The Crochet Kiwi Bird Amigurumi is a charming little toy that looks adorable and is perfect for kids.
It's crafted entirely in a light caramel color, making it soft and appealing.
The kiwi has a cute beak which adds to its charm, enhancing its friendly appearance.
This crocheted bird is not only a fun toy for children to play with but also makes a cute gift for anyone who enjoys cuddly, handmade crafts.
Its gentle colors and endearing features make it a delightful companion.
Crochet Kiwi Bird Amigurumi
Certainly! Below is a detailed step-by-step crochet pattern excerpted from the video on how to create a kiwi bird using the techniques and materials described.
Materials:
- Yarns:
- Paintbox Simply Aran (Size 4, Color 209 Soft Fudge)
- Paintbox Simply DK (Size 3, Color 108 Light Caramel)
- Hooks:
- 3.0 mm hook for Size 4 yarn
- 2.0 mm hook for Size 3 yarn
- Additional Accessories:
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- 6 mm safety eyes with or without backings, or fabric glue
- White scrap yarn for eye details
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Pattern Instructions:
Body (using Soft Fudge yarn):
- Magic Circle: Start with a magic circle of 6 stitches.
- Round 1: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch; repeat ** around (18 stitches).
- Round 3-4: Single crochet around (18 stitches each round).
- Round 5: Single crochet in next 5 stitches, increase in the next stitch; repeat ** around (21 stitches).
- Round 6: Increase in first stitch, single crochet remainder of round (22 stitches).
- Round 7-13: Continue following the pattern, increasing strategically to shape the kiwi bird’s body, ultimately reaching 36 stitches.
- Round 14: Start decreases. Single crochet in next 4 stitches, decrease; repeat ** around.
- Continue decreasing every few rounds to shape the back end of the kiwi bird until closure.
Beak (using Light Caramel yarn):
- Magic Circle: Start with a magic circle of 4.
- Round 1-3: Work a few rounds of simple increases to shape the beak.
- Sew the beak onto the body aligning under the eyes appropriately.
Feet (using Light Caramel yarn):
- Row 1: Chain 4, starting from the second chain from the hook, slip stitch back down to the starting point creating a toe.
- Repeat for three toes and join them at the base.
- Sew each foot to the bottom of the bird body.
Eyes and Details:
- Position 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 5 from the magic circle. If using glue, secure them after positioning correctly.
- Use scrap white yarn to add details around the eyes. Needle felt around the eyes for a realistic look when finished.
- Stuff the kiwi bird before fully closing the body.
Notes:
- Experiment with the stitches for the beak and body increases or decreases for desired shape.
- Final touches include stuffing the body appropriately to give it form and stability.
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