I designed this pattern in the run up to Easter and polled my followers on YouTube to find out their favourite Spring colours. I made one using those colours then decided to do a rainbow version for writing up the pattern and Chuck the Rainbow Chick was hatched.

As it’s Pride month, for the entirety of June 2022, a portion of all the proceeds from pattern sales of Chuck the Rainbow Chick will be donated to Speqtrum, a local non-profit that supports LGBTQ+ youth.

I have a couple of major upgrades to Chuck’s pattern which I will be rolling out over time but if you buy it now, you get the upgrades at no extra cost.

To complete your own Chuck you’ll need:

• DK weight yarn in rainbow colours (or other colours of your choice)
• Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
• 10.5 mm black safety eyes
• Polyester (or other) stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Small fork to make Chuck’s comb

This pattern is comprised of single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet and spiked stitches. It’s fiddly and tricky in places so best for confident beginners or intermediate crocheters. Chuck’s body is made from 2 mandalas sewn together. The mandalas are made from joined rounds, worked in the round.