The Chicken Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern  the Chicken

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 3.5” tall (body only) or 4” tall (including comb)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
• Other Tools: Tapestry needle/yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors (grab these on Amazon)
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • Color A (cream): 40 yds
  • Color B (white): 18 yds
  • Color C (orange): 9 yds
  • Color D (red): 9 yds
• Other Materials: Poly-fil stuffing, 9 mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

• st: Stitch
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain
• SC: Single crochet
• SC2tog: Single crochet 2 stitches together (Invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method):

Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces, with the exception of the feet and comb, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the wings or beak.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

NOTE: The body is worked from the bottom up to the top of the head.

Using color A (shown as cream):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
6. R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
7. R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
8. R8-12: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)
9. R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
10. R14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
11. R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Using color B (shown as white):

1. R16-18: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
2. R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
3. R20: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
4. R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R19-20, with 5 sts between each.

1. R22: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
2. Fill with stuffing.
3. R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
4. R24: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
5. Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Wings (make 2)

Using color A (shown as cream):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: Fold the circle in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as cream):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
4. R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
5. R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
6. Fill with stuffing.
7. R8: Fold the tail in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (8 sts)
8. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Beak

Using color C (shown as orange):

1. R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
2. R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)
3. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Feet (make 2)

Using color C (shown as orange):

1. R1: Ch 4, turn, sl st in second ch from hook and each st to end of row (the final st at the end of the row will be referred to as the base st).
2. Ch 3, turn, sl st in second ch from hook, next st, and the base st.
3. Ch 3, turn, sl st in second ch from hook, next st, and base st.
4. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Comb

Using color D (shown as red):

1. R1: Ch 8, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 2 chs. Sl st into the next st. The remaining 3 unworked chs are herein referred to as the base chs.
2. Ch 6, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 4 chs, SC into the next unworked base ch, sl st into the next unworked base ch.
3. Ch 8, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 6 chs. SC into the last unworked base ch.
4. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

• Attach comb to the top of the head, over R23-24, so that all three pieces are standing upright, with the longest in the front.
• Attach beak to the front of the head, between the eyes, at R18.
• Attach feet to the front of the body, between R7-8, in line with each eye (with approximately 7 sts between the two feet). Be sure to only sew down the middle, so that each of the three points can move freely.
• Attach tail to the back of the body, between R6-7. Further secure the tail around R10-11, so that the tail will stay upright against the back of the body.
• Attach each wing to either side of the body, with the rounded edge facing down, just below where the first row of color B (white) starts. Angle the wing downwards towards the tail. Further secure the wing to the body, near the middle of the wing, so that it will stay tight against the side of the body.

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet chicken pattern!