How to Crochet an Adorable Chicken

Are you looking for a fun and creative project to try your hand at crocheting? Look no further than this adorable chicken pattern! With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this cute little chicken to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their home decor or gift it to a loved one.

Skill Level

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

Materials Needed

Yarn

YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Red, Yellow and Pink

Other Materials

OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes

Hook Size

HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm

Stitches Used and Abbreviations

STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O).

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) unless otherwise instructed.

Head and Body (White Yarn)

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) sc inc around (16)

3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24)

4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32)

5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40)

6-8) sc even (40)

9) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48)

10-16) sc even (48)

17) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40); start stuffing the head

18) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32); insert safety eyes between rounds #11-12, 8 st apart

19) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40)

20-25) sc even (40); keep stuffing the doll as you go

26) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32)

27) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24)

28) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the doll

29) sc dec around (8); F/O and close the hole

Embroider two short straight lines underneath the eyes, with pink yarn.

Beak (Yellow Yarn)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8)

3) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the beak to the chicken’s head.

Comb (Red Yarn)

Small Comb

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) sc even (6); F/O

Medium Comb

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2-3) sc even (8); F/O

Big Comb

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10)

3-4) sc even; F/O

Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the big comb.

Merge the three combs together:

3) join the yarn with a sl st to the medium comb, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet 3 sc, keep working on the small comb, crochet 6 sc, go back to the medium comb, crochet 4 sc, keep working on the big comb, 10 sc (24)

4) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the comb to the top of the chicken’s head.

Wattle (Red Yarn)

1) work 2 sc, 2 dc, 2 sc in a mr (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the wattle underneath the beak.

Wings (White Yarn; Make Two)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8)

3-4) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body.

Do not stuff the wing, flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #20-23.

Feet (Yellow Yarn; Make Two)

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2-3) sc even (8)

4) 4 sc, leave the other 4 unworked (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the feet to the bottom of the body. Stuff the foot lightly.

Tail (White Yarn)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (8)

3) 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc (10)

4) 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc (12)

5) 5 sc, 2 sc inc, 5 sc (14); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body. Stuff the tail lightly before attaching it.