Crochet Chess Queen Pattern – DIY KraftZ

🧶 Crochet Chess Queen Tutorial – DIY KraftZ 👑

Welcome to the Crochet Chess Set series! In this tutorial, you’ll learn to crochet a stunning queen using 4-ply cotton yarn and a 3mm hook. The queen’s shape, detailing, and finish make it a perfect addition to your handmade chessboard.

🧵 Materials Required

4-ply cotton yarn
3mm crochet hook
Embroidery thread (for detailing)
1.25mm hook (for detailing)
Fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Washers or weights (for bottom)
Hot glue gun (optional)

📋 Written Pattern Instructions

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 SC in ring. SL ST to first stitch. [6]

Round 2: Ch 1, 1 SC in each st around. SL ST. [6]

Round 3: *1 SC, 1 increase* x3. SL ST. [9]

Round 4: *1 SC, increase, increase* x3. SL ST. [15]

Round 5: Work 1 SC in back loops only. SL ST. [15]

Round 6: *3 SC, invisible decrease* x3. SL ST. [12]

Round 7: *2 SC, invisible decrease* x3. SL ST. [9]

Round 8: *1 SC, invisible decrease* x3. SL ST. [6]

🧵 Stuff the head firmly to maintain shape.

Round 9: Work 6 increases into front loops only. SL ST. [12]

Round 10: 1 SC in back loops only around. SL ST. [12]

Round 11: 6 invisible decreases in back loops. SL ST. [6]

🧵 Stuff body and neck firmly.

Round 12: 1 SC in each st around. SL ST. [6]

Round 13: *1 SC, 1 increase* x3. SL ST. [9]

Rounds 14–15: 1 SC in each st. SL ST each round. [9]

Round 16: *2 SC, 1 increase* x3. SL ST. [12]

Round 17: 1 SC in each st. SL ST. [12]

Round 18: *3 SC, 1 increase* x3. SL ST. [15]

🧵 Stuff body joint and check for shape.

Round 19: 1 SC in each st. SL ST. [15]

Round 20: *4 SC, 1 increase* x3. SL ST. [18]

Round 21: 1 SC in each st. SL ST. [18]

Round 22: *1 SC, 1 decrease (back loops)* x6. SL ST. [12]

🧵 Stuff completely for full body support.

Round 23: 6 invisible decreases (front loops). SL ST. Fasten off and leave long tail.

🎀 Finishing & Detailing

Using a yarn needle, insert tail through front loops of last row and pull to close opening.
Secure with knot, run needle bottom to top through the body center.
Trim excess yarn after knotting the top.
Work detailing on leftover front loops from Round 4 using embroidery thread and 1.25mm hook:
- Ch 4–5, SL ST into same stitch, SC into next, SL ST again, repeat.
- Continue around until full decorative edging is formed.

Final Touch: Add small weights or washers to the base and glue/sew for stability.

📢 Notes & Tips

Make 2 queen pieces, one in each color for your chess set.
Use even stuffing and proper tension for clean shaping.
Detailed rounds with front/back loop work enhance the look and structure.

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