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Kiwi Bird Knitting Pattern Guide

This document provides instructions for knitting a kiwi bird toy using worsted weight yarn and various sizes of double pointed needles. It describes increasing stitches to shape the body, inserting safety eyes, and stuffing. Short rows are used for neck shaping. Decreasing stitches shapes the beak and feet are knitted separately and attached. When assembled, the stuffed kiwi bird is complete.

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Kiwi Bird Knitting Pattern Guide

This document provides instructions for knitting a kiwi bird toy using worsted weight yarn and various sizes of double pointed needles. It describes increasing stitches to shape the body, inserting safety eyes, and stuffing. Short rows are used for neck shaping. Decreasing stitches shapes the beak and feet are knitted separately and attached. When assembled, the stuffed kiwi bird is complete.

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KIWI BIRD

Body: With size 6 DPNs and rust colored worsted weight yarn, CO 3 and distribute them evenly among the needles Kfb into each st (6 sts) Kfb into each st (12 sts) K each st K1, kfb* around (18 sts) K each st K2, kfb* around (24 sts) K each st K3, kfb* around (30 sts) K each st for 5 rounds K3, k2tog* around (24 sts) K each st for 2 rounds K2, k2tog* around (18 sts) K each st (Okay, here comes some short row shaping for the neck. W&t means wrap and turn, which you can learn how to do via this handy video) K4, w&t, p6, w&t, k8, w&t, p10, w&t, k12, w&t, p14, w&t, k16, w&t, p10 (Whew! Still with me? Great, its all smooth sailing from here!)

K each st K2, kfb* around (24 sts) K3, kfb* around (30 sts) K4, kfb* around (36 sts) K5, kfb* around (42 sts) K6, kfb* around (48 sts) K7, kfb* around (54 sts) K each st K8, kfb* around (60 sts) K each st for 20 rounds -Insert safety eyes and stuff head lightlyK8, k2tog* around (54 sts) K7, k2tog* around (48 sts) K6, k2tog* around (42 sts) K5, k2tog* around (36 sts) K4, k2tog* around (30 sts) K3, k2tog* around (24 sts) -Stuff body firmlyK2, k2tog* around (18 sts) K1, k2tog* around (12 sts) K2tog* around (6 sts) Break thread and draw it through the remains stitches, tying tight. Beak: Switching to size 5 DPNs and yellow worsted weight yarn, CO 3 st, distributing evenly on your needles Kfb into each st (6 sts) K each st around for 22 rounds K1, kfb* around (9 sts) K each st around k2, kfb* around (12 sts) K each st BO and break yarn, leaving a sizable tail to sew with

Feet (Make 2): With size 5 straight needles and the same yarn as used for the beak, CO 25 sts K each st BO 5 sts, k to end K to end, CO 5 sts BO 5 sts, k to end K to end, CO 5 K each st CO, leaving a long tail To Assemble: First take one foot and weave the long tail back through the 5 sts of the toe. Fold the leg in half and use that length of yarn to sew the long edges together, forming a long tube for the leg. Repeat with the other foot piece. Sew each leg to the bottom of the bird body and tie tightly, weaving in ends when satisfied with the placement. Lightly stuff the wide opening of the beak, and sew to bird face. Just weave in those ends and youre ready to have plenty of your own bizarre adventures!

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