The animal created with this pattern is a kiwi bird, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand. This pattern likely represents a whimsical or amigurumi version of the kiwi, a bird known for its distinctive round body, long beak, and small wings. Some key characteristics of a kiwi that would be reflected in the crochet project include:

Size: The finished kiwi is about 16 cm (6.3 inches) tall, which is similar to the real bird’s small stature.
Body: The kiwi’s body is round, and in this pattern, you create a textured, stuffed form using yarn.
Beak: The pattern includes detailed instructions for crocheting a long, narrow beak, characteristic of kiwi birds.
Feet and Legs: The pattern provides instructions for crocheting the kiwi’s feet, which are strong with three toes, used for walking.
Fur-like Texture: For the furry version of the kiwi, the pattern uses “Durable Furry Phantom” yarn to give the appearance of the bird’s soft, fluffy feathers.
Real kiwis are about the size of a chicken and lay large eggs relative to their body size, a detail mentioned in the pattern. This crochet version captures the kiwi’s unique appearance in a small, plush form.

Materials Needed:

• 50 gr. Durable Furry Phantom 412 (for the furry version)
• 50 gr. Scheepjes Stonewashed Brown Agate 822 (for the cotton version)
• 50 gr. Scheepjes Stonewashed Moonstone 801 Crochet hooks: 5.5 mm (I-9) and 3.5 mm (E-4) (only 3.5 mm for cotton version)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Black round safety eyes, 10 mm
• Yarn needle

Instructions:

• The finished piece will be 16 cm / 6.3 inches.

Terms used:

• sc = single crochet
• dec = decrease
• st = stitches
• inc = increase
• X * = repeat X times