Crocheted Tropical Birds by Tanya Taylor

Crocheted Tropical Birds

Crochet
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 mm
English

Materials:

FOR ONE:
4-ply worsted-weight yarn—one 3-ounce skein of bright pink or turquoise for body and wings and one 3-ounce skein of light pink or orange for beak, legs and feet
turquoise, bright pink and yellow 4-ply worsted-weight yarn scraps for tail feathers (optional)
size G/6 (4.25mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain correct gauge
stitch marker
polyester fiberfill
two 7/16-inch black buttons for eyes
wooden skewer or 16-gauge craft wire for neck support
tapestry needle
scissors