Meet Gertrude, the adorable crochet grumpy chick amigurumi that's been stealing hearts left and right! This little bundle of sassy fluff is just waiting to pop off your crochet hook. With her pouty beak and furrowed brow, she's the perfect mix of grumpiness and charm—a tiny, hand-made friend for anyone who loves a touch of humor with their handiwork.
Crochet Grumpy Chick Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in the colors for the body, wings, hat, and feet
- Crochet hook (Size not specified; choose according to yarn)
- Safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing material
- Optional: Blush for coloring cheeks
Pattern Overview:
- This pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, introducing a few new techniques. The project is crocheted in rounds, creating a spiral effect. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide based on the video:
Body & Head:
Start with a magic circle:
- Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create an X, insert the hook, and pull through to start your circle.
- Chain 1, then work 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle. Close the circle.
Round 1:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
Round 2:
- Single Crochet, Increase repeat around (18 stitches).
After Round 3:
- Single Crochet in the next 2 stitches, Increase repeat around (24 stitches).
Round 4:
- Single Crochet in the next 3 stitches, Increase repeat around (30 stitches).
Rounds 5-8:
- Single crochet around without increasing (30 stitches each round). This forms the head.
Formation of the chick's body starts with shaping:
- Continue with rounds of single crochets and systematic increases to shape the body.
Wings (Make 2):
Chain 5:
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (4 sc), turn your work and continue along the other side of the chain.
Next Two Rounds:
- Single crochet around for two more rounds.
Finishing:
- Slip stitch to complete and leave a tail for sewing onto the body.
Feet (Make 2):
Start with a magic ring:
- Crochet 6 single crochets into the ring.
Shaping the Feet:
- Perform a series of chain stitches to create toes and secure them back into the magic ring, creating the shape of the foot.
Finishing:
- Leave a tail for attaching to the body.
Beak:
- The beak is made by crocheting a small triangle and sewing it onto the face between the eyes.
Assembly:
- Attach all the parts—wings, feet, and beak—according to the chick's body shape. Finally, position and secure the safety eyes.
Hat (Optional):
Start with a magic ring:
- Crochet 6 single crochets into the ring.
Increase rounds:
- Follow a pattern of increases to widen the hat.
Brim:
- Create a brim for the hat by working in the front loops only and using double crochets for a flared effect.
Final Touches:
- Fill your chick with stuffing. You may adjust stuffing as needed to get the desired shape.
- Add blush to the cheeks for a cute effect if desired.
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