights and glowing decorations.
This Christmas robin crochet pattern comes with simple instructions, lots of photos and helpful video tutorials, making it perfect for every crochet skill level. Plus it makes the perfect Christmas tree decoration, whether you’re gifting it, collecting keepsakes or just decorating for fun.
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– This crochet ornament is worked in continuous rounds so no need to slip stitch to join the rounds. This way you will avoid having a visible seem on your crochet toy.
– Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
– All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise.
– Always use a crochet hook at least one size smaller than the size recommended on the yarn label to avoid large gaps and the stuffing showing.
– The crocheted robin ornament itself is a NO-SEW pattern so all parts of the ornament are crocheted on. You will only need to weave the yarn ends in. If you would like to add the Santa’s hat, then you will need to sew the hat onto the head.
– The use of safety eyes or buttons poses a choking risk for children under the age of 3 therefore I recommend using embroidery instead.
Difficulty level: beginner to intermediate
Finished size – using 2.5 mm crochet hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
Flat crochet circle 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter:
This hanging ornament crochet pattern will work great with the below yarns.
Yarn I used for this crochet ornament:
US Suppliers:
Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3):
Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4):
UK Suppliers:
Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3):
Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4):
If you would like to check some more substitutes for YarnArt Jeans then have a read of my Best Yarn for Amigurumi Crochet tutorial. You can find the substitutes towards the end of the article.c
Materials needed:
Crochet hook size:
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Other equipment needed:
This crochet robin pattern free is written using US terms.
MR: magic ring
CH: chain
ST: stitch
SL ST: slip stitch
SC: single crochet stitch
HDC: half double crochet stitch
DC: double crochet stitch
INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch
INV DEC: invisible decrease
BLO: crochet into back loop only
BBO: crochet into back bump only
FL ST: front loop stitch
FO: fasten off
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INV DEC: invisible decrease = insert the hook into the front loop of the first stitch (two loops on hook) and immediately insert it again into the front loop of the next stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease
If it is your first time dipping your toes in the world of Amigurumi, then you may find these Amigurumi tutorials handy before you get started with this crochet Xmas ornament pattern.
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You can find the free crochet robin ornament pattern below. I have included lots of photos to make it easier for you to follow the detailed instructions. Some sections of the pattern also include step-by-step video tutorials needed for that specific part of the pattern.
Yarn color: brown yarn
Construction: crochet from the tip of the wing towards the top
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring
R2: (SC in next ST, INC) x 3 {9}
R3: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next ST {12}
R4: SC in each ST around {12}
R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 3 {15}
R6: SC in each ST around {15}
R7: Do not stuff and SC the opening together to close the wing {7} – watch this video tutorial on How to close a hole in a flat Amigurumi piece
FO and weave the yarn tail in
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Yarn color: brown, orange and cream yarn
Construction: crochet as a ball starting from the top towards the bottom
Start with brown yarn
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}
R6: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}
R7: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 6 {42}
If you wish, you can attach a hanging loop to the ornament at this stage. Use a string or crochet a chain, pull it through the middle of the magic ring and secure it to the inside of the piece so it can’t be pulled out.
R8-R10 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {42} – leave a stitch marker in at the beginning of R10 as you will need to refer to it when placing the eyes
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R11: you’ll attach the wings to the body in this round – watch this video tutorial on How to attach legs to your Amigurumi toy without sewing. I’m attaching legs to the body in this video but you will follow the same technique for attaching the wings.
You’ll now start using both brown and orange yarn so watch out for the color changes.
