[Finished product] Adorable Peacock Pen Holder, Yarn Handmade Crochet Peacock Toy

Crocheting an adorable peacock pen holder is a creative way to beautify your workspace! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create this unique and functional project.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Blue (for the body)
  • Green (for the tail feathers)
  • Yellow or gold (for the beak and eyes)
  • Black (optional, for additional detailing)
• Crochet hook: 3.5mm or appropriate size for your yarn
• Fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Pen holder or small container: To hold the pen (like an empty toilet paper roll or small jar)

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Base (Pen Holder)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5-7: Sc around (24) for 3 rounds to create the height of the base.
6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. You can also leave it open if you want to slide it over a container.

2. Body of the Peacock

1. Round 1: With blue yarn, start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5-8: Sc around (24) for 4 rounds.
6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 11: Sc around (12).
9. Fasten off and stuff lightly with fiberfill.

3. Head

1. Round 1: With blue yarn, start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: Sc around (18).
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the head.

4. Beak

1. Ch 4, turn.
2. Row 1: Sc in each ch across (3).
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

5. Eyes (Make 2)

1. With yellow or gold yarn:
   • Ch 2, make 6 sc into the second ch from the hook (6).
   • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

6. Tail Feathers (Make 3)

1. Round 1: With green yarn, start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach the body: Sew the body onto the top of the base securely.
2. Attach the head: Sew the head onto the top of the body.
3. Attach the beak: Sew the beak onto the front of the head.
4. Attach the eyes: Sew the yellow eyes onto the head, positioned above the beak.
5. Attach the tail feathers: Sew the tail feathers onto the back of the peacock. Arrange them in a fan shape for a beautiful display.
6. Add details: If desired, you can add additional details to the body or tail feathers with black or other colored yarn.

Final Touches

• Shape the peacock: Adjust the position of the tail feathers and head to create a pleasing look.
• Personalize: Feel free to add any additional embellishments or details to make your peacock unique.

Your adorable blue peacock pen holder is now complete! It’s not only a cute decoration but also a functional item for your desk. Enjoy your crocheting!