How to Crochet Robin Applique (Tutorial for Beginners)

If you are looking for a simple, flat but characterful gift topper for your Christmas gifts, learn how to crochet this robin applique perfect for beginners. In this post, we have come up with a detailed video guide for crocheting it from Crochet With Greta. This little robin applique is crocheted as a large hexagon motif with a smaller one in the center features the colors and facial features of robin.

This project is perfect example of clever use of crochet techniques to mimic any character even using flatwork and basic techniques. Luckily you can use hot glue gun to assemble the parts, but sewing them on is also an option if you prefer. This robin applique can be customized in a number of ways and everybody will love it.

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Techniques Used: Magic ring, working single crochets, and performing increases to shape the robin’s body and red belly. It also introduces assembly techniques like attaching safety eyes and embroidering details like the beak and legs. Using hot glue for securing parts adds a practical finishing touch.

Guide Span: 33 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: You can use different yarn colors for the belly and body for getting an entirely new bird applique. For example try yellow for the body and grey for the belly along with some additional details to get Cockatiel applique. This project, therefore, will enhance your designing skills.

Crochet Robin Applique Tutorial

Crocheting a robin will be never easier for absolute beginners than with this crochet robin applique tutorial. The design is so that onl flatwork is required making it perfect if you have not currently started amigurumi. One useful tip is to use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds, which can help maintain even stitches. Here is a quick overview of this crochet tutorial for beginners:

Step-by-Step Instructions: The robin’s body and red belly are crocheted using a magic ring and continuous rounds with single crochets and increases.
The eyes are secured, and details like the beak and legs are embroidered with yellow yarn.
Leaves are crocheted and attached for added character, and a string is added for easy hanging.
Finishing Touches: All pieces are glued or sewn together to complete the applique, ensuring neatness and durability.

Stitches Required

These stitches are required for crocheting the robin applique that are beginner-friendly. We also have mentioned quick guides for crocheting each below:

sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops on hook.
inc (Increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
ch (Chain Stitch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.