Welcome back to the blog, fellow yarn lovers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and practical project to brighten up your home, you are going to adore this crocheted chicken coaster. Combining farmhouse flair with everyday usefulness, this adorable pattern is a wonderful way to add a cheerful touch to your coffee table or kitchen counter.
Because it is small and works up quickly, it is a fantastic stash-buster and an ideal project for both beginners and experienced crafters alike. Let’s grab our hooks and dive right in!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (Worsted Weight / Category 4) in main color (white, cream, or brown), plus small amounts of red (for the comb/wattle), yellow or orange (for the beak), and black (for the eye embroidery). Cotton is best because it’s absorbent and heat-resistant.
- 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.
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 noted, turning chains do not count as stitches. Work in spirals or joined rounds as specified in the individual steps.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Body Base): Using your main chicken 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)
- Row 4 (Head & Tail Shaping): Fasten off main color. Attach yarn at designated top edge for the head: Ch 2, work (Dc, Tr, Dc) in the same space to form the head bump, then Sl St down to create the neck contour.
- Row 5 (Comb & Beak): Attach red yarn to the top of the head; ch 1, work 3 Sc picot stitches for the comb, then fasten off. Attach yellow/orange yarn at the face area and work 2 Sc clustered together to form a small pointed beak.
- Border (Optional): Work a simple round of Crab Stitch (reverse single crochet) or Sc all the way around the outer edge of the coaster body for a clean, polished finish. Fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave in Ends Securely: Because coasters get frequent use and washing, weave your yarn tails in multiple directions to keep everything secure.
- Block for Perfection: Lightly steam or wet-block your finished chicken coasters so they lay completely flat on your table.
- Control Your Tension: Keep your stitches relatively tight and even so the coaster can properly support cups without wobbling.
- Make a Matching Set: Whip up a full coop of four or six coasters using different color combinations for a gorgeous, farmhouse-inspired table setting!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: