Bluebird mama and her baby are both knit with 2.5mm needles. Their clothing and accessories are knit with 2.75mm. Rough Yarn Requirements in Fingering Weight: Mama bird body: 10 grams Beak: Short length (less than 1 gram) Legs: 5 grams Dress: 8 grams Flower Petals and Leaves: Short lengths (less than 1 gram) Head Scarf: 2 grams Baby Bird: 4 grams total Baby Bird Beak: Short length (less than 1 gram) Baby Bird Feets: Short length (less than 1 gram) Swaddle: 4 grams Optional: Additional 4 grams in a lace weight mohair in a beige/white/neutral colour to make the nestling fuzzified Additional Materials:

• 4x 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).
• 2.5mm crochet hook for baby bird legs, head scarf ties, and optional finishing on dress.
• Darning/tapestry needle, waste yarn to put stitches on hold.
• Stuffing - ideally wool because it gives the birds a pleasing heft
• A skewer, extra knitting needle, thin chopstick, or similar tool for stuffing small spaces.
• A fervour for tiny birbs

Measurements: Bluebird Mama: 7 inches, Baby Bird: 2.5 inches Gauge: 8 sts/inch in stockinette IMPORTANT: These dolls are not safe for children under 3 as their details and buttons are choking hazards. Be safe when gifting!