Introducing…The Pin Loom Flock: 9 Adorable Birds to Weave with Squares and Rectangles. Inspired by the Birds of a Feather crochet pattern, we’re excited to bring our most popular birds to the pin loom community.
9 Gorgeous Birds included in the pin loom pattern:
- Bald Eagle
- Cardinal
- Chicken
- European Robin
- Red-Winged Blackbird
- Robin (and a mini Robin)
- Seagull
- Turkey
- Western Tanager
Shhh…I have a secret for you. All these birds can be made from 2 pin looms (the Robin can be made from 1!). We used 3 to 5 different looms to make each bird so there would be less tails to weave in, but you can make them with a 2″ square and 1″x4″ rectangle (with folding of the rectangle in some cases).
Pin looms we used to make all the birds include:
- Squares: 1″, 2″, 4″, 6″
- Rectangles: 1″x2″, 1″x4″, 2″x4″, 2″x6″
The Pin Loom Flock on Etsy
The pin loom pattern to make the Pin Loom Flock is available now on Etsy.
Available now on Etsy.
More about The Pin Loom Flock Pattern
The Pin Loom Flock is a beginner friendly pattern. Every square and rectangle will be woven in plain weave and joined with a simple overcast or your favorite join method. The birds measure: 5.5” length x 6.5” width x 4.5” height. The Chicken measures 7.75” x 5.75” x 6” because it has a couple rounds of single crochet (it is the only bird with crochet).
The pattern includes written instructions as well as helpful photos for rolling and folding shapes to make feet, beaks, wattles, snoods and combs. There are helpful charts to show yarn and loom sizes used to make each bird.
Materials needed are minimal and include:
- Yarn: Size 4 medium worsted weight
(Pattern used: Lion Brand Heartland and Basic Stitch, acrylic) - Pin Looms (see list above)
- Weaving Needle (6″) and Yarn Needle
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes: 14 mm – 2 each bird (chicken 18 mm)
- Crochet Hook (chicken only): G/4.0mm
Birds for the Holidays and Special Occasions
The birds are fun to make for bird lovers, but they are also fun for several holidays and other special occasions.
- Christmas Bird: Cardinal
- Thanksgiving Bird: Turkey
- Halloween Bird: Blackbird (made in solid black as a Crow/Raven)
- Wedding Bird: Make the Robin in white as a Dove.
- Sports Teams: Cardinals, Eagles, Falcons, Ravens
Make one of these birds as a Thinking of You gift and add a little encouragement note:
- “Fly high, little bird!”
- “Trust your wings.”
- “Sing your song.”
These little birds are fun sitting on a shelf or at your desk.
Get your copy of The Pin Loom Flock in our Etsy shop now.
