let’s get you started on a cute little round crochet critter! This pattern is super simple and you can swap out the beak easily for different looks.
Basic Round Body
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your main color
- Small amount of yarn in your beak color
- Crochet hook (size H-8 or 5.0 mm is a good starting point, adjust based on your yarn)
- Safety eyes (optional, you can also embroider eyes)
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st 1 = slip stitch
- magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the second ch from hook)
Body Pattern:
- Start with a magic ring (or ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook). (6 sts)
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 2: *sc in the next st, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
- Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (24 sts)
- Round 4: *sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
- Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
- Round 6: *sc in the next 5 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)
- Round 7: *sc in the next 6 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts)
- Round 8: *sc in the next 7 sts, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (54 sts)
- Round 9-16: Sc in each stitch around. (54 sts) (Adjust the number of rounds here to make your body taller or shorter)
- Round 17: *sc in the next 7 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (48 sts)
- Round 18: *sc in the next 6 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (42 sts)
- Round 19: *sc in the next 5 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
- Round 20: *sc in the next 4 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
- Round 21: *sc in the next 3 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (24 sts)
- Start stuffing your piece firmly.
- Round 22: *sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
- Round 23: *sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (12 sts)
- Round 24: Dec over the next 2 sts around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Secure and weave in the end.
Easy Beak Option 1: Simple Triangle
- With your beak color, make a magic ring (or ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook). (6 sts)
- Round 1: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in the first st, inc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the last st. (8 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (8 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in the first 2 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st, sc in the last 2 sts. (10 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the piece into a triangle shape and sew it onto the front of your round body.
Easy Beak Option 2: Small Cone
- With your beak color, make a magic ring (or ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook). (6 sts)
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 2: *sc in the next st, inc in the next st; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: *sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (12 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the beak (optional) and sew it onto the front of your round body.
Finishing Touches:
- Eyes: Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, about 8-10 stitches apart. Or, embroider small eyes using black yarn.
- Optional: Add small crocheted wings, feet, or other embellishments if you like!
Video tutorial
Tips for Success:
- Keep your tension consistent for a smooth, round shape.
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the hook size if your stitches are too loose or too tight.
- Have fun with color combinations for the body and beak!
Let me know if you’d like another easy beak idea! Happy crocheting!
