Oats the Hoopoe - 15 Page PDF

Did you know she got her lovely name because of her cry? (oop-oop) I couldn’t believe it when I first heard her call. She is a very rare sight in our woods, preferring warmer climates. Having blown off course from her yearly flight, she ended up stuck with us until she was well enough to fly again. However she never wants to leave and spends the colder days in the aviary with the other birds.

This PDF includes the written instructions in US terms and step-by-step photos detailing how to make the pieces to finish your creation. When made with DK weight yarn (sample made in Stylecraft Special DK) and a 2.0mm hook, the finished cockatiel will measure around 20cm/8” tall.

The project can be made using any weighted yarn, just adjust the hook size to match your choice.

You’ll need to know how to:

• make a Magic Ring or a chain 2 equivalent
• work in a round
• single crochet
• increase/decrease
• half double crochet
• front/back loop only
• slip stitch

You will need the following materials:

Yarn: Stylecraft Special Dk - Acrylic - 100g/295m/323 yards
1 ball of each colour (you won’t need full balls): Vintage Peach 1020, Parchment 1203, Black 1002, White 1001.
2.0mm crochet hook
10mm black safety eyes
Soft stuffing/ Fibrefill
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Pins
Scissors

We would love to see your finished makes, tag us @littleellies_handmade for your finished items to be featured on our socials!

Thank you <3