Bullfinch Brooch

PLEASE NOTE this is tutorial pattern how to crochet Bullfinch Brooch and it is not a finished product!Instant digital download in PDF format - ready to download instantly after the payment. You will see the download link in details of your order.
Please note this tutorial will not teach you how to crochet, it is advisable that you already know the basic crocheting techniques.
DESCRIPTION 
This pattern is written in English language using US crochet terminology and includes:  
Step by step instruction  
Numerous detailed photos
Following my tutorial what you will get is a cute 3D bullfinch brooch. It has a fastener on the back and will look gorgeous on winter clothing,  be it a coat collar, jumper, scarf, or a hat and a cap. It may also add a nice little touch to the  clothes of your child. Provided you use fine yarn like mohair, angora, wool 450 m/100 g, the brooch will be approximately 7 cm long. Should you decide to use thicker yarn, the finished size of the brooch will be bigger.  You may also turn it into a keyring or a pendant for your handbag.
Crocheting level - intermediate.
Materials
Same thickness yarn (acrylic, mohair, angora, wool, etc). Depending on the thickness of the yarn its consumption and a finished brooch size may differ. I used acrylic/wool yarn 450 m/100 g. The size of my bullfinch is 7cm.
Red 10 g,
Black 7 g,
White and grey about 2-3 m each
A crochet hook, I used 1mm crochet hook.
Hollow fiber toy/cushion filling
Grey/Black polymer clay or self-hardening clay – small amount for the beak
All purpose clear transparent glue, e.g. UHU
2 beads for eyes or ready - made eyes, I used 8 mm beads
A sewing needle, a long needle for sculpting
Black and red sewing thread
Black or grey piece of felt
Dry soft pastels or any other suitable means for tinting (dark red or grey)
A thin piece of plastic, that you can easily pierce with a needle (e.g. Pringles crisps tube lid)
Brooch base (fastener)
Adhesive Backed Hoop & Loop tape to brush crocheted parts