This free Dove knitting pattern from Knitting by Post creates a small knitted bird that makes a lovely symbol of peace and hope. It is a compact project worked with simple knitting techniques and only requires a small amount of yarn.
The finished dove measures approximately 10 cm from beak to tail and is made using white double-knitting yarn, straight needles and a small amount of toy stuffing.
Free Dove Knitting Pattern at a Glance
Designer / Publisher: Knitting by Post Ltd
Craft: Knitting
Category: Knitted Bird / Soft Toy
Yarn Weight: DK / Double Knitting
Yarn: Oddments of white DK yarn
Needles: 3 mm straight needles
Other Materials: Small amount of toy stuffing
Finished Size: Approximately 10 cm from beak to tail
Construction: Worked flat and seamed
Language: English
Availability: Free pattern
About the Knitted Dove
This little knitted dove has a simple, recognizable shape with a rounded body, pointed beak and two separate wings. The original designer describes it as a symbol of hope, making it suitable for thoughtful gifts, decorations and charity knitting projects.
Because the project only uses small amounts of yarn, it can also be a useful way to use leftover DK yarn from other knitting projects.
Yarn and Materials
The original pattern uses oddments of white double-knitting yarn. You will also need a small amount of toy stuffing and 3 mm single-pointed needles.
White gives the bird its traditional dove appearance, but the simple construction also makes it easy to experiment with other yarn colors for decorative knitted birds.
Finished Size
The finished dove is approximately 10 cm long from the beak to the end of the tail.
Its small size makes it suitable for hanging decorations, table displays, keepsakes or small handmade gifts.
Construction and Skills
The dove is knitted using straight needles rather than being worked entirely in the round. The body and head form the main piece, while two wings are knitted separately and attached during finishing.
The pattern uses basic knit and purl stitches together with increases and decreases for shaping. The knitted pieces are then seamed and lightly stuffed to create the finished three-dimensional bird.
Is the Dove Knitting Pattern Free?
Yes. The original Dove Knitting Pattern by Knitting by Post is currently available free on the designer's official website.
Amazing Knitting provides project information and directs readers to the authorized source rather than reproducing the designer's complete pattern instructions.
Get the Free Dove Knitting Pattern
Visit Knitting by Post to view the complete original pattern and the designer's current instructions.