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"Gertrude" The Fillable Hen - Crochet Pattern

Product description

With the thick Myboshi No.1 yarn (or a comparable alternative), these fun chickens can be crocheted quickly and are the perfect size for a few Easter treats. Of course, you can also hide and gift secret messages, money, vouchers, jewelry, a silk scarf, or other small surprises inside. It's a wonderful weekend or evening project.

A special trick ensures that there are no visible round or color transitions on the chicken’s body.

The hens are very sturdy because the body is crocheted with single crochet stitches and consists of four parts: an outer and inner basket, as well as an outer and inner headpiece. Everything is crocheted together, including the tail feathers, which are directly attached to the body. This means that at the end, you only need to add the comb and beak—simply knotting the yarn ends, with no sewing required. Only the wings need to be sewn on.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

You will receive a detailed PDF pattern (12 pages) with text and approximately 70 step-by-step images.

The pattern includes chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.
The pattern is written in US terminology.
Suitable for beginners.

Size Information

Ø approx. 10 cm, height approx. 15 cm

Materials List

  • Myboshi No.1 (55 m / 50 g – Yarn Weight: Bulky)
    for 2 hens as shown you need a total of 1 ball each
    in Rose, Grasgrün (gras green), Himmelblau (sky blue), Elfenbein (Ivory), Blaubeere (blueberry),
    and Weiß (white) as well as leftover each in Orange and Chillirot (chili red)
  • Myboshi No.2 (100 m / 50 g - Yarn Weight: Worsted) in Weiß (white), leftover for eyes
  • Per hen 2 safety eyes Ø 9 mm
  • Crochet hook 3.5 mm, 5.0 mm und 6.0 mm
  • Embroidery needle or thick sewing needle
  • 2 stitch marker

Copyright: By purchasing my crochet patterns you agree to the following stipulations: This pattern is for private use only. Transference, duplication, exchange, translation and publication of any kind (including publication on the Internet) of my pattern or excerpts of my patterns are not permitted. The same applies to the pictures contained in my instructions.
Finished products may be sold in small quantities with credit to me: "Pattern made by Elke Eder" or the link to my shop and these instructions. © Elke Eder 2025. All rights reserved.

Purchase Crochet Pattern

You can download the pattern immediately after receipt of payment.

Author: Elke Eder
Languages: English | Deutsch
Price: US $4.99*
With Prepaid-account: US $4.74*
All prices include VAT.

Product description

With the thick Myboshi No.1 yarn (or a comparable alternative), these fun chickens can be crocheted quickly and are the perfect size for a few Easter treats. Of course, you can also hide and gift secret messages, money, vouchers, jewelry, a silk scarf, or other small surprises inside. It's a wonderful weekend or evening project.

A special trick ensures that there are no visible round or color transitions on the chicken’s body.

The hens are very sturdy because the body is crocheted with single crochet stitches and consists of four parts: an outer and inner basket, as well as an outer and inner headpiece. Everything is crocheted together, including the tail feathers, which are directly attached to the body. This means that at the end, you only need to add the comb and beak—simply knotting the yarn ends, with no sewing required. Only the wings need to be sewn on.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

You will receive a detailed PDF pattern (12 pages) with text and approximately 70 step-by-step images.

The pattern includes chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.
The pattern is written in US terminology.
Suitable for beginners.

Size Information

Ø approx. 10 cm, height approx. 15 cm

Materials List

  • Myboshi No.1 (55 m / 50 g – Yarn Weight: Bulky)
    for 2 hens as shown you need a total of 1 ball each
    in Rose, Grasgrün (gras green), Himmelblau (sky blue), Elfenbein (Ivory), Blaubeere (blueberry),
    and Weiß (white) as well as leftover each in Orange and Chillirot (chili red)
  • Myboshi No.2 (100 m / 50 g - Yarn Weight: Worsted) in Weiß (white), leftover for eyes
  • Per hen 2 safety eyes Ø 9 mm
  • Crochet hook 3.5 mm, 5.0 mm und 6.0 mm
  • Embroidery needle or thick sewing needle
  • 2 stitch marker

Copyright: By purchasing my crochet patterns you agree to the following stipulations: This pattern is for private use only. Transference, duplication, exchange, translation and publication of any kind (including publication on the Internet) of my pattern or excerpts of my patterns are not permitted. The same applies to the pictures contained in my instructions.
Finished products may be sold in small quantities with credit to me: "Pattern made by Elke Eder" or the link to my shop and these instructions. © Elke Eder 2025. All rights reserved.

Product details
  • Created February 20, 2025
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Categories
Crochet » Amigurumi
Crochet » Amigurumi » Bird Life
Crochet » Celebrations
Crochet » Celebrations » Easter

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ursula-dick1
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Sehr ausführliche und genaue Anleitung. Gefällt mir sehr gut.
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angelika-weber12
February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Sweet big chicks
Tolle Anleitung, leicht zu verstehen und einfach nachzuarbeiten:-))
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rita-sprengart
February 8, 2026
February 8, 2026
Cardigan im Oversize -Look
Eine super schöne West 🥰 Danke für das tolle Strickmuster 👍
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sabine-koehler2
February 8, 2026
February 8, 2026
Tolle Anleitung
Sehr einfache, verständliche Anleitung. Die Mützchen sehen süß aus. Hab es zu Weihnachten verschickt an meine Freundin. Liebe Grüße Sabine
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bweber001
February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
Einwandfreie, übersichtliche Anleitung. Wunderbarer Schneeflocken. Einfach super toll. Vielen Dank.
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bweber001
February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
Einwandfreie, übersichtliche Anleitung. Wunderbarer Schneeflocken. Einfach super toll. Vielen Dank.
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anke-scholz
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
Tolle Anleitung
Wunderschöne Teelichthalter. Einfach nachzuarbeiten
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manuela-hoerger
February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
Nettes Häschen
Gute Anleitung
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Goldkehlchen
February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
Schönes Tuch, gut nachzuarbeiten
Ich habe mehrfach angefangen, bis ich das Muster verstanden hatte. Nach dem 'Klick' ist es nun recht simpel, fernsehtauglich und das Ergebnis lässt sich sehen. Ich habe es einmal bereits verschenkt und nun mache ich mir eines für mich selbst. Danke!
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Questions & Answers (2)

  • 11 months ago
    Das ist ja wieder ein klasse Huhn
    Gefällt mir riesig
    Kann man es auch mit anderem garn häkeln?
    Liebe Grüsse von Margit
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    • Elke Eder Author margit-schulz
      11 months ago
      Hallo Margit,
      lieben Dank für deinen Kommentar, freut mich sehr dass dir meine Gertrude gefällt. Klar kannst du auch ein anderes Garn dafür nehmen. Ich würde es nicht zu weich und nicht zu fest wählen, also kein Chenille aber auch keines was in Richtung Makrameegarn geht. Achte auf eine ähnliche Lauflänge, dann sollte es gut funktionieren.
      LG Elke
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