A quick little post today to let you know that my tutorial for making these Birdie Decorations is finally finished. Woohoo!!!!
I decided to write it in two parts ::
Part 1 :: the Flat Circle. This is how you make the main body of the Birdie.
Part 2 :: the Birdie Decoration. This is how you make all the other bits needed for this cute little crochet bird.
I felt that the Flat Circle pattern needed to be listed as a page on it's own as it's a very useful pattern to know (can also be used to make a round cushion, or the bottom of a bag). I've had lots of emails lately asking for help in trouble shooting the bottoms-of-bags which are not working out as they should, and I'm hoping that these detailed instructions and many, many pictures should help you to make a flat circle easily, or trouble shoot bag bottoms that have gone baggy or curly!!
I'm hoping you have lots of fun creating your own flock of Birdies.
Don't forget you can share pictures of your creations with us all in the Attic24 Inspired Flickr group. Some very cute little Birdies have already flown in, so do go take a peek.
Have fun!!
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Thank you for the pattern. I'm going to make a mobile for my grand-daughter.
Posted by: Julie | October 29, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Wow! So you were able to finish - thank you so much! I am so pleased that I will be playing hooky tomorrow ;)
Posted by: Gemma | October 29, 2009 at 05:55 PM
This is so wonderful of you! Thanks!
Now...if only I could crochet...
♥
Posted by: Martha | October 29, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Thank you Lucy. they really are cute! I love the way he sits in the tree!
Posted by: alisonb2 | October 29, 2009 at 06:31 PM
LUCY!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!
Posted by: erin medley | October 29, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Thanks again Lucy for being so generous in sharing your patterns! Really looking forward to making a little birdie. :)
Posted by: Vivienne | October 29, 2009 at 06:42 PM
love that!! I think I'll make some for my grand daughter.
Posted by: melissa | October 29, 2009 at 06:46 PM
Thanks for the tutorial Lucy, these birds are adorable
Posted by: Karoline | October 29, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Punkin | October 29, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Lucy,
It's so nice to have you do my creative thinking for me!!! I love, love, love, these birds. I'm wondering if I can transform one into a rooster? I can't wait to try! Thanks for your sharing heart!!!
Melody from Texas
Posted by: Melody Billingsley | October 29, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Are so beautiful!
Thanks for the tutorial!
Your site it's great...
Posted by: Bigú | October 29, 2009 at 08:43 PM
what a wonderful and thorough tutorial/pattern set you have provided; thank you so much! i'm thinking that these birds will be gifts for the families with whom we share our lives with, to share with their homes your good-natured and happy charms!
Posted by: annri | October 29, 2009 at 08:45 PM
I just love these...And plan on making a few for a certain crafty Grandma I know she will enjoy these as well..Thanks for your kindness :)
Posted by: amanda | October 29, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Thank you Lucy the birds are gorgeous.
Posted by: Sunitha | October 29, 2009 at 09:36 PM
hello lucy,
oh the birdys are so nice, I have a question to you, please can you write the templete for the bordy, my english is only from school ;-)), and its very hard for me, crochet after writing.
look always on your blog, the colors make fun and the works from you very beautiful
wish you a good time
much greetings elfriede
Posted by: elfriede | October 29, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Your a buzt bee when your expecting! A big thank you for your patterns. Love them all. Would look great as a mobile.
Posted by: Leah | October 29, 2009 at 10:15 PM
They're adorable! Thanks for the tutorials. You're very good at it. You can add Instructional Designer to your reusme, me thinks. :o)
Posted by: Anna, Sydney | October 29, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Hello Lucy
Thank you, I know what my next project will be, I am hoping that yiur tutorial will help me make flat circles instead of the wavy ones I keep making!
Have a good weekend
Isabelle x
Posted by: Suzy's Vintage Attic | October 29, 2009 at 10:29 PM
They're just great Lucy. Robin Redbreast is my absolute favourite. Definately think the Bun's will need a couple of those, so thanks for sharing so our little people enjoy too.
Lisa x
Posted by: Mrs Bun | October 29, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Ooooh they are too cute! Lovely thanks Lucy. After a few on my must do list I'll be having a go real soon.Take care.
X Susan
Ps made something for the bump but where do I post it? That is when the postie is back at work...PM me OK?
Posted by: Susan | October 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Good evening from New York to you Lucy.
Gosh, your birds are a tremendous hit ... and should be.
I bet that using silkier yarn and a smaller hook would yield a sort of 3-d brooch possibility for birds of all feathers and colors.
See what you've started? xo
Posted by: frances | October 30, 2009 at 01:09 AM
OHHHH!!! está hermoso este pajarito!! tiene un aire japonés que me encanta!
saludos desde Chile.
Cecilia
PD: voy a tratar de tejerlo, ojalá me resulte.
* Ohhh! Is beautiful this little bird!!! it have a japanese appel that i love.
regards from Chile,
PS: i will try to knit it, i hope that it works.
Posted by: Cecilia | October 30, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Thank you so much! I've been waiting for this since I first saw the photos :)
Posted by: Mildawg | October 30, 2009 at 05:11 AM
a flock!!! hehe brill x
Posted by: Suz | October 30, 2009 at 06:30 AM
The birdie is so cute, I have to try it! thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: heleen | October 30, 2009 at 06:40 AM