Crochet Baby Chick on Swing

Imagine a sweet crochet baby chick gently swaying on a tiny swing, bringing instant warmth and whimsy to any room! This adorable handcrafted creation is not just a cute decor piece but a lovely reminder of the joys of childhood. With its soft textures and charming details, this crochet baby chick on a swing is sure to make hearts melt and smiles bloom. It's a delightful addition to nurseries, baby showers, or simply as a thoughtful gift for someone who adores unique and heartwarming decorations. So, why not add a touch of cozy charm with this crochet creation that captures the innocence and playfulness of a baby chick on a swing? It’s a cozy little piece waiting to spread joy wherever it perches!

Materials and tools:
YarnArt Jeans
Hook No. 2
Holofiber
Eyes – beads 4-5 mm
Needle for sewing parts

Abbreviations
MR: Magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
hdc: half double crochet
dc: dobule crochet
slst: slip stitch

Wings
1) 6 sc in MR
2) 6 sc
3) 6 inc (12 sc)
4) 12 sc
5) 6 dec
Fold the part and crochet 3 sc on both edges. Cut the thread and fasten.

Do not stuff the part.

Legs
1) 5 sc in MR
2) 5 inc (10 sc)
3) 10 sc
Fold the part and crochet 5 sc on both edges. Cut the thread and fasten.
Do not stuff the part.

Beak
1) 5 sc in MR
2) 5 sc
Leave the thread for sewing

Body – head
1) 6 sc in MR
2) 6 inc (12 sc)
3) (1 sc, inc) *6 (18 sc)
4) 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) *5, 1 sc (24 sc)
5) (3 sc, inc) *6 (30 sc)
6) 9 sc, 5 sc with leg, 2 sc, 5 sc with leg, 9 sc (30 sc)

7 – 9) 30 sc (3 rnds)
10) 7 sc, 3 sc together with the wing, 10 sc, 3 sc together with the wing, 7 sc (30 sc)

11) (3 sc, dec) *6 (24 sc)
12) 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) *5, 1 sc (18 sc)
13) (1 sc, dec) *6 (12 sc)
Stuff the body.
14) BLO (1 sc, inc) *6 (18 sc)
15) 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) *5, 1 sc (24 sc)
16) (3 sc, inc) *6 (30 sc)
17 – 21) 30 sc (5 rnds)
22) (3 sc, dec) *6 (24 sc)
23) 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) *5, 1 sc (18 sc)
24) (1 sc, dec) *6 (12 sc)
Fill head.
25) 6 dec
Pull the hole, cut the thread, fasten.

Collar
Return to row 14. For the remaining BLO, crochet (4 dc, 1 dc in the next loop) * 6

Crest
Attach a thread to the top of the head, cast on 6 ch, make a slst in the head, repeat three times

Sew on the eyes at the level of 18-19 rows, sew on the beak.

Swing
1) 9 ch, from the second loop from the hook, crochet 7 sc, 3 sc in the last loop, 6 sc on the second side, etc. (18 sc)
2) inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24 sc)
3) 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc) *2 (30 sc)
4) 14 slst, 71 ch, from the second loop from the hook, crochet 70 slst along the ch chain, 15 slst, 71 ch, From the second loop from the hook, crochet 70 slst along the chain of ch, 1 slst.
Cut the thread and fasten.

Thread the ropes of the swing through
chicken wings or sew on it