A bright red bullfinch with a black cap, grey wing and a scalloped white trim – a cheerful potholder, a winter table decoration or a wall decoration. Make two that face each other for a lovely pair.

An easy pattern by Svetlana Zabelina with step-by-step instructions and photos. Use it as a potholder, coaster, mug rug, table mat or wall decor, make a small cushion from two pieces, or crochet it in thin yarn as a Christmas tree decoration.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Easy

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 17 × 22 cm (7 × 9 inches).

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Crochet in rows

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

Crab stitch (explained in the pattern)

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Cotton yarn, sport / 5 ply (115 m / 50 g): 15 g red, 10 g grey, 10 g black and some white.

•    Crochet hook 2 mm (US steel 4, UK 14).

•    Toy eyes (5–7 mm) – leave them out if you use it as a hot pad.

•    Tapestry needle.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

11 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.