Cheeky Blue Bird Toy by Addy Whitfield

Cheeky Blue Bird Toy

Knitting
July 2022
both are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
US 7 - 4.5 mm
17cm tall when completed
English
This pattern is available from gifthorsekits.co.uk for £4.00.

Knit a cuddly Bluebird, the pattern is perfect for learning new stitches and creating texture.

Made from chunky yarn, this pattern takes you through knitting and making up the bird step by step, and uses simple stitches to shape, so is recommended for a confident beginner/intermediate knitter.
Instructions are included for all the stitches and yarns are suggested in the pattern but you can use any chunky weight yarn you have in your stash to make this.

here are the ones we suggest:
About half a ball of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Wisteria (1432)
A ball of Paintbox Simply Chunky in Washed Teal (332)
Small amounts of King Cole Big Value Chunky in Yellow (828)
Small amount of Hayfield Bonus Chunky in White (961) (or similar) for eyes
Length of black chunky yarn for stitching the closed eyes

You’ll also need:
4.5mm straight knitting needles
Toy stuffing
Darning needle