Baby & Kids

Bewitching Birdies

Submitted by erin on Thu, 2010-01-21 13:49

These yarny birds are right at home in the enchanted forest, where they nest among the textile trees and frolic with the fairies.

By Erin Slonaker

YARN
RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g balls, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic)
• 1 ball #254 Pumpkin (A)
• 1 ball #319 Cherry Red (B)
• 1 ball #505 Aruba Sea (C)
• 1 ball #312 Black (D)
• 1 ball #321 Gold (E)
Note You can make several birds out of one ball of yarn. Only a small amount of gold and black is needed. #312 Black is also available in 3oz/85g balls.

RED HEART Stripes, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 170yd/156m (acrylic)
• 1 ball #930 Posh Stripe (F)
• 1 ball #944 Breezy Stripe (G)

CROCHET HOOK
• Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook (for beak only)
• Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook (for wings only)
• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
• Stitch marker
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle

Note about patterns
This is a pattern preview only. It is provided so that readers can see the photos and check that they have the necessary supplies. The pattern for this project appears in our March/April 10 issue, available in hard copy only. To get just the issue with the pattern, call 800-865-7240 for the individual issue. Buy the materials as well as the issue here. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: subscribe now.

Comments

Cabled Mitts

Submitted by brownie50 on Mon, 2010-12-20 08:56.

Iam making the cabled mitts in the November/December 2010 issue, and when I make the left one I get a right one and vice versa. Is this because Iam left-handed. I have never made anything that was for one hand or the other before. I would like to make a sweater thought and I need to know if I crochet backwards so I can make allowances. My family thinks this is hilarious.I'v never read anywhere that left-handed people need to adjust patterns. Thank-you

It really does not matter, as

Submitted by msalume on Tue, 2010-12-21 11:29.

It really does not matter, as long as you end up with a mitt for each hand! If you don't know anyone else who crochets, you could try looking at some crochet videos on youtube to see if you are crocheting the same way.

i paid for your e-pattern and

Submitted by motherof3 on Tue, 2010-03-02 21:53.

i paid for your e-pattern and i cannot find where to locate the information to find and print up patterns.

We do not sell any

Submitted by msalume on Tue, 2010-12-21 11:28.

We do not sell any e-patterns, perhaps you purchased it on a different site?