Crochet Beautiful Rooster

Leyla

2025-01-04 08:19:48

Crocheting a beautiful rooster can be such a delightful project filled with creativity and charm! The vibrant colors and intricate stitches come together to create a whimsical and eye-catching piece that is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, the process of bringing this lovely rooster to life is bound to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. So go ahead, grab your yarn and hook, and let your imagination soar as you crochet your very own stunning rooster masterpiece! It's all about having fun and letting your creativity shine through each stitch.

You will need:

white, yellow and red yarn in worsted weight
stuffing (polyfill or wool)
safety eyes
crochet hook (size A recommended but any hook up to size G will work)

tapestry needle

Key:

Ch = chain

INC = 2 sc into one stitch

#INC = do # increases in a row

DEC = invisible decrease turns the next 2 sts into one st

# or sc# = separate sc stitches (no increasing or decreasing)

Begin here:

R1 With white yarn, magic circle with 6 stitches into the loop.

R2 INC around. (12)
R3 (1, INC) around (18)
R4 1, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2 (23)

R5 INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4 (28)

R6 3, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 3 (32)

R7 5, INC, 9, INC, 9, INC, 6 (35)

R8 3, INC, 10, INC, 11, INC, 8 (38)

R9 12, INC, 25 (39)
R10 INC, 38 (40)

R11 sc around (INSERT EYES BETWEEN R7/8, eleven sts apart)
R12 38, DEC (39)
R13 25, DEC, 12 (38)
R14 8, DEC, 11, DEC, 10, DEC, 3 (35)
R15 6, DEC, 9, DEC, 9, DEC, 5 (32)
R16 3, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 3 (28) (FILL WITH STUFFING)

R17 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC (23)

R18 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 1 (18)
R19 (DEC, 1) repeat around (12)
R20 (DEC, 1) repeat around. Fasten off. Weave loose end through each stitch in the opening. Fill completely with stuffing. Pull tightly to close. Sew in your end.

Beak (make one in yellow):

R1 Magic Circle with 4 sts in the loop.

R2 (1, INC) twice around (6)

R3 (2, INC) twice around (8)

R4 (3, INC) twice around (10).

R5 sc around.

R6 (4, INC) twice around (12).

R7 sc around. Bind off leaving a tail to sew on the centre of the sphere. You can put some stuffing in there :)

Wattle (make one in red):

ch 6, slst in 3^rd chain, ch 2, slst in nx st, ch 2, sl st in nx st, sc, ch1, turn and sc back across. Finish off leaving a tail for attaching under the beak.

Comb (make one in red):

use a F or G hook, ch 9, sl st in 3^rd chain, ch 3, sl st in nx st, ch3, sl st in nx st, ch3, sl st in nx st, sc, ch1, turn and sc back across.Finish off leaving a tail for attaching to the top of the head.

Feet (make 2 in yellow):

ch 7 with yellow yarn. Starting in 2^nd chain from hook, sl st in next 3 ch. (ch 4, starting in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st in nx 3 ch) 2 times, then continue to sl st along original chain back to start. Make 2.

Sew on your wattle, comb and both feet.

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