This cute and easy Suzume (Sparrow) is suitable for beginners to practice colour changing. Enjoy!
You will need:
Brown, beige, pastel yellow coloured yarn and dark brown (beak & feet)
Size 3/0 (2.25mm) or 4/0 (2.5mm) crochet hook
2.5mm black round bead for eyes
Cotton stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch Marker (Optional)
Abbreviation:
R: Round
MR: Magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
ch: Chain
sl st: slip stitch
Pattern:
Work in joined rounds
Body
Start with brown yarn.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: 1 inc 2 inc 1 inc 2 inc 1 inc (17)
R4: sc around (17)
--Change to pastel yellow
R5: sc around (17)
R6: 1 dec 11 dec 1 (15)
R7: 1 inc 11 inc 1 (17)
R8: 1 inc 13 inc 1 (19)
-- Change to beige
R9: 1 inc 14 inc 2 (21)
R10: sc around (21)
R11: 4 dec 9 dec 4 (19)
R12: 4 dec 7 dec 4 (17)
R13: 1 dec 2 dec 1 dec 2 dec 1 dec (12)
R14: dec x 6 (6) Cut thread leaving a long tail to stitch to close round.
Wings
Row 1 : Ch 3
Row 2: inc , 1
Row 3: 1, sl st
Cut thread leaving a long tail to assemble.
Make two of this.
Stitch wings together, eyes and beak and you are done!
Do tag @nimblefingers.sg on Facebook or Instagram for your completed Suzune.
Have fun!
P.S. Feel free to use a thicker yarn and yarn needle as you wish.
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