Angry Birds Red Cardinal and Green Pig Amigrumi Pattern
The pig never saw it coming...
Angry Bird is one of my mom’s favorite games and since I have made her seventy three billion NobyNoby Boys, it seemed a good idea to go with something different for her xmas gift this year, so Angry Birds it was. Things were down to the wire (it’s been nuts this year), so two amis were all I could put together, but I do believe they were a hit.
I realize there are already several patterns for these available online but between the significant portion of them that were pay (tsk tsk!), the simpler than ideal shaping on some (pig is not a perfect ball people… he’s just not!) and my general (read TOTAL) reluctance (read UNWILLINGNESS) for reading or following any pattern (inclusive of my own) I decided to whip mine up on the fly all the while keeping decent enough notes to publish the pattern since it’s been a while and you’ve all been so fabulously patient.
Red Cardinal and Green Pig
Red Cardinal of Doom!
Red Cardinal - Side View
Herp Derp!
Oink Oink!
Oi Pig! Nevermind that red fellow behind you...
Pattern Details These were made using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and my stash of 100% cotton worsted weight yarn, colours listed below. They stand around 6 inches tall. The facial details are felt fabric glued to the surface and 6mm black safety eyes were used for the eyes. Some pieces are worked in joined rounds while others are spiral. The pieces in joined rounds typically need symmetry and will turn out better if worked in joined rounds vice spiral. The pieces calling for spiral will look better that way. While it may seem weird to keep switching from one to the other, it’s recommended the directions are followed for optimal results.
Christmas Red
Off White
Gold
Apple Green
Hot Green
Black
White
Terminology
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase
DC = Double Crochet
TC = Treble or Triple Crochet
repeat x # = do the sequence once then repeat it appropriate # of times
Pig Head Apple Green
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC x 7; (14)
3. SC then INC; repeat x 6; (21)
4. SC then INC then SC; repeat x 3; INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC; (30)
5. SC x 5 then INC; repeat x 4; (35)
6. SC x 3, INC, SC x 3; repeat x 4; (40)
7. SC x 9 then INC; INC then SC x 9; SC x 9 then INC; INC then SC x 9; (44)
8. SC x 44; (44)
9-11. repeat round 8 for rounds 9 through 11; (44)
12. SC x 11 then INC then SC x 10; repeat; (46)
13. SC x 9, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC x 9; repeat; (52)
14. SC x 52; (52)
15-17. repeat round 14 for rounds 15 through 17; (52)
18. SC x 10, INVDEC, SC, SC, INVDEC, SC x 10; repeat; (48)
19. SC x 3, INVDEC, SC x 3; repeat x 5; (42)
20. SC x 5, INVDEC; repeat x 5; (36)
21. SC x 2, NVDEC, SC x 2; repeat x 5; (30)
22. SC x 4, INVDEC; repeat x 4; (25)
23. SC x 2, INVDEC, SC; repeat x 4; (20)
24. SC, INVDEC; repeat x 5; INVDEC; (13)
25. INVDEC, SC; repeat x 2; INVDEC x 2; (8)
26. INVDEC x 4; finish off and sew shut using the tail.
Pig Nose Start off in the lighter Hot Green colour
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 8; (8)
2. INC x 8; (16)
3. SC x 2, INC x 3, sc x 6, INC x 3, SC x 2; (22)
SL ST x 22 (the next round is working in the back loop of round 3 in order to create an edge for the pig’s nose. For a demonstration of this technique watch this tutorial video)
Switch to Apple Green (same colour as was used for Pig head)
4. CH 1 then SC x 22 in the back loop of round 3; join then finish off leaving a long tail; (22)
Stuff lightly, pin in place and stitch to face.
Pig Ear Apple Green – Make 4
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 6; (6)
2. INC x 6; (12)
SL ST x 3; finish off then leave long tail
Sandwich ear pieces two together with right sides facing out and whip stitch around edge to secure one solid ear piece, then pin in place and sew to head.
Eyes White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC x 7; (14)
SL ST x 14; finish off then leave long tail and put 6mm safety eye through center hole. Pin in place and sew to face.
