Kai the Kiwi/ Kai, der Kiwi by Stacey Trock

Kai the Kiwi/ Kai, der Kiwi

Crochet
November 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
180 yards (165 m)
English German

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