Matumaini the Black Rino

by @SirPurlGrey

Matumaini means “Hope” in Swahili which is very apt because while populations are on the rise, the Black Rhino is still critically endangered! Donate to the World Wildlife Foundation to download the PDF version of this pattern!

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Purchase a crochet kit with all the materials you’ll need to make Matumaini the Rhino yourself! 

20% of the purchase of this kit goes to the World Wildlife Fund!

The Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Grey
– Off-White
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• 8mm Safety Bead Eyes x 2
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 3” tall

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– BLO / FLO : Back / Front Loops Only

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This pattern is part of a collaboration for Earth day to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund, a non-profit that’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.

Learn more about the fundraiser, how you can help, and what you get for supporting!