Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: 3 colors of worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton)
- Hook: H-8/5 mm hook and G-6/4 mm hook
- Other materials:
- Small amount of black yarn or crochet thread for eyes
- Dried beans or corn (or an alternative like expired popcorn kernels for the filling)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Finished Sizes:
- Baby Chick: Approximately 3½ inches
- Mama Chick: Approximately 4½ inches
Stitch Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
Stitching Instructions for Making the Little Crochet Chick Bean Bag Pattern:
Body of the Chick:
- Start with your H-8/5 mm hook and your yellow yarn (or desired color for the body).
- Magic Ring (MR): Create a magic ring to start the body.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 6 sc into the ring.
- Tighten the ring. (You should now have 6 sts in total.)
- Round 2: Increase every stitch around.
- Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st). (12 sts)
- Round 3:Sc in the next st, inc in the next st around.
- Sc in the next st, then inc in the next st.
- Repeat the pattern around. (18 sts)
- Round 4:Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st around.
- Sc in the next 2 sts, then inc in the next st.
- Repeat this pattern around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5-9: For these rounds, work 1 sc in each st around.
- Simply work sc in each of the 24 sts for 5 rounds. (24 sts per round)
- Round 10:Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st around.
- Sc in the next 2 sts, then dec in the next st.
- Repeat this pattern around. (18 sts)
- Round 11:Sc in the next st, dec in the next st around.
- Sc in the next st, then dec in the next st.
- Repeat this pattern around. (12 sts)
- Round 12: Work dec in each stitch around.
- Dec (sc 2 together) around. (6 sts)
- Finishing the Body:
- Fasten off the yellow yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Use the yarn needle to close the top by weaving the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pulling tight to secure the opening.
- Leave a small gap at the bottom to insert filling.
Feet (Make 2):
- Switch to your G-6/4 mm hook and orange yarn.
- Round 1:
- Ch 5.
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (4 sc). (4 sts)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Work sc in each st across (4 sc). (4 sts)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, turn.
- Dec over the first 2 sts, then sc in the next st, then dec over the last 2 sts. (2 sts)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the feet onto the body. (Repeat for the second foot.)
Beak:
- Switch to your orange yarn.
- Round 1:
- Ch 3.
- Work sl st in 2nd ch from hook.
- Work sl st in next ch.
- This forms a small triangle shape.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the chick’s face.
Eyes (Make 2):
- Use black yarn or crochet thread.
- Round 1:
- Create a small magic ring.
- Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing onto the chick’s face.
Assembly:
- Stuffing the Body:
- Fill the body with fiberfill stuffing and add your chosen filling material (dried beans, corn, or expired popcorn kernels) for the weight.
- Be sure not to overstuff, so the chick retains its soft, squishy shape.
- Attaching the Parts:
- Using the long tails left from the feet, sew them onto the bottom of the chick’s body.
- Attach the beak to the front of the chick’s head using the tail from the beak.
- Position the eyes above the beak, and sew them into place using the black yarn’s tail.
- Finishing the Body:
- Using the yellow yarn’s long tail from the last round, sew up the opening at the top of the chick.
- Ensure the body is securely closed, and the stuffing stays in place.
Optional Details:
- Wings: You can add tiny wings to your chick by making small ch 4, then working sc across for 2-3 rows, and sewing them onto the body.
- Tail Feather: Create a tiny tuft of feathers on the back of the chick using short pieces of yarn or a small series of chains.
This pattern creates a cute little crochet chick, perfect for a bean bag! Enjoy crafting your baby chick or mama chick!
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