Crochet Two Birds on a Branch
Crocheting «Two Birds on a Branch» is such a delightful project that brings warmth and creativity to your fingertips! The intricate details of the birds and the branch come together beautifully to create a charming piece that will surely put a smile on your face. As you work on each stitch, envision the scene coming to life, and let your imagination soar like the birds perched on a branch. It's a wonderful way to showcase your skills and share the joy of handmade art with others. Happy crocheting!
Abbreviations
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
Materials Used
- Small amounts of desired colours of cotton or wool (I used 5 colours).
- Crochet hook.
- Scissors
- Thread to sew together.
- Sewing needle.
- Seed beads to sew on flowers if desired.
Body
Make a magic loop
Row 1: 3 ch. Work 14 dc into loop and pull tight. Slip st. into 3rd ch.
Row 2: 4 ch. Work 1tr in same place, 2 tr in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in each of next 10 dc, 2 tr in each dc to end. Join with a sl st. Don’t end off.
Tail
4 ch, 1 tr in same place, 1 tr and 1 dtr in next st. 1 dtr in next st. Fasten off.
For bird facing opposite way
To make a bird facing the other way work the tail, 5 ch, 1 dtr in same place, 1 dtr and tr in next st and 1 tr in following st. End off.
Head
Make a magic loop
4 ch. 11 tr into ring, pull tight. Do not join. End off. Leave long thread to attach to body.
Wing (Make 2 for each bird)
Make a magic loop
Row 1: 1 ch. Work 12 sc into loop and pull tight. Slip st. into ch.
Row 2: 1 ch, 3 sc, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next st, 1 tr in next st, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next st, sc around to end. Fasten off.
Beak
Join yarn to head, 3 ch, joined dc over next 2 sts. End off.
Branch
40 ch, miss 1st ch,4 sc along, ch, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 7 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sc in other 6 ch, work 2 sc over dc and continue along ch dc 19, 12 ch miss 1st ch, 3 sc, 2 hdc, dc to the end of ch and also 1 dc into dc then dc along remaining ch, for about 5 then tr to end.
Fasten off.
Flowers
4 ch, join with a sl st, 1 ch, 1 sc in ring, (4 ch, sc in ring) 4 times, 4 ch sl st in 1st ch. Fasten off.
Leaves
4 ch, miss first ch, 1 sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, work 1 sc into the back of ch, sl st into 1st ch space. Fasten off. Leave a tail.
To make up
Weave in ends. Stitch head and wings on. Sew in an eye. Attach leaves to the branch and then attach the flowers. Lastly attach the birds to the branch.