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Free Crochet Masterclass: Kyra the Plush Hen by Svetlana Kozlova @ostrovok_toys

In this tutorial, you can learn how to crochet a cute plush hen (Kyra) in preparation for the Easter holiday. This amigurumi project is made using plush yarn and a suitable crochet hook. The head and body are crocheted as one piece, while the wings are crocheted separately and sewn on later. The comb and beak are crocheted directly onto the body. The result is an adorable Easter souvenir!

Materials and Tools

• Yarn:
• Woolens Bunny Baby (main color, about less than half a skein)
• Orange and coral (for the beak and comb details)
• Crochet hook: 3.75 mm
• Toy eyes: 7-8 mm
• Toy stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Needle for sewing parts
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• KA – magic ring
• ch – chain stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• (…) x n – repeat n times

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Amigurumi Crochet Instructions: Kyra the Plush Hen

Body and Head

1. Ch 15, starting from the second chain from the hook:
   12 sc, then 4 sc in one stitch, 12 sc, inc (32 sc)
2. 2 inc, 12 sc, 4 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc (40 sc)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 2, 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 4, 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (48 sc)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 2, 12 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 4, 12 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (56 sc)
5. (3 sc, inc) x 2, 12 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 4, 12 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 (64 sc)
   6–13. 64 sc (8 rows)
6. 1 dec, 28 sc, 2 dec, 28 sc, 1 dec (60 sc)
7. 60 sc
8. (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54 sc)
9. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48 sc)
10. 48 sc
11. (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42 sc)
12. 42 sc

Stuffing the Body

21. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36 sc)
    Fold the body in half, then crochet through both walls of the stitch for 9 stitches (back side).
22. Crochet 18 sc through the remaining stitches (this forms the head).
    23–24. 18 sc (2 rows)
23. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12 sc)
    Place the eyes between rows 23–24, spaced 3 stitches apart.
24. 6 dec

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