Mini Bird applique crochet pattern

Today on the blog, I’m adding a new free pattern to our collection: a Mini Bird Applique. 

I designed this pattern to be clear, easy to follow, and perfect for beginners. 

It all started when I needed a cute, small design for some handmade hair clips, and this little bird was born! 

For the hair clips I used cotton DK weight yarn and a 3mm hook. 

I’ve written it as a one-colour project for a sleek finish, but I’ve also provided clear instructions for those of you who want to make a specific Robin variation. 

This applique is a fantastic way to use up small amounts of yarn, and I think you’ll find it incredibly addictive to make. 

Happy crocheting!

Abbreviations, UK terms (US terms)

MR - magic ring

ch - chain

dc - double crochet (sc)

htr - half treble (hdc)

tr - treble crochet (dc)

Slst - slip stitch 

MR

R1: ch3, 11tr, slst to join into the top of ch3

R2: slst, [slst, ch2, htr, 3tr, htr], skip next, slst, [2dc] into each of the next 6 sts, ch4, starting from 2nd ch from hook, dc, 2htr, slst into next st. 

Beak: join yarn to the hast htr of the bird’s head made in R2, ch2 and slst back into same htr. 

If you’re making a Robin applique

Brown sts are in Black plain font, Red sts are highlighted in Red. 

Work MR and R1 in Brown. 

Then for R2 work the following:

R2: slst, [slst, ch2, htr, 3tr, htr], skip next, slst, [2dc] into each of the next 2sts, [2dc] into each of the next 4sts, ch4, starting from 2nd ch from hook, dc, 2htr, slst into next st.