It warms my heart to see you ready to bring Pipkin to life. There is a special kind of magic in crafting a creature designed not to scare, but to snuggle. We shall stitch love into every loop, ensuring his chubby cheeks and oversized sweater evoke pure joy. Take your hook, settle into your favorite chair, and let us begin this journey together.
About This Creation & Angle
Pipkin is not your ordinary guardian of the fields. While other scarecrows stand tall and rigid, Pipkin is soft, round, and prefers jumping in rain puddles to chasing away birds. In fact, his best friend is Peck, a tiny crow who nests on his shoulder.
This project is designed to be the ultimate "stash buster" for your autumn yarns. It focuses on the "Chibi" aesthetic—a large head, low-set eyes, and a pear-shaped body that begs to be held. The removable chunky cardigan adds a layer of tactile play, making him a perfect gift for little hands or a standout piece on a seasonal mantle.
Project Snapshot:
📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (requires color changes and loop stitch)
⏰ Est. Time: 8–10 Hours
📏 Size: Approximately 15cm (6 inches) tall
"We do not rush the stitch; we allow the character to emerge one loop at a time." — Patricia
Materials & Tools Needed
🧶 Yarn: DK or Sport Weight Cotton. Colors: Biscuit (Skin), Faded Denim (Pants), Sage Green (Shirt), Dusty Rose (Cardigan), Buttercream (Straw/Hair), Chocolate (Boots).
🪡 Hook: 2.5mm (or size needed to obtain tight tension)
✨ Other Materials: 10mm Safety Eyes, Polyester Fiberfill, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers, 3 Tiny Wood Buttons (6mm), Pink Blush for cheeks.
Abbreviations & Stitches Used
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
BLO: back loop only
Loop Stitch: A sc where a loop of yarn is left on the outside (for straw/hair)
The Complete Pipkin Pattern
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Component 1: The Boots & Legs (Make 2)
Start with Chocolate Yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: BLO sc in each st around (18)
R5–6: sc in each st around (18)
R7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Change to Faded Denim (Pants).
R8: BLO sc in each st around (12)
R9–12: sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Continue to Body.
Component 2: The Body (The Pear Shape)
With Faded Denim, continue from the second leg.
R13: ch 3, join to the first leg with a sc. sc in remaining 11 st of first leg, sc in 3 ch, sc in 12 st of second leg, sc in other side of 3 ch (30)
R14: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R15–17: sc in each st around (36)
R18: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42) — Building that chubby tummy!
R19–21: sc in each st around (42)
Change to Sage Green (Shirt).
R22: BLO sc in each st around (42)
R23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R24: sc in each st around (36)
R25: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R26–27: sc in each st around (30)
R28: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R29: sc in each st around (24)
R30: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff legs and body firmly.
R31: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R32: sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.
Component 3: The Head (The Canvas of Innocence)
Use Biscuit Yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R10–18: sc in each st around (54) — 9 rounds of height.
R19: (Shaping Cheeks) 18 sc, inc x 6, 6 sc, inc x 6, 12 sc (66)
R20–22: sc in each st around (66)
R23: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)
R24: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
Insert safety eyes between R19 and R20, placing them in the center of the cheek increases, about 10 stitches apart.
R25: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R26: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R27: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R28: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R29: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff head very firmly, focusing on pushing stuffing into the cheeks.
R30: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R31: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R32: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole.
Component 4: The Hair Cap (Messy Straw)
Use Biscuit Yarn for the cap base.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Change to Buttercream Yarn.
R10–12: Loop Stitch in each st around (54). Cut the loops after finishing to create the messy straw look.
Component 5: The Chunky Cardigan
Use Dusty Rose Yarn. We work in rows.
Row 1: ch 31. Start in 2nd ch from hook. 30 sc. Turn.
Row 2: ch 1, (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36). Turn.
Row 3: ch 1, (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42). Turn.
Row 4 (Armholes): ch 1, 6 sc, ch 6 (skip 9 sts), 12 sc, ch 6 (skip 9 sts), 6 sc. (36). Turn.
Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st and chain across. (36). Turn.
Row 6–10: ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st across. (36). Turn. This creates the chunky texture.
Row 11: ch 1, sc around the entire border of the cardigan (sides, bottom, neck) to finish cleanly. Create 3 small ch-loops on the left side for buttonholes.
Sew buttons on the right side.
Component 6: The Floppy Hat
Use Faded Denim Yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: BLO sc in each st around (24)
R6–9: sc in each st around (24)
R10: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R11: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R12: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R13: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R14: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R15: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
R16 (Brim): FLO (Front Loop Only) (4 sc, inc) x 12 (72)
R17: (5 sc, inc) x 12 (84)
R18: sc in each st around (84). Fasten off.
Add a Buttercream daisy (5 puff stitches into a MR) to the band.
Component 7: Peck the Crow (The "Borb")
Use Black Yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc in each st around (12)
R4: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R5: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Stuff lightly. Fasten off. Embroider a tiny white eye and yellow beak.
Assembly & Final Touches
🧵 Head: Sew the head onto the neck of the body. Ensure the cheeks are facing forward.
🧵 Hair: Sew the hair cap onto the head, slightly askew.
🧵 Face: Embroider a small, soft pink triangle nose between the eyes. Use a single strand of black embroidery floss to stitch a small, shy smile. Apply blush to the cheeks.
🧵 Arms: Make two simple tubes (MR 6, sc 8 rounds) with Buttercream loops at the end. Sew to the sides of the body at the shoulder line.
🧵 Dress: Put the cardigan on Pipkin. Place the hat on his head (secure with a few stitches if desired). Sew Peck the Crow onto the hat brim or Pipkin’s shoulder.
Tips & FAQs
❓ The hat is too loose! Ensure you are stuffing the hair cap with a little fiberfill before sewing it on; this adds volume for the hat to sit on.
❓ Can I brush the yarn? Yes! For the straw hair, you can use a pet slicker brush to fuzz up the yarn loops for a more rustic look.
A Final Word
Pipkin is now ready to watch over your home. He may not scare many crows, but he will certainly gather smiles. I hope this pattern brought a sense of peace to your hands today. Until we meet again in the atelier, keep stitching your story.
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