I couldn’t resist the purple pidgeon fever that invaded Facebook. So, the purple pidgeon is an illustration by Syd Weiler intended as a Facebook add-on that went viral thnks to some internet magic. Soooo, this is my precious omage to this viral sweetie. Here you go, with TrashDove, the social Pidgeon.

Suggested materials

These are just suggestions about the materials. Keep in mind that resizing the hook and the yarn accordingly, you will get a bigger or smaller amigurumi.

E hook (3,5mm)
Some aran yarn – I used Martifil 7978 (purple, lilac, orange, yellow)
Safety pin (to keep count of the rounds)
2 x 20mm eyes
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Polyfil fiber
Pins to build the amigurumi