Crochet Adorable Cockerel

If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection, the adorable Cockerel pattern might just be the perfect project for you! This playful design is sure to bring a smile to your face with its charming details and vibrant colors. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a fun challenge that will result in a delightful finished product. From its fluffy tail feathers to its proud comb, the Cockerel is a joy to create and display. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting this lovable little rooster!

Materials

– Yarn YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m, 55% cotton/45% pac (FINE 2):
– Main colors A and B
– Additional colors: beige and red
– Crotchet hook 1,75 mm
– Fiberfill
– Needle
– Tread for embroidering

Abbreviations and stitches used
Ch – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
Inc – increase (2sc in 1 ch)
Hdc – half-double crochet
Sl.st – slip stich
( )xn – repeat n-time
Rnd – round

I use crocheting in a spiral way for this toy.
How to do invisible decrease:

Tip: use marker for beginning of new round.

Head + Body
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 6 sc)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (total 12 sc)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc)x6 (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc)x6 (30)
Rnd 6-9 (4 rounds): 30 sc
Rnd 10: (3 sc, 1 dec)x6 (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, 1 dec)x6 (18)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, 1 dec)x6 (12)
Fill detail with fiberfill.
Rnd 13: 12 sc
Rnd 14: (1 sc, 1 inc)x6 (18 sc)
Rnd 15: 18 sc
Rnd 16: (2 sc, 1 inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 17-18 (2 rounds): 24 sc
Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 inc)x6 (30)
Rnd 20-24 (5 rounds): 30 sc
Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 dec)x6 (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, 1 dec)x6 (18)
Rnd 27: (1 sc, 1 dec)x6 (12)
Rnd 28: 6 dec (6).
Pull up holes with thread; leave a long tail to sew.

Wings (2 details)
Rnd 1: 7 ch, from 2nd ch 5 sc, 3sc in 1 ch, on other side – sc, 4 inc (total 16)
Rnd 2: 1 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (22)
Leave a long tail to sew

Beak
Crochet detail with beige yarn
Rnd 1: ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 4sc)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc)x2 (6)
Rnd 3: 6 sc
Leave a long tail to sew

Legs (2 details)
Crochet detail with beige yarn
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 6 sc)
Rnd 2-3 (2 rounds): 6 sc
Fold detail and connect both sides with 3 sc.
Leave a long tail to sew.

Tail
Crochet detail with main color yarn
Crochet 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc; 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc; 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc.
Leave a long tail to sew.

Beard (2 details)
Crochet detail with red yarn
Crochet 5 ch, from 3nd ch – 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl.st
Leave a long tail to sew.

Assembly and design
Sew beak and beaks to head

Crochet comb
Attach red yarn to head.
Crochet (3 ch, crochet sc at head)x5
Fix and cut yarn and hide tail.

Sew wings and legs to body
Sew tail to body

Sew beads as eyes