Crochet Sophia and Bennet Love Birds
The Crochet Sophia and Bennet Love Birds are an adorable pair that bring joy and charm to any space they inhabit. These meticulously handcrafted birds are lovingly made with vibrant yarn and careful attention to detail, making them the perfect gift for anyone who adores handmade treasures. With their intricately crocheted wings, cute beaks, and expressive eyes, Sophia and Bennet exude warmth and coziness. Whether displayed on a shelf, used as a whimsical decoration, or gifted to a special someone, these love birds are sure to bring a smile to your face. Let them flutter into your heart and brighten up your day with their delightful presence.
Materials –
- Worsted weight yarn
- Light and dark pink
- Hook size 3.5mm (E)
- 8mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
- Stitch Marker
- PolyFill
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Sewing Pins
Abbreviations –
US Terminology-
- Rd(s) – Round(s)
- MR – Magic Ring
- St(s) – Stitch(s)
- Sst – Same Stitch
- The sts in the () are done in the same st
- Spst – Separate Stitches
- The sts in the () are done in separate sts
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Pc – Popcorn St
- 5 dc in same st, take the loop off your hook, insert hook through 1st dc, put loop back on and pull through, ch 1
- Inc – Increase
- Hdc Inc – Half Double Crochet Increase
- Dec – Invisible Decrease
- In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops.
- YO – Yarn Over
- Fsc – Foundation Single Crochet
- Ch 2 (for this pattern you will only ch 1), *insert hook into 2 ch from hook (into the ch), YO, Pull through 1 loop to create the ch, YO and pull through all 2 loops, repeat from * for the desired number of sts, but insert hook into the ch created before.
- FO – Fasten Off
- FLO – Front Loop Only – for closing up holes.
Notes –
- Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
- This will be crocheted in the round.
- If no specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
- Stuff as you go.
Head and Body –
Light Pink
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5-9: sc around (24) (5 rounds)
Rd 10: This is where you will start the back, ch 5, this is where the rd now starts with a sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc 3 in the last 3 chs, (sc 3, inc) spst x6, sc 3 on the other side of the ch, inc in the last ch. (39)
Rd 11: inc, sc 3, (sc 4, inc)spst x6, sc 3, inc 2 (48)
Rd 12: sc, inc, sc 42, (sc, inc)spst x2 (51)
Rd 13: sc 49, pc, sc (51) Insert eyes between rds 5 and 6, about 5 sts apart.
Rd 14-18: sc around (51) (5 rounds)
Rd 19: sc 15, dec (48)
Rd 20: sc 6, dec (42)
Rd 21: sc 5, dec (36)
Rd 22: sc 4, dec (30)
Rd 23: sc 3, dec (24)
Rd 24: sc 2, dec (18)
Rd 25: sc, dec (12)
Rd 26: dec (6)
FO and weave in ends.
Heart Option 1 –
Dark Pink
Rd 1: sc 7 in MR
Rd 2: (sc, ch, dc)sst, hdc, inc, inc, (ch, dc, ch)sst, inc, hdc inc, (dc, ch, sc)sst, sl st in Rd 1 (13)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing, attach to the pc.
Heart Option 2 –
Dark Pink
Ch 2, fsc 4, sc 3 all in the ch space just made, sc 3 on the underside of the fsc sts, ch, fsc 3, sc 3 all in the ch space just made, sc 3 on the underside of the fsc sts, sc down the side of the sc and fsc to make the point at the bottom of the heart, sl st. FO, leaving a tail for sewing, attach to the pc.
Wings (Make a right and a left wing) –
Dark Pink-
Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Right Wing – Continue on after rd 4.
Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 8, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 10, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, sl st. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Left Wing – Continue on after rd 4.
Ch 10, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 8, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and down the ch, sc in the next st of the wing, sl st. FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach on either side of the body with the ch feathers going to the back and the top starting between rds 11 and 12.
Beak –
Dark Pink
Rd 1: sc 4 in MR
Rd 2: sc, inc (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing, attach between the eyes with the top starting between rds 6 and 7.