Welcome, fellow yarn lovers! If you are looking for a project that combines practicality with an extra dose of fun, you are going to fall head over heels for this crocheted chicken wallet. Not only is it an absolute conversation starter, but it is also a fantastic way to store your coins, cards, and small everyday essentials.
Whether you plan to gift it to a farm-loving friend, sell it at your next craft fair, or keep it as your own quirky coin purse, this little chicken is quick to stitch up and impossible not to smile at. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in main body color (e.g., white, yellow, or brown), plus small scraps for the beak (orange/yellow), comb (red), and wings. Cotton yarn is recommended for its durability and stitch definition.
- Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, and a small zipper or button for the closure.
- Optional: Small piece of fabric and sewing thread for lining the wallet.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: The body is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Body (Base): Using your main body yarn, ch 15. Working around the chain, begin in the second ch from the hook: work 1 sc in each ch down, 3 sc in the last ch, then work along the opposite side of the chain and place 2 sc in the final ch. (30 sts)
- Shaping the Body: Continue working in spiral rounds of sc. Place 1 sc in each stitch around for 12 rounds to build up the height of the wallet. Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing if needed.
- The Beak: Using orange yarn, ch 4. In the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew the beak securely to the front center of the chicken body.
- The Comb: Using red yarn, join yarn to the top center of the body. *Ch 3, sl st in the next st* three times to create the bumpy comb shape. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- The Wings (Make 2): Using your main yarn (or a contrasting color), ch 6. Work 1 sc in the second ch from the hook, 1 hdc in the next 3 chs, and 1 sc in the last ch. Fasten off and sew one wing to each side of the body.
- Facial Details: Using black embroidery floss or leftover yarn, embroider small French knots or simple straight stitches for the eyes on either side of the beak.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Add a Fabric Lining: Sew a simple fabric pouch to insert inside your crochet wallet before attaching the zipper. This prevents coins from slipping through the stitches and keeps the wallet sturdy.
- Maintain Even Tension: Cotton yarn has very little stretch, so keeping a consistent tension helps the chicken maintain its rounded, plump shape.
- Secure Your Closures: Whether you choose a zipper, a snap, or a cute button, make sure it is securely stitched down so the wallet holds up to daily use.
- Customize the Colors: Have fun raiding your yarn stash! You can make speckled hens, bright yellow chicks, or even rainbow-feathered chickens to match your personal style.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: