Easter is here in a couple of months, so I think it’s time to share this easy and quick crochet chicken pattern. These cute chicks would look great in those Easter baskets. Check out the free basket pattern here.
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If you are a beginner, this pattern is for you! However, more advanced crocheters would have fun making these too. Great for using up leftover yarn.
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Materials for the crochet chicken
You only a little leftover yarn, some safety eyes, and little filling materials. For my chick, I used cotton yarn, but you can also go for acrylic or something else.
I used a 3.5 mm crochet hook and my chick is about 8 cm or 2.5 inches tall.
You only need small amounts of yarn for this cute crochet chicken, so this a great stash buster.
Video tutorial
There is also a video tutorial if you are a beginner and don’t know how to read patterns. If you are a more experienced crocheter, I recommend you to watch the videos as well, as I am sharing my tips and tricks.
You can find the video tutorial in English and German.
English video.
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German video.
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Looking for more Easter patterns?
There are a few more free Easter patterns on this blog. Check out these cute ragdoll chickens in an Eggshell.
Or how about amigurumi chicken Dixie and Charlie.
Free crochet chicken pattern
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Crochet chicken pattern
Ch–chain
R–round
St–stitch
Sc–single crochet
Sc dec–single crochet decrease
Sc inc–single crochet increase,
two single crochet in one
stitch
Mr –Magic ring
Sl st. – Sl st
Hdc – Half double crochet
Materials
-Crochet hook 3.5 mm
-Worsted weight yarn
Colors: yellow, orange and pink.
Only small amounts needed. The main color is yellow, 15 g of yarn needed.
-Tapestry needle
-8 mm safety eyes
-Stitch marker
-Stuffing materials
Instructions
Body
In yellow or alternative color.
R1: 6 sc in a mr (6 sc)
R2: sc inc x 6 (12 sc)
R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18 sc)
R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24 sc)
R5 – 11: 1 sc in every st for 7 rounds (24 sc)
R12: (2 sc, sc dec) x 6 (18 sc)
Place safety eyes between rows 8-9 with 6 sc space between the eyes. Add stuffing.
R13: (1 sc, sc dec) x 6 (12 sc)
R14: sc dec 6 times (6 sc)
Sew the hole closed.
Wings
Use the same color as the body.
Make 2.
Ch 7, 1 dc in the third ch from the hook and in the next 4 ch. (5 dc)
Sl st in the first st and fasten off. Leave a tail for fastening
Beak
In orange.
R1: 4 sc in a mr (4 sc)
R2: (1 sc, sc inc) x 2 (6 sc)
Sl st in the first st and fasten off. Leave a tail for fastening.
Bow
In purple or alternative color.
R1: Ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and 1 sc in each st (10 sc). Ch 1, turn
R2-6: 1 sc in each st. Ch 1 turn (10 sc)
Fasten off. Wind some yarn around the middle (about 10 times or more). Leave a tail for fastening. Weave in ends.
Assembly
Sew on the wings on the side of the body, between rows 7-8.
Sew on the beak between the eyes. Fasten the bow on top of the head.