​Materials and Abbreviations ​Yarns (Cotton / Amigurumi Yarn): Cream (body, head, and neck feathers), Burgundy/Rust Red (comb, wattles, feather layers, and flower), Mustard Yellow (beak, feather layers, and tail), Olive Green (collar, feather layers, and leaves), Blush Pink (cheek blushes). ​Crochet Hook: 2.20 mm or 2.50 mm hook suited to your yarn thickness. ​Other Materials: 10 mm or 12 mm safety eyes (2 pieces), fiberfill (for head, beak, and tail stuffing), black embroidery thread (for eyelashes), thin floral wire (optional, to keep tail feathers upright), tapestry needle. ​Abbreviations: ​MR: Magic Ring ​Ch: Chain ​Sc: Single Crochet ​Inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch) ​Dec: Decrease (work 2 single crochets together) ​Hdc: Half Double Crochet ​Dc: Double Crochet ​Tr: Treble Crochet ​Sl st: Slip Stitch ​BLO: Back Loop Only ​FLO: Front Loop Only ​1. Body (Tissue Box Base and Layered Feathers) ​The body is worked downward in an oval form starting from the top tissue-dispensing opening. (Sized for a standard 22x11 cm box of tissues).

Top Opening and Collar (With Olive Green): ​Rnd 1: Chain 44, join with a sl st to the first chain to form a ring (44). ​Rnd 2: 1 Ch, 1 Sc in each chain (44), join with sl st. ​Rnd 3: 1 Ch, (10 Sc, 1 Inc) x 4 = (48 Sc), sl st. ​Rnd 4: In BLO, (7 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (54 Sc), sl st. (Front loop lobes remain outside for the collar fold). ​Rnd 5: In BLO, (8 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (60 Sc), sl st. ​Rnd 6: Work 60 Sc, cut yarn. ​Layered Body Feathers (Color Sequence: 1st Layer Cream, 2nd Layer Mustard, 3rd Layer Green, 4th Layer Burgundy, 5th Layer Mustard): Feathers are worked into the front loops (FLO) of the stitches or onto newly started rows using the following feather motif: ​Feather Motif: (Skip 1 stitch, [3 Dc, 2 Ch, 3 Dc] in the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, 1 Sl st in the next stitch). ​Rnds 7–8 (Cream): Work the base as (9 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (66 Sc). Make 11 cream feather motifs on the front loops. ​Rnds 9–10 (Mustard): Work the base as (10 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (72 Sc). Make 12 mustard feather motifs, ensuring they fall between the spaces of the previous row. ​Rnds 11–12 (Olive Green): Work the base as (11 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (78 Sc). Make 13 green feather motifs. ​Rnds 13–14 (Burgundy): Work the base as (12 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (84 Sc). Make 14 burgundy feather motifs. ​Rnds 15–16 (Mustard): Work the base as (13 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 = (90 Sc). Make 15 mustard feather motifs.

Bottom Base Edge (With Cream): ​Rnds 17–19: Work 90 Sc evenly for 3 rounds without increasing. ​Rnd 20: In BLO, (13 Sc, 1 Dec) x 6 = (84 Sc). (This decrease round is important so the base gently curves inward to grip the bottom of the tissue box). ​Rnd 21: Work 84 Sc, sl st and weave in the yarn. ​2. Head and Neck (With Cream Yarn) ​The head is worked from top to bottom and then sewn onto the front of the body. ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnd 4: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (24) ​Rnd 5: (3 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (30) ​Rnds 6–9 (4 rounds): 30 Sc ​Rnd 10: (4 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (36) ​Rnds 11–13 (3 rounds): 36 Sc (Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, leaving about 12–13 stitches between them. Embroider eyelashes with black thread before attaching). ​Rnd 14: (5 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (42) ​Rnds 15–18 (4 rounds): 42 Sc ​Rnd 19 (Neck expansion): 14 Sc from the front, (1 Inc, 2 Sc) x 4, remaining 16 Sc = (46 Sc). ​Rnd 20: Work 46 Sc, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly with fiberfill. ​Neck Feathers (With Cream Yarn - 10-12 Pieces): Worked individually to cover the neck line where the head meets the body. ​Chain 8. ​Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 3 Dc, 5 Dc in the last chain (turning), on the other side of the chain: 3 Dc, 1 Hdc, 1 Sc, sl st and finish.

3. Beak (With Mustard Yellow Yarn) ​Rnd 1: 4 Sc in MR (4) ​Rnd 2: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 2 (6) ​Rnd 3: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 2 (8) ​Rnd 4: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 4 (12) ​Rnd 5: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 4 (16) ​Rnd 6: Work 16 Sc, add a small amount of fiberfill and leave a tail for sewing. ​4. Comb (With Burgundy / Rust Yarn) ​The comb consists of 5 rounded segments; the middle segment is the largest, and the end segments are the smallest. ​Small Segments (2 Pieces - Front and Back Ends): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnds 3–4: Work 12 Sc and cut yarn. ​Medium Segments (2 Pieces): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnds 4–5: Work 18 Sc and cut yarn. ​Large Middle Segment (1 Piece): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnds 6–8: Work 18 Sc, do not cut yarn; proceed to joining. ​Joining the Segments: ​Continuing from the large segment, join to the 1st medium segment with 6 Sc, join to the 1st small segment with 4 Sc and work around it with 8 Sc. ​Moving to the other side, join to the 2nd medium segment with 6 Sc, join to the 2nd small segment with 4 Sc and work around it. ​Once all parts are joined, work 2 rounds of single crochet along the base of the comb to flatten it, and stuff lightly with fiberfill.

