Amigurumi Chick in an Eggshell

Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Chick in an Eggshell

Create an adorable crochet chick in an eggshell using this pattern from @toys_by_iris. With just a 2.25mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn, this quick and simple project is perfect for Easter or as a delightful gift. The finished chick stands approximately 6.5 cm tall and includes safety eyes for added charm.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: YarnArt Jeans or similar weight yarn in yellow and white
  • Hook: 2.25mm
  • Eyes: Safety eyes
  • Other: Fiberfill, yarn needle

Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • CH: Chain
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
  • DEC: Decrease (single crochet decrease)
  • (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times

Pattern Instructions

Eggshell and Chick Body

  1. Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: INC x 6 (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24)
  5. Round 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30)
  6. Round 6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36)
  7. Round 7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42)
    8-13. Rounds 8-13: 42 SC (6 rounds) Switch to yellow yarn:
  8. Round 14: Working in the back loops only, 42 SC
    15-20. Rounds 15-20: 42 SC (6 rounds) Insert safety eyes between Rounds 18 and 19.
  9. Round 21: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (36)
  10. Round 22: 36 SC
  11. Round 23: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 (30)
  12. Round 24: 30 SC
  13. Round 25: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24)
  14. Round 26: 24 SC
  15. Round 27: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18)
  16. Round 28: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12)
  17. Round 29: DEC x 6 (6) Eggshell Edge: In Round 14, work in the front loops: CH 3, SL ST; (3 SC, CH 3, SL ST in the same stitch) repeat to complete the round.
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