Welcome to your new favorite crochet project! Whether you want to make a cute amigurumi toy, a festive holiday decoration, or a quirky kitchen accessory, this crocheted chicken pattern is a delightful and endlessly customizable project that works up quickly.
Using basic amigurumi techniques like working in the round, increases, and decreases, you’ll master shaping in no time. Let’s grab our hooks and bring your brand-new feathered friend to life!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in main body color (e.g., yellow or white), plus small amounts for the beak (orange/yellow) and comb (red).
- Crochet Hook: US size E/4 (3.5 mm) or C/2 (2.75 mm) to ensure tight stitches that keep stuffing secure.
- Polyfill fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends and sewing parts
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic ring
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The body is worked in continuous rounds without joining. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Body (Main Color):
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a MR (6 sts).
Rnd 2: [Inc] around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] around (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] around (24 sts).
Rnds 5–9: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
Rnd 10: [Sc 2, dec] around (18 sts).
Rnd 11: [Sc 1, dec] around (12 sts).
Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill at this point.
Rnd 12: [Dec] around (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the opening. - Wings (Make 2):
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in a MR (5 sts).
Rnd 2: [Inc] around (10 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff the wings. - Beak (Orange/Yellow):
Work 4 sc in a MR, sl st to join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. - Comb (Red):
Chain 5. Working in the second ch from the hook, work [sc, hdc, dc] in the same space, sl st in the next ch, repeat across to create the ruffled comb peaks. Fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Use Stitch Markers: Always mark the first stitch of your rounds to avoid losing your count and distorting the chicken’s shape.
- Secure Assembly: Pin the wings, beak, and comb in place before sewing to check symmetry and proportions. Use secure, tight stitches so parts stay firmly attached.
- Control Your Tension: Use a slightly smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight to prevent gaps from forming, which keeps the stuffing safely hidden inside.
- Personalize It: Have fun customizing your chicken! Add tiny bows, switch up the yarn colors for a pastel look, or embroider sleepy safety eyes to give your plushie a unique personality.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: