The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania.

This pattern is written in English and uses US crochet terms. Also the German version is available for download.

This listing is for an extensive PDF file which contains full instructions for crocheting and finishing off a Rainbow Lorikeet. Once paid for it is available for you to instantly download.

The file is 32 pages long and contains 63 detailed step-by-step photographs along with full pattern instructions and tips for crocheting, sewing and finishing neatly. In addition to textual instructions, there are also crochet charts.

Please note that this project is not a quick or simple crochet. It takes a lot of time to crochet and finish the lorikeet and a lot of time is spent on the finishing off. There are lots of separate pieces which require sewing. That said this PDF file will give you all of the information that you need to crochet the Rainbow Lorikeet.

What you will need:

M a t e r i a l s:
• Cotton yarn in 6 different colors (2 skein of dark green, 1 skein each of red and blue, left over yarn in light green, linen and mandarin)
I used Cotton yarn of different manufacturers (CATANIA – Schachenmayr/ CAMILLA – Buttinette, BASIC COTTON - Pro Lana)

Yardage 136 yds. (125 m)
Weight 50g (1.76 ounce)
Yarn Weight Fingering /Sport
Fiber Content 100% Cotton

• Hook size 2.5 mm
• Fiberfill
• Optinal: wooden spoon, clamping scissor to simplify the filling
• 2 black glass eyes with wire loop, Ø 3 mm
• Sequins, felt, cardboard or anything else for the eyes
• Strong thread resistant to tearing for the eyes (dental floss)
• Sewing thread in the colors green and red
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissor
• Pliers and screwdriver
• florist`s wire, tape

F i n i s h e d S i z e:
approx 35 cm (13.8”) - from head tip to tail tip.

Copyright, CAROcreated, 2015
All rights reserved
Please do not sell, redistribute or edit this pattern in any way. You may sell the finished products, but please credit me for the pattern (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CAROcreated).