Crochet Hen Amigurumi Guide

Crochet Hen Amigurumi are delightful and charming little creations that bring a touch of handmade warmth to any space. These cute hens are lovingly crafted with colorful yarn and intricate stitches, resulting in a unique and eye-catching decoration. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making your own amigurumi hen can be a fun and rewarding project. From their adorable beady eyes to the tiny clawed feet, each detail is carefully made to capture the essence of these feathered friends. Display them on a shelf, give them as gifts, or use them as playful decor for Easter or farm-themed events. Crochet Hen Amigurumi are not just crafts; they are symbols of creativity and joy that can brighten anyone's day.

Materials

• Yellow, red, blue, green, orange, and white yarn
• 4mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Stuffing (fiberfill)
• 8mm plastic safety eyes
• Hot glue

Abbreviations

• Rnd: Round
• Ch: Chain
• Slst: Slip stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 stitches in one)
• Dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
• Pop-4dc: Popcorn stitch with 4 double crochets
• (*): Repeat instructions in parentheses
• [ ]: Total number of stitches in the round

Head (Yellow Yarn)

Rnd 1

• Ch 4, turn
• Work 12 dc into the 4th ch from the hook
• Slst to join

Rnd 2

• Ch 4, turn
• Work 12 dc into the 4th ch from the hook
• Slst to join

Join the Head

• Fold both round pieces in half
• Crochet them together by making 8 increases (16 sc total around)

Body

Rnd 1 (Yellow Yarn)

• Ch 2
• (2 hdc in first stitch) repeat 4 times
• 1 hdc
• (2 hdc in next stitch) repeat 4 times
• Slst to join

Rnd 2 (Red Yarn)

• Ch 2
• (Pop-3hdc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
• Slst to join
• Change to red yarn between the two hdc stitches from the previous round

Rnd 3 (Blue Yarn)

• Ch 2
• (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
• Slst to join
• Switch to blue yarn before this round

Rnd 4 (Green Yarn)

• Ch 2
• (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
• Slst to join
• Switch to green yarn before this round

Rnd 5 (Orange Yarn)

• Ch 2
• (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
• Slst to join
• Switch to orange yarn before this round

For Rnd 6

• Ch 1
• Work 18 sc evenly around
• Slst to join
• Stuff the body with fiberfill gradually as you go

Rnd 7

• 8 invisible decreases (8 dec total)
• Cut the yarn
• Use the needle to stitch through the outer loops of the remaining stitches
• Pull to close and knot securely

Tail (Green Yarn)

• Insert hook into the 4th row from the bottom of the body
• Make a puff stitch (Pop-4dc), close the top
• Repeat puff stitch three times across the back
• Cut and secure yarn

Assembly

• Use hot glue to attach the safety eyes to the head
• Weave in all yarn ends securely