Knitted Pigeon Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating an adorable knitted pigeon. Perfect for bird lovers and knitting enthusiasts!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and black
• Knitting Needles: US size 6 (4 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Scissors

Gauge

Approximately 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together

Instructions

Body

1. With gray yarn, cast on 30 sts.
2. Row 1 (RS): Knit across.
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl across.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 six more times.
5. Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until piece measures 4 inches (10 cm) from cast-on edge.
6. Switch to white yarn.
7. Knit 2 rows.

Head

Continue with white yarn.

1. Row 1: Knit across.
2. Row 2: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog.
3. Repeat Rows 1-2 until 6 sts remain.
4. Bind off.

Wings (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, cast on 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit across.
3. Row 2: Purl across.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 four more times.
5. Bind off.

Beak

1. With yellow yarn, cast on 6 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit across.
3. Row 2: K2tog, k2, k2tog.
4. Row 3: Knit across.
5. Row 4: K2tog, k2tog.
6. Row 5: K2tog.
7. Bind off.

Assembly

1. Using the tapestry needle, sew the wings onto the sides of the body.
2. Stuff the body with stuffing, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
3. Using the tapestry needle, sew the head onto the top of the body.
4. Attach the beak to the front of the head, using the tapestry needle and black yarn.
5. Weave in any loose ends.

Your knitted pigeon is now complete! Enjoy your new feathery friend.