Crochet Beautiful Crow
Take flight with the Crochet Beautiful Crow, a stunning and realistic bird toy that's sure to captivate and delight. With intricate details like feathers, beak, and eyes, this majestic crow is hand-crocheted with love and care, showcasing the artistry of the craft. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the avian world, this lovely crow is a treasured keepsake or gift for any bird lover.
FINISHED SIZE
5 in / 13 cm height (when sitting)
x
6 in / 15 cm length (toes to tail)
MATERIALS
— worsted weight yarn; black, grey
— size G (4mm) crochet hook
— 9mm safety eyes
— stuffing
— yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS
MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
Inc = 2 sc in one stitch
Dec = sc2tog or invisible decrease
st / sts = stitches
F/O = Fasten Off
INSTRUCTIONS
HEAD
With grey, 6 sc into MR. (Or, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.)
Rounds 1-2: Sc 6. (6)
Round 3: (Inc, sc 2)x6. (8)
Rounds 4-7 (4 rounds): Sc 8. (8)
F/O grey. Attach black.
Round 8: (Inc)x6. (16)
Round 9: (Inc, sc 3)x6. (20)
Round 10: (Inc, sc 4)x6. (24)
Round 11: Repeat Round 9. (30)
Rounds 12-17 (6 rounds): Sc 30. (30)
Round 18: (Dec, sc 3)x6. (24)
Attach safety eyes.
Round 19: Sc 24. (24)
Round 20: (Dec, sc 4)x6. (20)
Round 21: Sc 20. (20)
Add stuffing as you continue.
Round 22: Repeat Round 18. (16)
Round 23: (Dec, sc 2)x6. (12)
Round 24: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
BODY
With black, 6 sc into MR. (Or, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.)
Round 1: (Inc)x6. (12)
Round 2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
Round 3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
Round 4: (Sc 3, Inc)x6. (30)
Round 5: Sc around. (30)
Round 6: (Sc 4, Inc)x6. (36)
Round 7: (Sc 5, Inc)x6. (42)
Rounds 8-11 (4 rounds): Sc 42. (42)
Round 12: (Sc 5, Dec)x6. (36)
Rounds 13-14: Sc 36. (36)
Round 15: (Sc 4, Dec)x6. (30)
Rounds 16-17: Sc 30. (30)
Round 18: (Sc 3, Dec)x6. (24)
Rounds 19-20: Sc 24. (24)
Round 21: (Sc 2, Dec)x6. (18)
Rounds 22-23: Sc 18. (18)
Add stuffing as you continue.
Round 24: (Sc, Dec)x6. (12)
Rounds 25-26: Sc 12. (12)
Round 27: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
WINGS
Make 2.
Do not stuff wings.
With black, 6 sc into MR. (Or, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.)
Round 1: Inc around. (12)
Round 2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
Round 3: Sc 18. (18)
Round 4: (Sc 8, Inc)x2. (20)
Round 5: (Sc 9, Inc)x2. (22)
Rounds 6-11 (6 rounds): Sc 22. (22)
Round 12: (Sc 9, Dec)x2. (20)
Round 13: (Sc 8, Dec)x2. (18)
Round 14: Sc 18. (18)
Round 15: (Sc 7, Dec)x2. (16)
Round 16: (Sc 6, Dec)x2. (14)
Round 17: (Sc 5, Dec)x2. (12)
Round 18: (Sc 4, Dec)x2. (10)
Round 19: (Sc 3, Dec)x2. (8)
Round 20: (Sc 2, Dec)x2. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
LEGS
Make 2.
Do not stuff legs.
With grey, 6 sc into MR. (Or, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.)
Rounds 1-5: Sc 6. (6)
Round 6: (Inc, sc 2)x2. (8)
Rounds 7-14 (8 rounds): Sc 8. (8)
F/O.
TOES
Make 4.
Do not stuff toes.
With grey, 6 sc into MR. (Or, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.)
Rounds 1-3: Sc 6. (6)
F/O.
ASSEMBLY
Sew head to body.
Sew wings to body.
Sew toes to legs (2 toes per leg, sewn at approximately Rounds 5/6/7 of legs).
Sew legs to body.