Knitted Birds Nest Snuggle

The Knitted Birds Nest Snuggle is the perfect cozy hideaway for your feathered friends to relax and unwind in style. Crafted with love and care, this adorable nest provides a warm and comfortable sanctuary for your birdies to snuggle up and feel right at home. With its charming knitted design, it adds a touch of charm to any birdcage while offering a safe and secure retreat for your beloved pets. Your little flyers will surely appreciate this delightful nest as they perch, play, and rest in this snug and inviting spot.

Materials Worsted-weight yarn:

• (A) main color, 
• (B) contrasting color
• 16-inch circular
• knitting needle size 8
• Size 8 double point knitting needles (5)
• Darning needle

Size

3" tall

5-1/4" diameter

Pattern

Note

Work two strands together throughout.

This will give the stiffness needed. Knit stitches tightly.

I used two colors but you could use two strands of the same color if you wanted.

Instructions

Work pattern using both color yarns together.

• Cast on 48 stitches.

Join to form ring being careful to not twist the stitches, knit around.

At the end of the row, place a marker on the needle. Continue knitting in the round for 8 more rows.

Hash Pattern:

Round 1: *K1, P1* around.

Round 2: Knit around.

Round 3: *P1, K1* around.

Round 4: Knit around.

Round 5: *K1, P1* around.

• Knit 4 more rounds.
• Purl next round, decreasing 3 stitches evenly around. This becomes the base to help it stand up.
• *K7, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (40)
• *K6, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (35)
• *K5, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (30)
• *K4, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (25)
• *K3, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (20)
• *K2, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (15)
• *K1, K2tog*, repeat
*to * around. (10)
• *KO, K2tog*, repeat
* to * around. (5)
• Break yarn off long.
• With darning needle, sew through remaining stitches on needles,
  pull up and weave yarn through to finish.
  Weave in all loose ends.