Free Amigurumi Pattern for an Easter Chick, featuring a dapper design and simple shaping.
This adorable amigurumi chick, named Easter Earl, is a charming project perfect for Easter or spring. The design features a round body, a small beak, stitched-on button eyes with embroidered eyelids, separate feet and wings, and a cute little bowtie. Tufts of yarn create a fluffy head detail. The project is primarily worked in the round using Stockinette stitch.
This amigurumi design is rated intermediate, and worked in the round.
This pattern is rated as Intermediate. It involves the following techniques:
- Amigurumi (Knitting in the Round): The majority of the project is worked in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs) or your preferred method for small circumferences.
- Adjustable Ring Cast-On: A specific cast-on method is used to create a tight, closed center for the body and feet. Instructions are provided.
- Increases: m1R (make 1 right) and m1L (make 1 left) increases are used for shaping.
- Decreases: k2tog, ssk, k3tog, sssk, and S2KP2 (centered double decrease) are used for shaping.
- I-Cord: A 2-stitch I-cord is used for the chick’s “necktie.”
- Sewing/Assembly: The beak, feet, wings, and bowtie are worked separately and then sewn onto the body.
- Embroidery: Simple embroidery is used to create eyelids.
- Stuffing:
You’ll need, Ricorumi DK Cotton, US Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs, US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs, tapestry needle, two 8.5 mm Ricorumi Buttons, crochet hook, Poly-fil (polyester stuffing, stitch holders or waste yarn, and stitch markers.
Skill Level: Intermediate (Amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, I-cord, sewing, embroidery)
Size:
- Height: Approximately 8 inches tall
Materials Used:
- Rico Design Ricorumi DK Cotton (100% cotton; 25g/62.8 yds):
- 005 Vanilla (A) – 2 balls
- 024 Smokey Orange (B) – 1 ball
- 016 Orchid (C) – 1 ball
- Needles:
- US Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of DPNs (or preferred method for small circumferences)
- US Size 3 (3.25 mm) set of DPNs (or preferred method for small circumferences)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, two 8.5 mm Ricorumi Buttons with Stitchable Bezel for eyes (or preferred buttons/safety eyes), crochet hook (for cast-on and attaching head tufts), Poly-fil (polyester stuffing), stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers.
Amigurumi Pattern for Easter Earl.
Free Pattern
Pattern Considerations:
- Gauge: 26 sts x 32 rnds = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. While gauge is less critical for amigurumi than for garments, a tighter gauge will produce a denser fabric that prevents stuffing from showing through.
- Yarn Substitution: If substituting yarn, ensure it is 100% cotton, DK.
- Adjustable Ring Cast-On: The pattern uses this specific cast-on to create a neat, closed start for the body and feet. Instructions are provided, and there are many online tutorials if needed.
- Stuffing: The pattern recommends stuffing the body firmly and gradually as you work the decreases.
- Eye Placement: The pattern specifies using button eyes and provides guidance on placement. Safety eyes could be substituted.
- Head Tufts: Short lengths of yarn are attached to the head using a crochet hook to create a fluffy effect.
- Assembly: The pattern provides guidance on attaching the various pieces (beak, wings, feet, bowtie) to the body.
- Chart: There is a chart for the Wings.
