[Finished Product] Crochet chipmunk Chip and Dale

Crocheting a cute chipmunk is a fun and charming project. Below is a step-by-step guide for creating this adorable amigurumi character.

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Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Brown (for the chipmunk), cream/beige (for the tummy), black (for facial features), red (for the smock).
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm-3.5mm depending on your yarn thickness.
• Safety eyes: 6-8mm (or use black yarn to embroider the eyes).
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Yarn needle: For sewing pieces together.
• Stitch markers: Optional, to keep track of rounds.

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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
• FO: Fasten off

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Body and Head (Worked in Continuous Rounds)

Round 1:

• Start with brown yarn. Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

• Inc in each stitch (12).

Round 3:

• 1 sc, inc around (18).

Round 4:

• 2 sc, inc around (24).

Round 5:

• 3 sc, inc around (30).

Rounds 6-12:

• Sc around (30) to build the body.

Round 13:

• 3 sc, dec around (24).

Round 14:

• 2 sc, dec around (18).

Round 15:

• 1 sc, dec around (12). Start stuffing the body as you go.

Round 16:

• Dec around (6). Finish stuffing the body.

FO, leaving a long tail to close the opening. This will be the body of your chipmunk.

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Head

Round 1:

• Using brown yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

• Inc in each stitch (12).

Round 3:

• 1 sc, inc around (18).

Round 4:

• 2 sc, inc around (24).

Rounds 5-9:

• Sc around (24) for 5 rounds.

Round 10:

• 2 sc, dec around (18).

Round 11:

• 1 sc, dec around (12). Start stuffing the head.

Round 12:

• Dec around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the head to the body.

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Arms (Make 2)

Round 1:

• Using brown yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Rounds 2-5:

• Sc around (6) for 4 rounds.

Lightly stuff the arms. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

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Legs (Make 2)

Round 1:

• Using brown yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

• 1 sc, inc around (9).

Rounds 3-5:

• Sc around (9) for 3 rounds.

Fasten off, lightly stuff, and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

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Ears (Make 2)

Round 1:

• Using brown yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Rounds 2-3:

• Sc around (6) for 2 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the ears on top of the head.

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Tail

Round 1:

• Using brown yarn, chain 12.

Round 2:

• Starting in the second chain from hook, sc across (11).

Rounds 3-4:

• Sc across to make the tail long and flat.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the tail to the back of the chipmunk’s body.

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Smock

Step 1:

• Using red yarn, chain 20 and join to form a circle.

Step 2:

• Sc around the chain for 5 rounds to create the smock base.

Step 3:

• Chain 6 and sc back down to the body of the smock to form one of the smock’s straps. Repeat on the other side.

Sew the smock onto the chipmunk, ensuring it sits nicely on its body.

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Face Details:

• Eyes: Attach safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7 of the head, or embroider them using black yarn.
• Nose and Mouth: Embroider a small black triangle for the nose and add a simple smile underneath using black yarn.
• Stripes: Add two vertical stripes down the chipmunk’s back using cream yarn to replicate the characteristic chipmunk look.

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Assembly

• Sew the head to the body.
• Attach the arms, legs, and tail.
• Put the smock onto the chipmunk, then add any finishing touches, such as blush details or additional embroidery.

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Conclusion

You’ve now crocheted a cute chipmunk wearing a red smock! This fun and whimsical character can make a great gift or charming decoration. Enjoy your crafting! 🐿️