Adorable Crochet Chicken Pattern: Quick & Fun Project. Looking for a simple and cute crochet project? This little crochet chicken is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike! Whether you want to make a farmhouse-style decoration, a fun key chain, or a sweet handmade gift, this pattern is quick and easy to create.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in desired chicken color (worsted weight recommended) https://amzn.to/41JjWgx
- Yellow yarn for the beak
- Red yarn for comb
- Crochet hook (size to match your yarn) https://amzn.to/43qqYrN
- Safety eyes https://amzn.to/4hejJ9G
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle https://amzn.to/4hccAXt
Crochet Chicken Pattern
Body
- 6 single crochet (sc) in a magic circle (MC)
- Increase (inc) around (x6) = 12 stitches
- Inc around (x12) = 24 stitches
- (3 sc, inc) x6 = 30 stitches
- Single crochet in back loop only (BLO) around = 30 stitches
6-9. Sc around = 30 stitches - (3 sc, decrease [dec]) x6 = 24 stitches
- Sc around = 24 stitches
- (2 sc, dec) x6 = 18 stitches
To Close: Stuff the chicken lightly before closing to give it a bit of shape. Fold the chicken in half and sew it closed.
Comb
- Chain (ch) 3
- In second ch from hook, (half double crochet [hdc], slip stitch [sl st]) x2
Beak
- Use a crochet needle and yellow string yarn between the safety eyes.
Finishing Touches
- Sew the comb onto the top of the chicken.
- If desired, add wings, feet, or other embellishments.
This tiny crochet chicken is a great scrap yarn project and makes an adorable handmade gift. Have fun crocheting, and feel free to customize your chicken with different colors and details!
Happy crocheting!