3. Beak (With Mustard Yellow Yarn) ​Rnd 1: 4 Sc in MR (4) ​Rnd 2: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 2 (6) ​Rnd 3: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 2 (8) ​Rnd 4: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 4 (12) ​Rnd 5: (2 Sc, 1 Inc) x 4 (16) ​Rnd 6: Work 16 Sc, add a small amount of fiberfill and leave a tail for sewing. ​4. Comb (With Burgundy / Rust Yarn) ​The comb consists of 5 rounded segments; the middle segment is the largest, and the end segments are the smallest. ​Small Segments (2 Pieces - Front and Back Ends): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnds 3–4: Work 12 Sc and cut yarn. ​Medium Segments (2 Pieces): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnds 4–5: Work 18 Sc and cut yarn. ​Large Middle Segment (1 Piece): ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnds 6–8: Work 18 Sc, do not cut yarn; proceed to joining. ​Joining the Segments: ​Continuing from the large segment, join to the 1st medium segment with 6 Sc, join to the 1st small segment with 4 Sc and work around it with 8 Sc. ​Moving to the other side, join to the 2nd medium segment with 6 Sc, join to the 2nd small segment with 4 Sc and work around it. ​Once all parts are joined, work 2 rounds of single crochet along the base of the comb to flatten it, and stuff lightly with fiberfill.

5. Wattles / Dewlap (With Burgundy Yarn - 2 Pieces) ​Rnd 1: 6 Sc in MR (6) ​Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12) ​Rnd 3: (1 Sc, 1 Inc) x 6 (18) ​Rnds 4–6 (3 rounds): 18 Sc ​Rnd 7: (4 Sc, 1 Dec) x 3 (15) ​Rnd 8: (3 Sc, 1 Dec) x 3 (12) ​Rnd 9: 12 Sc ​Rnd 10: (2 Sc, 1 Dec) x 3 (9) ​Rnd 11: Join opposing stitches together with 4 Sc to close (no fiberfill needed, it stays flat). ​6. Cheek Blushes (With Blush Pink Yarn - 2 Pieces) ​Make 6 Sc in a MR, join with a sl st to the first stitch and cut the yarn. ​7. Tail Feathers (Total 7-8 Pieces) ​For the curved tail look, the feathers are worked on long chains with double crochets, and thin wire can be inserted into the border single crochet round to help them stand upright. ​Large Tail Feathers (2 Mustard, 2 Burgundy, 1 Olive Green): ​Chain 26. ​Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 2 Sc, 3 Hdc, 14 Dc, 3 Hdc, 2 Sc, 3 Sc in the last chain (turning). ​On the other side of the chain: 2 Sc, 3 Hdc, 14 Dc, 3 Hdc, 2 Sc. ​Border Trim: Work 1 round of single crochet around the feather (you can insert wire during this round), make 3 Sc at the tip. ​Medium/Small Lower Tail Feathers (1 Cream, 2 Mustard): ​Chain 18. ​Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 2 Sc, 2 Hdc, 8 Dc, 2 Hdc, 2 Sc, 3 Sc in the last chain. ​On the other side: 2 Sc, 2 Hdc, 8 Dc, 2 Hdc, 2 Sc and work 1 round of single crochet border. ​8. Side Flower and Leaf Decorations ​Burgundy Flower (2 Pieces): ​With yellow yarn, make 6 Sc in a MR, join with sl st. ​Switch to burgundy yarn: (2 Ch, 3 Dc in the same stitch, 2 Ch, sl st in the same stitch, sl st in the next stitch) repeat 6 times to form a 6-petaled flower.

​Green Leaves (4 Pieces): ​Chain 7; starting from 2nd chain from hook: 1 Sc, 1 Hdc, 2 Dc, 1 Hdc, 3 Sc in the last chain, on the other side: 1 Hdc, 2 Dc, 1 Hdc, 1 Sc. ​Cream Bud Branches (4 Pieces): ​Chain 9, into the 3rd chain make (a bobble of 3 unfinished Dc worked together), chain 3, make another bobble in the 3rd chain and sl st back down along the chain. ​9. Assembly and Sewing Parts ​Head and Face: Sew the comb along the top centerline of the head (from round 2 to round 11). Center and sew the beak just below the eyes. Secure both wattle pieces side by side right beneath the beak. Sew the pink blushes to the lower outer corners of the eyes. ​Attaching Head to Body: Seat the head over the front cream and upper layered feathers of the body, and securely sew it around the neck circumference. ​Neck Feathers: Arrange the 10–12 prepared cream neck feathers in two overlapping layers around the neck junction to completely cover the sewing line, sewing them down only by their top ends while leaving the bottom ends free. ​Tail Installation: Fan out and sew the tail feathers to the back of the body from longest to shortest (longest mustard on top, followed by burgundies, green, and curved cream/mustard at the very bottom), attaching them to each other and to the body. ​Flower Embellishment: Complete the project by sewing the leaves and bud branches onto the lower right and left sides of the body, with the burgundy flowers positioned right at their centers.