San Rafael’s WildCare is asking knitters and crocheters to pick up their sticks and hooks and make some much needed bird nests for their residents. The organization’s current goal is to collect 1,200 woven yarn nests in various sizes (small 3×4″; medium 4×6″; and large 4×7″). They can be knitted, crochet, or felted, and they need to be very tightly woven so that the bird’s tiny legs do not poke through through. As you can see in the video below, the nests are put in small plastic containers and tissue is added as well.

What a great way to help animals in need, and you can use up some yarn scraps as well.

Here are some links with more information if you’d like to help out:

San Rafael’s WildCare seeks volunteers to knit nests for orphaned baby birds

Baby Bird Nest FAQ

Wildlife Rescue Nest Patterns

Ravelry Baby Bird Nest Craft-a-Long Group