Courtesy Pattern : CP40 - Baby Chick

CROCHET PATTERN

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Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner   Measurements: 8.5 inches in height (approx.) Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style.  Materials Used in Model:  Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0235 Lemon, 0256 Carrot, 0321 Gold, 0311 White and 0312 Black Size G/6-4.00 Crochet Hook (US)  Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)  Yarn Needle for Sewing  Long Straight Pins for Positioning
✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ General Notes: - This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted. - This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms. - I do not utilize 'turning chains' when creating rows of single crochet stitches.  If you find it necessary to ch-1 at turn, this will count as your 1st stitch. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ HEAD/BODY: (Make 1) with White, ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (18 sts) ___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (24 sts) ___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (28 sts) ___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (32 sts) ___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (36 sts) ___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (40 sts) ___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (44 sts) ___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (48 sts) ___ Rnd 11: sc in ea st around (48 sts) ___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 11 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (52 sts) ___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (56 sts) ___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 13 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (60 sts) ___ Rnd 15: sc in ea st around, changing to Lemon on lst st (60 sts) with Lemon, ___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 29 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (62 sts) ___ Rnd 17: sc in ea st around (62 sts) ___ Rnd 18: [sc in ea of nxt 30 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (64 sts) ___ Rnd 19: sc in ea st around (64 sts) ___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 31 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (66 sts) ___ Rnd 21: sc in ea st around (66 sts) ___ Rnd 22: [sc in ea of nxt 32 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (68 sts) ___ Rnd 23: sc in ea st around (68 sts) ___ Rnd 24: [sc in ea of nxt 33 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (70 sts) ___ Rnd 25: sc in ea st around (70 sts) ___ Rnd 26: [sc in ea of nxt 34 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (72 sts) ___ Rnds 27-29: sc in ea st around (72 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 30: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (66 sts) ___ Rnd 31: sc in ea st around (66 sts) ___ Rnd 32: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (60 sts) ___ Rnd 33: sc in ea st around (60 sts) ___ Rnd 34: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (54 sts) ___ Rnd 35: sc in ea st around, changing to White on lst st (54 sts) with White,  ___ Rnd 36: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (48 sts) ___ Rnd 37: sc in ea st around (48 sts) ___ Rnd 38: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (42 sts) ___ Rnd 39: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (36 sts) ___ Rnd 40: [sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 12 times (24 sts) ___ Rnd 41: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 12 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 42: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (6 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 42 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape. Secure and weave in remaining tail to hide. TOP EGG SHELL RIDGE: (Make 1) with White, Chain 51, ___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 49 sts, TURN (50 sts)  ___ ROW 2: sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, (skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (3 DC, TC, 3 DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, slst in nxt st) 8 times Finish off. Leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure to top of Body slightly above color change. BOTTOM EGG SHELL RIDGE: (Make 1) with White, Chain 33, skp 1st st, (3 hdc, DC, 3 hdc) in nxt st, skp nxt st, slst in nxt st, skp nxt st) 7 times, (3 hdc, DC, 3 hdc) in nxt st, skp nxt st, slst in nxt st Finish off. Leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure to bottom of Body at color change. EYEBALL: (Make 1) with White, Chain 9, ___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in last st (18 sts) ___ Rnd 2: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 3 sts, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts (24 sts) ___ Rnd 3: sc in ea st around (24 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Eyeball to Head/Body. Model's Eyes are placed centered evenly on Head approximately between Rnds 22 through 26. With Black, and using a whip or "long" stitch; create a break in the center of the Eyeball, giving the appearance of two (2) separate eyes. PUPIL: (Make 2) with Black,  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 s in st (6 sts)  Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Pupil to Eyeball. You can add some color by using embroidery around the Pupil and using White, add a point(s) of light to the Pupil. EYELID: (Make 1) with Lemon,  Chain 20, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 2 chs, hdc in nxt st, hdc-Inc in nxt st, hdc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, slst in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, hdc in nxt st, hdc-Inc in nxt st, hdc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts (21 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Eyelid over Eyeball(s). BEAK/BILL: (Make 1) with Carrot, Chain 2, (2 hdc, DC, 2 hdc) in 2nd ch from hook Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Beak centered to front of Head just under Eye(s). WING: (Make 2) the Wing is NOT stuffed with Lemon, ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 3 times (9 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 4: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (18 sts) ___ Rnd 5: sc in ea st around (18 sts) ___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times (21 sts) ___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times (24 sts) ___ Rnds 8-10: sc in ea st around (24 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 11/ROW: Squeeze front and back pieces flat together - working through both thicknesses (4 lps total) sc across, closing the opening for a count of 12 sc. TURN (12 sts) ___ ROW 2: {(sc, hdc, 2 DC, hdc, sc) in nxt st, skp nxt st, slst in nxt st, skp nxt st} 3 times Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Wing to side of Body. (pinch end of Wing to give appearance of flight) TOE: (Make 2) with Gold, ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times (15 sts) ___ Rnds 4-5: sc in ea st around (15 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 6: sc in ea of nxt 13 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog (14 sts) ___ Rnd 7: sc in ea st around (14 sts) ___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice (12 sts)  ___ Rnd 9: sc in ea st around (12 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Toe to Foot. FOOT: (Make 2) with Gold,  ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (18 sts) ___ Rnds 4-5: sc in ea st around (18 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice (16 sts) ___ Rnd 7: sc in ea st around (16 sts) ___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice (14 sts) ___ Rnd 9: sc in ea st around (14 sts) ___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice (12 sts) ___ Rnds 11-17: sc in ea st around (12 sts/ea rnd) ___ Rnd 18: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times (6 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 18 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape. After joining Toe, secure Foot to Body. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
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