Free Cockatiel Pattern: Most Popular Pattern Yet 😱

After the success of my chickadee pattern, I knew it was time to create another birdie friend. I picked a cockatiel because, lucky me, I already had the perfect colours on hand, score!

Since sharing this pattern on Instagram, it’s quickly become my most popular design. It’s a fun and fast make, perfect for anyone who loves cute, chubby birds.

With over 700 saves on Instagram and as the top wishlisted pattern on Ribblr, this cockatiel is ready to join your collection!

I hope you enjoy making your own adorable cockatiel. If you share your creation, please tag me @simplewondersshop on Instagram or Facebook. I’d love to see your work!

You can also find this free pattern on Ribblr or Instagram.

Crochet Cockatiel Materials

Super Bulky Yarn (#6)

• off-white

• dark grey

• light grey

• peach

• yellow

5 mm crochet hook

Embroidery Needle

Safety Eyes - 12 mm OR Small bit of black yarn

Scissors

Credits

This is an original pattern from Simple Wonders. You may not sell or reproduce the pattern in any way. You may make plushies and sell them.

Please tag and credit @simplewondersshop in any of your makes!

Crochet Cockatiel Abbreviations

mr - magic ring

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

inc - increase

dec -  decrease

sl st - slip stitch

BLO - back loop only

f/o -- fasten off

bbl - bobble stitch

cc - change colour

Body

Starting in dark grey.

R1. 6 sc in mr [6]

R2. (inc) x 6 [12]

R3. (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]

R4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]

R5. 24 sc

cc  white in last stitch.

R6. 24 sc  [24]

cc light grey in last stitch

(SEE IMAGE ONE)

R7. 24 sc [24]

R8.  24 sc [24]

R9. 24 sc [24]

R10. 24 sc [24]

R11. 6 sc, cc peach, bbl, cc light grey, 6 sc, cc peach, bbl, cc light grey, 10 sc [24]

(SEE IMAGE TWO)

If you plan on using safety eyes, place them now between rows 5 and 6 with 4 stitches in between.

Begin stuffing at this point and continue to stuff as you go.

R12. BLO (2sc, dec) x 6 [18]

R13. In both loops, (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]

R14. (dec x 6) fasten off. [6]

Sew beak between eyes over 3 stitches.

Wing

4 dc in mr and fasten off

Sew wings to row 7 and 8 of the body.

Sew one upside down so they face they look even. 

(SEE IMAGE 3)

Cheeks (Make two in peach)

6 sc in mr

sl st in first st

invisible finish

Sew between rows 3 and 5 on either side of the eyes.

Head Feathers

In yellow, make a slip knot.

At the back of the head, attatch your yarn between rows 3 and 2.

Chain 3 and sl st between rows 2 and 1. Chain 4 and sl st between row 1 and the centre of the magic ring. Chain 4 and sl st between the centre of the magic ring and row 1 of the front of the head.  Chain 3 and sl st beetween rows 1 and 2 on the front side of the head.

(SEE IMAGE FOUR)

Face details

Embroider a beak between row 5 and 6 across 2 stitches.

Embroider eyes between row 4 and 5 (If not using safety eyes).

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Conclusion

You’ve now finished your very own chubby cockatiel—congratulations! I hope you had as much fun making it as I did designing it.

I would absolutely love to see your creations, so please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @simplewondersshop. Sharing your work not only brightens my day but also inspires others in our crochet community!

Thank you so much for choosing this pattern. Happy crocheting, and I can’t wait to see your lovely cockatiels!