Tweet, tweet! Who doesn’t like sweet little birds to decorate with? These little cuties with heart-shaped wings will be a favorite decorative motif for young and old. You can make whole flocks in a dizzying bird of paradise variety of colors and apply them wherever you see fit. Alternatively, give them to your friends, they will definitely be glad you did.
What You’ll Need
These small crochet bird appliques require minimal materials. Literally, you can make them using just the yarn scraps from your stash. Janet Carrillo, the designer behind this project, recommends using worsted-weight yarn and two crochet hook sizes: 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm for the heart wings.
Crochet Bird Applique Pattern Overview
This crocheted little bird will definitely be an easy and quick project to make. Its body is worked in only three rounds, starting with a magic ring and continuing with basic and tall stitches like treble crochet, double treble crochet, and triple treble crochet.
In the last step, you finish your birdie off by adding a tiny beak and cute heart-shaped wings. It’s as simple as that!
Granny Square with a Twist
There are tons of ideas to use these cute crochet bird appliques. In the photos above, you can see a delightful way of incorporating them into a granny square.
Whether on its own or paired with a charming little nest or wooden perch, you can attach your birdies to each block and build a beautiful feather-themed afghan or pillow.
Can I Resize the Crochet Bird Applique?
The finished bird has approx. 2 inches across if you use the recommended materials. By going for a bigger hook, you can easily change the final size of your applique. A 4 mm or 5 mm crochet hook will certainly add a few more inches.
