Description: This delightful crochet bird applique is a perfect way to add a touch of charm and whimsy to your crochet projects. Whether you’re embellishing blankets, clothing, bags, or even creating unique wall art, this cute bird applique is sure to capture hearts with its vibrant colors and playful design. The applique features a rounded body, wings, a sweet little beak, and expressive eyes that can be customized to your preferred color palette.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in desired bird colors (main body, wings, beak, eyes)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn weight
  • Small amount of black yarn or embroidery floss for the eyes
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Instructions:

Body:

  1. Begin with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 stitches)
  3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  4. Round 3: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
  5. Rounds 4-6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches in each round)
  6. Round 7: 1 sc in the next stitch, then decrease the next 2 stitches into 1. Repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
  7. Stuff the body firmly.
  8. Round 8: Decrease in every stitch around. (6 stitches)
  9. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the opening closed using the tail and yarn needle.

Wings:

  1. Make 2.
  2. Chain 6.
  3. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc in each chain across. (5 stitches)
  4. Rows 2-3: Chain 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across. (5 stitches in each row)
  5. Row 4: Chain 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the following stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the last stitch. (7 stitches)
  6. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Beak:

  1. With a contrasting color, start with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Work 4 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. (4 stitches)
  3. Round 2: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (4 stitches)
  4. Round 3: Work 2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch, 1 sc in the last stitch. (6 stitches)
  5. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Eyes:

  1. With black yarn or embroidery floss, make French knots or small stitches to create the eyes on the bird’s face.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the wings onto the sides of the body.
  2. Attach the beak slightly below the eyes.
  3. Weave in all loose ends.

You now have an adorable crochet bird applique ready to adorn your projects! Customize the colors and sizes to suit your creative vision.

Remember, this pattern is provided for personal use, and if you choose to share it, please credit the source. Enjoy crafting your cute crochet bird applique!