Parrot and Cockatoo Amigurumi

Make your own Parrot! The over 400 individual species of parrot include some of the most intelligent birds in the world. This pattern gives detailed instructions to recreate parrots from 3 of the 4 extant parrot families: the flamboyantly feathered Cockatoo, the highly intelligent African Grey Parrot, and the wonderfully mischievous New Zealand Kea. The 67 page pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos and clear written instructions to make an amigurumi-style Cockatoo, African Grey, or Kea. PLUS there is a 21 page printer-friendly TEXT ONLY version at the end of the pattern. This pattern has been fully tested by multiple testers. Includes yarn amounts and hook sizes to make a Parrot using worsted weight yarn. Recommended for INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE SKILL LEVEL. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and more complex stitches (detailed in the pattern glossary). A finished Parrot made using Worsted Weight yarn is approximately 11” long from beak to tail, 12” tall from head to toe (15" for cockatoo), and 5” wide at the widest point. To make a Parrot you will need: **See final listing photo for approximate yarn amounts** 16mm safety eyes Poly-fil or other stuffing 18-gauge floral wire or 18-gauge armature wire Duct tape Darning needle PATTERN IN ENGLISH, using US Crochet terminology.