Crochet Bird Silhouette Mobile Piece Free Pattern

Introduction

This little crochet bird silhouette is the perfect project for anyone who wants a calm, satisfying make with almost no shaping to worry about. Worked in worsted weight cotton in moss green and cream, it has a soft, matte look and a dense, even texture that feels lovely in the hand. The simple rounded body and single cream wing give it a serene, Japandi-style feel that suits a nursery mobile, a shelf display, or a handmade gift. If you can single crochet and make a basic increase and decrease, you can make this bird today.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — approximately 20 yards (18 m) moss green and 10 yards (9 m) cream
• Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), polyester fiberfill or small amount of stuffing (optional, only if you prefer a slightly puffed bird)
• Finished size: Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long from beak to tail and 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) tall

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
• inc — increase: work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch
• dec — decrease: work 2 stitches together into 1 single crochet
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• R — row or round

Gauge

16 single crochet stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check, crochet a small flat swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitches are much tighter or looser than this.

Tips Before You Start

• Work your stitches snugly and evenly so the body keeps a firm, flat shape that hangs nicely on a mobile.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round so you always know where the round begins.
• Leave generous yarn tails on both the body and the wing — you will need them for sewing.
• Cotton yarn gives a crisp, matte finish; avoid fuzzy fibers if the piece will hang near a crib.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Body (A — moss green)

R1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).

R2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).

R3: [Sc, inc] around (18 sts).

R4–6: Sc in each st around (18 sts).

R7: [Sc, dec] around (12 sts).

R8: Dec around (6 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. If you would like a slightly puffed bird, add a small amount of stuffing before closing R8.

Wing (B — cream)

R1: Ch 2, work 3 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (3 sts).

R2: Inc in each st around (6 sts).

R3: [Sc, inc] around (9 sts).

R4: Sc in each st around (9 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Hanging Loop (A — moss green)

With A, join yarn to the top of the body at the head. Ch 10, then sl st in the same st to form a loop. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly and Finishing

Thread the cream tail onto your tapestry needle and sew the wing to the side of the body, positioning it slightly above center. Use small, even stitches and catch only the surface of the body so the wing sits flat. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side, then gently shape the bird with your fingers. If needed, lightly mist with water and press flat under a cloth to block; let it dry completely before hanging.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make a flock in different colors — soft gray, dusty blue, or oatmeal — for a coordinated mobile.
• Add a tiny embroidered eye with black thread just above the wing for extra character.
• Skip the hanging loop and attach the bird to a wooden ring or branch for a simple wall display.