Renée the Schalow’s Turaco is the April instalment of the Ed’s Birds Club subscription from TOFT.

Using TOFT’s luxury British wool, Renée the Schalow’s Turaco is a quick and rewarding make. Only the finest fleeces are selected for this British wool blend, which makes using it a real pleasure.

Yarn: TOFT DK Wool -50g TOFT Lime, 25g TOFT Green, 25g TOFT Steel, 10g TOFT Cream, 10g TOFT Orange

Hook: 3mm Crochet Hook

Notions: A handful of toy stuffing, tapestry needle, black wool for the eyes, and some scrap yarn to use as a stitch marker.

Gauge: 6 sts x 7 rows in 3cm x 3cm

Techniques used: British double crochet stitch, disciplined colour work