NOTES
• This pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy, reproduce, alter, publish, or distribute this pattern in any way. You may sell finished products made with this pattern.
• The difficulty level is intermediate.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end of a round unless otherwise noted. Move the marker up after completing each round.
• Do not crochet too tightly around the curves of the oval for the face or else the oval will curl up.
• Instructions in parenthesis with an “x” after it should be repeated however many times indicated.

ABBREVIATIONS (US)
DC = double crochet
FLO = front loops only (front thread of the loop)
HDC = half double crochet
INC = increase (2 single crochets in same stitch)
INV DEC = invisible decrease (work in the front loops only to make it “invisible”)
MR = magic ring
R = round
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch

MATERIALS
• 4 colors of yarn:
o Darker yellow, size 4 medium (Shown: Big Twist in Varsity Gold)
o Lighter yellow, size 4 medium (Shown: Big Twist in Pale Yellow)
o Black for hair and beak/eye detail
o White for optional eyes
• 4.5mm and 3.0mm hooks
• Optional eyes: 6mm safety eyes (and a lighter for melting the backs). Embroidery dots can be done if safety eyes are not available
• Stuffing (Poly-fil)
• Yarn needle for sewing on pieces and details
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

SIZE
If the described materials above are used, this holder measures approximately 7” across at the widest point and 7” at the tallest point (top of hair to tip of beak if laid flat). The height of just the oval is approximately 3.5”.