Choc Chick
Get ready to waddle along with this delightful and unusual chocolate orange cover knitting pattern! This project is a perfect blend of a fun chocolate gift and an adorable chick, making it a wonderful addition to your Easter celebrations or gift-giving occasions.
Completed Dimensions: This charming creation measures approximately 16cm to the top of the head, making it the ideal size to fit a chocolate orange or similar-sized treat.
Suggested Yarn: For this project, we recommend using double knitting yarn, specifically around 15g of vibrant orange for the chick's body, 25g of sunny yellow for the wings and beak, and a small amount of black yarn for the eyes. Additionally, you will need a chocolate orange or an equivalent treat, along with some toy stuffing to give your chick that perfect cuddly shape.
Needle Size: You'll need 3mm single pointed knitting needles (UK size 11, US size 3) to craft this delightful project.
Language: This pattern is written in easy-to-follow English, making it accessible for knitters at various skill levels.
Knitting Skills Required: To complete this project, you should be familiar with basic knitting techniques, including casting on, knitting (k), purling (p), increasing by knitting into the front and back of a stitch (inc), decreasing by knitting two stitches together (k2tog), casting off, sewing pieces together, and inserting toy stuffing.
Yarn Weight: The pattern is designed for double knitting yarn, also known as light worsted weight (8ply, No.3). You'll need approximately 300m of yarn per 100g to complete your project.
Equipment: Don't forget to have a yarn sewing needle on hand for easy finishing touches!
Craft Type: This pattern utilizes classic knitting with 2 single pointed needles, making it a straightforward project for those who enjoy knitting flat pieces and seaming them together.
Designed by: This fun knitting pattern has been thoughtfully crafted by Knitting by Post, a team of expert toy knitting pattern designers.
Media: Gain instant access to this charming pattern with a digital PDF download available for you to start creating right away!
Tension: Achieve the best results by maintaining a tension of 26 stitches and 33 rows, which equals 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch using double knitting yarn.
Character Theme: Embrace the fun of knitting with this adorable chick design, perfect for showcasing your skills during Easter or any festive occasion. It’s a delightful project for animal lovers and knitters alike!
Knitting Style: All components of the pattern are knitted flat and then seamed together, making it a straightforward and enjoyable project to work on.
So gather your materials and embark on this charming knitting adventure to create a delightful chocolate orange cover chick that is sure to bring smiles and joy to anyone who receives it!
