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Kai the Kiwi

Crocheted Softies
Crochet
November 2011
Zealana Performa Rimu DK
DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)
4.0 mm (G)
150 yards (137 m)

Kiwis are funny little flightless birds from New Zealand…they are such a national symbol that people from New Zealand are called ‘Kiwis’! This kiwi is crocheted from a NZ possum yarn.

Height: Approx 6” tall

Yarns: Zealana Kia Ora Rimu (60% NZ merino, 40% possum ; 1.75oz/50g; 140 yds/128m)

  • MC: 1 skein in Paru Brown
  • CC: 40 yards in Flax

Hooks and Notions:

  • Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Two 12mm black animal eyes
  • A few handfuls of stuffing

Gauge
6 rnds of sc = 2.5” diameter circle