The flamingo is constructed using medium weight yarn and US 5 (3.75mm) DPNs, which makes it approx. 7” sitting (from the bottom of its body to the top of its head, the legs are approx. 4” in length). However, any size yarn and needle size could be substituted to vary her size.

It is knit mostly in the round, the wings are knitted flat. The pattern is 10 pages long and includes photos to assist you.

Recommended skill level is Advanced Beginner due to working in the round with DPNs.

Techniques used in this pattern:
k - knit
p - purl
kfb - knit front & back
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
k3tog - k 3 stitches together
pfb - purl front & back
Picot BO
Knit CO - used for adding stitches in the middle of a piece.

Materials Required:
US 5 (3.75mm) dpns
3.5 mm Crochet Hook for Magic Ring cast on (link to tutorial included)
Medium Weight (4) yarn in 4 different colors: Main Color, Accent Color, White & Black yarn were used for the beak.
#10 Black Crochet Thread for embroidering the eyebrows
16mm Safety eyes
14 Gauge Jewelers Wire
Needle nosed pliers for cutting and shaping the wire
Hot Glue, optional for attaching some pieces
Rosette
Polyfiber filling
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors

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