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Please follow links below on where to buy the Tama the Takahē Pattern:

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tama-the-takahe

Etsy: https://goldiyarn.etsy.com/listing/4303322264

 

 

About Tama:

Tama the Takahē is part of the New Zealand Wildlife Collection. Tama is a life-sized, which is pretty big, as Takahē are the largest living rail (a family of small-medium sized ground-dwelling birds with short wings, large feet, and long toes). Tama's bright colours and big soft body set his apart from the commonly compared pūkeko. Although Tama does have wings, he can not fly but instead uses his beautiful wings as part of his courtship. Takahē were thought to be extinct until 1948, but now there are more than 500 living in New Zealand. Takahē enjoy being in pair or family groups, so let Tama come join your family!

 

 

Size: ~ 45 x 35 cm

 

Pattern information:

 

Yarn Recommended:

  • 2 – 3 x 100 g Blue, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply, 100% acrylic, 1016, Twilight)
  • 1 x 100 g Army Green, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel, 8 Ply, 100% acrylic, 1909, Army Green)
  • 1 x 100 g Green, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply, 100% acrylic, 1904, Dark Bottle)
  • < 1 x 100 g Navy, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply, 100% acrylic, 1907, Navy)
  • < 1 x 100 g Red, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel, 8 Ply acrylic, 1902, Ruby)
  • < 1 x 100 g White, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel, 8 Ply, 100% acrylic, 1001, White)
  • < 1 x 100g Teal, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel, 8 Ply, 100% acrylic, 1913, Teal)

 

 

Skill: Easy/Intermediate

 

Terminology: US Terminology

 

Other Supplies Needed:

  • D/3, 3.25 mm Hook
  • E/4, 3.5 mm Hook
  • Fibre/Hobby Filler
  • 2 x 15 mm Black safety eyes (Arbee Eyes Crystal 15mm Black)
  • Yarn/Embroidery needle
  • ~6 Chenille Sticks

Tama the Takahē

  • Full PDF pattern with accurate, easy-to-follow instructions. All the information you’ll need to prepare for making Tama, including yarn quantities, tools, skills, and other supplies.

    In English only.

    Digital file only, not a physical book.

  • Tama the Takahē | Crochet Pattern by Goldi Yarn

    This pattern or any portion there of may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the designer. Copyright and intellectual property rights reserved.

    Copyright © Katelyn Goldsmith 2025

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