GRANNY CHICKEN
ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - Single Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Rnd - Round
sk - skip
st(s) - Stich(es)
inc - Increase
dec - Decrease
YO - Yarn Over
* -- work instructions following * as many more times as
specified in addition to first time.
Single Crochet Decrease - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook
Double Crochet Decrease - YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through remaining loops on hook
Markers - Markers are used to specify where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch of each round. Move the marker as you go.
Back or Front Loop Only - Work only in stitches marked by arrows below:
MATERIAL LIST
Worsted Weight Yarn in the Following:
White - 6 ounces
Yellow - 1 ounces
Red - small amount
Blue - 3 ounces
Crochet hook Size G
Tapestry needle
12 mm animal eyes
1 Pair doll wire rim doll glasses
Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features and eliminate the glasses.
Rnd 1) With White, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)
Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)
Rnd 8) sc in each sc around (54 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (72 sc)
Rnd 10) working in BLO sc around (72 sc)
Rnd 11) sc in each sc around (72 sc)
Rnd 12) *sc in next 4 sc, dec; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 13-40) sc in each sc around (60 sc)
Rnd 41) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 42) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 43) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)
Rnd 44) sc in each sc around (20 sc) firmly stuff body
HEAD
Rnd 45) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 46) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 47) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (50 sc)
Rnd 48) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc)
Rnd 49-62) sc in each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 57 and 58 leaving 5 sc between each eye
Rnd 63) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)
Rnd 64) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)
Rnd 65) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around, firmly stuff neck and head
Rnd 66) Dec around (10 sc) stuff more if necessary
Rnd 67) Dec around (5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head closed; secure ends; clip end
ARMS (make 2)
Rnd 1) With White, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc)
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18 sc)
Rnd 5-6) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 7) *sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)
Rnd 8) *sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)
Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (9 sc)
Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 11-23) sc in each sc around (18 sc)
Rnd 24-25) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 sts
Rnd 26) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing, stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a reference
Row 1) Base: With yellow, ch 8, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (7 sc)
Row 2) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (7 sc)
Row 3) Sc in each sc across, do not ch, turn (7 sc)
Row 4) Dec, sc in next 3 sc, dec, turn (5 sc)
Row 5) Dec, sc in next sc, dec, turn (3 sc)
Row 6) Dec, sc in next sc, turn (2 sc)
Row 7) Dec, ch 1 turn (1 sc)
Row 8) Sc in sc, ch 1 turn (1 sc)
Row 9) 2 sc in next sc, ch 1 turn (2 sc)
Row 10) Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1 turn (3 sc)
Row 11) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1 turn (5 sc)
Row 12) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1 turn (7 sc)
Row 13) Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn (7 sc)
Row 14) Sc in each sc across; finish off leaving a long length for sewing. Bring edges together. Using tapestry needle sew both edges. Turn right side out. Lightly stuff. Sew to face and shape.
Comb (make 2)
Row 1) Base: With Red, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (15 sc)
Row 2) Sc in first sc, *dc in next sc, trc in next sc, dc in next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; repeat from * once; dc in next sc, trc in next sc, dc in next sc, sc in last sc (3 scallops made) , finish off. Using Red yarn and tapestry needle sew both sides of comb together along the scallop edge only leaving the base open. Lightly stuff and sew to top of head and shape.
Row 1) With Red, ch 23, sc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, trc in next ch, dc in next ch, sc in next ch; finish off. Join Red to fifth ch from the end ch 1, sc in same ch space, dc in next ch, trc in next ch, dc in next ch, sc in last ch; finish off. Shape if necessary. Drape over beak and sew across beak.
Skirt
Row 1) With Blue, ch 48, dc in third ch from hook and in each remaining ch across; ch 3 turn (47 dc)
Row 2) 2 dc in each dc across; ch 3 turn (94 dc)
Row 3-8) dc in each dc across; ch 3 turn (94 dc)
Row 9) Dc in first dc *ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across
Row 10) *Dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch 1 space; repeat from * across. Finish off.
Row 1) With Blue yarn and working in free loops of foundation row, join yarn in 15th free loop with a sl st, ch 3, dc in next 18 loops, ch 3 turn (19 dc)
Row 2-6) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (19 dc)
Row 7) First shoulder strap: Dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 8-15) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 16) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18” length for sewing
Second shoulder strap:
Row 1) With blue yarn, join with a sl st in the 3rd dc from end of bib, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 2-9) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)
Row 10) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18” length for sewing
Fold skirt in half lengthwise; using a tapestry needle and main color yarn, sew back seam closed.
Piping: Starting in the free loops of skirt foundation ch, join Soft White with a sl st. Sc evenly along top edge of skirt, up edge of bib, up outside edge of shoulder strap, across end of strap, along inside edge of shoulder strap, along top of bib, along opposite inside edge of shoulder strap, across end of other shoulder strap, down outside edge of opposite shoulder strap and bib and across remaining top edge of skirt. Join to first sc with a sl st. Finish off. Attach one end of strap to back of dress sewing with tapestry needle.
Attach the other end to the top of the bib using the same method. Repeat for the other strap.
Hem Weave Detail: With White, ch 115; finish off. Weave chain through openings in Row 9 of skirt. Sew or tie ends together.
General Finishing
Position glasses on face and tuck earpieces into side of head. Shape Granny as necessary and enjoy!
Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features and eliminate the glasses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical errors.
Copyright 2001 C. L. Halvorson