Meet the Chubby Cockatiel – an irresistibly round and fluffy little bird that’s full of personality! With its adorable crest, rosy cheeks, and squishy shape, this cuddly cockatiel is a fun project that works up quickly in soft chunky chenille yarn.

This pattern is completely no-sew, so you can crochet everything together as you go, with no fiddly assembly at the end.

Materials needed:

• Chunky chenille yarn in light grey, white, yellow, and orange (plus a small amount of red if you’d like to add the signature cheek patches)

• 5.5 mm crochet hook (or a size suitable for your chosen yarn)

• 8mm safety eyes

• Toy stuffing

Perfect as a gift for bird lovers or as a cute addition to your handmade collection, this chubby little cockatiel is sure to steal the spotlight with its sweet expression and chunky charm!