About Whina: (pronounced Fee-nah)

Whina the Fantail is part of the New Zealand Wildlife Collection. Whina is a life-sized Fantail with a simplified body shape to make it easy for all skill levels to create. Whina is a friendly wee bird who loves to hop around and meet people. Fantails or Pīwakawaka in te reo Māori are very energetic birds and are the most common and widely distributed birds in New Zealand. 

Size: ~ 15 x 10 cm

Pattern information:

Yarn Recommended:
< 1 x 100 g Brown, 8 ply, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% acrylic, 1021 Brown Marble)
< 1 x 100 g Yellow, 12 ply, 200 m per ball, (4 Seasons half ‘n’ half, 50% Acrylic 50% wool, Mustard)
< 1 x 100 g White, 8 ply, 270 m per ball, (4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% acrylic, 1001 White)
< 1 x 50 g Grey, 8 ply, 50 m per ball, (Keep Sake Fibre Co. 100% wool, 80494816 Charcoal)
< 1 x 50 g Black, 4 ply, 165 m per ball, (Milford Regency 4 ply, cotton, 01 Black)

Skill: Easy/Intermediate (although pattern shapes are simple there are many parts to assemble)

Other Supplies Needed:
D/3 – 3.125mm Hook
5 – 1.90mm Hook
Fibre/Hobby Filler
4 x Chenille sticks (preferably black or else a dark colour)
2 x 7.5 mm Black safety eyes (Arbee Eyes Crystal 7.5 mm Black)
Yarn/Embroidery needle