Kids have the funniest requests sometimes! My youngest was given a Beanie Baby Pelican recently, and just fell in love. Within the day he was insisting I make his new pal a nest. And every day until I got the chance to make it, he complained how very exhausted the bird was getting, without a chance to sleep! Finally, I made one… and then I couldn’t resist making a few more!

I whipped up a set of these bowls in just an evening, and in three sizes that “nest” together they’re good for lots more than stuffed animal sleeping quarters! They’ve got flat bottoms so they don’t tip over, and made with super chunky yarn they’re very nearly instant gratification. Simple stitches, with textured sides to keep them interesting (and dare I say “nest-ish”?), these bowls makes a great gift, are a fun way to organize all that clutter, and add a pop of color wherever they go.

Bird’s Nest Bowl Set

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150 yards super bulky yarn (Hometown USA shown)
US-M/N, 9.00mm hook, or US-L, 8.00mm if needed to produce firm fabric
Yarn needle for thick yarn (regular yarn needles just can’t handle the thick stuff!)

SMALL BOWL: (5 inch diameter)

Round 1: Make a magic circle and hdc 9 times in the circle. Join with a sl st. (9 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st. Join. (18 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 1. [Hdc in the next st, then 2 hdc in the next st] 9 times. Join. (27 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 1. [Hdc in the next 2 sts, then 2 hdc in the next st] 9 times. Join. (36 hdc)

Round 5: Turn (the only turn) and ch 1. Sc even in BLO around. Join. (36 sc)

Round 6: Ch 1. *[Sc, dc] in the next st. Skip the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join. (36 sts)

Round 7: Repeat Round 6. Finish off with seamless join.

MEDIUM BOWL: (6 inch diameter)

Rounds 1-4: Repeat Rounds 1-4 of Small Bowl Instructions.

Round 5: Ch 1. [Work 2 hdc in the next st, then hdc in the next 3 sts] 9 times. Join. (45 hdc)

Round 6: Turn (the only turn) and ch 1. Sc in the BLO of each st AND in the turning ch. Join. (46 sc)

Rounds 7-9: Ch 1. *[Sc, dc] in the next st. Skip the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join. (46 sts) Finish off with seamless join.

LARGE BOWL: (7 inch diameter)

Rounds 1-5: Repeat Rounds 1-5 of Medium Bowl Instructions.

Round 6: Ch 1. [Hdc in the next 2 sts, then 2 hdc in the next st, then hdc in the next 2 sts] 9 times. Join. (54 hdc)

Round 7: Turn (the only turn) and ch 1. Sc even in BLO around. Join. (54 sc)

Round 8-11: Ch 1. *[Sc, dc] in the next st. Skip the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join. (54 sts) Finish off with seamless join.

EXTRA LARGE BOWL: (Approx. 8 inch diameter, not shown – added at reader request)

Rounds 1-6: Repeat Rounds 1-6 of Large Bowl Instructions.

Round 7: Ch 1. [Hdc in the next 5 sts, then 2 hdc in the next st] 9 times. Join. (63 hdc)

Round 8: Turn (the only turn) and ch 1. Sc even in BLO around. Join. (63 sc)

Round 9-13: Ch 1. *[Sc, dc] in the next st. Skip the next st. Repeat from * to end. Join. (63 sts) Finish off with seamless join.

I can’t wait to make more of these! Filled with homemade treats they’ll be a welcome addition to any gift – and it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. And how cute would they be filled with tiny yarn balls! They’re so very fast to make there’s no reason not to make dozens. Of course, you don’t have to use super bulky yarn either. Made up in worsted with a G hook, you’d have sweet little trinket bowls – great for the nightstand or next to the sink. I hope you enjoy this free crochet container pattern! It hasn’t been tested, so if you spot any mistakes, please let me know. How do you plan on filling your Bird’s Nest Bowl Set?

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