Free Crochet Pattern for Chicken Plushie

This is a crochet pattern to make this super cute plush chicken! One of the most charming projects you can make for Easter is crocheting a chicken. Whether for a child's toy, a home decoration, or as a delightful gift, a crochet chicken is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Crochet the most adorable chicken wearing pants, who will become an inseparable friend, with this detailed free pattern! For your magical moments or as a nice gift for someone special! A lovely giveaway for friends and relatives. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and photo tutorial. The photo tutorial contains helpful step-by-step pictures to make the project as easy-to-follow as possible.

SUPPLIES YOU NEED

Before you begin, make sure you have the following materials:

approx. 120 gr Gründl Funny Uni 120 m/ 100gr in yellow, crochet hook 4 mm, scissors, ca 20 gr cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125 m/50g), crochet hook 2,5 mm, safety eyes 10-12 mm, polyester fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing parts together.

Using different materials and hook size to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your amigurumi.

SKILL LEVEL

I would classify this free amigurumi crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

SIZE  

The ready amigurumi is approx. 27 cm high, from bottom to top, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.

SKILLS YOU NEED

chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease, front post double crochet

ABBREVIATIONS

Here are the abbreviations used in this pattern:

Ch = chain

St = stitch

Sc = single crochet

Sl st = slip stitch

dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)

inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the same stitch)

Dc = double crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Tc = treble crochet

Rnd = Round

* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated

(...) = at the end of every round total amount of stitches is indicated

TIPS

• Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral
• This pattern doesn´t include any specific stitch tutorials
• Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round
• All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern
• When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
• Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors.

Seamless way of changing color when working in the round

Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

To make a magic ring

1. Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
2. Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
3. Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
4. Repeat the number of times needed.
5. Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.

INSTRUCTIONS

The chicken consists of several parts which you crochet separately and then sew them together.

KÖRPER

Work with yellow yarn.

Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.

Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)

Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)

Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)

Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)

Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)

Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)

Rounds 8-14: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches

Round 15: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, decrease*, repeat from* to* 6 times (36 stitches)

Round 16: single crochet in each of next 36 stitches

Round 17: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, decrease*, repeat from* to* 6 times (30 stitches)

Round 18: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches

Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)

Stuff the body firmly.

Round 20: single crochet in each of next 24 stitches

Round 21: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, decrease*, repeat from* to* 6 times (18 stitches)

Round 22: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches

Do not fasten off.

HEAD

Continue crocheting with yellow yarn.

Round 1: increase every stitch (36 stitches)

Round 2: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)

Round 3: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)

Rounds 4-9: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches

Round 10: single crochet in each of next 10 stitches, *decrease* 3 times, single crochet in each of next 16 stitches, *decrease* 3 times, single crochet in each of next 10 stitches (42 stitches)

Round 11: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches

Mark where you want the safety eyes to be placed with pins and attach them with the distance of 10-11 stitches to the head of your amigurumi.

Round 12: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, decrease*, repeat from* to* 6 times (36 stitches)

Round 13: single crochet in each of next 36 stitches

Round 14: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, decrease*, repeat from* to* 6 times (30 stitches)

Round 15: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)

Stuff the head firmly.

Round 16: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)

Round 17: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)

Round 18: *decrease* 6 times. Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.

WING (2x)

Work with yellow yarn.

Round 1: 3 single crochets into Magic Ring

Round 2: increase every stitch (6 stitches)

Round 3: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches

Round 4: increase every stitch (12 stitches)

Round 5: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches

Round 6: *increase, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (15 stitches)

Round 7: *increase, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (18 stitches)

Rounds 8-10: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches

Round 11: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)

Round 12: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (9 stitches)

Round 13: *decrease* 4 times. Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.

Fasten off. Do not stuff. Work the second arm the same way.

COMB

Work with orange colored yarn.

Chain 9 stitches.

Round 1: hdc in the 3rd stitch from the hook, 3 hdc in each of next 6 stitches.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

FOOT (2x)

Work with orange colored yarn.

Chain 9 stitches.

Round 1: single crochet in the second stitch from the hook, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase in the next stitch, working on the other side of foundation chain: 

single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase in the next stitch.

Continue crocheting in rounds:

Rounds 2-3: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches.

Round 4: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (15 stitches)

Round 5: single crochet in each of next 15 stitches.

Round 6: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (12 stitches)

Round 7: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (9 stitches)

Round 8: *decrease* 4 times. Fasten off. Hide yarn ends.

Do not stuff. Work the second foot the same way.

LEG (2x)

Work with orange colored yarn.

Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.

Round 2: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches.

Round 3: *increase, single crochet in next stitch* (9 stitches)

Stuff the leg slightly.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Work the second leg the same way.

BEAK

Work with red colored yarn.

Round 1: 3 single crochets into Magic Ring

Round 2: increase every stitch (6 stitches)

Round 3: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches

Stuff the leg slightly. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

TAIL

Work with yellow yarn.

Round 1: 3 single crochets into Magic Ring

Round 2: increase every stitch (6 stitches)

Round 3: *increase, single crochet in next stitch* (9 stitches)

Round 4: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches

Do not stuff. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Since all the elements of your amigurumi are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.

Sew the beak to the front of the head of your chicken. Attach wings to the body. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even. Hide all yarn ends.

Embroider eyebrows with black color yarn. You can also add eyelashes. Hide the yarn tails inside the head.

Position legs and sew them to the body of your chicken.

Sew tail to the body.

Sew the comb on the top of the head. Hide all yarn ends.

PANTS

The pants are worked in a single piece from the down top. The work begins at legs and continues up to the waist.

Crochet with lavender or any color of yarn you wish.

Round 1: chain 72 stitches, join for crocheting in rounds with a slip stitch.

Rounds 2-11: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 72 stitches, slip stitch to the top of chain 2.

Round 12: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 2 stitches, chain 8 stitches, skip the next 8 stitches, half double crochet in each of next stitches till the end of the round.

Rounds 13-18: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 72 stitches, slip stitch to the top of chain 2.

For the strap chain 100 stitches. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to the pants. Hide yarn ends.

Sew the buttons to the pants. Seam the middle 6 stitches.

Your chicken is ready!

I hope you enjoyed creating the plushie and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your version of amigurumi, to make sure I don´t miss it out, please share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.

Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!