I was a little distracted by the birds outside today which led me to wanting to make a bird feeder. I had some twine, and a small glass bowl with a flanged lip from the thrift store ($.50) .
I decided to crochet a loop around the sides, first making a chain that fit the circumference of the bowl, connecting the chain into a loop, then double crochet all around and finally adding an edge with a ch4, sk1, sc1 repeated all around. (Does this make any sense? Any crochet people want to help me out here?) Then I made a long chain and attached to opposite sides for hanging.
To ensure that the bowl won’t fall out (it’s pretty snug, but just in case), I put a strip of double stick tape for additional gripping power.
Now, I’ve found that I need different seeds to discourage pigeons. Black-oil sunflower seeds in a shell are recommended. Also, the bowl is steady enough for small birds but unsteady with the bigger birds, which is also reccomended. We have a bird bath and those pigeons are like teenagers at a playgound. Just too big to be there.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I have enjoyed your blog for a few months now. I am challenged in handcrafts but am inspired by your blog. I love the colors you put together. Hope to find a class over winter break that will teach me how crochet or knit.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
*super* cute!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Ha! “Teenagers at a playground…” love that, so true! Your bird feeder is definitely the classiest around, I’m sure, and you did just fine with the instructions. Now, go put on some lotion – I’m sure your hands didn’t enjoy crocheting with that twine.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Excellent idea! I was just thinking today that I’d like a birdfeeder. We have a neighbor who has about a dozen and the birds were flocking like crazy to their patio this morning!
November 13th, 2009 at 6:33 am
“teenagers at the playground” – hilarous!
my concern is rowdy squirrels.
November 13th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I love it!!! …and that’s so funny about the pigeons…
November 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
That is such a lovely idea!
November 14th, 2009 at 5:50 am
What a creative idea! You inspired me… I am thinking of other ways you could use this! You made me smile with the “teenager” comment! =)
November 14th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
That’s an awesome idea! I was actually just watching a couple of woodpeckers outside of my kitchen window and filling my suet feeders. Love the winter time birds that fill up my yard and LOVE your birdfeeder!
November 15th, 2009 at 6:08 am
This is so cute! I need a squirrel proof one over here!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Great idea! This is going on my “to make” list!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Oh! I love this idea! Such an easy and inexpensive birdfeeder! I think some people might be getting these for x-mas from me. Thanks for sharing.
November 17th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Love this idea! Gonna give it a try today! Just found the link from Craft Magazine and I love all your stuff! Keep up the good work! You’re an awesome inspiration to the rest of us!
Take care,
Julie
January 1st, 2010 at 1:13 am
Muhte?em fikir. Çok güzel.Harika. Ben de yapmak istiyorum . Kutlar?m sizi. Te?ekkürler….:))