When you finish this crochet project, Olivia the Ostrich will be about 9” tall, 3.5” wide, and 3” long.

This crochet pattern may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Experienced

Required Skills:

• Adding additional rounds onto already-crocheted parts

• Changing yarn colors

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocheting in front loops and back loops

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Double crochet

• Embroidering

• Half Double crochet

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together to form the doll

• Single crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size G/7 or 4.25mm Crochet Hook

• Size E/5 or 3.50mm Crochet Hook (for eyes)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Very Fine Black Yarn for toes, eyes, eyelashes, nose, and mouth

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver Solids—1 skein for each color)
o Dusty Grey for head/neck and wings
o Black for body, claws, and wings
o White for neck feathers, tail, and eyes
o Gold for legs and beak

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message on Ravelry. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. :)