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Free Crochet Pattern of Guelph's Official Bird Chickadee



Recently I hit 600 followers on my instagram account. I did a poll to see how we should celebrate and most people voted for FREE PATTERN.


Soon after that another business mama reached out to me about a commission of 4 chickadees and a nest. I looked for a pattern but didn't find one I loved. So, I decided to make one!


Fun fact, the chickadee is my city's official bird. You can read about it in this news article.


I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern and do tag me if you decide to make it. @simplewondersshop on Instagram or Facebook.


You can also find this pattern on Ribblr or Instagram.




Materials

Bulky Yarn/Weight 5

4 mm crochet hook

Small bit of black yarn

Small bit of pink yarn

Embroidery Needle

Scissors


For my chickadee I used Bernat Velvet yarn. Feel free to use any yarn you like just change up your hook.


Credits

This is an original pattern from Simple Wonders. You may not sell or reproduce the pattern in any way.

Please tag and credit @simplewondersshop in any of your makes!


Abbreviations

mr - magic ring

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

inc - increase

dec -  decrease

sl st - slip stitch

BLO - back loop only

f/o -- fasten off

bbl - bobble stitch


Body

Starting in black.

R1. 6 sc in mr

R2. (inc) x 6

R3. (1 sc, inc) x6

R4. (2 sc, inc) x6 cc white in last stitch.

R5. 24 sc

R6. 24 sc, cc Grey in last stitch.

R7. 7 sc, cc black, 6 sc, switch to grey, 11 sc

R8. 7 sc, cc yellow, 6 sc, switch to grey, 11 sc

R9. 7 sc, cc yellow, 6 sc, cc grey, 11 sc

R10. 6 sc, cc black, bbl, switch to grey, 6 sc, cc black, bbl, cc grey, 10 sc

R11. BLO (2sc, dec) x 6

R12. In both loops, (1 sc, dec) x 6

R13. (dec x 6) fasten off.


Wing

4 dc in MR

Fasten off.


Sew wings between row 6 and 7. It should line up with the colour change.


Face details

Embroider a beak between row 5 and 6 across 2 stitches.

Embroider eyes between row 4 and 5.

Add blush one stich away from each eye.


You are now done your chickadee. I would love to see what you create! Please tag me on instagram @simplewondersshop





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Unknown member
Jun 08

What a wonderful crochet pattern! The chickadee is such a charming bird, and your instructions make the project look both fun and approachable for crafters of different skill levels. I appreciate the detailed guidance and the inspiration behind celebrating Guelph’s official bird. Creative hobbies like crochet are a great way to relax, much like reading helpful resources from the best essay writing service in UAE during busy days. Thank you for sharing this lovely pattern and encouraging more people to enjoy handmade crafts.

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Chota Don
Chota Don
Jun 08

This is such a wonderful crochet pattern! The chickadee is beautifully designed, and the instructions are easy to follow for crafters of different skill levels. I love seeing creative projects that celebrate local wildlife and inspire handmade art. Just like Premium Custom Patches Ireland helps people showcase unique designs and identities, this pattern offers a great way to express creativity through crochet. Thank you for sharing this free pattern and your passion for crafting with the community!

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Unknown member
Jun 05

What a lovely crochet pattern! The chickadee design is absolutely adorable, and your step-by-step instructions make it so easy to follow. I really appreciate the creativity and detail you’ve put into this project. As someone who enjoys handmade crafts and also follows creative industries like book publishers in england, I love seeing artistic talent shared online like this. Thanks for offering such a beautiful free pattern — I can’t wait to try making one myself!

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Unknown member
Jun 05

Lovely crochet pattern for Guelph’s chickadee—very clear instructions and a beautiful result. The design feels both simple and detailed, making it great for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Finding resources like this reminds me of how important it is to compare affordable lidar mapping companies for the best balance of quality and cost, even in completely different fields. Great creativity and presentation in this post. Thanks for sharing this free pattern—it really inspires more handmade projects and appreciation for local wildlife designs.

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jone smith
jone smith
Nov 12, 2025

What a fun and generous pattern - thanks for sharing! The free crochet tutorial for the chickadee is clear, engaging, and perfect for textile lovers. The stitching and design approach reminds me of how Canadian patch makers bring creative textures and detail into their craft.

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