Turn Yarn Scraps Into Adorable Crochet Curio!

Welcome, fellow crafters, to a delightful journey with Crochetto! Are you looking for a charming project to use up those lovely yarn scraps? Look no further! Our ‘Curio’ free pattern is here to help you transform even the smallest bits of yarn into an adorable, quirky little friend. This pattern is not just a joy to make; it’s a wonderful way to give new life to forgotten fibers, perfect for anyone who loves creating unique, handmade treasures. Get ready to dive into some professional SEO crochet patterns content that’s both fun and easy to follow

Materials You’ll Need

Curio can be crocheted from any yarn scraps. The example uses thin bobbin velour, with a 1.1 mm hook. For the eyes, 3 mm black plastic half-bead eyes are used.

• Yarn scraps (e.g., thin bobbin velour)
• 1.1 mm crochet hook (or appropriate size for your chosen yarn)
• 3 mm black plastic half-bead eyes
• Stuffing material
• Tapestry needle
• Thin cotton or sewing thread (for beak and eye whites)
• Dark red yarn (for comb and wattles)

Abbreviations Used

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 single crochet stitches in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• ch: Chain
• dc: Double Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch

Let’s Crochet Curio: Head & Body

We’ll begin by creating the main body and head of your Curio. Remember to stuff firmly as you go!

1. MR 6 sc (6 stitches)
2. 6 inc = 12 (12 stitches)
3. (Sc, inc) 6 = 18 (18 stitches)
4. (2 sc, inc) 6 = 24 (24 stitches)
5. (3 sc, inc) 6 = 30 (30 stitches)
6. (4 sc, inc) 6 = 36 (36 stitches)

7. 7 – 10. 4 rounds without changes = 36 (36 stitches)
8. 11. Work 12 sc, skip 24 stitches and close.
9. 12 – 15. Work 4 rounds without changes = 12 (12 stitches)
10. 16. 6 dec = 6 Close the opening with a needle and add stuffing.

Thread yarn onto a needle and sew the remaining opening on the back through the loops. Don’t forget to add stuffing there too!

Adding Curio’s Features

Now that the main body is done, let’s bring Curio’s personality to life with these delightful details!

Eyes and Beak

Glue the eyes on the 5th round of the head, with 4 stitches between the eyes. Embroider the beak as a stitch using thin cotton or sewing thread, at eye level.

The Comb

Make the comb from dark red yarn. Secure it in the center of the head, 3 stitches up from the beak. Work 3 ch, 2 dc – into one stitch, sc, 3 dc – into one stitch, sc, hdc, sl st.

Wattles

Bring the yarn out under the beak, make small stitches (wattles, like a hen’s, and larger ones for a rooster). Secure the yarn and cut.

Final Touches and Decoration

Decorate Curio as desired! The example suggests:

• Embroider the whites of the eyes with white thread.
• At the level of the wings, make simple embroidery instead of actual wings (E).

Give life to yarn scraps!