Feathered friends

You will need

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton, For Penguin Aquamarina (N25) x 1 ball Ibiza (N01) x 1 ball Small amounts of Blé (N83) and Passion (N23) For Robin Ombre (N39) x 1 ball Passion (N23) x 1 ball Small amounts of Blé (N83), Aquamarina (N25) and Ibiza (N01)
■ 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) crochet hook
■ Small amount of toy stuffing
■ Two small black beads
■ Tiny white bobble for Robin’s hat

Measurements

■ Approx. 10cm (4in) tall

Tension

■ Tension is not critical for this project but stitches should be tight so that stuffing does not show through

Abbreviations

■ For standard abbreviations see page 82

hese sweet Christmas birds from Val Pierce are ready for the cold winds of winter – the robin decked out with a cosy bobble hat and the penguin wrapped up in a warm stripey scarf. It’s these little details that give them such character! They would look lovely sitting on