Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

free tiny birdie pattern


since spring is right around the corner, i thought it would be fun to share my tiny birdie pattern.  they're super easy to crochet so you can make a whole flock to welcome spring!

tiny birdie pattern

materials needed:
worsted weight 4 ply yarn, bulky yarn
6mm plastic eyes with safety backings
fiberfill
crochet hook size F, G, H
stitch marker
tapestry needle

abbreviations:
mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sk – skip one stitch

this pattern is worked in continuous rounds

body – G hook
1)   mr 6
2)   inc in each sc
3)  *1sc, inc in next sc*  6 times
4)  *2sc, inc in next sc*  6 times
5)  *3sc, inc in next sc*  6 times
6-15)  sc in each sc
16)  *3sc, dec over next 2 sc*  6 times
17)  *2sc, dec over next 2sc*   6 times
 position and secure eyes, stuff with fiberfill
18)  *1sc, dec over next 2 sc*  6 times
19)  *sc, sk, sc* around until closed
sl st in next sc and fasten off.  weave in loose end.

beak – F hook
1)  mr 4          
2)  inc in each sc
3)  *1 sc, inc in next sc*  4 times
sl st in next sc and fasten off.  leave a long tail for sewing.

wings – G hook
1)    mr 5
2)    inc in each sc
3-4)  sc around
sl st in next sc and fasten off.  leave a long tail for sewing.

nest – H hook, bulky yarn
1)    mr 5
2)    inc in each sc
3)    *1sc, inc in next sc* 6 times
4)    *2sc, inc in next sc* 6 times
5)    *3sc, inc in next sc* 6 times
6)    *4sc, inc in next sc* 6 times
7)    sc in each sc
sl st in next sc and fasten off.  weave in loose end.

tie a tiny bit of yarn to the top of his head.  sew on the beak and wings.  place him in his cozy nest and you’re done!

my birdie stands about 2.5” tall but your finished birdie size will vary depending on your tension and the hook size you use.

this free pattern is for personal use only.  please do not sell this pattern or items made using this pattern.  if you post images of your finished work, i would greatly appreciate credit or a link back to this site.  thanks!
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Monday, May 11, 2009

day off

cool breeze, smell of freshly cut grass, laundry drying by the windows... it's springtime and life is good.
lilacs at the arnold arboretum. i wish lilacs bloomed year round! it was a bit windy yesterday when i took this picture but i didn't mind at all since every time the wind blew, it brought the smell of lilacs with it :)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

daffodils

last week, on my way to the train, i had a pleasant surprise... daffodils!


they were growing in clusters like this all over the path along the pond. and some of them were bursting out in odd locations like in the middle of a patch of reeds. this was my first time seeing daffadils growing in the wild outside of someone's garden. it's a lovely way to start my morning :)


planetjune has a great pattern for crocheted daffodils posted on her blog. and for a donation (any size!) she'll send you the pdf version.

wouldn't it be nice to "grow" a bunch of these in your living room? and they'll last forever!

Monday, March 23, 2009

spring?

it's kind of spring? officially it's spring. but it was 30 degrees today... it snowed over the weekend and it'll be 50 tomorrow? i don't know i can't keep up! but just because it's kind of really not spring outside doesn't mean it can't be spring inside :) springy packaging spring birdie bring on the spring!!