About FreshStitches

The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

Galah Crochet Pattern

Meet Doug the Galah

You don’t need to travel to Australia to have this adorable tropical bird!

Doug measures 5.5″ tall when crocheted with a worsted weight yarn.

Materials Required

3 colors of yarn required to crochet

size H crochet hook 5.0mm

tapestry needle

polyester stuffing

12mm black animal eyes

Pink, grey and coral Plymouth Galway (220 yards/skein) used in sample, less than one skein of each color required.

Skills Required

single crochet

increase in crochet

changing colors in crochet single crochet

double crochet stitch

attaching stuffed animal parts

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