Angry Birds, The Red Bird
The Red Bird from Angry Birds
I haven't done any crocheting since I learn to knit, aside from one easy project. I have never followed a pattern, cold. But my grandson asked me if I could make him an Angry Bird from the Angry Birds game and I blithely said I could. Sometimes my positive nature gets me into trouble. We looked together on Ravelry for a pattern. The Red Bird was the one he picked out and it wasn't until I began to read the pattern it that I realized it was crochet!
Crochet patterns have always confused me so much I never made anything from a pattern. I just crocheted scarves and blankets all my life. So I studied the Angry Birds pattern diligently. I can do this, I can do this, I muttered as I decided to take it step by step.
So I was very happy to find that I could complete this cute The Red Bird from Angry Birds. I didn't wait until Christmas to send it. Sometimes it is just fun to get a box in the mail when you aren't expecting one. He sounded very happy and pleased when he called and said "Thank you Grandma!"
I say thank you back. Now I know I can follow a crochet pattern as well as a knitting one. That means I struggled, but it turned out reasonably well, despite my mistakes!
Here is a link to see the rest of the Angry Birds I crocheted since this one: MORE ANGRY BIRD TOYS
It was a free pattern from Ravelry but some of them had to be taken down with copyright issues. If you can't get it, leave a comment and I'll send you the pattern I used.
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Well done for overcoming your block over crochet patterns.
I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday. The party is up until Sunday! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/12/your-whims-wednesday-39-and-features.html