My Lovely Pigeon Toy

The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, photos, and video tutorials to guide you through the entire process. The pigeon is knitted in the round, from head to tail, as one seamless piece. The wings are knitted separately in rows and sewn to the body. The beak is knitted separately and sewn on. The eyes are safety eyes or are embroidered. ⸻ Skill level: Confident beginner You should be comfortable with: • Knitting in the round (on double-pointed needles or using the Magic Loop method) • Basic increases and decreases • The Kitchener stitch (grafting) for a seamless finish Don’t worry — the pattern includes video links for all the techniques, so even adventurous beginners can take it on with a little practice! ⸻ Size: The finished size may vary depending on your yarn and needle choice. For example: • Drops Air (50g/150m) on 3.0 mm needles → approx. 18 cm tall Materials: • 20 g of Drops Air (or similar yarn) for the main color • Small amount of black yarn for the beak (about 1 m), • White thread or matching yarn for shaping the beak (or another yarn) • 6 mm safety eyes or beads Needles: • 5 double-pointed needles, 3.0 mm, or • 80–100 cm circular needles for Magic Loop (Choose needles 1–1.5 sizes smaller than recommended for your yarn)