Crochet Cork Knights: A Fun and Whimsical DIY Project

Crochet Cork Knights are unique and adorable little creations that bring joy to anyone who sets eyes on them! These tiny knights are crafted with love and care, each stitch giving them personality and charm. With their cork bodies and crochet armor, they are a delightful blend of creativity and whimsy.

You Will Need

• Small amounts of grey and bright coloured yarn (red, green, blue, or yellow).
• Small piece of felt and length of yarn, both different colours to the main body of the knight.
• A cork, approx 1.75" (4.5cm) long.
• Black permanent marker pen (Sharpie).
• 4 mm (F) hook.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• st = stitch or stitches
• ss = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• FO = fasten off

General Instructions

Work in rounds unless otherwise stated and do not join rounds unless told to. Use a stitch marker to mark the start of a round - a small piece of different coloured yarn placed under the stitch at the start of the round will do. To start a round, you can use the magic ring method, but I prefer (ch2, work 6 sc into 1st ch). If you work the 6 sc over the tail of yarn as well you can use that to pull the hole tight.

Work through both loops of stitches unless otherwise indicated.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start Using Grey Yarn:

Round 1: Ch2, work 6 sc into 1st ch - 6 sc.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

Round 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 3 times – 15 sc.

Round 4 - 5: (2 rounds) Sc in each sc around - 15 sc.

Ch1, turn.

Row 1: Sc in next 10 sc, ch1, turn - 10 sc.

Row 2: Sc in next 10 sc, ch5.

Round 6: Sc into 1st sc of row 2, sc in next 9 sc, 5 sc over ch5 - 15 sc.

Sc in next 2 sc, change to bright coloured yarn and mark as start of round.

Round 7 - 11: (5 rounds) Sc in each sc around - 15 sc.

Change to grey yarn.

Round 12: Sc in each sc around - 15 sc.

Ss in next sc, FO and weave in end.

Cut felt into small shield shape and use contrasting yarn to sew onto body with a cross shape. Use black yarn to sew a little mouth on the beard. Fit over cork and carefully draw a face in the gap.