Chipmunk

Chipmunk Crochet Applique Pattern by Kerri's Crochet

What is Being Made

This is a downloadable crochet pattern for creating a chipmunk applique design. The pattern produces a realistic three-dimensional chipmunk figure that can be used as a decorative applique element. The design is available in three different size options, allowing crafters to choose the scale that best suits their project needs. The finished chipmunk features distinct body parts including a head, body, and characteristic striped markings typical of the animal.

Size Options and Finished Dimensions

• Large Chipmunk: 17cm x 20.5cm (6.75" x 8") when made with 8 ply yarn and a 3mm hook
• Medium Chipmunk: 10.5cm x 14cm (4.25" x 5.5") when made with 4 ply crochet cotton and a 1.5mm hook
• Small Chipmunk: 9cm x 11.5cm (3.5" x 4.5") when made with 2 ply crochet cotton and a 1mm hook

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters with basic to moderate experience. The pattern utilizes a variety of essential crochet stitches to create the applique's structure and detail.

Stitches included in this pattern:

• Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to create the base loops for the pattern
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions between sections
• Double crochet (dc): A medium-height stitch that forms the primary fabric of the applique
• Half treble crochet (htr): A taller stitch used for creating varied texture and dimension
• Treble crochet (tr): An even taller stitch that adds height and openness to specific sections
• Double treble crochet (dtr): The tallest stitch in the pattern, used for creating dramatic height variations

The combination of these stitches at different heights creates visual interest and helps define the chipmunk's features and proportions. The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished product. Yarn choice is flexible based on desired size: Crochet cotton or wool can be used, with the designer using Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush 2 ply crochet cotton for the original sample. The specific yarn colors used in the featured design include Black Coffee (162), Moon Rock (254), Topaz (179), Ginger Gold (383), Snow White (106), and Black (110), which create the chipmunk's characteristic coloring and stripe patterns.

Hook size varies by yarn weight chosen: A 1mm hook is used for 2 ply crochet cotton (small size), a 1.5mm hook for 4 ply crochet cotton (medium size), and a 3mm hook for 8 ply yarn (large size). Additional materials include scissors for cutting yarn, a darning needle for weaving in loose ends, and sewing thread with a needle for stitching the completed crochet pieces together to form the three-dimensional applique.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with multiple stitch types and color changes. The intermediate classification reflects the pattern's requirement to work with various stitch heights and manage multiple yarn colors to create the chipmunk's detailed features and markings.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Kerri's Crochet. The pattern includes written instructions with standard crochet abbreviations and is supplemented by a tutorial video available on the designer's YouTube channel, providing visual guidance for crafters who prefer video instruction alongside written patterns.