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Please follow links below on where to buy the Karepō the Kākāpō Pattern:

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/karepo-the-kakapo

Etsy: https://goldiyarn.etsy.com/listing/1600186284

 

About Karepō:

Karepō the Kākāpō is part of the New Zealand Wildlife Collection. Karepō is a life-sized Kakapō with a simplified body shape to make it easy for all skill levels to create. Karepō is a sleepy nocturnal parrot who loves making music throughout the night. Kākāpō are the heaviest parrots in the world and although that does stop them from flying, they are experts at climbing. Kākāpō are perhaps the longest living bird species so come make a lifetime friend with Karepō. 

 

Size: ~ 35 x 20 cm

 

Pattern information:

 

Yarn Recommended:

  • 2 x 100 g Green, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons, Marvel, 8 ply, 100% acrylic, Pasture)

  • 1 x 100 g Brown, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons, Marvel, 8 ply, 100% acrylic, Brown Marble)

  • < 1 x 100g Grey, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons, Marvel, 8 ply, 100% acrylic, Charcoal)

  • < 1 x 100g Cream, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons, Marvel, 8 ply, 100% acrylic, Fawn)

  • < 1 x 100g Blue, 270 m per ball, (Stylecraft, Bambino, double knitting, 100% acrylic, Sage)

 

Skill: Intermediate (although pattern shapes are simple there are many parts to assemble)

 

Terminology: US Terminology

 

Other Supplies Needed:

  • D/3, 3.25 mm Hook

  • Fibre/Hobby Filler

  • 12 mm Black safety eyes (Arbee Eyes Crystal 12mm Black)

  • Yarn/Embroidery needle

Karepō the Kākāpō

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