KristieMN Posted October 25, 2006 I love these birds! I have seen patterns for birds like this, but bigger. The bird stands just under 3 inches tall. the bees are under 2 inches tal, and about 3 inches long. Please let me know if you find any errors in the pattern, as it has not been tested. Thanks! Enjoy the pattern! Birds and the Bee’s Supplies: Small amounts of WW yarn F Hook Small scrap of felt for bird beak Small buttons for bird eyes (optional) Google eyes for bee’s (optional) Small piece of chenille stem (pipe cleaner) for bee antenna Terms used Sc = single crochet Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches Ch = chain FO = Finish off, or Fasten off Slp st = slip stitch BLO = Back Loops Only All pieces are done in one continous spiral. Use stitch marker to count rows. The Birds...... For solid color bird, ignore color changes. Bird body Starting at top of bird body, With Orange, Ch 2 1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc) 4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc) 5-7) sc in each sc around, Change to green yarn. 8) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (24 sc) 9) sc in each sc around 10) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around. (28 sC) Change to pink yarn. 11-12) sc in each sc around 13) (sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (24 sc) 14) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (20 sc) 15) In BLO, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (15 sc) Stuff bird. For bird that sits up better, stuff top half of bird with fiberfill, and bottom of bird with polypellets. 16) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (10 sc) 17) sc-dec around (5 sc) FO leaving long tail. Use tail to close hole in bottom of bird. Wings Wing front (make 2) With blue, Ch 2, 1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc) Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing. Wing back (make 2) With light pink, Ch 2, 1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc) 4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc) If you want a contrast color on wing edge, change colors now 5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc) Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing Fold wing back in half. Sew one corner to side of bird, leaving opposite side unsewn. Sew wing over front half of wing back. (you will be sewing the wing front OVER wing back that has been sewn on already.) Tail With blue, Ch 2, 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) 3-5) sc in each sc around Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing Stuff tail VERY lightly and sew to back of bird. Embroider eyes on bird. For beak, cut a small diamond shape from scrap felt. Fold in half Sew or glue down fold to bird. Enjoy your bird! ...And the Bees! Bee body With yellow, Ch 2, 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc) 4) sc in each sc around Change to black 5-6) sc in each sc around Change to yellow 7-8) sc in each sc around Change to black. 9) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc) 10) sc in each sc around Stuff 11) sc-dec around (6 sc) 12) sc-dec around as best you can (3 sc) Do NOT finish off Ch 2 FO, leaving long tail. Weave tail back through ch 2 (the stinger). Use tail to close the hold from round 12 also. Weave in any ends Head With black, Ch 2, 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) 3) sc in each sc around Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing Stuff lightly and sew head to body. Wings (make 2) With White, Ch 3 1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in last sc. (this is also the first ch you 2 sc’d in) (6 sc) 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing Sew each wing end to middle of bee’s back. Glue on wiggle eyes. Take a 2 inch piece of black chinelle stem. (pipe cleaner) push stem through center of bee head. Secure with a dot of glue if desired. Bend antenna ends forward near top. Bee complete! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnms Posted October 25, 2006 These are soo cute!!! Thanks for sharing the pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sakurasaku Posted October 25, 2006 Kristie, you've done it again! They are soooo cute! One could even make a Christmas tree ornament by making the bird a cardinal. They are the cutest things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soluna Posted October 25, 2006 Hello Kristie, thank you so much for sharing the pattern they are so adorable, of course. i wish you could hear my son, he is doing the sounds for the birds and the bees, and your frog avatar too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandybuck Posted October 25, 2006 They're so cute! Thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bama_belle Posted October 25, 2006 These are so cute! I think they'd make wonderfully soft crib toys if you left the eyes off and embroidered them instead. Another idea for the stack. thank you for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StitchinCindi Posted October 25, 2006 Wow! Thanks for the free patterns! You have done it again! So cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktornatola Posted October 25, 2006 I love the birds! How cute are those! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niqita Posted October 25, 2006 Cool more free patterns Those are so cute you are so talented and do such beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navymomx2 Posted October 25, 2006 Oh are these ever so cute, I am going to have to make some of these, but I have to get a few other things finished before taking something new on. Thanks for such a cute pattern Happy Crocheting Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knitcrochetandpray Posted October 25, 2006 Kristie, Generous as ever with your adorable patterns. I know we all love your cute creations and are thankful that you share them with us. I myself have made many of your little guys, as gifts. They are really fun to make and always well liked by recipients. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamjenbg Posted October 25, 2006 ohhh the CUTE-NESS!!!!! thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixiewings Posted October 25, 2006 Another great pattern. Hopefully one day soon I can start making some of these for my kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiggerhale Posted October 25, 2006 Thank you Kristie! What a great job!! I think they'd make a great crib moble - I might have to make one for a friend of mine who's expecting!! (the 'plump' birds are soo cute!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplepeaches Posted October 25, 2006 That isss tooo tweet! Its added to my list! I love them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiscrochetcrazy Posted October 25, 2006 Kristen I think I love you I'm printing them out now Thanks for sharing more of your adorable patterns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal16 Posted October 25, 2006 Kristie - the bodies of those birds would make wonderful easter eggs! (Note to self for future....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonspinners Posted October 25, 2006 Kristie: Your designs are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing the patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkymist Posted October 25, 2006 Kristie You are so talented coming up with all these critters! Thanks for the pattern.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristieMN Posted October 25, 2006 Thank you all for the kind words! I am glad you like them! I enjoy sharing my patterns! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhasaapsolady Posted October 25, 2006 Those are adorable Kristie, you really need to publish a complete book of your animal creations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat3crazy Posted October 25, 2006 Love em! Thanks Kristie for another great pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyLee Posted October 26, 2006 Very cute Kristie. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. I think Wanda is right you need to publish a book! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmboobird Posted October 26, 2006 absolutely adorable! I can't wait to make some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beth eathorne Posted October 26, 2006 thanks so much for another set of great patterns.. i just love all of your little critters. cant wait to see what you come up with next. i have a whole section of patterns that are just from you.. beth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
