The knit & fulled Birdie Abode is a whimsical little house for the birds and other small creatures! Using 100% wool yarn, you’ll knit a cozy home ideal for small songbirds and then full your birdhouse using a washing machine, making it sturdy to withstand the elements. After fulling, you can add embellishments for more whimsy if you like.

This pattern includes a variety of photographs and illustrations. There are also a host of ideas on how to customize your Birdie Abode. Detailed information on where to hang your Birdie Abode, as well as who some potential visitors may be are also included.

Yarn
MC - Patons Classic Wool Roving, 100% Pure New Wool, 120 yd/109 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, in your choice of color
CC - Patons Classic Wool Roving, 100% Pure New Wool, 120 yd/109 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, in your choice of a contrasting color to the main color
NOTE: If you use the suggested yarn, you will have enough materials to knit two Birdie Abodes - simply swap the roof and house colors for the second birdhouse :)

Needles
US 10 / 6 mm OR US 10.5 / 6mm - NOTE that you will need only one size needle. 10 works well for the singles yarn called for, 10.5 is better suited to a plied yarn, such as Malabrigo Chunky.

• Set of five 7 inch double pointed needles
• Set of one 16 inch circular needles

Additional Materials
Tapestry Needle
Washing Machine
Small Amount of Detergent
Dryer
Dish Towel(s) or Pillow Case(s)
Other materials as desired for embellishing (felt, floss, beads, etc…)

Pack Level
Omega to Beta (Easy to Intermediate)

Notes
The Birdie Abode is knit from the bottom to the top. It is worked in the round and back and forth.

I suggest reading through the entire pattern before you begin knitting.