Robin

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #109

This realistic little chap will add cheer to any room!

EXTRACT: This adorable design is taken from Crocheted Birds by Vanessa Mooncie (GMC Publications, £14.99), available from thegmcgroup.com.

Materials

* Drops Alpaca 4ply, 100% alpaca, 50g/167m/183yds
Yarn A: Light Brown Mix 0607 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Rust Mix 2925 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Light Grey Mix 0501 x 1 ball
Yarn D: White 1101 x 1 ball

* 1.25mm, 1.75mm & 2.25mm hooks

* Yarn needle

* Toy stuffing

* 18-gauge (1mm) craft wire, 43cm/17in long (for legs)

* 26-gauge (0.4mm) craft wire, 18cm, 7in long (for tail)

* 26-gauge (0.4mm) craft wire, 10cm/4in long (for beak)

* Two looped glass teddy bear eyes or buttons, 5mm/¼in

* Strong sewing thread

* Sewing needle

* Long-nose pliers

* All-purpose adhesive

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