Adorable Cockerel Crochet Pattern

If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection, the adorable Cockerel pattern might just be the perfect project for you! This playful design is sure to bring a smile to your face with its charming details and vibrant colors. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a fun challenge that will result in a delightful finished product. From its fluffy tail feathers to its proud comb, the Cockerel is a joy to create and display. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting this lovable little rooster!

Materials

– Yarn YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m, 55% cotton/45% pac (FINE 2):

• Main colors A and B
• Additional colors: beige and red
• Crochet hook 1.75 mm
• Fiberfill
• Needle
• Thread for embroidering

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

• Ch – chain stitch
• Sc – single crochet
• Dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• Inc – increase (2sc in 1 ch)
• Hdc – half-double crochet
• Sl.st – slip stitch
• ( )xn – repeat n-times
• Rnd – round

I use crocheting in a spiral way for this toy.

Invisible Decrease Method

How to do invisible decrease:

Tip: Use a marker for the beginning of a new round.

Head and Body Instructions

Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 6 sc)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (total 12 sc)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc)x6 (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc)x6 (30)
Rnd 6-9: 30 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, 1 dec)x6 (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, 1 dec)x6 (18)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, 1 dec)x6 (12)
Fill detail with fiberfill.
Rnd 13: 12 sc
Rnd 14: (1 sc, 1 inc)x6 (18 sc)
Rnd 15: 18 sc
Rnd 16: (2 sc, 1 inc)x6 (24)
Rnd 17-18: 24 sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 inc)x6 (30)
Rnd 20-24: 30 sc (5 rounds)
Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 dec)x6 (24)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, 1 dec)x6 (18)
Rnd 27: (1 sc, 1 dec)x6 (12)
Rnd 28: 6 dec (6).
Pull up holes with thread; leave a long tail to sew.

Wings (Make 2)

Rnd 1: 7 ch, from 2nd ch 5 sc, 3 sc in 1 ch, on the other side – sc, 4 inc (total 16)
Rnd 2: 1 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (22)
Leave a long tail to sew.

Beak Instructions

Crochet detail with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 4 sc)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc)x2 (6)
Rnd 3: 6 sc
Leave a long tail to sew.

Legs (Make 2)

Crochet detail with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (total 6 sc)
Rnd 2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds)
Fold detail and connect both sides with 3 sc.
Leave a long tail to sew.

Tail Instructions

Crochet detail with main color yarn.
Crochet 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc; 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc; 15 ch, from 2nd chain – 14 sc.
Leave a long tail to sew.

Beard (Make 2)

Crochet detail with red yarn.
Crochet 5 ch, from 3rd ch – 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl.st.
Leave a long tail to sew.

Assembly and Design

Sew the beak and beard to the head.

Crochet Comb Instructions

Attach red yarn to head.
Crochet (3 ch, crochet sc at head)x5.
Fix and cut yarn and hide the tail.

Final Assembly

Sew the wings and legs to the body.
Sew the tail to the body.

Sew beads as eyes.