Chubby Crochet Cardinal Bird Pattern – No Sew
Capture the beauty of nature with Crochet Cardinal Bird, featuring easy instructions for making a vibrant, charming handiwork !
Its stunning appearance makes it a standout piece, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to someone special. The pattern is thoughtfully designed with easy-to-follow instructions, catering to both novice and experienced crocheters seeking a satisfying and creative project.
Crochet Cardinal Bird
Working on this pattern provides a delightful escape, resulting in a beautifully handmade item that reflects your love for nature. Position it on a windowsill for a pop of color, or add it to a wreath for a seasonal accent. As a gift, it serves as a heartfelt symbol of warmth and friendship. The process of crafting this bird fosters mindfulness, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rhythmic flow of crocheting.
Materials:
- Bernat Blanket Yarn in Crimson, Orange Leaf, and Coal
- 6 mm crochet hook (or size needed to achieve a tight stitch without holes)
- Sharp scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- 12 mm safety eyes (not recommended for children under three)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing (such as Poly-Fil from Joanne)
Feet (Make 2):
Create a slip knot and chain 5.
- Slip stitch in the second chain from the hook, slip stitch in the next, chain 2 and repeat.
- Once the talons are made, slip stitch up the chain to create the leg.
- Chain one and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for attaching later.
Body:
- Using “crimson” yarn, start with a magic ring.
Round 1:
- Single crochet 7 into the magic ring. Pull tail tight and mark the last stitch with your stitch marker.
Round 2:
- Single crochet in each stitch around (7 stitches total).
After Round 3:
- Increase in every stitch (14 stitches total).
Round 4:
- Increase, single crochet repeat around (21 stitches total).
Rounds 5 & 6:
- Single crochet in each stitch around (21 stitches each round).
Face Detailing:
Round 7:
- Single crochet 7 with crimson, then switch to coal (black) for the facial features.
Round 8:
- Repeat the color switch pattern, including the pattern for the beak with “Orange Leaf” yarn.
- Use the black yarn to create the face detailing, switching colors appropriately and ensuring the yarn lays flat inside the head to avoid a distorted shape.
Assembly:
- Insert the safety eyes and snap the backings in place.
- Continue to crochet around, building up the bird’s shape, and add the wings with “Coal” yarn as described.
- Stuff the bird before closing up the bottom.
- Attach the crocheted feet by tying them inside the body at the appropriate rounds for accurate placement.
Finish:
- Sew the bottom closed and weave in any loose ends securely.
- Add additional stuffing to the tail area before completely closing.
- Weave in the ends to finish.
