Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, Kerry Lord demonstrates the techniques for adding modelling wire to Archer the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, part of the Edward’s Menagerie collection of crochet toy birds. This technique can also be applied to most birds from the menagerie. Please note the techniques are shown for reference only. Full instructions are included with your pattern.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing TOFT Modelling Wire
00:25 Safety warning - not suitable for children
00:46 How much wire do you need for one bird?
01:21 Introducing Archer the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
01:49 Sewing the wing feathers into place
03:24 Sewing the wing into position
05:22 Inserting modelling wire into the wings
08:13 Inserting modelling wire into the legs
Want to know more about TOFT?
Find out at toftuk.com, or follow us on Instagram @toft_uk.
In this video, Kerry Lord demonstrates the techniques for adding modelling wire to Archer the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo, part of the Edward’s Menagerie collection of crochet toy birds. This technique can also be applied to most birds from the menagerie. Please note the techniques are shown for reference only. Full instructions are included with your pattern.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing TOFT Modelling Wire
00:25 Safety warning - not suitable for children
00:46 How much wire do you need for one bird?
01:21 Introducing Archer the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
01:49 Sewing the wing feathers into place
03:24 Sewing the wing into position
05:22 Inserting modelling wire into the wings
08:13 Inserting modelling wire into the legs
Want to know more about TOFT?
Find out at toftuk.com, or follow us on Instagram @toft_uk.
