Country Cottage Birdhouse by Cylinda D. Mathews

Country Cottage Birdhouse

Crochet
July 1998
Thread ?
1 motif = 2”x 2”
1.5 mm
100 - 150 yards (91 - 137 m)
9 1/2” T
US
English
This pattern is available for $4.75 USD
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Cute and traditional describes this quaint crochet birdhouse. A miniature version of the real thing trimmed with flowers and vines that will have you thinking spring and summer in all its glory!

Materials:
• 150-yd ball 100% cotton thread
• 1 steel crochet hook # 8, USA (1.50 mm)

Molding Materials:
• Commercial fabric stiffener
• Plastic wrap
• Sm wrap box (foil or plastic wrap) 2”x 2”
• Rust proof pins
• Plastic paper clips
• File folder for molding roof

Finishing Materials:
• 1” plastic ring
• 1 (1/2” dia) dowel, 5 1/2” L
• 1 (3/8” dia) dowel, 5/8” L
• 1 designer foam block, 2” W x 2” L x 2” D
• Green Moss
• Glue
• Sm flocked bird
• Flower vine
• Leaf vine
• Miniature nest (optional)
• Miniature eggs (optional)

Finished Size: 9 1/2” T
Gauge: 1 motif = 2”x 2”

Skill Level: Experienced / Challenging