Bullfinch by Sue Stratford

Bullfinch

Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches = 1 inch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
English

With this pattern you will create the unmistakeable plumage of a male bullfinch, with his pinkish-red breast, black cap and grey-spotted wings.

He also sports a white rump, which is often the identifying feature of these birds as they dart overhead.

Materials:
20m (22yd) light grey
20m (22yd) coral
2m (2yd) dark grey
10m (11yd) cream
10m (11yd) black
Two 5mm (1/4in) black safety eyes
Toy filling