Easy Blue Tit Bird Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicky Fijalkowska
Needle Size

US 0 / 2.0mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Using basic stitches, you can make a Nicky Fijalkowska blue tit bird that looks impressive but is easy to knit.

This easy blue tit bird knitting pattern is fun and fast - you can make this cute bird in just a few hours! Follow the step-by-step instructions to knit a sweet blue tit bird as a gift or home accent piece. Albie is made in six different shades of DK yarn but as he requires no more than 5g of each colour - he's the ideal stash buster!

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Blue, Yellow, Green, Black, Cream, Blue and White mix, 5g of each
Needles: 4mm, 2mm
Beads: black, 6mm, two
Sewing needle
Black cotton thread
Safety toy stuffing

Sizing

Tip to tail: 15cm

Top knit tip

The colour sections are worked using the intarsia method which requires you to use a separate bobbin of yarn for each colour section in the row. When changing between bobbins, make sure you twist the strands of yarn together to avoid getting a hole. Keep the bobbins as close to the work as you can to stop them getting tangled.

Meet the designer

Nicky Fijalkowska (Stewart) is a knitting designer based in the Scottish Highlands. A self-confessed 'bird nerd', nature lover, and a self-taught knitter, she is the author of the Search Press title Knitted Birds. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make these easy knitted budgies? You can find more of Nicky's patterns here.

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