Goldfinch Amanita is knit on 2.5mm needles. Her clothing and accessories are knit on 2.75mm needles. Rough Yarn Requirements in Fingering Weight: Goldfinch: 10 grams total Beak: Short length (less than 1 gram) Legs: 5 grams Mushroom Hat: 7 grams Dress: 7 grams Sunflower Seed: Short Lengths (less than 1 gram) Additional Materials:

• 2x 4mm black seed beads for bird eyes (or black embroidery thread).
• Two lengths of black thread and a sewing needle (for attaching bead eyes).
• Darning/tapestry needle, waste yarn to put stitches on hold.
• Stuffing (ideally wool because it gives the bird a pleasing heft, but can use polyfil, fabric, or yarn scraps).
• A skewer, extra knitting needle, thin chopstick, or similar tool for stuffing small spaces.

Measurements Goldfinch: 7 inches/18cm Gauge: 8 sts/inch stockinette IMPORTANT: These birds are not safe for children under 3 due to choking hazards. Be safe when gifting!