Crochet Chick Pencil Topper
The Crochet Chick Pencil Topper is an adorable and practical accessory for your writing companion. With its charming design and soft yarn texture, this little chick adds a touch of whimsy to your stationary collection. Whether you're jotting down notes or sketching, this friendly crochet creation will bring a smile to your face every time you pick up your pencil. Perfect for kids and adults alike, the Crochet Chick Pencil Topper is a delightful way to add a bit of fun to your daily writing routine.
Materials
DK weight yarn in yellow, white and a small amount of orange (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Buttercup Yellow, Paper White and Blood Orange)
2.5mm crochet hook
Black embroidery floss
Polyester fiberfill
Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
invdec – invisible decrease
BLO – back loop only
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st/s – stitch/es
[…] – repeat the instructions in brackets
(…) – all stitches are worked in the same space
(…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Finished Size
The finished pencil topper measures approximately 3.25” (8.5cm) long. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge = 1.25” after R4 of the shell.
After completing 4 rounds of the stem, try it on your pencil. The fit should be snug but still easy to get on and off. If it is too big or too small adjust your hook size accordingly and try again.
Notes
Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral starting with a magic ring unless otherwise specified. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
Pattern Instructions
Shell (White)
R1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)
R2: BLO [inc] x8 (16)
R3: [Sc, inc] x8 (24)
R4: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R5-7: [Sc] x30 (30) 3 rounds
R8: [Sc, (hdc, dc, hdc) in same st, sc, 2 sl st] x5, sc, (hdc, dc, hdc) in same st, sc, sl st
Skip last st and fasten off invisibly to first sc. Weave in end.
Pencil Stem
Insert hook in first leftover front loop from R2 of the shell and pull up a loop of white yarn.
R1: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around (8)
R2-8: [Sc] x8 (8) 7 rounds
Fasten off invisibly and weave in end.
Chick (Yellow)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: [Inc] x6 (12)
R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)
R5-8: [Sc] x24 (24) 4 rounds
R9: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R10-13: [Sc] x30 (30) 4 rounds
R14: [3 sc, invdec] x6 (24)
R15: Sc, invdec, [2 sc, invdec] x5, sc (18)
Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go. Avoid over-stuffing.
R16: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)
R17: [Invdec] x6 (6)
Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loop only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside the chick.
Finishing
Using a single strand of black embroidery floss doubled, sew eyes over a single st on R6 3 sts apart. Go over each eye until you get your desired look (approx. 6-8 times).
Using orange yarn, sew beak centred below the eyes between R8 and R9 spanning over 2 sts. Make 2 horizontal sts and wrap yarn evenly along the length by going over and under the 2 horizontal sts.
Take a strand of yellow yarn, fold in half and draw through a st on the top of the head leaving a loop. Draw ends through the loop and pull to tighten. Trim the ends to your desired length (approx. 1/2”).
Place chick inside shell. Optional: using white yarn, sew the shell to the chick. Weave in ends.