Knit goodness for your daily life

KNIT GOODNESS FOR YOUR DAILY LIFE

Once upon a time … in a little cottage in New Zealand while dreaming by the sea treasures grew on knitting needles. The curator invites you to explore the beautiful objects from humble origins available to feather your own nest. Distinctive New Zealand native birds are our speciality.
Secure your own knitted specimen to become keeper of your own collections by contacting Jody by cellphone (in NZ) 027 4187276 or via email handmadelifenz@gmail.com
We are happy to post your knit goodness anywhere in the world, the cost depends on your location and the bird selected.
See all available handknits or find out more about Handmade Life New Zealand by clicking on the links at the top right hand side of this page or by scrolling down.
Seagull NZ$180
Pink nest
Pukeko on an adventure
Piwakawaka Fantail
Kereru taking a break
Tui resting in the summer sunshine

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Seagull

Seagulls are often known as ‘Mr Antisocial’ of the bird world – harrassing would be diners out of their fish and chips at the beach. This pure white knit seagull is not your ordinary gull, he is something special!Each wing position is unique due to the cane supports.

He lives for sea breezes and politely waits to share your culinary delights.  Lightly suspended on fishing line his most photogenic side is from below. Seagull will remind even the most inland of dwellers of sand, ocean spray and sea breezes. Order your own seagull or a whole colony!  Knit goodness for your daily life can be posted anywhere in the world – the cost depends on your location.  He will fly away home to feather your nest for NZ$180 (inc gst) + p&p.

Seagull NZ$180

Seagull NZ$180

 

Cosy Nest

Beautiful, tactile, three dimensional hand knitted nests available for a limited time only.  Perfect to display with your bird collection, on their own or filled with chocolate eggs for Easter.  A single, plain, white egg comes with each nest.  A range of colours available, please email or call to find out what is left.  Your nest can be posted to any where in the world, the cost depends on where you live.

A ‘Cosy Nest’ can be yours for NZ$45 (GST inc).

Pink nest

Pink nest with egg

Brown tones nest

Brown tones nest

Blooming Great Flowers

Blooming Great Flowers

Nine allergy free 100% pure New Zealand merino wool handknitted flowers in a plain vase or jug for the one you love (or for yourself!).  Yours for $NZ45 plus postage.  We post to anywhere in the world and there are a range of colours available.  Please email to discuss colour options.  Mixed bunches also available.  All flowers stems created from upcycled knitting needles.

Pukeko, New Zealand Swamp Hen

Pukeko is a mischievous fellow.  He enjoys prancing around showing off his superb ‘nails’.  He is gloriously bright and colourful in black, blue, and red with a touch of white.  Pukeko is freestanding so can sneak all around your home.  Each time pukeko appears off the knitting needles he is slightly different due to his handmade uniqueness.

Order your very own bit of mischief for NZ$270 (GST inclusive) plus postage. We  are happy to post your knit goodness anywhere in the world, the cost  depends on your  location.

Pukeko on an adventure

Pukeko on an adventure

Pukeko goes in for a closer look

Pukeko goes in for a closer look

Piwakawaka Fantail

Piwakawaka (fantail) likes to flit here there and everywhere.  Small and sweet in natural brown 100% New Zealand wool piwakawaka will perch even in the most tiny nest.  To fly away to your whare (house) order your own for NZ$90 (GST inclusive) plus postage. We  are happy to post your knit goodness anywhere in the world, the cost  depends on your  location.

Piwakawaka Fantail

Piwakawaka Fantail

Piwakawaka Fantail on wood

Piwakawaka Fantail on wood

Kereru Wood Pigeon

Home to roost a VERY fat kereru, native wood pigeon to feather your nest.  Kereru has been feasting on berries and is feeling rather full.  Kereru is looking for a relaxing place to rest, good food a must.

Kereru can be yours for NZ$190 (GST inclusive) plus postage.  Hand knitted from New Zealand wool and various yarn. We  are happy to post your knit goodness anywhere in the world, the cost  depends on your  location.

Kereru taking a break

Kereru taking a break

Roosting Kereru

Roosting Kereru

Tui

Start your own collection with a hand knitted tui crafted from 100% New Zealand merino wool.  This tui has a curious nature and will fly away to your home for the purchase price of NZ$90 (GST inclusive) plus postage.  We  are happy to post your knit goodness anywhere in the world, the cost  depends on your  location.

Tui hanging about

Tui hanging about

Tui resting in the summer sunshine

Tui resting in the summer sunshine

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