Maribel the Swan - Free Crochet Pattern

PATTERN DESCRIPTION:

Maribel is a cute swan crocheted with worsted weight yarn and a coordinating hook. It can be created using plush yarn if you prefer a super snuggly swan. The specific yarn I used for this example is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. Please use what you are most comfortable with.

Flamingo modification is included below!

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MATERIALS:
• 4 mm Crochet Hook
• Worsted Weight Yarn - Weight 4
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle
• Polyfil Stuffing
• Scissors
• Black Thread or Worsted Weight yarn for eyes

ABBREVIATIONS:
Rnd - Round
MC - Magic Circle
Dec - Invisible Decrease
Inc - 2 sc in the same stitch
SC - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
F/O - Fasten Off
St(s) - Stitch(es)
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Sp(s) - Space(s)
Sk - Skip
Sc4tog - Single crochet 4 stitches together
YO - Yarn Over

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Sc4tog - Insert hook in the front loop of the first st, (2 loops on hook), insert hook in the front loop of the next st, (3 loops on hook), insert hook in the front loop of the 3rd st, (4 loops on hook), insert hook in the front loop of the 4th st, (5 loops on hook) YO, pull through all 5 loops.

YARN:
I Love This Yarn - 100% Acrylic Size 4 Medium Weight
White (30g) Main Color (Color A)
Glacier (2g) Bow (Color B)

Lion Brand Heartland - 100% Acrylic Size 4 Medium Weight
Gateway Arch (10g) Orange-Beak and Legs (Color C)

You may use any weight of yarn, just make sure to use corresponding hook. Gauge is not important for this project. The final product will vary depending on the yarn, hook and tension.

Approximate Size: 6" tall x 3.5" wide x 4.5" long when sitting

NOTES:
This is an advanced beginner pattern, some amigurumi experience would be helpful. However, reach out with any questions or concerns. Please read through the entire pattern before starting your design. This pattern is written in US terminology. It is made in continuous rounds. Do not ch1 or sl st at the end of each round unless instructed to do so. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of each row. Make sure your count is correct before moving to the next round.

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Let’s get started!

WINGS - Make 2
Main Color - Color A

Rnd 1: sc 4 in mc (4 sts)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 2 (6 sts)
Rnd 3: [sc 2, inc] x 2 (8 sts)
Rnd 4: [sc 3, inc] x 2 (10 sts)
Rnd 5: [sc 4, inc] x 2 (12 sts)

Pinch the wing to fold in half and sc 6 across the opening to close the wing. You will be creating 7 loops in these 6 sc to create the feathers. Do not F/O and do not stuff.

ADDING THE FEATHERS
Loop 1: Turn your work and ch 4. Sl st back into the same st.
Loop 2: Sl st in the next st, ch 6 and sl st back into that st.
Loops 3 & 4: Sl st in the next st, ch 8 and sl st back into the same st, ch 10 and sl st back into the same st.
**there are two loops in this st
Loop 5: Sl st in the next st, ch 8, sl st back into the same st.
Loop 6: Sl st in the next st, ch 6, sl st back into the same st.
Loop 7: Sl st into the last st, ch 4, sl st back into the last st.
You should have 7 loops. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing.

BEAK
Color C

Rnd 1: sc 6 in mc (6 sts)
Rnd 2: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8 sts)
Rnd 3: [3 sc, inc] x 2 (10 sts)
Rnd 4-5: sc in each st (10 sts) ••2 rnds ••

F/O. Leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

LEGS - Optional - Make 2
Color C
If you want a swan that looks like it's swimming, you can skip the legs. No need to stuff the legs.

Rnd 1: sc 6 in mc (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9 sts)
Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st (9 sts)
Rnd 4: sc 2, dec 3, sc (6 sts)
Rnd 5-10: sc in each st (6 sts) •• 6 rnds ••

F/O. Do not stuff. Pinch the open end of the leg and whip st the leg closed or you can add 3 sc across to close if you prefer. Pinch the foot to add definition.

HEAD & BODY
Main Color - Color A

Starting with the head and working down to the body. Be sure to stuff firmly as you go.

