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| woolly birds |
Isn't this little bird just perfect as an ornament? Recognize the pattern? Yes, the
Woolly Birds pattern, but knit using fingering weight yarn and size 5 double point needles. The photo doesn't capture the size very well. But the chickadee is about half the size of the worsted weight version.
A perfect size for a holiday ornament for any bird lover!
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| sport weight and worsted |
The photo of the cardinals shows them knit and felted in sport weight and also worsted weight so you can see the size differences using the same pattern but different yarn weights and needle sizes. The fingering weight yarn creates an even smaller size bird believe it or not. I keep the final detailing simple because of its small size, mainly no eyes and a needle felted beak. To finish, tie a ribbon or fishing line as a loop and you have a quick and easy ornament idea.
NOTE: Need a reference of what size needle to use for each yarn weight when felting? I have created a chart on my website for easy and quick referral:
Happy knitting!
Oh I just absolutely must have these sweet little birds on my tree next year!!! And maybe some for other trees as well!!! Thank you!!!!! You always inspire.
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