[sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into nest st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.]
NOTES:Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. Bird is worked with 2 strands of yarn held tog. [I used one strand] Wind each ball of A and B into 2 separate balls before beg.
HEAD AND BODY
Beg at top of head, with 2 strands of A held tog, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sts at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 6: Sc in each of first 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around – 21 sts.
Rnd 7: Sc in each of first 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc in each of first 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around – 27 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc in each of first 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 10: (Sc2tog, sc next st) 3 times, *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 11: (Sc2tog) 3 times, sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end - 29 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc in each of next 15 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end – 31 sts.
Rnd 13: Sc in each of next 16 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end – 33 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 15 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end – 34 sts.
Rnd 15: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 15 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end – 35 sts. Begin to stuff piece, continue to stuff as work progresses.
Rnd 16: Sc2tog, sc in each of next 14 sts, sc2tog, sc to end – 33 sts.
Rnd 17: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around – 22 sts.
Rnd 18: *Sc2tog; rep from * around – 11 sts. Fasten off.
WINGS (make 2)
With 2 strands of A held tog, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch.
Rnd 2: Sc in each of first 3 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc to end. Fasten off.
BEAK
With 2 strands of B held tog, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew Wings to body, sew Beak to head. With 1 strand of B, embroider French knot eyes. Knot a length of A to top of Ornament for hanging loop. Weave in ends.
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18 comments:
What a cute little dove! It's adorable. I don't know a thing about crocheting (or even how to spell it) but I'll bet lots of people will love this tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for linking up to the HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - however we accept just one post link per day - thru Nov. 10. I deleted this one, please feel free to link it up tom.! thanks. :)
Adorable!
I'd love if you linked this to my Fibers on Friday party. A linky party dedicated to knitters and crocheters!
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So sweet! I love birds and this one is a cutie! Thanks for sharing. Happy Tuesday! :o)
That's wonderful! Great job!
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cute. thanks for linking to FFF. have a great week. www.lilyslaundryblog.com
Very Cute!
Ok, this is so darling. I am trying to crochet a tiny bear, I can't seem to count to 10 and get it right. I've crocheted for 38 years, but this is my first tiny anything.
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Makes me think of the ornaments that were on the tree when I was little!!!
There are no bounds to your creativity. I love this little crocheted dove. It's just lovely. Thank you for sharing the information about obtaining the pattern and for linking your project to Tuesday's Boardwalk Bragfest!
I didn't get a chance to stop by on Tuesday from Craft Edition, so I'm a tardy visitor, but a new follower. I totally love the dove! I'm a knitter at heart, but I wish knitting little animals and such turned out as nicely as they do in crochet. Hope you can stop by for a visit sometime!
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So dainty and pretty! Thanks for sharing on Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions :)
Very cute! I love those quick projects that can be made with leftover scraps.
I love crochet! This dove is so sweet! I might have to try it for a Christmas Ornament. Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesdays.
Oh, it's just precious! I could see a whole Christmas tree adorned with these sweet little doves.
I love this! That site has lots of cute patterns. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday.
Your dove is fabulous. I think I need a few for my tree.
I have never mastered the art of crochet or knitting. You are talented to be able to do that.
Cheri
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