How To Crochet Complete Flock Of Adorable Birds

In this fun crochet tutorial, you'll learn to make a charming flock of tiny birds using just a few basic materials. From a cuddly white cockatoo to a vibrant rainbow lorikeet, each bird offers a unique splash of color and character. Grab your yarn and hooks, and let's bring these adorable little creatures to life!

Materials

• 8 ply 100% acrylic yarn (white, yellow, gray)
• Pair of 9mm safety eyes
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Pins and needles
• Stuffing

Main Body Pattern

1. Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring of 6 single crochet.
2. Increase to 12: Work 6 increases to get up to 12 stitches.
3. Increase to 18: Six repeats of a single crochet and then an increase.
4. Increase to 21: 3 repeats of 5 single crochet and then an increase.
5. 21 Stitches: Work 21 single crochet stitches around.
6. Color Change for Beak: Work 6 single crochet, change to gray in the 6th stitch for the beak.
7. Upper Beak: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 times in the same stitch).
   • Work a picot in the front loop of the stitch.
   • Work 3 more loops into the same stitch.
   • Change back to white for the head.
8. Single Crochet (Gray): 14 single crochet around in white.
9. Lower Beak: Work 6 single crochet, change to gray in the 6th stitch.
   • Work a 2 double crochet cluster into each of the next 2 stitches.
   • Change back to white and work 13 single crochet back to start.
   • Trim off gray.
10. Single Crochet Rows: 2 rows of 21 single crochet.
11. First Increase: 2 single crochet, increase, 10 single crochet, increase, 4 single crochet, increase, 2 single crochet.
12. Second Increase: 3 single crochet, increase, 5 single crochet, increase, 4 single crochet, increase, 9 single crochet.
13. Maintain Shape: Work 2 rows of 27 single crochet.
14. Leg Section:
    • 5 single crochet, increase x3, decrease x2, then single crochet around.
    • Continue shaping with similar increases and decreases for the legs.

Constructing the Feet

1. Magic ring of 6: Work 6 single crochet into a magic ring.
2. First Toe: Single crochet, triple crochet in the front loop, slip stitch in the back loop.
3. Repeat: Create 4 toes total with triple crochet in front loops and slip stitch in back loops.
4. Final Round: Single crochet around the foot to form the sole.

Constructing the Crest

1. Chain 10:
   • Slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet.
   • Return down the chain with double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, and a picot at the end.
2. Layer Crests: Assemble by layering and sewing them on top of each other on the cockatoo's head.

Assembly

1. Eyes: Place safety eyes after row 5 and two stitches back from the beak.
2. Stuffing: Thoroughly stuff the body to shape it.
3. Attach Feet: Position the feet to stabilize the bird when it stands.
4. Attach Crest: Attach the crest by pinning and sewing layers in place.
5. Attach Wings: Attach either tantrum/up wings or down wings depending on the design.

If you want to work on other birds, adjustments in yarn colors and feathers as noted in the write-up will be necessary.

Bird Specific Adjustments

For each pattern variation (cockatiel, Indian Ringneck, peach-faced lovebird, rainbow lorikeet):

1. Adjust starting and beak colors (as described in the video)
2. Adjust feet color and wing styles accordingly.
3. Consider the placement of different layers and patterns for each specific bird as described.

Let me know if you need any more details or have specific questions!

@ComplicatedKnots