Chicory Chick and Charlie Chick Lovies

 

Chicory Chick and Charlie Chick Lovies from Preemie and Angel Babies UK

 Chicory Chick Lovie

 

Chicory Chick Lovie by June Humphries

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 2sts

Row 1:       Kfb, k1

Row 2:       K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you have worked 6"

 

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 9sts remaining

 

Make the head ~

Change to 3.5mm needles

 

Kfb 8 times, k1                             (17sts)

Purl

Kfb 16 times, k1                            (33sts)

Purl

(k7, kfb) 4 times, k1                     (37sts)

 

Stocking stitch 7 rows, starting with a purl row

 

(K2, k2tog) 9times, k1                   (28sts)

Purl

(K1, k2tog) 9 times, k1                  (19sts)

Purl

(K2tog) 9 times, k1                       (10sts)

Pull yarn through stitches

 

Sew the sides together

Stuff and sew bottom edge

Embroider eyes and beak

Charlie Chick Crochet Lovie

 

Charlie Chick Lovie by Holly Farres

 

Using 2.5mm hook

1.    Ch4, 6dc in first ch

2.    Keeping the ch4 loop in front, 2dc in each dc (12dc) top tip: the easiest way to find the first dc is to count back 6 stitches from the hook

3.    2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc rep to end of round (18dc)

4.    2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2 dc rep to end of round (24dc)

5.    1dc in each dc, no increasing (24dc)

6.    2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 3 dc rep to end of round (30dc)

7.    1dc in each dc, no increasing (30dc)

8.    2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 4 dc rep to end of round (36dc)

9.    1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

10.   1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

11.   1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

12.   1dc in next 7 dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (32dc)

13.   1dc in next 2 dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (24dc)

14.   1dc in next dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (16dc)

15.   Begin stuffing head, more stuffing may be needed as rounds progress 16. * 2dctog* rep to end of round (8dc)

17.   2dctog rep to end of round (4dc)

18.   Ch2, in first ch 3dc, ch1 and turn

19.   Dc across, increasing in first and last dc, ch1 and turn

20.   Rep step 19 until lovey measures desired length (6-12”)

21.   Change colour here if you wish

22.   Dc across, decreasing in first and last dc, ch1 and turn

23.   Rep step 22 until 3 stitches remain

24.   Dc around edge of lovey, with 3dc in each corner stitch

25.   Weave in ends and embroider face

Preemie and Angel Babies UK  are a group of people who knit, sew and crochet angel and preemie items to be donated to hospitals for use by 

Angel babies, preemies and newborns.  

The group recently held a competition in their fb group for their members to design and make a 'Chick' Lovie based on my Levi Lovie pattern.  

And these were the worthy winners ! 

 

You will find the original Levi – the Super Easy Lovie on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/levi-super-easy-lovie.html

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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