Using color yellow

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the body.

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}

R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}

R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}

R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R6: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}

R7: 3 dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec, sc in next 5 sts, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec, sc in next 4 sts {24 sts}

R8: 3 dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec, sc in next 8 sts, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec {18 sts}

R9: sc in next 18 sts {18 sts}

Begin to stuff the body and continue as you crochet.

R10: 3 dec, sc in next 6 sts, 3 dec {12 sts}

R11: sc in next 12 sts {12 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Set aside until assembly.

NEXT: Wings

If you like Charlie The Chick, make sure to check out my Dottie The Duck Free Crochet Pattern.