Red Cardinal Angry Bird Red
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC x 7; (14)
3. SC then INC; repeat x 6; (21)
4. SC then INC then SC; repeat x 6; (28)
5. SC x 3, INC, SC x 3; repeat x 3; (32)
6. SC x 15, INC; repeat; (34)
7. SC x 8, INC, SC x 8; repeat; (36)
8. SC x 5, INC; repeat x 5; (42)
9. SC x 3, INC, SC x 3; repeat x 5; (48)
10 SC x 48; (48)
11 – 15. repeat round 10 for rounds 11 through 15; (48)
16. SC x 11, INC; repeat x 3; (52)
17. SC x 52; (52)
18-19. repeat round 17 for rounds 18 and 19; (52)
20. SC x 11, INVDEC; repeat x 3; (48)
21. sc x 3, INVDEC, SC x 3; repeat x 5; (42)
22. SC x 5, INVDEC; repeat x 5; (36)
23. SC x 2, INVDEC, SC x 2; repeat x 5; (30)
24. SC x 3, INVDEC; repeat x 5; (24)
25. SC INVDEC sc; repeat x 5; (18)
26. SC INVDEC; repeat x 5; (12)
27. INVDEC x 4; finish off and sew shut using the tail.
Feather Hair Tops Red
Larger one
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC; (11)
3. SC x 5, INC, SC 5; (12)
4. SC x 12; (12)
5 – 7. repeat round 4 for rounds 5 through 7; (12)
8. INVDEC, SC x 10; (11)
9. INVDEC, SC x 9; (10)
10. INVDEC, SC x 8; (9)
11. INVDEC x 2; finish off and sew shut using the tail.
Smaller One
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in a spiral and not joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, SC, INC; (11)
3. SC x 5, INC, SC 5; (12)
4. SC x 12; (12)
5. repeat round 4 for round 5; (12)
6. INVDEC, SC x 10; (11)
7. INVDEC, SC x 9; (10)
8. INVDEC, SC x 8; (9)
9. INVDEC x 2; finish off and sew shut using the tail.
Bird Tummy Off White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. INC x 7; (14)
3. SC then INC; repeat x 6; (21)
4. SC then INC then SC; repeat x 6; (28)
5. SC x 3, INC; repeat x 6; (35)
6. SC x 2, INC, SC x 2; repeat x 6; (42)
7. SC x 5, INC; repeat x 6; (49)
8. SC x 3, INC, SC x 3; repeat x 6; (56)
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing to bird.
Right Eye White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. SC, INC, INC, INC, DC INC, 4 x DC in the same hole; (14)
Left Eye White
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. CH x3, DC x 3 all in the same hole, DC INC, INC, INC, INC, SC; (14)
Beak Gold
CH 2 or Magic Ring or start however you like. Work this in joined rounds.
1. SC x 5; (5)
2. SC INC SC INC SC; (7)
3. SC INC INC SC INC INC SC; (11)
4. SC SC INC INC SC SC SC INC INC SC SC; (15)
5. SC x 4, INC, SC x 5, INC, SC x 4; (17)
6. SC x 5, SKIP, SC x 5, SK, SC x 5; (15)
Tail Black
CH x 5 join the round and work the first round in the circle
1. SC x 7; (7)
2. CH x 2 and DC x 3 then SL ST in first stitch, in next stitch, SL ST then CH x 3 and TC 3 times then SL ST in same stitch, in next stitch CH x 2 and DC x 3 then SL ST, SL ST in remaining stitches from that round, finish off then use long tail to sew on to bird.
Thank you for writing this pattern AND keeping it free AND using a yarn that is affordable! I am in awe of your skills!!
What kind of yarn is used?
I used a combination of Peaches & Cream, Lily Sugar & Cream and Bernat Handicrafter cotton, but any worsted weight yarn will work fine.
Wow they are fantastic. I will make some in the future, such fun!
