Hello lovely people! February has began and the first thing that comes to mind about February is valentine’s day. Giving a handmade present to your loved ones on this occasion is more apt and cherished than buying gifts from outside. So why not make these little birdies to express your love. Here’s the pattern on how to make valentine’s birds.

sc -single crochetst- stitchdec- one single crochet decreasesl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet 

 Instructions:
 Head and body:
R1: 7 sc in magic ring (7)  
R2: 2sc in each st (14)   
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(21)  
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (28) 
R5-R12: sc in each stitch (28)
R13: *sc in next 2 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep **(21) 
R14: *sc in next st, dec 1 in next st*, rep **(14) 
stuff firmly with poly fiber fill
R15: sc dec in each stitch (7)
Fasten off 

 Wings/Hands and legs (make 4)
In magic ring, chain 2, 4dc, chain 2 and sl st into the magic ring and close it.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

 Heart:
In magic ring ch 4, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, 3 dc, ch 3 and join with the sl st into the ring and close it tight.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

 Bow (for female birdie)
In magic ring, ch 1, dc,ch 1 and sl st into the ring and again ch 1, dc, ch 1 and sl st into the ring and close it. wrap some yarn around the centre and leave a long tail for sewing

 Hat (for male bird)
7 sc in magic ring (7)
2 sc in each st (14)
working on backloops only,
sc in each stitch (14)
fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembling:
Attach the heart in the centre of the bird. Stitch wings/hands of the bird as if it’s holding the heart
Attach legs at the bottom. and bow/hat at side of the head.
Place two black beads for eyes. Embroider a little lashes for female bird.
Cut a small over shape yellow felt and paste it for beak.

Hope you guys like the pattern. Wishing you all a fantastic february! Cheers:)