Little Sandhill Crane
by Sally Hall
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Little Sandhill Crane
by Sally Hall
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I volunteer at several different National Wildlife Refuges. One is dedicated to the preservation of the Missisippi Sandhill Crane, a critically endangered subspecies of sandhill crane.
Use this pattern to create a 4 inch tall sandhill crane display piece. It is constructed in 6 pieces and sewed together, thus not very suitable for young children or for rough play.
The body of the crane is formed around a ping pong ball, but you could use stuffing for a softer piece.
Materials and supplies:
Worsted weight yarn (scraps of each - less than 25 yards):
Gray (body, wings and tail)
Red (head)
White (cheeks)
Black (beak and legs)
- Ping pong ball or stuffing (poly, cotton, scraps, etc.) to make a ball
- Black pipe cleaner to stiffen neck and beak (optional)
- A tiny bit of stuffing (use polyester stuffing, cotton or yarn scraps)
- Size US 2 – 2.5 (or size needed to make gauge) – 4 DPNs or one circular for Magic Loop, or knit on two circulars
- Tapestry needle
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