Arrgh! I’ve just finished making up these from the kokopenguin free patterns – wish I had seen yours first though! Can’t believe my bad timing – love how yours have turned out
Yours are the cutest ones I have seen so far. I will be making these soon. Thank you for sharing
Cute! Now I want to know what a NobyNoby Boy is…
Thanks! This is NobyNoby Boy. There’s a youtube video of the gameplay at the bottom of the post
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I <3 these
Cora
I just want to say I love everything you do. I wish I was good enough to make my own patterns for ideas that come to my head.
Shared this on my blog; awesome stuff =)
This is simply AWESOME!!! Thank you for making it free!!!!
Hi, I love your patterns, have you made any of the other characters? Thanks
Characters from Angry Birds or other video game characters in general? No to the first and yes to the second
Hi,
I love this pattern even though I can’t play that game for the life of me!!
What color yarn did you use for the dark red spots on the birds’s face??
Thank you so much for sharing your art work with us!!
It’s actually little burgundy cut outs fabric glued on to the surface
Thanks for sharing! LOVE your work!
A hundred Thank You-s for sharing this!
I`m almost done with the Red Cardinal, but having problems with his tail. Could you please post some pictures of it so I can figure out what went wrong?
It has already been given away. If you post a picture of what you have done I might be able to help. Post some pictures to imgur and link in your comment if you can.
Can somebody help me with this? “11 – 15. repeat round 13 for rounds 11 through 15; (48)” Am I missing something? There was no round 13 yet. But I love the patterns!!!!! ♥ =)
Just a typo, should have been repeat round 10. Essentially the stitch count at the end of that round (48) tells you how many SCs to do per round and you do it 5 times in total for rounds 11 through 15.
Love it!! I’m almost done with the cardinal…except I’m trying to do his eyes and I can’t for the life of me figure out how to DC (this is my first crochet piece…I’m a super beginner)…do you have a recommendation for a good video that can teach me? So far, I’ve used yours and you’ve been the best teacher
Try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgA9KSJrgAc
What did you use for the inside? Or are they hollow?
They are stuffed with polyester fiber fill. You can find it in most craft and fabric stores.
Thank you so much fo these. They are fantastic! Piggy made and cardinal started. Lovely easy patterns to follow. Please do more birds!
Love the pattern. Thank you! Any plans to make the other birds in the game?
maybe…
What did you use for Red’s eyebrows? Are they crocheted or fabric?
Felt that was glued on
Hey, I absolutely love your work and the instructions are great. I’m currently working on the red bird, and I realised halfway though that I’ve been working with the wrong side out. (I don’t have much experience in amigurumi xD)
Anyway, I was wondering whether switching sides now will change the way the rest of my stitches look in comparison to the first half?
Thanks!
I hope that wasn’t too confusing
If you can still turn it inside out it should be okay, then you work it right side out. Good luck!
Thanks! I followed my instincts and flipped it inside out and continued crocheting, which seemed to work fine! I bought the rest of supplies today (felt, safety eyes)! It’s going well!
Just one question, in amigurumi do you usually sew on the ‘appendages’ (beak, eyes tummy) before stuffing? I should think you would?
Did you use the ‘seamless join’ for the feathers?
thankyou in advance!!
thank you so much for sharing your pattern
Thank you so much for the patterns. I had no trouble following, and my red bird turned out very cute, even though I used the Red Heart acrylic I had on hand for most of it instead of cotton. My kids love him too!
I need help with the bird’s eyes. They are coming out in bizzare shapes…any tips?
You’ll need to post a picture if you want me to have a look and see if I can notice anything wrong. That being said they are bizarre shapes in that they are not perfectly round and have sharp corners and a sort of flat top to make the bird look angry.
I have problem with row3 I got a total of 20st instead of 21, when done 6 times but 7 time does give you 21st , also how you do row 4 I got 35st how suposed to read. (is the the whole thing need to be round?)
repeat x # = do the sequence once then repeat it appropriate # of times
3. SC then INC; <— do this for a total of 3 stitches, then “repeat x 6″ meaning do it again 6 times for total of 18 stitches; 18 + 3 = (21)
They are all written that way.