A few days ago, I shared the free crochet pattern for this cute amigurumi hen. But then it hit me—what's a hen without a cozy nest? So, I whipped up a little crochet nest with scalloped edges to complete the scene!

Get the PDF version of Hedda the Hen and her nest here, or scroll down for the free version.

Of course, I had to write up the pattern for Hedda's Nest and share it with you all. This pattern also works with Chernille yarn. I made the nest in a dark brown color that I had lying around.

When I finished the crochet nest, I felt something was missing, so I made a little chick too! I used the same pattern for the hen but stopped increasing after 24 stitches instead of 30. Instead of the comb, I used some strands to make hair.

I think the chick turned out pretty cute too!

I want to share the pictures from the testers' versions of Hedda's Nest, too. Here, you can see how they look with different yarn and colors. I am so happy that so many have wanted to test this pattern.

Testers versions

This time, I want to show off the testers' versions. Look at their beautiful nests. I hope you get inspired to make your own, unique version.

The first one is by @ami_wanderer. I love the ending with the different colors! She also made a cute hen.

This one is made by @korabluehandmade. I love these vibrant colors, which give off a nice spring vibe!

@tfletch5 made this beautiful brown one.

Here we have a pretty one using a different kind of yarn. Made by @tericlouser

Here we have some cuteness overload with the hens in the nest. Made by Maureen

The last addition is this cute hen in a nest, made by Kem. Love this one!

Free pattern for a crochet nest.

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Hedda's Crochet Nest

A hen also needs her nest. Find the pattern for

Hedda the Hen, check out my blog or Etsy shop.

Finished size: About 22 cm in diameter and 11 cm high.

Materials

This pattern uses Honey Bunny yarn from Hobbii.
However, other yarns, such as cotton and acrylic, can also be used. You can use a hook that fits your yarn.
Color of choice this featured example uses:
Brown: About 50g
4,5 mm crochet hook
Filling materials
Scissors

Tools

Abbreviations - US terms
ch-chain
rnd–round
St(s)–stitches
Inc–increase
dec - decrease
sc - single crochet
mr–magic ring
sl st- slip stitch
dc - double crochet
sk skip
*-* Repeat action

Instructions

Nest

The nest is made in continuous rounds. You can use a stitch marker and move it up as you go.

Rnd 1: 6sc into a mr (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 sc)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30 sc)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36 sc)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42 sc)

Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48 sc)

Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54 sc)

Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60 sc)

Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66 sc)

Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72 sc)

Rnd 13-16: 1 sc in each st for 4 rounds

Rnd 17:(10 sc, sc dec) x 6 (66 sc)

Rnd 18:(9 sc, sc dec) x 6 (60 sc)

Edging.

Sl st into the first st of round 19.

Skip 1 st, *5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st*, repeat from

* to * around until you have 4 stitches left. Sl st in next, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sl st in next and fasten off. You should have 15 scallops total.

Weave in ends.