PIA the Little Chick

THE LITTLE CHICK

PIA
her egg shell and the spring crown

SKILL LEVEL INTERMEDIATE I LANGAGE ENGLISH

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TH AN K YOU
First of all, thank you !
Thank you for your purchase and for your support of the handicraft.
Thank you for your trust and your encouragement.
It means a lot to me, pushes me to continue and to do better !

LEG AL NOTE
© 2022 - - VALENTIN CARLETTINI

All rights reserved

This pattern is intended for personal use only.
Therefore, it cannot be
[ reproduced / translated / distributed or sold / published or shared ]
fully or partially, in any way or by any mean without my prior permission.

Can you sell the finished toy you made ?

Of course !
In limited quantity (non-profit) and by mentioning me as the designer of this pattern.
Just add the following information to your stuffed toy for sale :
« Made by … (you) following a pattern by Valentin Carlettini »

C ONTACT A ND SH A RE
If you have any question and/or comment, please don’t hesitate to reach out by email at :
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I would be thrilled to see your creation based on my pattern !

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TI P S A N D A DV IC E
Before starting on the project, start by reading the entire pattern to already give yourself an idea of what
you are going to have to crochet. You may need refreshers on some points - stitches or techniques. Books
and magazines, internet and tutorials (= tutos) will then become your best friends !

Unless otherwise stated, the pieces are crocheted in continuous rows, in a spiral. So there is no need to
close each row with a slip stitch. However, to know on which round you’re on, use a stitch marker that
you will move and place at the start of each new row.

The choice of colours, yarn and size of the crochet hook is totally up to you - I’ve noted the ones I used for
informational purposes in the materials list. Just keep in mind that it is always better to use a smaller hook
than the one tagged on the label of your ball of yarn.

A BB R E V IAT IO NS ( U S TE RMS )
st(s) stitch(es) inc increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)

FLO front loop only dec decrease (2 single crochet stitches together)

BLO back loop only Rw(s) row(s)

slst slip stitch Rd(s) round(s)

ch chain (…) x … repeat instructions the indicated number of times

sc single crochet […] total number of stitches of the row/round

hdc half double crochet * change colour

dc double crochet italic side notes,
a bit like I’m talking to you :)

Example. You are reading :

Rd 05 (3sc, 1inc) x5, 5slst with a slightly looser tension, the next row will be easier to crochet [30]

Means that in the 5th round, you will have to crochet in pink :
- 1sc, 1sc, 1sc, 1increase in sc - you’ll repeat this combination 5 times,
- 1slst, 1slst, 1slst, 1slst, 1slst - crocheted with a slightly looser tension,
- You will find 30 stitches total at the end of the row.

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F OR T H IS PATT ER N
MATERIALS NEEDED REQUIRED SKILLS
• 1 crochet hook : 2,5 mm • Magic ring
• Tapestry needle • Sewing (to join pieces together)
• Stitch marker • Embroidery (for little détails like eyes, cheeks…)
• Fiberfill
• Little ribbon

YARN AND COLOURS

I used RICORUMI DK 100% cotton in the following colours :
063 - saffron

068 - papaya

047 - pistachio

046 - light green

018 - violet

011 - pink

002 - cream

RE M IN D E R S P EC IA L TE CHNI Q UE S

FASTENING OFF INVISIBLE

This helps to finish the piece neatly and invisibly - love it !

1 2 3 4 5

Cut the yarn Insert your needle and

Pass from the outside in Pass the yarn through the Pull, knot and hide
skip one stitch stitch it came from

JOINING YARN WITH A SLIPSTITCH

Here is the technique that I use when I am saying : « join yarn with 1slst ».
This is nothing more than a slipstitch that will help you to start a new round. It doesn’t count.

1 2 3 4 5

Make a slip knot Hook through the Pull loop through Pull through.
This slst doesn’t count.
starting stitch, then keeping the knot inside Fastened ! Start the next round in
adjust the knot on your and yarn over the same stitch

hook (here : one sc)

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Introducing
PIA the little chick !

During a peaceful walk in the woods,

Pia found herself surrounded by such beauty
that she got the idea to craft a crown
out of her favorite wildflowers.

Welcome spring !

