The finished parrot, when worked in 4ply yarn, will measure approximately 9inches from beak to tail. This will of course vary with weights of yarn and hook/tension. For a larger parrot work in double knit, aran or chunky.

This pattern is relatively easy to follow but does require basic crochet knowledge of single, double, treble and double treble crochet and the ability to work a magic ring. Everything is easily learnt from Youtube if you are not 100% sure. It is written in US terms but easily converted to UK terms.

It is worked in African Flower shapes with instructions in written form with lots of photographs and handy hints to follow for assembly.

This pattern is written in English.

Materials used
I used Scheepjes Catona 4ply. 40g of Metal Grey (dark grey) (242), 10g of Mercury (medium grey) (074), 10g of Hot Red (115), 5g of Snow White (106) and 5g of Jet Black (110). You may use slightly more or less due to tension differences. You can also use any yarn you fancy, but always use the smallest hook you can manage to avoid shapes with big gaps where the stuffing will show. Again the size and appearance of the end result will differ. Mercerised cotton yarn prevents too much stretch so helps to reduce the visibility of the stuffing through the holes, plus it isn’t fluffy so the pattern of the African Flower shape shows more clearly. The finished African Grey Parrot will be around 8” from head to tail if made with Scheepjes Catona 4ply.
I used a 2mm crochet hook for the body shapes to keep the tension tight
3mm hook is needed for a very short time on the wing extensions, scissors, dressmakers pins, darning needle, long upholstery needle, stitch markers, 10mm safety eyes (clear with a pupil), stuffing

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