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Explore Knitted Parrot Free Patterns with colorful designs, simple stitches, and cute details to bring each bird to life.
These Knitted Parrot Free Patterns will brighten up your shelf, nursery, and reading corners. They are such fun birds to knit because their bright feathers give you plenty of room to play with color. From tiny tropical birds to playful parrot toys, this collection has plenty of fun ideas for every bird lover and knitter. They are also great projects for using your small amounts of leftover yarn in bright colors. These will also make thoughtful handmade gifts for your children and anyone who enjoys unusual little creatures. Grab your needles and some colorful yarn, then choose a parrot pattern that suits your next knitting session.
Knitted Parrot Free Patterns
1. Parrot
This parrot pattern by Sachiyo Ishii gives you a sweet little bird to knit in bright, cheerful shades. The body is knitted flat with a pair of US 2 knitting needles and sewn together at the end.
2. Parrot
Here is another knitted parrot with a cute, toy-like appearance, which is made by Kath Dalmeny. The knitting gauge is 26 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch. Would you knit a classic green parrot or choose a completely unexpected color palette?
3. Parrot
This knitted parrot pattern by Susie Johns gives you another take on the familiar parrot shape. This bird can bring a bright touch to your shelf, desk, or child’s room. Use contrasting yarn for the body and smaller details so the features stand out clearly.
4. Tropical Parrot Toy
Jason the Parrot by Val Pierce brings a cheerful tropical feel to this collection. This design has a playful personality that makes it especially suitable as a knitted toy. The bright yarn shades can bring out the bird’s colorful feathers and make the finished piece stand out.
5. Parrot Toys
Why knit only one bird when you can make a small group? This pattern by Sachiyo Ishii gives you the chance to create parrot toys with different color combinations and personalities. The techniques used to make these are basic shaping, garter, and stocking stitch.
6. Tiny Parrot
This tiny parrot pattern by Anna Hrachovec is a great pick for anyone who enjoys small knitted projects. Its petite size makes it a useful way to work through small quantities of leftover yarn.
7. Tropical parrots
Nicky Stewart made this colorful pattern using DK yarn weight and US 6 knitting needles. The body, wings, and beak are all knitted flat, and the feet are i-cord or French knitting.
8. Pretty Polly Parrot
Pretty Polly has a sweet name and an equally playful knitted design, which is made by Alan Dart. Try choosing rich tropical shades to give Polly a colorful feathered look. A handmade bird like this could also make a memorable gift for someone who keeps parrots as pets.
9. Parrot Fashion
Bring a playful twist to the usual knitted bird project by Suzy Cowper. The name alone hints at a design where colorful yarn can really take center stage. The knitting gauge of this is 22 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm in overstocking stitch with 4 mm needles.
10. Lovebirds knitting pattern
This pattern by Knits for Victory features a pair of lovebirds named Lucy and Larry rather than a single parrot, making it a sweet choice for a two-bird project. They could sit together on your shelf, mantel, or bedside table as a small handmade pair.
