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Please follow links below on where to buy the Whena the Faintail pattern:

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whina-the-fantail--piwakawaka

Etsy: https://goldiyarn.etsy.com/nz/listing/1588048756/whina-the-fantail-pwakawaka-o-easy-to

 

About Whina: (pronounced Fee-nah)

Whina the Fantail is part of the New Zealand Wildlife Collection. Whina is a life-sized Fantail with a simplified body shape to make it easy for all skill levels to create. Whina is a friendly wee bird who loves to hop around and meet people. Fantails or Pīwakawaka in te reo Māori are very energetic birds and are the most common and widely distributed birds in New Zealand. 

 

Size: ~ 15 x 10 cm

 

Pattern information:

 

Yarn Recommended: 

  • < 1 x 100 g Brown, 8 ply, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% acrylic, 1021 Brown Marble)
  • < 1 x 100 g Yellow, 12 ply, 200 m per ball, (4 Seasons half ‘n’ half, 50% Acrylic 50% wool, Mustard)
  • < 1 x 100 g White, 8 ply, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% acrylic, 1001 White)
  • < 1 x 50 g Grey, 8 ply, 50 m per ball, (Keep Sake Fibre Co. 100% wool, 80494816 Charcoal)
  • < 1 x 50 g Black, 4 ply, 165 m per ball, (Milford Regency 4 ply, cotton, 01 Black)

 

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

 

Terminology: US Terminology

 

Other Supplies Needed:

  • D/3 – 3.125mm Hook
  • 5 – 1.90mm Hook
  • Fibre/Hobby Filler
  • 4 x Chenille sticks (preferably black or else a dark colour)
  • 2 x 7.5 mm Black safety eyes (Arbee Eyes Crystal 7.5 mm Black)
  • Yarn/Embroidery needle

 

Whina the Fantail/Pīwakawaka

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

    In English only.

    Digital file only, not a physical book.

  • Wina the Fantail/Pīwakawaka | 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 2023

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