Welcome back, yarn friends! If you are looking for a quick, charming project that combines everyday functionality with rustic farmhouse flair, you are going to adore this crocheted chicken coaster. It’s practical, delightfully quirky, and a fantastic way to use up your scrap yarn stash.
Whether you are crafting a whole flock for your coffee table, prepping inventory for an upcoming craft fair, or making a sweet housewarming gift, this beginner-friendly pattern works up in no time. Grab your favorite hook, and let’s get making!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton yarn in main body color (e.g., white, brown, or cream), plus small scraps for the comb (red) and beak (yellow/orange). Cotton is recommended for its absorbency and durability.
- Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) or H/8 (5.0 mm), depending on your tension.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers.
- Optional: Black embroidery floss for the eye, or small safety eyes.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Unless otherwise specified, turning chains do not count as stitches.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Body Base): Using your main yarn color, start with a magic ring. Ch 1, work 10 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)
- Round 4 (Head & Tail Shaping): Ch 1. Working along the outer edge to create the chicken’s contour: work 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, [2 dc in the next st] twice for the tail, hdc in the next 4 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, sl st into the base of the head for the neck indent. Fasten off main color.
- Comb & Beak: Attach red yarn to the top of the head. Ch 2, [dc, ch 2, sl st] 3 times in the same space to create the ruffled comb. Fasten off. Attach yellow/orange yarn to the face area, ch 2, and work a small bobble or 2-dc cluster for the beak. Fasten off.
- Eye: Using black embroidery floss and a yarn needle, stitch a small French knot or straight stitch for the eye on the side of the head.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave Securely: Because coasters get frequent use and washing, weave in all yarn ends securely over multiple directions.
- Maintain Even Tension: Cotton yarn has very little stretch, so keeping a consistent, slightly snug tension ensures your coaster lays flat and supports mugs steadily.
- Block for Perfection: Lightly steam or wet block your finished chicken coaster to give the edges a crisp, professional finish.
- Play with Colors: Don’t be afraid to make rainbow chickens, speckled hens, or spooky black-and-orange Halloween chickens!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: