Crochet Ninja Chick Pattern

     Hello Smellityet viewers! Recently, I have been spending my time crocheting amigurumi. They're basically little, cute stuffed toys. Today, I've decided to try my hand at creating my own pattern, a ninja chick. I really liked the simplicity of crocheting a chick, but it didn't seem ideal for boys, so I decided to add the ninja aspect to make it more "manly." It could also be a normal ninja if you decide to use a skin-toned yarn instead of yellow and don't add a beak. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments and I'll be happy to help.

-Corafan


Key:
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
dec: decrease (it is also known as sc2tog: stitch two together)
sk: skip
(#): the number in parenthesis is the number of stitches in this round

You Will Need
- Black and yellow worsted weight yarn
- 6mm snap on eyes (you can sew on beads or use felt if you like)
- 3.5 (E) crochet hook
- a little scrap of orange yarn

Ninja Chick:
Round 1: Ch 2, sc 4 in 2nd ch from hook
Round 2: *sc 2 in each sc* (8)
Round 3: *sc 1, sc 2 in next sc* repeat four times (12)
Round 4: *sc 2, sc 2 in next sc* repeat four times (16)
Round 5: *sc 3, sc 2 in next sc* repeat four times (20)
Round 6-7: sc 20 (20 sc each round)
Switch to yellow yarn
Round 8-9: sc 20 (20 sc each round)
Switch to black yarn
Round 10-13: sc 20 (20 sc each round)
Add eyes and sew on beak
Round 14: *sc 3, dec 1* (16)
Round 15: *sc 2, dec 1* (12)
Round 16: *sc 1, dec 1* (8)
Stuff your animal (I use polyfill)
Round 17: *sc 1, sk 1* (4)
Leave a little yarn left at the end to weave in.

Head String:
     To make the head string (I added it because without it, the chick looked more like a robber) get a decent amount of black yarn, about 3 centimeters bigger than the circumference of your chick's head. Wrap it around your chick's head and tie a knot on ONE of the ends, but don't pull completely. Instead, insert the OTHER end of the string in that knot as well, just before you close it. Now you call pull the string tightly and adjust it. Trim the yarn to make it even, and you're done!

    Hopefully, you liked my pattern here! Tell me in the comments if you liked it and how yours turned out. If you wish to redistribute this pattern, please leave a link to our website. Have fun with your new ninja chicks!