PIA
The little chick
p.06-08

The spring crown

p.09-10

Her egg shell

p.11

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PIA TH E LI T T LE C H I C K
HEIGHT 20 cm I CROCHET HOOK 2,5 mm

Part 1. HEAD & BODY I From top to bottom I Stuff with fiberfill as you go
In saffron

Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rd 03 (1sc, 1inc) x6 [18]

Rd 04 (2sc, 1inc) x6 [24]

Rd 05 (3sc, 1inc) x6 [30]

Rd 06 (4sc, 1inc) x6 [36]

Rd 07 (5sc, 1inc) x6 [42]

Rd 08 (6sc, 1inc) x6 [48]

Rds 09-17 48sc [48] x9
Rd 18 (6sc, 1dec) x6 [42]

Rd 19 (5sc, 1dec) x6 [36]

Rd 20 (4sc, 1dec) x6 [30]

Rd 21 (3sc, 1dec) x6 [24]

Rd 22 24sc FLO [24]

Rd 23 (3sc, 1inc) x6 [30]

Rds 24-26 30sc [30] x3

Rd 27 (4sc, 1inc) x6 [36]

Rds 28-30 36sc [36] x3

Rd 31 (11sc, 1inc) x3 [39]

Rds 32-34 39sc [39] x3

Rd 35 (12sc, 1inc) x3 [42]

Rds 36-37 42sc [42] x2

Rd 38 12sc the round ends here [12]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (about 20 cm).
To close the lower body, flatten the hole and with a tapestry needle, sew together both layers going
through the opposite stitches each time.

Tip ! Halfway through the complete closing - make sure to fill well the corner already sewn ;)

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Part 2. BEAK
In papaya

Rd 01 5sc in a magic ring [05]

Rd 02 1inc x5 [10]

Rd 03 10sc [10]

Rd 04 (1sc, 1inc) x5 [15]

Rd 05 15sc [15]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (about 20 cm) and fasten off invisible.
Put the beak aside for now.

Part 3. WING (x2)

In saffron

Rd 01 8sc in a magic ring [08]

Rd 02 1inc x8 [16]

Rd 03 (1sc, 1inc) x8 [24]

Rd 04 (2sc, 1inc) x8 [32]

Rd 05 (3sc, 1inc) x8 [40]

Rd 06 (4sc, 1inc) x8 [48]

Be careful - between the left and right wing, the 7th round is different

Rd 07 LEFT WING l 1slst, ch1 - flatten then going through both layers :
(skip 1 st., 5dc in next st., skip 1 st., 1sc) x03, 12sc
[24]

RIGHT WING l 1slst, ch1 - flatten then going through both layers :
12sc, (skip 1 st., 5dc in next st., skip 1 st., 1sc) x03
In both cases, cut the yarn long enough. Then, with a tapestry needle pass it inside the wing.
It will be used for sewing later ;)

Part 4. LEG (x2) I Stuff lightly with fiberfill as you go

In papaya

Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 (1sc, 1inc) x3 [09]

Rd 03 9sc [09]

Rd 04 (2sc, 1inc) x3 [12]

Rds 05-22 12sc [12] x18

Rd 23 1slst, ch1 - flatten then 6sc going through both layers [06]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Part 5. TAIL
In saffron

A. SMALL FEATHER

Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rds 03-08 12sc [12] x6

Rd 09 1slst, ch1 - flatten then 6sc going through both layers [06]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

B. BIG FEATHER
Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rds 03-11 12sc [12] x9

Rd 12 1slst, ch1 - flatten then 6sc going through both layers [06]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4.

Part 2.

Part 5.
Part 3.
Part 1.

Sew the stitches following the

dotted line
ASSEMBLY & FINAL TOUCHES
Here we are ! It’s time to bring Pia to life !
My favorite part !

• Sew the legs onto the body, between the last Rd and the closing one - with 3 sts. in between.
• Sew the beak on the head, between Rds 14 and 17.
• The two legs will help you to center the beak. Stuff it with fibrefill before completely sewing it ;)
• Sew the wings on each side of the body, on Rds 23 to 29.
• If you want moving wings and be able to play with them - sew only the indicated sts. on the picture above.
• Sew the tail in the middle of the back, on Rds 33 and 34 - the big feather on the small one.
• Embroider the eyes in black, the cheeks in pink between Rds 15 and 16 then the eyebrows in cream.

