If you’ve been burying your head in the sand when it comes to your next project then Olive the Ostrich could be for you! Measuring approximately 21cm/8¼in from chest to tail and 26cm/10¼in tall when seated, this desert diva’s fancy features are made using loop stitch, a simple variation on the normal knit stitch. A step-by-step photo tutorial is included so you’ll have everything you need to transform your feathered friend from flightless to fabulous!

All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles (although most can be knitted in the round). They’re then seamed and attached, mainly using mattress stitch. You can also find a video showing the loop stitch technique here.

You’ll be pleased to know that this pattern has been reviewed by a professional technical editor to ensure that it’s super-easy to follow!

Materials
1 ball of Hayfield Bonus DK yarn (100g/3½oz/280m/306yds) in each of the following:
Black, White, Pink and Light Grey Mix
A pair of 2¾mm straight needles
A pair of 12mm sew on googly eyes
Tape measure
Toy stuffing
Scrap yarn to use as stitch markers
A tapestry needle and large-headed pins for sewing up
A sewing needle and strong thread (for attaching the eyes)

The boring bit…
This pattern is intended for personal use so it’s fine to print it out for personal use but please don’t sell it, share it on the internet or make multiple copies. What you can sell (more money for yarn – YAY!) is finished items made from this pattern so long as you’ve made them yourself and it’s not on a commercial basis. Please remember to credit me as the designer!

And finally…
I’d love to see your finished ostrich so please share him or her on Instagram and here on Ravelry!