Crochet Birds: Whimsical Handmade Decorations

Crochet birds are not just charming decorations; they are a delightful way to add a touch of whimsy to your space. These handmade creations come in all shapes and colors, making them the perfect choice for brightening up any room. The intricate details and soft textures of crochet birds make them irresistible to touch and admire.

Supplies

• 3mm Crochet Hook
• 2mm Crochet Hook (You will use this Hook to crochet the Beak and Hair only)
• 8mm Safety Eyes
• Worsted Weight Yarn (For The Bird and Beak)
• Crochet Thread (For The Wings and Hair)
• Scissors
• Needle
• Stuffing
• 9 Gauge Craft Wire
• Small Pliers

Abbreviations

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Inc - Increase
• Dec - Decrease
• Lpst - Loop Stitch
• Fo - Fasten Off

Bird

RND 1: You will be starting at the top of your Bird's head. With worsted weight yarn, 6sc in magic ring (Or ch2, 6sc in the second ch from the hook) (6)

RND 2: Inc x 6 (12)

RND 3: Inc x 12 (24)

RND 4: Sc x 24 (24)

RND 5: Inc x 24 (48)

RND 6-16: Sc x 48 (48)

RND 17: [Sc x 5, dec] x 6, sc x 6 (42)

RND 18-23: Sc x 42 (42)

RND 24: Sc x 16, dec x 13 (29)

RND 25-26: Sc x 29 (29)

RND 27: Sc x 16, [sc, dec] x 4, sc (25)

RND 28: Sc x 25 (25)

RND 29: Sc x 15, [sc, dec] x 3, sc (22)

RND 30-32: Sc x 22 (22)

RND 33: Sc x 13, dec x 4, sc (18)

RND 34: Dec x 3, sc x 6, dec x 3 (12)

Now insert your eyes. The stitch that is on your hook now is the front of your doll. Use this as a guide as to where to place the eyes. I placed my eyes 11 rows down and 6 rows apart. Then stuff your doll firmly, continuing to stuff it as you work throughout the rest of the pattern.

RND 35-36: Sc x 12 (12)

RND 37: Dec x 2, sc x 6, dec (9)

RND 38: Sc x 9 (9)

RND 39: Dec x 4, sc (5)

RND 40: Dec x 2 (2), fo and sew closed

Wing (Make 2)

Row 1: To make the wings you use two strands of crochet thread at the same time. I chose to use two different colors. Ch2 (2)

Row 2: Turn, 2 sc in second ch from hook (2)

Row 3: Turn, ch, inc x 2 (4)

Row 4: Turn, ch, sc x 4 (4)

Row 5: Turn, ch, lpst x 4 (4)

Row 6: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 2, inc (6)

Row 7: Turn, ch, lpst x 6 (6)

Row 8: Turn, ch, inc, sc x 4, inc (8)

Row 9: Turn, ch, lpst x 8 (8)

Row 10: Turn, ch, sc x 8 (8)

Row 11-20: Repeat Row 9-10 (8)

Row 21: Turn, ch, lpst x 8 (8), leave a long tail and fo

Hair

RND 1: With a 2mm hook and crochet thread, 6sc in magic ring (Or ch2, 6sc in the second ch from the hook) (6)

RND 2: Inc x 6 (12)

RND 3: lpst x 12 (12), leave a long tail and fo

Beak

Row 1: With a 2mm hook and worsted weight yarn, ch4 (4)

Row 2: Turn, sc x 3 (3)

Row 3: Turn, ch, dec, sc (2)

Row 4: Turn, ch, dec (1), leave a long tail and fo

Legs

To make the legs, cut a long piece of 9 gauge wire to the desired length for both legs. I made each leg on my doll about 4" tall. Remember to add a bit more length because you will bend the ends of the wire to create your doll's feet and you need some for the wire that will be positioned between both legs. Bend the wire and poke it through your Doll where you want the legs placed. Then bend the legs straight and shape the feet. Small jewelry pliers are handy for bending the craft wire, especially when making the feet.

Assembly

Now sew the wings onto your Bird. Sew on the beak and hair, and weave in all ends.