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T HE S P R I N G C R OW N
HEIGHT 04 cm I CROCHET HOOK 2,5 mm

Part 1. HAIR BASE

HAIR in saffron

Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rd 03 (1sc, 1inc) x6 [18]

Rd 04 (2sc, 1inc) x6 [24]

Rd 05 (3sc, 1inc) x6 [30]

Rd 06 (4sc, 1inc) x6 [36]

Rd 07 (5sc, 1inc) x6 [42]

Rd 08 (6sc, 1inc) x6 [48]

Rd 09 48sc [48]
Rd 10 (7sc, 1inc) x6 [54]

Rds 11-13 54sc * get ready to change colour at the end of Rd 13 [54] x3

HEADBAND in pistachio

Rd 14 54sc [54]

Rd 15 54sc BLO * change colour [54]

BANGS in saffron
Rd 16 54sc [54]

Rd 17 21sc, (skip 1 st., 5dc in next st., skip 1 st., 1sc) x03, 21sc [54]

Cut the yarn long enough and fasten off invisible.

Put the hair base aside for now.

Part 1.I CROWN

In pistachio
On the headband, in the last loop left visible from Rd 15, join yarn with 1slst.
Then, crochet : (ch3, skip 2 sts., 1sc in the next st.) all around, finish with 1sc in the same loop as the
very first slst.
Cut the yarn and hide inside.

Part 1.II VINE

In light green

Rd 01 ch145 [145]
Cut the yarn short on each side.
Put the vine aside for now.

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Part 2. BUD (x3)

In pink

Rd 01 In a magic ring : ch3 then 11dc [12]

Finish with 1slst in the third ch only to close the circle

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail (about 15cm).

With a tapestry needle, pass the yarn through the front loops of each 12dc.
Pull the yarn to create the bud.
Put aside for now.

Part 3. FLOWER (x2)

In violet

Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc BLO x6 [12]

Rd 03 ch1 turn
In BLO : skip the first st., 1inc, 1hdc inc, 9dc inc then continue in the loops left visible [33]
on Rd 2 3dc inc, 1hdc inc, 1inc, 1slst

Cut the yarn long enough for sewing then pass it through the magic ring.
Put the flowers aside for now.

Part 4. EGG I From top to bottom I Stuff with fiberfill as you go

In cream
Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rd 03 (3sc, 1inc) x3 [15]

Rds 04-06 15sc [15] x3

Rd 07 (1sc, 1dec) x5 [10]

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (about 15 cm).
With a tapestry needle, pass the yarn through the front loops of the 10 final scs.

ASSEMBLY
Gather all the pieces put aside and create the spring crown as you like ! ;)

• Sew the flowers, the buds and the egg on the hair base, between Rds 12 and 14.
• Wrap the vine around the crown by passing it through the loops formed during
• part 1.I.
• Finally, knot the rest of the vine in the back of the hair base.

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T H E EG G S H E L L
HEIGHT 07 cm I CROCHET HOOK 2,5 mm

In cream
Rd 01 6sc in a magic ring [06]

Rd 02 1inc x6 [12]

Rd 03 (1sc, 1inc) x6 [18]

Rd 04 (2sc, 1inc) x6 [24]

Rd 05 24sc [24]

Rd 06 (3sc, 1inc) x6 [30]

Rd 07 30sc [30]

Rd 08 (4sc, 1inc) x6 [36]

Rd 09 36sc [36]
Rd 10 (5sc, 1inc) x6 [42]

Rd 11 42sc [42]

Rd 12 (6sc, 1inc) x6 [48]

Rds 13-14 48sc [48] x2

Rd 15 (7sc, 1inc) x6 [54]

Rds 16-19 54sc [54] x4

BROKEN EGG BORDER

Rd 20 (2sc, 2slst, 1sc, 1hdc inc, 1sc, 2slst) x6 [54]

Cut the yarn, fasten off invisible and hide the yarn inside.

ASSEMBLY & FINAL TOUCHES

• Tie a knot with your favorite and prettier ribbon.

• Sew it on the egg shell, between Rds 16 and 17.

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Therefore, it cannot be [ reproduced / translated / distributed or sold / published or shared ]
fully or partially, in any way or by any mean without my prior permission.

However, what you can share is a photo of your Pia (see CONTACT AND SHARE p.02).

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