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I Make Realistic Crocheted Birds Out Of Wool
I Make Realistic Crocheted Birds Out Of Wool
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I Make Realistic Crocheted Birds Out Of Wool

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I make realistic looking birds using crochet, needle-felting and a bit of embroidery, because I really like birds and couldn’t persuade any real ones to come indoors.

Each bird takes between 1 and 4 weeks to make. I make them out of pure wool yarns and fill them with lamb’s wool – which makes them feel quite alive – and each one is tagged with a year-coded metal leg ring. Sometimes I make them perching on wool-wrapped wire branches, or turn them into 3-D pictures in wooden rings, and mount them on a wall.

I’ve been making them for about 2 years and have mainly focused on British birds so far, but I’ve got plans to try American birds, exotics and even some extinct species this year.

More info: joseheroys.com

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    Jose Heroys (Fibre Artist)

    Jose Heroys (Fibre Artist)

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    I trained as a biochemist and worked for many years as a medical writer before finally succumbing to the pull of the thread and becoming a fibre artist. I work in crochet, needle-felt, wire and anything else that seems useful. I'm pretty obsessed with making birds but tell myself I can stop any time I want...

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    Jose Heroys (Fibre Artist)

    Jose Heroys (Fibre Artist)

    Author, Community member

    I trained as a biochemist and worked for many years as a medical writer before finally succumbing to the pull of the thread and becoming a fibre artist. I work in crochet, needle-felt, wire and anything else that seems useful. I'm pretty obsessed with making birds but tell myself I can stop any time I want...

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    Ria Verheezen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ik heb al veel gehaakt maar vind de vogeltjes toch zo schitterend wil ze heel graag proberen te haken.

    Tina Holmes
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, is there any way I can please get the pattern for the hummingbird?

    Emily Coffman
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you please post the pattern for the bird nest in a circle of any other of your projects? My friend saw this post and is BEGGING for me to crochet her it. (I will not make a single cent off of this) Thank you fro your effort and time!

    Emily Coffman
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Carol Payne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These birds are fantastic. Do you sell patterns please. I absolutely in love with my favourite bird Kingfisher. X

    Lisa Gillen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your birds are beyond amazing! I have made a cardinal trying to imitate your style, but since I am new to this, it is cute, but not quite realistic! I like it, but LOVE yours!!! Never quit!

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    Ria Verheezen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ik heb al veel gehaakt maar vind de vogeltjes toch zo schitterend wil ze heel graag proberen te haken.

    Tina Holmes
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, is there any way I can please get the pattern for the hummingbird?

    Emily Coffman
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you please post the pattern for the bird nest in a circle of any other of your projects? My friend saw this post and is BEGGING for me to crochet her it. (I will not make a single cent off of this) Thank you fro your effort and time!

    Emily Coffman
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Carol Payne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These birds are fantastic. Do you sell patterns please. I absolutely in love with my favourite bird Kingfisher. X

    Lisa Gillen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your birds are beyond amazing! I have made a cardinal trying to imitate your style, but since I am new to this, it is cute, but not quite realistic! I like it, but LOVE yours!!! Never quit!

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