If you love New Zealand, you will love the Kiwi Bird! Here is a lovely version for you to crochet, complete with a bush hat and silver fern!
 
This PDF pattern describes in US terminology (amigurumi style) how to crochet an adorable Kiwi Bird, as shown in pictures. Instructions for the bush hat and fern are also included.
Finished size will be approx. 6,7” (17 cm) tall, crocheted using sport weight cotton yarn and crochet hook size C (2.5 mm). SMC Catania Solids was used to create the birds in the pictures. This pattern is also suitable for wool or acrylic yarn.
 
If you wish to make a larger or smaller version of this bird, you can just use thicker or thinner yarn, with a matching size crochet hook. If so, you will need different amounts of yarn and different size safety eyes than stated in the materials list. All parts in this pattern will be worked in continuous rounds.
 
Skill level: advanced beginner - intermediate
 
Gauge: is not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so the stuffing will not show through the stitches. 
 
Materials used:
- Crochet hook size C (2.5 mm)
- Yarn: white (or any personal choice for body color, approx. 50 gr, 137 yds / 125 m), 
  soft peach (approx. 10 gr, 27 yds / 25 m), cinnamon (or any personal choice for bush hat,
  approx. 10 gr, 27 yds / 25 m), small amounts of bright green and dark brown
- Fiberfill stuffing, safety eyes 10.5 mm, optional: chenille wire for beak
- Stitch markers, tapestry needle, pins, scissors, tweezers
 
Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, working in front / back loops, increasing, decreasing, magic circle
 
This crochet pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is available in:
- English (US terms)
- Dutch (Nederlands)
- German (Deutsch)
 
If you like this design, see my pattern shop, for all ©Millionbells crochet patterns.
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