Four Calling Birds Ornaments by Megan Kreiner

Four Calling Birds Ornaments

Crochet
October 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.25 mm (D)
2 1/2" tall x 2" wide
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $6.99.

French Hens and Turtle Doves have nothing on these happy little warblers! Four songbirds are eager to sing their favorite carols for you! For an extra bit of holiday flair, try perching these darling ornaments or gift toppers on a sprig of holly or a faux evergreen branch.

Skill level: Easy

Materials

• 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3713 Wine (A), 3798 Suede (B), 3750 Tangerine (C), 3728 White (D), 3759 Taupe (E), 3754 True Black (F), 3748 Buttercup (G), 3725 Cobalt (H)
• U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Wool craft felt in white, black and orange
• 5mm plastic eyes
• 2-3” long twigs, 4 total
• Sewing needle and thread
• ¼“ ribbon
• Polyester fiberfill