Description
Learn to crochet a stuffed animal in a weekend with the Hoooked Amigurumi DIY Kit Cow Kirby, a complete beginner kit that turns into Kirby, a small black-and-white cow. The box holds Eco Barbante recycled cotton yarn in the cow’s colors, a 6 mm bamboo crochet hook, black yarn leftovers for the finishing touches and the Hoooked pattern. Add your own stuffing, which is not included, and follow the pattern round by round. It is written for beginners and quick enough that an experienced crocheter can finish it in an evening.
Key Features
- Everything but the stuffing: Yarn, hook, black finishing yarn and pattern come in the box; you supply polyester fiberfill or scraps.
- Eco Barbante yarn: A recycled cotton yarn that is soft in the hand, easy to see stitches in and sturdy enough for a toy that gets carried around.
- 6 mm bamboo hook: A smooth, light hook included in the amigurumi kit, sized to the yarn so tension is easy to keep.
- Washable result: The finished cow can be machine washed warm at 105°F and laid flat to dry.
- About Hoooked: Hoooked is a Dutch yarn brand that makes crochet and knitting kits around recycled cotton yarns, with amigurumi animal kits sold as a series.
How to Use It
Open the pattern, wind off a little yarn and start with the magic ring and the basic single crochet the pattern calls for; the instructions walk through every round. Work the body, head and legs as separate pieces, stuff each one firmly as you close it, then sew the parts together and use the black leftover yarn for the spots and face. Set aside an afternoon for a first project or an evening if you already crochet. The kit makes a thoughtful gift for a crafty teen, a new hobbyist or a farm-loving friend, and the finished Kirby works as a nursery decoration or a soft toy. Wash the cow warm and dry it flat when it needs cleaning.
Specifications
- Model: PAK128
- Project: Kirby the cow, amigurumi
- Yarn: Eco Barbante recycled cotton, plus black finishing yarn
- Hook: 6 mm bamboo, included
- Not included: stuffing
- Package: about 3.35" x 3.35" x 7.48"
Stop by Garoppo’s Stone & Garden Center and Feed & Pet Supply to see it in person and pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.