Distelfink and Tulips by Cara Louise Reitbauer

Distelfink and Tulips

Crochet
January 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
2.25 mm (B)
12 x 13 inches
US
English
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This pretty bird and flowers are inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art. It makes a beautiful wall hanging or a great pillow front!

YARN
Sample in Photo made with Hobbii Rainbow 100% Cotton 8/4, #1 “fingering weight” yarn.
• Color 002 - Natural White – 250 yds, 2 skeins
• Color 055 - Sunny Yellow – 15 yds
• Color 058 – Red – 30 yds
• Color 076 - Royal Blue – 35 yds
• Color 022 - Dark Green – 40 yds
• Color 070 - Blue Sky – 20 yds
• Color 007 – Brown – 5 yds

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
Clover Amour US Size B (2.25 mm) crochet hook
Clover Gold Eye Tapestry Needle size 24
Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers Pins
Knitter’s Pride Lace Blocking Mats
Aleene’s Stop Fraying Fabric Adhesive
½-inch dowel, 2 lengths about 14 inches long each
Small piece of sandpaper