Birds

Feathered motifs from garden birds to penguins and swans.

7 editable filet crochet patterns.

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Patterns
7
Difficulty
Beginner
Grid sizes
from about 18×18 to 26×26 squares
Best season
year-round

All 7 patterns

About this collection

Curated by the Filet Crochet Chart Builder team · Last updated

Every bird in the library in one place — a little garden bird, a wise owl, a fluffy chick, a proud rooster, a paddling duck, a penguin, and an elegant swan. Birds suit spring makes, nursery decor, and gifts for nature lovers, and they sit naturally on a line of border mesh like a wire.

Use one as a gentle accent or line several along an edge. Flip any bird in the editor to face the other way so a pair looks at each other across a panel.

Birds — frequently asked questions

How many patterns are in the Birds collection?
There are 7 editable filet crochet patterns in this collection, ranging beginner in difficulty. Every one opens in the editor as fully editable cells.
What skill level is the birds collection?
Most patterns here are beginner level, with the set spanning beginner. Difficulty is estimated from each chart's size and detail, so you can start with a simpler motif and work up.
What yarn and hook should I use for these patterns?
Smooth cotton, thread to worsted with a 1.5 mm steel up to 4.5 mm is a good starting point. Work the smaller motifs in size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook for fine detail, or move the larger ones to DK or worsted cotton on a bigger hook for blanket-weight pieces. A single solid, light colour reads best either way.
Can I print or export the birds patterns?
Yes. Open any pattern in the editor to print a clean numbered chart, or export it as a PDF, PNG, JSON, TXT, or CSV. Everything is free and there is no sign-up.
Can I resize or customise these patterns?
Yes. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, you can resize the grid, crop, mirror, or tile any animals motif without creating half-stitches, then save your own version.

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