Crow Matriarch

[Find the kits here!][1] *OPENING SALE!* This pattern is 50% off until September 18th! No code needed. Crow Matriarch is a shrewd multitasker. She can simultaneously whip up a corn and carrion chowder, spy on the hawk neighbours, and keep an eye on teenage crow shenanigans. Crow Matriarch can share clothing with [Bluebird and Swaddled Nestling](/patterns/library/bluebird-and-swaddled-nestling) **Crow Construction:** Crow Matriarch is constructed using a combination of seaming and picking up stitches. She is worked top down and in the round. Her shirt and apron are worked flat but her skirt is knit in the round. **Yarn** Sample 1 Tea with Toads Shetland Fingering in the following colours: Crow Beak: Dark Grey Crow Head and Body: Blackest Black Crow Feet: Dark Grey Pointed Bonnet and Apron Pocket: Robin Breast Apron: Natural Cream Textured Shirt: Golden Yellow Pleated Skirt: Warmest Brown *Please note if you have purchased a kit, the Golden Yellow is replaced with Pumpkin Folke Orange. Sample 2 Jamieson and Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (fingering, 105m/25g) in the following colours: Crow Beak: 5 Dyed Shetland Black Crow Body: 81 Charcoal Crow Feet: 5 Dyed Shetland Black Pointed Bonnet and Apron Pocket: 125 Orange Apron: 1A Natural White Textured Shirt: 121 Marled Yellow Pleated Skirt: 1285 bright rust orange mix **Amounts (approximate):** Crow Beak: 1 gram Crow Head and Body: 10 grams Crow Legs: 5 grams Pointed Bonnet: 4 grams Apron: 2 grams Textured Shirt: 5 grams Pleated Skirt: 7 grams **Other Materials:** -2.5mm crochet hook for apron strings. -2x 4mm black seed beads for bird eyes (or black embroidery thread). -Two lengths of black thread and a sewing needle (for sewing on bead eyes). -Darning/tapestry needle, waste yarn to put stitches on hold. -Stuffing (ideally wool because it gives the bird a pleasing heft, but can use polyfil, fabric, or yarn scraps). -A skewer, extra knitting needle, thin chopstick, or similar tool for stuffing small spaces. **IMPORTANT:** These birds are not safe for children under 3 due to small knitted parts that are choking hazards. Be safe when gifting! [1]: teawithtoads.com/shop/item/crow-matriarch-pattern/