Chucha – A Colorful Pyramid Creature

A collection of colorful balls that can be arranged in different combinations to give this funny little character a slightly different look. The balls are joined together with adhesive tape to form a colorful pyramid. You can also use Chucha to help your little one learn about colors. Made with soft, fluffy yarn, this adorable creature is wonderfully cuddly and makes a lovely companion to take along wherever you go.

You will need the following materials to crochet:

–YarnArt Dolce 100 gr /120 m (various colors to choose from)

– crochet hook 5 mm (important, the size should match the yarn so that the stitches are even).

– a needle, scissors, stuffing, plastic eyes, adhesive hook-and-loop tape.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

inc – increase

dec – decrease, two single crochets together

BODY

Lower part of the body (1 pc.)

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. 6 inc = 12 sc

3. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 18 sc

4. (2 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 24 sc

5. (3 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 30 sc

6. (4 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 36 sc

7. (5 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 42 sc

8. (6 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 48 sc

9. (7 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 54 sc

10. (8 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 60 sc

11. (9 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 66 sc

12 – 17. 66 sc

18. (9 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 60 sc

19. (8 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 54 sc

20. (7 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 48 sc

21. (6 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 42 sc

22. (5 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 36 sc

Then add the filling material.

Also, for tactile stimulation and the development of fine motor skills, you can add plastic granules inside the piece.  Small plastic beads that feel pleasant to the touch.

Please remember: All small parts—such as beads or rustling foil—must be packed in a well-sealed bag. This will keep everything securely in place, even if you crochet a little loosely or the leg gets damaged at some point.

Be sure to secure everything carefully. Small parts can be swallowed, so you bear full responsibility here. Always attach beads and other elements very securely inside the leg.

23. (4 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 30 sc

24. (3 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 24 sc

25. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

26. (1 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 12 sc

27. 6 dec = 6 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Using a long needle, make shaping stitches to create a subtle indentation in the middle, forming two rounded halves. Insert the needle through the piece from top to bottom, keeping the yarn along the outside so that the stitches will divide the piece into two sections. At the same time, sew the beginning and end of the crocheted piece together slightly to give the ball a flatter shape.

Legs (2 pcs)

Part 1

8 ch

1. starting 2 ch from the needle 6 sc, 3 in 1, 6 sc, 3 in 1 = 18 sc

2. 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc = 24 sc

3. 6 sc (1 sc, 1 inc) х 3, 6 sc (1 sc, 1 inc) х 3 = 30 sc

4. 9 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc = 27 sc

5 – 7 = 27 sc

8. 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) х 3, 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) х 3 = 24 sc

9. 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc, 3 dec = 18 sc

Then add the filling material.

Join both edges of the piece using a crochet hook or a needle.

This is the foot piece. Next, you can either crochet the next straight section separately and then sew it to the foot, or, as I did, begin crocheting the next section of the leg directly onto the foot piece, starting with the first round. Use pins to mark the position of the first round around one edge of the foot piece. Then work the stitches for the first round directly into the fabric of the piece. Please refer to the photo.

16 ch into a ring

1 – 11 = 16 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Sew the legs to the circle (the first body piece).

Second body part (1 pc.)

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. 6 inc = 12 sc

3. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 18 sc

4. (2 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 24 sc

5. (3 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 30 sc

6. (4 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 36 sc

7 – 11. 36 sc

12. (4 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 30 sc

13. (3 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 24 sc

14. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

Then add the filling material.

15. (1 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 12 sc

16. 6 dec = 6 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Gloves (2 pcs)

Thumb (2 pcs)

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 3 = 9 sc

3 – 5 = 9 sc

Close, trim the thread.

Main part of the glove (2 pcs)

7 ch

1. starting 2 ch from the needle 5 sc, 3 in 1, 4 sc, 3 in 1 = 15 sc

2. 5 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc = 18 sc

3. 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc = 25 sc

4. 9 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc= 27 sc

5 – 7 = 27 sc

Now we connect the thumb to the main part.

For the left glove, we crochet the following rows as follows:

8. 4 sc together with the finger, 23 sc = 27 sc

9. 5 sc on the outer edge of the finger, 23 sc = 28 sc

For the right glove, we crochet the following rows as follows:

8. 4 sc together with the finger, 19sc = 27 sc

9. 5 sc on the outer edge of the finger, 19 sc = 28 sc

Then add the filling material.

Continue crocheting both gloves evenly with the crochet hook.

10. 28 sc

11. (5 sc, 1 dec) х 4 = 24 sc

12. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

13. (7 сб, 1 dec) х 2 = 16 sc

14 – 25. 16 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Sew the arms to the sides of the second body piece.

Third body part (2 pcs)

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. 6 inc = 12 sc

3. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 18 sc

4. (2 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 24 sc

5. (3 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 30 sc

6 – 10. 30 sc

11. (4 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 30 sc

12. (3 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 24 sc

13. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

Then add the filling material.

14. (1 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 12 sc

15. 6 dec = 6 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Using a long needle, make shaping stitches through each ball, passing the yarn only through the inside of the piece, from top to bottom. This will make each ball slightly flatter. Now you can sew the adhesive hook-and-loop tape onto each piece. Cut the tape into pieces to fit the flat sides of the balls, then sew them securely in place.

Head

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. 6 inc = 12 sc

3. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 18 sc

4. (2 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 24 sc

5. (3 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 30 sc

6. 30 sc

7. (4 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 36 sc

8. 36 sc

9. (5 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 42 sc

10. (6 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 48 sc

11. (7 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 54 sc

12 – 14. 54 sc

15. (7 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 48 sc

16. (6 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 42 sc

17. (5 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 36 sc

Then add the filling material.

18. (4 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 30 sc

19. (3 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 24 sc

20. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

21. (1 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 12 sc

22. 6 dec = 6 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Eyes (2 pcs)

1. Crochet 6 sc in a Magic Ring

2. 6 inc = 12 sc

3. (1 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 18 sc

4. (2 sc, 1 inc) х 6 = 24 sc

5 – 8. 24 sc

Then add the filling material.

9. (2 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 18 sc

If you are using safety eyes with posts, it is best to attach them at this stage. I sometimes try out several different types of eyes on each character to find the ones that best bring out its individual personality. Experimenting with different sizes and colors can lead to some unexpected and delightful results. Position the eyes in the center of the piece and secure them from the inside with the fastening washers.

Now, finish crocheting the eye pieces.

10. (1 sc, 1 dec) х 6 = 12 sc

11. 6 dec = 6 sc

Close, trim the thread. Leave a long end of the thread for further work.

Sew the eyes onto the upper part of the head piece. When positioning the eye balls, experiment with the placement of the pupils: closer together or farther apart, higher or lower. This will give your character a different expression. Sew a piece of adhesive hook-and-loop tape to the bottom of the head. Then add a small embroidered stitch to represent the mouth.

And now you have a unique new friend for your little one! Its soft, cuddly pieces come in a variety of colors and can be rearranged to create a different funny little character every time. I hope you and your little one enjoy many happy hours of playful fun together!