Knitted Bird House
Imagine a cozy bird house, but not just any bird house, one made with the warmth of knitted yarn. These knitted bird houses offer a unique touch to your garden, providing a charming and inviting shelter for our feathered friends. The soft, colorful yarn creates a whimsical aesthetic, blending seamlessly with nature's beauty. So, why not bring warmth and style together with a knitted bird house and welcome a touch of handmade charm to your garden?
Instructions:
Use 4mm needles and cast on 28sts
If you use coarse DK wool, the house will sit better on the bottle.
Rows 1 & 2: Knit
Rows 3-14: Stocking stitch
ROOF: All knitted in garter stitch
Rows 1 & 2: Knit
Row 3: K5, K2tog twice, K10, K2tog twice, K5 (24 sts)
Row 4 & following alternate rows, knit
Row 5: K4, K2tog twice, K8, K2tog twice, K4 (20sts)
Row 7: K3, K2tog twice, K6, K2tog twice, K3 (16sts)
Row 9: K2, K2tog twice, K4, K2tog twice, K2 (12sts)
Row 11: K1, K2tog twice, K2, K2tog twice, K1 (8sts)
Row 13: K2tog 4 times (4sts)
Row 15: K2tog twice (2sts)
Cast off.
OPENING: diameter 2cms.
Cast on 10 sts in black and knit one row
Thread all sts onto a tapestry needle then pull up tightly to form a circle, tie a knot.
Opening can also be in crochet or felt.
The BirdUse a fine blue wool and 4mm needles
Cast on 15 sts and knit one row.
Thread all sts onto a tapestry needle, then pull up into the shape of a bird. Add a tiny tail and a small black eye. Stitch to the side of the house using the red V-shaped beak.
Making Up:
Stitch the opening to the wall as illustrated.
Sew up back seam.
Add a crocheted chain hanging hook(4cms)
Decorate with bird(s), flowers. You could even use little buttons.