Loon

An original crochet amigurumi Common Loon bird pattern by June Gilbank. *The Common Loon, also known as the Great Northern Diver, is mostly found on freshwater lakes in North America. Loons are completely adapted for swimming and diving; their feet are placed far back on their streamlined bodies which makes it difficult for them to walk on land, and they only come ashore to breed.* **Yarn:** worsted weight yarn in black and white **Hook:** US E / 3.5mm **Details:** This pattern includes bonus appendices for both right- and left-handers that include full step-by-step photos to walk you through the special technique used to create the realistic shaping. Don't be intimidated by the colour changes: I've also included lots of tips for managing the yarns so you can get a beautiful result without cutting the yarn at every colour change! **Size:** approx 10" (26cm) long **Eye size:** 10mm *** > ***Please join us*** *in the [PlanetJune crochet designs > group](http://www.ravelry.com/groups/planetjune-crochet-designs) > - you can get pattern support, join crochet-alongs, show off your FOs, > suggest new designs, and chat. All > welcome!*