Crochet Chicken Hat
The crochet chicken hat is an adorable and quirky accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. Resembling a fluffy chicken perched on your head, this playful hat is sure to bring smiles wherever you go. Whether you're dressing up for a costume party or just looking to add some fun to your winter wardrobe, the crochet chicken hat is a perfect choice. With its bright colors and cozy design, you'll be both stylish and fun-loving in this unique headpiece. So go ahead, cluck around town in style with your charming chicken hat!
Skill Level
Skill: Easy to Moderate, but not hard
Materials
- Crochet Hook – L / 8 mm
- Yarn – Bulky (6) – Bernat Beyond/ gray scale /4 oz.(C1)
- Bulky (6) Pink/ 2 oz. (C2)
- Med (4) Small Amount of White, Black, Yellow (eyes and beak)
- Yarn Needle
Stitches
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (slst)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
- Change to (chgto)
- Skip (sk)
- Space (sp)
- Shell Stitch (shst) – 3 dc in the same st
- Foundation Double Crochet (FDDC)
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Size
Fits 22-24 inch head (it’s stretchy). To adjust the size, add or subtract in increments of 2 sts at the hat band.
Notes
- Ch1 does not count as a stitch.
- Ch3 counts as a dc.
Pattern
Round 1
With C2, 44 FDDC, Join to the 1st st with a slst, ch3 (44 FDDC). Use needle and tail of yarn to close opening.
Round 2
FPDC in the next dc, *dc in the next dc, FPDC in the next dc*. Repeat from * to * around, join to the ch3 with a slst (22 FPDC, 22 DC).
Round 3
Chgto C1, ch3, working in the BLO, 1 dc in each st around, join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3 (44 dc).
Round 4
1 dc in each dc around, join to the ch3 with a slst, ch 3 (44 dc).
Rounds 5 to 11
Repeat Round 4. Ch1 after Round 11.
Round 12
Fold hat flat with the join to the right. Sc the top of the hat closed. Tie off and weave in the ends.
Round 13
Join C2 to the 11th sc from the left side, top of the hat, with a slst, *sc, sk the next st, shst in the next st, sk the next st, sc in the next*. Repeat from * to * 2 more times, slst in the last st, tie off and weave in the end.
Beak
With 2 strands of yellow med (4) yarn, starting with a 6 inch tail of yarn, ch 6, slst in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the last 2 chs, tie off leaving a 6 inch tail. Place and attach to the chicken hat with the tails of yarn and a needle.
Eyes
Make 2 – With black yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to the 1st sc (6 sc).
Chgto to white yarn, ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, join to the 1st sc with a slst, ch 1 (12 sc).
2 hdc in each of the sc around, join to the 1st hdc, tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn for sewing the eye in place (24 hdc). Sew one eye on each side of the hat.
Pom Pom Tail Feathers
Cut a 12 inch piece of the chunky yarn. Holding the 2 chunky yarns together, wrap them around your 4 fingers about 15 times. Slide the piece of cut yarn through the loops, and tie securely. Trim the loops evenly and attach to the top back of the chicken hat.