Rnd 1: sc 6 in mc (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12 sts)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18 sts)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24 sts)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30 sts)
Rnd 6-10: sc in each st (30 sts) •• 5 rnds ••

Over the next few rnds, we will be adding dec sts to shape the head.

Rnd 11: sc 7, dec 8 times, sc 7 (22 sts)
Rnd 12: sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 7 (18 sts)
Rnd 13: sc 7, dec 2 times, sc 7 (16 sts)

Starting the neck.

Rnd 14-17: sc in each st (16 sts) •• 4 rnds ••

Stuff the head.

For rnds 18-19, we will be adding inc sts to the center front to help shape the chest. TIP: To make sure the increases are in the center, pinch the neck in half and place an additional st marker in the front center st. Place your inc in this st for rnd 18.

Rnd 18: sc 9, inc, sc 6 (17)
Rnd 19: sc 9, inc, sc 7 (18)

For rnds 20-24, we will be adding inc sts to the center on the back. Continue stuffing as you crochet.

Rnd 20: sc, inc, sc 16 (19 sts)
Rnd 21: sc 2, inc, sc 16 (20 sts)
Rnd 22: sc, inc 3 times, sc 16 (23 sts)
Rnd 23: sc, inc 6 times, sc 16 (29 sts)
Rnd 24: sc 3, inc 7 times, sc 19 (36 sts)

**We will be adding the tail in the next rnd. It should be centered on the back.

Rnd 25: sc 10, (dc, dc, ch 3, dc, dc all in the same st) 25 sc (39 sts - plus ch 3)

**Continue stuffing the body as you go.

Rnd 26: sc 10, sc4tog across the dc from the previous rnd, (the ch 3 will remain unworked) 25 sc (36 sts - plus ch 3)

Pull the ch 3 to the front to create a point on the tail.

Rnd 27-29: sc in each st (36 sts) •• 3 rnds ••
Rnd 30: sc in the BLO in each st (36 sts)
Rnd 31: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30 sts)

**Stuff firmly, but only stuff through rnd 30 to ensure the swan sits flat.

Rnd 32: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24 sts)
Rnd 33: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18 sts)
Rnd 34: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12 sts)
Rnd 35: dec x 6 (6 sts)

Stuff, F/O.

BOW
Color B

Approximate Size: 2" long | 1" tall
The bow will be worked in rows. Each row will ch 2 and turn.

Row 1: ch 7. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each st across. (6 hdc sts)
Row 2-3: Hdc in each st across (6 hdc)••2 rows••

F/O and leave a long tail to wrap around the center of the bow. Weave loose ends to the center. Wrap around bow 2 times. Tie ends together on the back. Weave ends under the center wrap on the back to secure. Do not cut tails.

ASSEMBLY:
• Sew the bow to the top of the head over the mc.
• Pin the beak in place. The bottom of the beak should be on rnd 12 with the top on rnd 10. Lightly stuff the beak and sew onto the swan.
• Pin the wings. The bottom of the wings should be right above the FLO showing from rnd 30. Approximately 8 or 9 sts between the wings at the bottom.
• If you chose to add legs, sew those over rnd 31 with 1 or 2 sts between.
• Embroider the eyes with black thread or black yarn over rnd 8 with about 5 sps between. I used worsted weight yarn and split it. Pictures below.

Flamingo Modification

For the body color I used Premier Yarn Parfait Chunky in the color Coral. I only made changes to the beak and legs. The remainder of the pattern will be the same as the swan.

BEAK
Starting with black.

Rnd 1: sc 4 in mc (4 sts)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (8 sts)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 4 (12 sts)
**Change to white
Rnds 4-6: sc in each st (12 sts) ••3 rnds••

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

LEGS
I used Premier Yarn Parfait Chunky in Ballet Pink.

Rnd 1: sc 8 in mc (8 sts)
Rnds 2-10: sc in each st (8 sts) ••9 rnds••

Sc across the opening to close and F/O. Don’t stuff.

Maribel the Swan is finished! Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoyed making Maribel the Swan. I would love to see your makes. Tag me on social media and use #loopsydaisycrafts

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