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.
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.
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!!
springy packaging
spring birdie
bring on the spring!!
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