BRC = brown color, ORC = orange color
R12:
You’ll have 3 unworked front loops that you’ll crochet the beak into later on – Pic 5 & 6
R13:
R14:
You’ll now continue to crochet with orange yarn only
R15: SC in next ST in BLO, SC in next 39 STs, SC in next 2 STs in BLO {42}
You can now place the safety eyes between rounds R10 and R11:
R16: SC in next ST in BLO, SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 5 {36}
After this round you’ll have 6 unworked front loops on the back of the body that you’ll crochet the tail into later on
Change yarn to cream color now
R17: SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {30}
R18: (SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC) x 6 {24}
Start stuffing the ornament
R19: SC in next ST, INV DEC in BLO, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC in BLO) x 5, SC in next ST {18}
R20: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}
R21: SC in each ST around {12}
Stuff well, FO closing the hole using a yarn needle and weave the yarn tail in
Watch this video tutorial on How to close a hole in an Amigurumi piece
If you’re loving making this crochet ornament, why not create a whole festive collection? Check out my other crochet ornaments patterns below and mix and match to make your Christmas tree extra special.
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Yarn color: yellow yarn
Construction: you will crochet the beak into the 3 unworked front loop stitches of R11
Step 1: Hold the robin upside down
Step 2: Insert your hook into the first front loop stitch of R11- Pic 7
Step 3: Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through the front loop stitch – secure the yarn tail with your finger
Step 4: Chain 1 – Pic 8
Step 5: HDC, DC, HDC into the second front loop stitch – Pic 9
Step 6: Slip stitch into the last front loop stitch – Pic 10
Step 7: Cut the yarn off, pull it out of the loop and weave the yarn ends in – Pic 11 & 12
Yarn color: brown yarn
Construction: you will crochet the tail into the 6 unworked front loop stitches on the back of the body
Step 1: Insert your hook into the first front loop stitch of R13 – Pic 13
Step 2: Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through the front loop stitch – secure the yarn tail with your finger and chain 10 – Pic 14
Step 3: SL ST into the next FL ST – that’s the first loop of the tail done – Pic 15
Step 4: CH 10 and SL ST into the next FL ST – that’s the second loop done – Pic 16
Step 5: CH 10 and SL ST into the next FL ST in the next row – Pic 17
Step 6: Repeat until you reach the last front loop stitch – SL ST in the last FL ST, CH 10 and SL ST into the very first FL ST where you started – you should have 6 loops in total
Step 7: Cut the yarn off, pull it out of the loop and weave the yarn ends in – Pic 18
Yarn color: red and white yarn
Construction: you will crochet the hat from the top towards the brim
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: (SC in next ST, INC) x 3 {9}
R3-R4 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {9}
R5: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next ST {12}
R6-R8 (3 rounds): SC in each ST around {12}
R9: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 3 {15}
R10: SC in each ST around {15}
R11: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 2 STs {18}
R12: SC in each ST around {18}
R13: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 3 {21}
R14: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {24}
R15: (SC in next 7 STs, INC) x 3 {27}
R16: SC in next 4 STs, INC, (SC in next 8 STs, INC) x 2, SC in next 4 STs {30}
Change yarn to white color
R17: (SC in next 9 STs, INC) x 3 {33} – crochet this round loosely because it will be easier to crochet into the BBO in R18
You will now continue to crochet the brim
R18:
R19: SL ST in each ST around in BBO {33}
INV FO and leave a long tail for sewing – watch this video tutorial on How to fasten off: Invisible Finish. No need to stuff the hat at this stage, you will stuff it when sewing it on.
Attach a white pom pom to the top of the hat with a few stitches – fold the top of the hat and secure it to the side with a few stitches so the hat stays folded.
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Embroider the eye details using some white thread embroidery yarn.
Sew the hat to the side of the head while adding some stuffing. Don’t forget to pull the hanging loop through the hat while sewing it on.
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Happy crocheting!
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Yes, absolutely. My crochet animal patterns work great with a variety of different yarns including worsted weight yarn. Your crochet toy will just be a bit bigger than specified.
However, I wouldn’t use worsted weight yarn for making my loveys as they could feel a bit bulky. I prefer using thinner yarn such as Sport yarn #2 of Light worsted yarn #3 for a nice cuddly feel.
Having said that, my lovey patterns will absolutely work with worsted weight yarn if that’s the type of yarn you prefer using. But bear in mind that your loveys will be a bit bigger than specified in this pattern.
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