Ultimate Guide to Crocheting Your Adorable Swan

If you’re looking for a delightful crochet project that’s fun and rewarding, this adorable swan pattern is perfect for you! In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step, from shaping the body to attaching the wings, beak, and legs. Let’s dive in!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials:

• Yarn: Medium-weight yarn in white (for the body), orange (for the beak), and black (for details like the eyes and other accents).
• Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (commonly 3.5mm – 4.5mm for medium-weight yarn).
• Safety Eyes: 8-10mm, or black embroidery thread for stitched eyes.
• Fiberfill Stuffing: To shape and stuff the swan.
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
• Stitch Markers: To keep track of your rounds.
• Scissors: A sharp pair for cutting yarn.
• Optional: Small ribbon or embellishments for decoration.

Head and Body

The head and body of the swan form a seamless structure. The eyes are attached between Rounds 8 and 9, so keep your safety eyes or embroidery thread handy. After attaching the eyes, pull and shape the eye sockets for that adorable look.

Instructions:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, sc 6 into ring – 6 stitches
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around – 12 stitches
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) * 6 – 18 stitches
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) * 6 – 24 stitches
5. Round 5: Sc in each stitch around – 24 stitches
6. Round 6: (sc 9, inc 3) * 2 – 30 stitches
7. Round 7: Sc in each stitch around – 30 stitches
8. Round 8: (sc 1, inc) * 3, sc 9, (sc 1, inc) * 3, sc 9 – 36 stitches
9. Rounds 9-11: Sc in each stitch around – 36 stitches
10. Round 12: (sc 4, dec) * 6 – 30 stitches
11. Round 13: (sc 3, dec) * 6 – 24 stitches
12. Round 14: (sc 2, dec) * 6 – 18 stitches
13. Round 15: (sc 1, dec) * 6 – 12 stitches
14. Round 16: (sc 4, dec) * 2 – 10 stitches
15. Rounds 17-22: Sc in each stitch around – 10 stitches
16. Round 23: (sc 4, inc) * 2 – 12 stitches
17. Round 24: Sc in each stitch around – 12 stitches
18. Round 25: (sc 1, inc) * 6 – 18 stitches
19. Round 26: (sc 2, inc) * 6 – 24 stitches
20. Round 27: Sc in each stitch around – 24 stitches
21. Round 28: (sc 3, inc) * 6 – 30 stitches
22. Round 29: (sc 4, inc) * 6 – 36 stitches
23. Rounds 30-33: Sc in each stitch around – 36 stitches
24. Round 34: (sc 4, dec) * 6 – 30 stitches
25. Round 35: (sc 3, dec) * 6 – 24 stitches
26. Round 36: (sc 2, dec) * 6 – 18 stitches
27. Round 37: (sc 1, dec) * 6 – 12 stitches
28. Round 38: Dec 6 times – 6 stitches

Wings (Make 2)

Shape your swan’s wings into a soft, elegant curve.

Instructions:

1. Round 1: Ch 10, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, ch 1, turn – 9 stitches
2. Round 2: Hdc 6, sl st 3 – 9 stitches
3. Round 3: Sl st 9, dc2tog at the top. This creates a small pointed shape for the wing.

Beak

Attach the beak to the head at Round 9, leaving 7 stitches between the sides.

Instructions:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, sc 6 into ring – 6 stitches
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) * 3 – 9 stitches
3. Round 3: Sc 1, inc 2, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc 2, sc 1 – 14 stitches
4. Round 4: Sc 3, inc 2, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 – 19 stitches
5. Round 5: Sc 5, inc 2, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 – 24 stitches
6. Round 6: Sc 7, inc 2, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 – 29 stitches

Feet and Legs

For those tiny swan feet, you’ll crochet the feet and legs separately and then attach them.

Feet Instructions:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, sc 6 into ring – 6 stitches
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) * 3 – 9 stitches
3. Round 3: Sc in each stitch around – 9 stitches
4. Round 4: Ch 4, skip 2 ch, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc 2, sc 1, inc – 15 stitches
5. Round 5: Sc in each stitch around – 15 stitches
6. Round 6: (sc 4, inc) * 3 – 18 stitches
7. Round 7: (sc 2, inc) * 6 – 24 stitches
8. Rounds 8-9: Sc in each stitch around – 24 stitches
9. Round 10: Flatten and fold the edge. (sc 3 together, sl st) * 3. Shape as desired.

Leg Instructions:

1. Crochet 7 stitches into the open stitch hole on Round 4 of the foot.
2. Rounds 1-9: (Color 1) Sc in each stitch around – 7 stitches
3. Rounds 10-11: (Color 2) Sc in each stitch around – 7 stitches

Tail

The tail is a cute finishing touch to your swan.

Instructions:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, sc 6 into ring – 6 stitches
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around – 12 stitches
3. Round 3: Sc in each stitch around – 12 stitches
4. Round 4: (sc 1, inc) * 6 – 18 stitches
5. Round 5: Sc in each stitch around – 18 stitches
6. Round 6: (sc 2, inc) * 6 – 24 stitches

Clothing/Covering

Add a stylish twist to your swan with a crocheted covering.

Instructions:

1. Round 1: Magic Ring, sc 6 into ring – 6 stitches
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around – 12 stitches
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc) * 6 – 18 stitches
4. Round 4: (sc 2, inc) * 6 – 24 stitches
5. Round 5: (sc 3, inc) * 6 – 30 stitches
6. Round 6: Sc 4, inc, ch 6, skip 5 st, (sc 4, inc) * 2, ch 6, skip 5 st, sc 4, inc – 36 stitches
7. Round 7: Sc 5, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 1, ch 4, turn – 36 stitches
8. Round 8: FLO, sc 32, ch 1, turn, ch 4 – 32 stitches
9. Round 9: BLO, sc 32, ch 1 turn – 32 stitches
10. Round 10: FLO, sc 32, ch 1 turn – 32 stitches

Final Touches

Once all pieces are completed, assemble your swan with care. Attach the wings, beak, and legs securely, and add any extra embellishments like bows or embroidered details. Enjoy your beautiful crochet swan!

Happy crocheting!