Intricate Crochet Birds by Tanya Zhylyayeva

We’re all familiar with crochet in one form or the other, but have you heard about the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting called amigurumi? This technique is used for creating small stuffed figures and it’s becoming more and more popular around the world.

Ukrainian artist Tanya Zhylyayeva uses amigurumi to create adorable birds that look exactly like real animals. Her intricate colorful creatures are around seven inches tall and they can perch on your finger just like a real bird.

“All the children and their parents love crocheted toys and I love them too. But what I love the most is to create toys. I love bright and funny parrots, scary raven, cardinal birds, and doves,” Zhylyayeva wrote on her Etsy shop.

Zhylyayeva’s flock includes birds like cockatiels, budgies, conures, palm and white cockatoos and you order any of these models on her Etsy shop. The artist is also open to custom orders, which means you can get a crochet model of your adorable pet.

Check out her creations in the photos below.