Make your own Wading Bird! This pattern gives detailed instructions to create three species of wading bird: White Stork, Scarlet Ibis, and Roseate Spoonbill. In addition, color suggestions and colorwork instructions are also given for a number of other Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill species.

The 94 page pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos and clear written instructions to make an amigurumi-style Stork, Ibis, or Spoonbill. PLUS there is a 36 page printer-friendly TEXT ONLY version at the end of the pattern. This pattern has been fully tested by multiple testers. Includes yarn amounts and hook sizes to make a wading bird using worsted weight yarn.

Recommended for INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE SKILL LEVEL. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and more complex stitches (detailed in the pattern glossary).

A finished bird made using Worsted Weight yarn is approximately 24” long from bill to tail, 19” tall from head to toe and 7.5” wide at the widest point.

To make a Stork, Ibis, or Spoonbill you will need:
Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors, ~500 to 600 yards total
12mm safety eyes
Poly-fil or other stuffing
12- or 9-gauge armature wire (18-gauge floral wire can be used, but lengths must be doubled)
Duct tape
Darning needle

PATTERN IN ENGLISH, using US Crochet terminology.

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This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed, or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer.