Everything started when I realized I had some leftover black and white velvet yarn from a previous project. But like an awkward amount of it. You know, when it’s not enough to make an entire project, but also not so little that I could just ignore it because it was taking up a lot of space on my shelf. So I came up with this fun little project to help me repurpose my yarn and also get started on my Christmas decorations for this year!
First, start by making all the little details: the belly, the beak, and a set of wings. That way, you'll have everything ready when you finish the body.
Start with white velvet yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 dc into first ch - 6 st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around - 12 st.
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times - 18 st.
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st] 6 times - 24 st.
Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 st] 6 times and fasten off - 30 st.
Leave a long string to attach to the body.
Start with black velvet yarn.
Rnd 1: with black velvet yarn, ch 2, work 4 dc into first ch - 4 st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around - 8 st.
Rnd 3: 2 dc in next 2 stitches. Fasten off. - 10 st.
Start with regular yellow/orange yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 4 dc into first ch - 4 st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around and fasten off - 8 st.
Start with black velvet yarn.
Rnd 1: with black velvet yarn, ch 2, work 6 dc into first ch - 6 st.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around - 12 st.
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] 6 times - 18 st.
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st] 6 times - 24 st.
Rnd 5: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 st] 6 times - 30 st.
Rnd 6-8: (3 rounds) dc in each st around - 30 st.
Rnd 9: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 st] 6 times - 36 st.
Rnd 10: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 st] 6 times - 42 st.
Rnd 11: [2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 st] 6 times - 48 st.
Rnd 12-14: (3 rounds) dc in each st around - 48 st.
Rnd 15: [dc in next 6 st, dc2tog] 6 times - 42 st.
Rnd 16: [dc in next 5 st, dc2tog] 6 times - 36 st.
Rnd 17: [dc in next 4 st, dc2tog] 6 times - 30 st.
Rnd 18: [dc in next 3 st, dc2tog] 6 times - 24 st.
Sew the belly, wings, and beak to the body, and place the eyes between rows 6 and 8. Fill the body with synthetic fiber or cotton. Optional: if you want the bottom to feel heavier, fill a small plastic bag or a nylon sock with rice, beans, or beads, and insert it into the toy.
Rnd 19: [dc in next 2 st, dc2tog] 6 times - 18 st.
Rnd 20: [dc in next st, dc2tog] 6 times - 12 st.
Rnd 21: [dc2tog] 6 times and fasten off - 6 st.
Now your toy is ready!
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