English Robin by Megan Kreiner

English Robin

Knitting
March 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
US 4 - 3.5 mm
75 - 85 yards (69 - 78 m)
English
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Learn how to knit this adorable English robin, complete with a cherubic little body, wings, tail, and pointy beak. This red-breasted bird is knitted in pieces and comes together quickly. Megan Kreiner not only shows you how to knit the bird, but also demonstrates how to assemble all of the bits and pieces and attach it to a twig.

Learn how to:

  • Work in the round with Magic Loop
  • Knit the body, wings, tail, back, and beak
  • Stuff the bird and hide yarn ends
  • Assemble bird and add facial details
  • Work duplicate stitch
  • Attach bird to a twig

Materials:
Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran: Ruby (#25), White (#1), Chocolate (#25), & Mocha (#18)

Notions:
Size 4 (3.5 mm), set of DPNs
6 mm black bead eyes
Small 3–4” long twig
Tapestry needle
Stuffing 6-8”
Ribbon or string
Removable stitch marker
Marking pin

ERRATA:
Wing - rows 3 & 5 - “M1, K1L” should be “K1, M1L”

Row 3: (K1, M1R) twice, K6, (K1, M1L) twice. (14 sts)
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: (K1, M1R) twice, K10, (K1, M1L) twice. (18 sts)