Due to the theft of this pattern, I no longer distribute this pattern for free here on Ravelry. A paid version of this pattern can be found on Etsy where I provide detailed, step by step photos and instructions on how to make this pattern. The free version of this pattern can be found on Ribblr.

This is a beginner, level 1 crochet pattern. It is written in US terminology and uses metric measurements. This pattern is only available in English. If you need more assistance in completing the pattern,

This pattern was originally designed with Soft & Shiny Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads yarn in Bay Leaf (1 skein), Poison Apple (1 skein), White (1skein) and Yellow (1 skein) with a 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook. The quetzal used to photograph for this pattern was made using Paintbox Yarns, Cotton DK yarn in Spearmint Green 426 (1 skein), Rose Red 414 (1 skein), Paper White 401 (1 skein) and Mustard Yellow 424 (1 skein), and a 2.75mm (C/2) crochet hook. Exact amounts are provided in the pattern. You will not need an entire 50g skein to make one quetzal.

A pair of 6mm doll safety eyes, a yarn needle, scissors, sewing pins and 6g-10g of fiberfill to stuff the quetzal are also necessary for this doll. This pattern contains instructions for an optional part of the pattern where crest feathers (the feathers at the top of the head), are needle fettled on. A needle felting needle is necessary for that portion of the pattern.

The average sizes of the dolls are listed below:
The quetzals made for the pattern averaged about 20cm long from the top of its crest feathers to the end of its longest tail. The body measures 4.5cm wide.
These measurements were taken with a quetzal made with Paintbox Yarns, Cotton DK yarn and a 2.75mm (C/2) crochet hook. The original quetzal was designed with Soft & Shiny Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads yarn and a 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook. That quetzal measured 25cm in length and 5.5cm in width.

You should be familiar with the following stitches and skills for this pattern: Basic stitches: chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, slip knots, slip stitch, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, fasting off
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Making a chain
Working into a foundation chain
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Invisible single crochet decrease
Use of a whip stitch for sewing pieces together
Able to identify between the front and back loops of a single crochet stitch
Working into back and front loops only
Able to identify right and wrong sides of pieces
Working into stitches and loops on the wrong side of a piece
Using stitch markers to identify stitches

You may sell dolls made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. When selling your dolls, please credit me as the creator of this pattern. Adding a link to any of my social medias or this Etsy listing would be greatly appreciated!

This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only.

This pattern uses doll safety eyes which can pose a choking hazard if shallowed. Though the doll will be sturdy and resilient to normal wear and tear, with enough force, pieces can come loose and pose a choking hazard. Please supervise children at all times when playing with dolls made from this pattern.

My patterns can be of the following difficulties: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Intermediate level 1, Intermediate level 2. Level 1’s are easier than level 2’s.

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