We are still looking for drop off locations, so please contact me if you can help with this.ġ) on Ambassador. *Blankets - the world is pretty much your oyster as long as there's no gaps or loose threads that can catch claws etc. *Nests - they're open topped so don't need to breath and although they are usually lined, please ensure there is no loose threads no matter what material you are using. *Outer pouches - need to be in a tight stitch (garter for knitted, US sc/UK dc for crochet) to keep our little ones warm but they also have enough gaps for air flow. There's been a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding regarding the use of acrylic.Īcrylic is perfectly safe to use for nests, outer pouches and blankets. We prefer French seams are used for all of the pouches.Īs posted by Admin on the main Australian Facebook group: 100% cotton for internal pouch lining.Ĭan I use an overlocker instead of French seams?Īn overlocker can only be used for the first set of seams but not for the final seams as the animals can get their claws stuck in the overlocked seams. Flanno 100% cotton, for mittens, bat wraps and outside pouch. Polar Fleece is ok only for outside pouch. Koala mittens can be made in flannel that is 100% cotton or just cotton. Fabrics can be second hand blankets, tote bags etc. Calico is too rough for the animals and the synthetic materials aren’t breathable. If you are using flannel ensure that it is 100% cotton. Whatever you can make is needed.ġ00% natural fabrics like cotton and bamboo. They will be needed over the next few months and are distributed to carers all around the country.Īll sizes are needed from tiny pouches for sugar gliders all the way to large sizes that fit joeys. We have some great knitting patterns that can be whipped up for our joeys and other animals.Ĭarers need a constant supply so as many you can make. NOTE: Acrylic is completely fine to use for the birds nests.īonjour! If you can knit you can make some sweet blankets that'll keep our fellas warm. Hi! We need your birds nest making skills! Crocheted nests of various sizes are needed for orphaned birds. Hand sewing is not strong enough for what we need. All of these are in need and can be made with a sewing machine. You're the most wanted! We need bat wraps, pouches for small and medium animals, hanging joey pouches and koala mittens. Once we reorganize ourselves for local Animal Rescue initiatives, I will relaunch this section. Using yarn needle, slide yarn needle under all stitches on needles, and draw tight to close up the end.I am currently hiding the patterns as we are not supposed to make anymore new donations at this point.Clip off yarn leaving a tail of about 6 inches.

Begin decreasing for the crown as follows: Work in knit (stockingette is automatic on dpn’s) stitch for approximately 3 inches.

On size 5 dpn’s cast on 54 stitches using 2 or 3 strands of yarn so the nests are tightly knit and will stand up in a bowl shape on their own! (divide sts up into 18 sts/needle).

Crochet until the sides are about 2 – 3” high.

Once you have made the bottom of the nest from 3” to 6” big, from all rounds thereafter, crochet ONE single crochet into each stitch.

You can make your nest with a bottom as small as 3” big, up to maybe 6” big.

Round 3, 4, 5, 6, and on: Repeat Round 2 over and over, until your circle is at least 3” big.

Slip stitch your last single crochet into the top of the chain 2 that started this round. Single crochet into each of the next two stitches, then do 2 single crochet’s into the next stitch, single crochet into the next two stitches, then 2 single crochet’s in the the next stitch. Slip stitch the last single crochet to the top stitch in the chain 2 that started this round.

Round 1: Chain 2 (this counts as your first “stitch), work between 10 – 15 single crochets into th ring (depending on what thickness yarn you are using).

Starting ring: Crochet 3 chains using 2 or even 3 strands of yarn held together, and slip stitch last chain to first chain to make a loop or ring.

Several yards of Worsted weight yarn. Hold 2 or 3 strands together for a TIGHT stitch!.

Organizers said the homemade nests will serve as a safe haven for rescued birds at the center.Ĭrocheted Artificial Bird Nest Directions:

(FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - The Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Group announced this week they’re looking for folks who can knit or crochet wildlife rescue nests for their baby birds.

Rescue birds nests knit