Crochet Chickadee the Chick

Crochet Chickadee the Chick is an adorable and charming little creation that brings joy to anyone who sees it. With its fluffy yellow feathers and intricate detailing, this crochet chick is sure to warm your heart. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating this delightful Chickadee will surely put a smile on your face. From its beady eyes to its tiny wings, every stitch is made with love and attention to detail. So gather your yarn and crochet hook, and get ready to craft your very own Crochet Chickadee the Chick to brighten up your day with its sweet and lovable character.

Materials-

• Super Bulky Yarn
  • Body color, red and yellow
• Hook size 6mm (J)
• 9mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
• Stitch Marker
• PolyFill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins

US Terminology-
Abbreviations –

• Rd(s) – Round(s)
• MR – Magic Ring
• St(s) – Stitch(s)
• Sst – Same Stitch
  • The sts in the () are done in the same st
• Spst – Separate Stitches
  • The sts in the () are done in separate sts
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Sss – Surface Slip Stitch
• Sk – Skip
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Inc – Increase
• Dec – Invisible Decrease
  • In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops.
• FO – Fasten Off
• FLO – Front Loop Only – for closing up holes.

Notes-

• Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
• This will be crocheted in the round.
• If not specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
• Stuff as you go.

Body-Body Color-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: Inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 6-12: sc around (30) (7 rounds)
Rd 13: sk 14 sts, sc place the st marker, sc 15.
Rd 14: sc around (16)
Rd 15: sc 2, dec (12)
Rd 16: dec (6)

FO, and weave in ends. Insert eyes between rds 13 and 14, 3 sts apart.

Stuff and then sc across the back to close it, FO. OR IN THE LAST ST DO A (CH, DC) X3, ch, FO.

Beak-

Yellow–

Rd 1: sc 4 in MR, sl st in the first st to make a loop.
FO, and weave in the ends. Attach to the face between the eyes, with the beak poking out.

Comb-

Red–

Attach to the head around rd 16, (ch 4, sss 1 up toward the back of the head) x3 to make 3 bumps.

FO, and weave in ends.