Easy Toy Budgies Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicky Fijalkowska
Needle Size

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

This easy pattern uses basic knitting stitches to create a cute set of budgies.

Nicky Fijalkowska’s knitted birds are quite a pair! Leonard loves nothing more than having philosophical conversations with his cuttlefish while Josie enjoys singing her heart out to classical music. Together they like to snuggle up on their perch and compliment one another on their beautiful bright feathers. These budgies are great fun to knit and, being so small, they’re the ideal stashbuster!

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Light Blue, 9g; Cream, 4g; Silver, small amount; Blue, 5g; Black, small amount; Yellow, 18g; Light Pink, small amount
Needles: 4mm
Beads, four, 4mm, black
Safety toy stuffing
Thread, black
Tapestry needle

Sizing

13cm tall x 9cm wide

Top knit tip

There are only two rows between each colour change on Leonard, so carry the yarn up the side of the work to avoid having too many ends to sew in.

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 ducklings? You can find more of Nicky's patterns here.

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