Chunky Funky

Birds
UK Terms

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Materials:
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Main – 20g
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Contrast – Oddment
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Black 1002 – Oddment

Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
inc – 2 stitches into next stitch
dec – decrease over next two stitches in front loops only
FLO – front loops only
sl st – slip stitch
f/o – fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch
y/o – yarn over
cl – (y/o, pick up st) x3, y/o, take each stitch individually over last y/o to form single cluster
stitch

Note:
Unless stated work in continuous rounds marking last stitch of each row with a stitch
marker before proceeding with the next.
When stuffing parts make sure that you don’t overstuff them as you don’t want the stuffing
to show through when complete.
Each part should be filled just enough that it can be easily squeezed when pinched firmly.

Legs (x2):
Using Contrast
Row 1: 1st Leg: ch12, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into next 3ch, (ch3, sl st into 2nd
and 3rd ch from hook, sl st into base of 1st talon) x2, sl st into next 8ch, 2nd Leg: ch12,
starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into next 3ch, (ch3, sl st into 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st
into base of 1st talon) x2, sl st into next 8ch (2 legs with 3 talons each)

F/O leaving a short end.

Cut a 20cm end of same colour for beak later.

Body:
Using Main
Row 1: ch 2, dc7 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively dc 7sts into magic ring) (7)

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From this point you need to alternate colour after every row.
Just change colour after completing last st of every row carrying
ends up back of work and because you haven’t changed colour till
end of st it will create a spiral effect.
Row 2: inc x7 (14)
Row 3: (dc into next st, inc) x7 (21)
Row 4: dc into next 2sts, 1st Leg: place 1st leg on top of body with right side facing and
approximately 2 sts from leg join, crocheting around the leg, inc into next st, dc into next
2sts, inc, 2nd Leg: place 2nd leg on top of body with right side facing and approximately 2
sts from leg join, crocheting around the leg, dc into next 2sts, inc, (dc into next 2sts, inc) x4
(28)
Row 5: dc into next 4sts, Attaching Legs: pull legs behind next 2sts of body making sure
that the join is in centre and, working through BOTH LAYERS, dc into next 2sts, Body: dc
into next 18sts (24)
Rows 6 – 8: dc (28) (3 rows)
Row 9: dc into next 12sts, dec x8 (20)
Row 10: dc (20)
Row 11: dc into next 2sts, 1st Wing: ch6, tr into 3rd ch from hook, tr into next 2ch, dc into
next ch, sl st into side of last dc prior to ch6, Body: dc into next 8sts, 2nd Wing: ch6, tr into
3rd ch from hook, tr into next 2ch, dc into next ch, sl st into side of last dc prior to ch6,
Body: dc into next 2sts, dec x4 (16)
Row 12: pushing wings down and out of way as you reach them; (dc into next 2sts, dec)
x4 (12)
Row 13: dc (12)
Row 14: (dc into next st, inc) x6 (18)
Row 15: dc (18)
Row 16: dc into next 8sts, Beak: change colour, cl, changing colour again before you pull
the last loop through, Head: dc into next 9sts (18)
Rows 17 – 19: dc (18) (3 rows)
Row 20: (dc into next st, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff body and head
Row 21: dec x6 (6)

F/O leaving a 20cm end.

Thread end through front loops of last 6sts and gather tightly.
Secure with a couple of small sts.
Weave end through head and cut flush.

Eyes (x2):
Using Black Oddment
Thread end through head coming out 2sts to right of beak on the same row, do 3 or 4 back
sts 1 row in depth up from the original exit point.
Then thread end through to opposite side of face and repeat for 2 nd eye.
Weave end through head and cut both ends to finish.

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Teri Hamilton 2021
This pattern is my original pattern.
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use:
Please do not claim this pattern as your own.
You may not sell or distribute the pattern, or any part thereof, without prior permission.
It is for personal use only:
It is permitted to make items from this pattern to sell for charitable purposes, provided they meet safety guidelines and
Crochet at Teri’s is accredited.

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Chunky Funky
Birds
US Terms

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Materials:
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Main – 20g
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Contrast – Oddment
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Black 1002 – Oddment

Hi-Loft Quality Toy Stuffing

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – 2 stitches into next stitch
dec – decrease over next two stitches in front loops only
FLO – front loops only
sl st – slip stitch
f/o – fasten off by slip stitch in next stitch
y/o – yarn over
cl – (y/o, pick up st) x3, y/o, take each stitch individually over last y/o to form single cluster
stitch

Note:
Unless stated work in continuous rounds marking last stitch of each row with a stitch
marker before proceeding with the next.
When stuffing parts make sure that you don’t overstuff them as you don’t want the stuffing
to show through when complete.
Each part should be filled just enough that it can be easily squeezed when pinched firmly.

Legs (x2):
Using Contrast
Row 1: 1st Leg: ch12, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into next 3ch, (ch3, sl st into 2nd
and 3rd ch from hook, sl st into base of 1st talon) x2, sl st into next 8ch, 2nd Leg: ch12,
starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into next 3ch, (ch3, sl st into 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st
into base of 1st talon) x2, sl st into next 8ch (2 legs with 3 talons each)

F/O leaving a short end.

Cut a 20cm end of same color for beak later.

Body:
Using Main
Row 1: ch 2, sc7 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 7sts into magic ring) (7)

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From this point you need to alternate color after every row.
Just change color after completing last st of every row carrying
ends up back of work and because you haven’t changed color till
end of st it will create a spiral effect.
Row 2: inc x7 (14)
Row 3: (sc into next st, inc) x7 (21)
Row 4: sc into next 2sts, 1st Leg: place 1st leg on top of body with right side facing and
approximately 2 sts from leg join, crocheting around the leg, inc into next st, sc into next
2sts, inc, 2nd Leg: place 2nd leg on top of body with right side facing and approximately 2
sts from leg join, crocheting around the leg, sc into next 2sts, inc, (sc into next 2sts, inc) x4
(28)
Row 5: sc into next 4sts, Attaching Legs: pull legs behind next 2sts of body making sure
that the join is in centre and, working through BOTH LAYERS, sc into next 2sts, Body: sc
into next 18sts (24)
Rows 6 – 8: sc (28) (3 rows)
Row 9: sc into next 12sts, dec x8 (20)
Row 10: sc (20)
Row 11: sc into next 2sts, 1st Wing: ch6, tr into 3rd ch from hook, tr into next 2ch, sc into
next ch, sl st into side of last sc prior to ch6, Body: sc into next 8sts, 2nd Wing: ch6, tr into
3rd ch from hook, tr into next 2ch, sc into next ch, sl st into side of last sc prior to ch6,
Body: sc into next 2sts, dec x4 (16)
Row 12: pushing wings down and out of way as you reach them; (sc into next 2sts, dec)
x4 (12)
Row 13: sc (12)
Row 14: (sc into next st, inc) x6 (18)
Row 15: sc (18)
Row 16: sc into next 8sts, Beak: change color, cl, changing color again before you pull the
last loop through, Head: sc into next 9sts (18)
Rows 17 – 19: sc (18) (3 rows)
Row 20: (sc into next st, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff body and head
Row 21: dec x6 (6)

F/O leaving a 20cm end.

Thread end through front loops of last 6sts and gather tightly.
Secure with a couple of small sts.
Weave end through head and cut flush.

Eyes (x2):
Using Black Oddment
Thread end through head coming out 2sts to right of beak on the same row, do 3 or 4 back
sts 1 row in depth up from the original exit point.
Then thread end through to opposite side of face and repeat for 2 nd eye.
Weave end through head and cut both ends to finish.