Meet the Bilby: A Delightfully Unique and Sweet Friend!

The Bilby is an extraordinary creature, known for its intriguing and distinctive features. Inspired by its “structural peculiarities” that Hedley Finlayson described as both grotesque and harmonious, this Bilby crochet creation embodies the beauty found in uniqueness.

Although she may be shy at first, this Bilby is guaranteed to be a kind and sweet friend once you get to know her. With a passion for digging, jumping, and finding pretty pictures in the clouds, she brings a sense of wonder and joy wherever she goes.

This pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions to help you create your very own Bilby. With twenty accompanying color photos, you’ll stay on track throughout the crafting process. While the pattern is designed with advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters in mind, it’s also an excellent opportunity for those eager to learn and dive right in!

• Makes a special gift for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers
• Encourages a sense of wonder and imagination
• Detailed pattern instructions with color 20 colour photos included

Materials Needed

• Yarn (All in Medium/4 Weight. This can be changed, but all yarns used should be the same weight to keep the dimensions. Yardage will change depending on yarn, hook, and tension, so the yardage below is a rough estimate only.): Colour A: Tan/Grey for the main body. Pictured is Lion Brand Heartland Grand Canyon ~45 yards Colour B: Light Grey for the belly, neck, and ears. Pictured is Lion Brand Heartland Mount Rainier ~20 yards Colour C: Off White/Peach/Tan for the nose and paws. Pictured is Spotlight 4 Seasons Marvel Soft 8ply ~10 yards Colour D: Black for the tail. Pictured is Lion Brand Heartland Black Canyon ~2 yards Colour E: Off White/White for the tail. Pictured is Spotlight 4 Seasons Marvel Soft 8ply ~3.5 yards

• 3.00mm crochet hook to keep the stitches nice and tight.

• Plastic safety eyes, buttons, a little bit of fabric, or a bit of black yarn to make the pupils of the eyes. I’ve used 8mm safety eyes in the Bilby pictured.

• Stuffing

• Sewing pins to keep things in place as you stitch (not absolutely necessary, but can help keep things from sliding around)

• Marker to keep track of rounds (I use an extra little piece of yarn)

• Yarn needle (or smaller if you prefer to attach pieces with thread), scissors, general etc.

Notes

You’re welcome to keep, gift, or sell any toys you make from this pattern! If any of your friends would like the pattern, please help support my creations by sending them back here :)