Free Baby Chicken Amigurumi Pattern

Free Baby Chicken Amigurumi Pattern

ByLina Morgen

Materials

To crochet your adorable Baby Chicken amigurumi, gather the following supplies:

  • Yarn: Sport or DK light weight yarn. (The original pattern used Yarnart Jeans for reference, but any similar weight yarn will work.) You will need yellow, green, and orange yarn for the chicken, hat, and beak/feet respectively.
  • Crochet Hook: 2mm – 2.5mm, suitable for your chosen yarn weight.
  • Black Embroidery Thread: For creating delicate facial details.
  • Fiberfill: Essential for stuffing your amigurumi firmly.
  • Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and securely sewing all the individual parts together.
  • Safety Eyes: Size 5-6mm, to give your crochet chicken its charming expression.

Abbreviations

Understanding these common crochet abbreviations will help you follow this amigurumi pattern effortlessly:

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • hdc: Half Double Crochet
  • inc: Increase (make 2 single crochet stitches into 1 stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (invisible decrease is recommended for a cleaner, seamless finish)
  • BLO: Back Loop Only
  • slst: Slip Stitch

Baby Chicken Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern guides you through creating a charming little baby chicken, perfect for Easter decor, handmade gifts, or simply adding a touch of cuteness to your crochet collection. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create each component.

Body Instructions

Begin with your yellow yarn to form the main body of your amigurumi chicken. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.

  1. Rnd 1: 8sc in MR (8 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 8-inc (16 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) * 8 (24 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) * 8 (32 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5: sc, inc, (3sc, inc) * 7, 2sc (40 stitches)
  6. Rnd 6-7: (2 rounds) 40sc (40 stitches)
  7. Rnd 8: (4sc, inc) * 8 (48 stitches)
  8. Rnd 9-10: (2 rounds) 48sc (48 stitches)
  9. Rnd 11: (5sc, inc) * 8 (56 stitches)
  10. Rnd 12: (13sc, inc) * 4 (60 stitches)
  11. Rnd 13-17: (5 rounds) 60sc (60 stitches)

Now, change to your green yarn to continue with the next section of the body, creating a cute grassy base effect.

  1. Rnd 18-21: (4 rounds) 60sc (60 stitches)

Start stuffing the body firmly with fiberfill as you work through the decrease rounds.

  1. Rnd 22: (8sc, dec) * 6 (54 stitches)
  2. Rnd 23: (7sc, dec) * 6 (48 stitches)
  3. Rnd 24: (6sc, dec) * 6 (42 stitches)
  4. Rnd 25: (5sc, dec) * 6 (36 stitches)
  5. Rnd 26: (sc, dec) * 12 (24 stitches)
  6. Rnd 27: BLO (2sc, dec) * 6 (18 stitches)
  7. Rnd 28: (sc, dec) * 6 (12 stitches)
  8. Rnd 29: 6-dec (6 stitches)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and weave in the end to securely close the opening. Ensure the body is stuffed to your desired firmness.

Beak Instructions (Orange Yarn)

Create the adorable little beak using orange yarn. It consists of two distinct parts to give it dimension:

Big Beak Piece:

  1. Make 6 chains.
  2. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work: 1 sc, then 3 hdc in the next three chains, then 1 sc in the last chain (total 5 stitches).
  3. Finish with a slip stitch.

Leave a long tail for sewing this larger beak piece onto the chicken’s face.

Small Beak Piece:

  1. Make 2 chains.
  2. Insert your hook into the first chain and make 3 sc.
  3. Make 1 chain, then finish with a slip stitch.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the smaller beak piece.

Wing Instructions (Make 2)

Crochet two identical wings for your baby chicken using yellow yarn. Work in continuous rounds.

  1. Rnd 1: 4sc in MR (4 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 4-inc (8 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (3sc, inc) * 2 (10 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (4sc, inc) * 2 (12 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5-9: (5 rounds) 12sc (12 stitches)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing each wing onto the body.

Feet Instructions (Make 2)

Craft two small, simple feet for your chicken using orange yarn.

  1. Make 2 chains.
  2. Insert your hook into the first chain and make 3 sc.
  3. Make 1 chain, then finish with a slip stitch.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the feet to the body.

Hat Instructions

Add a charming little hat to your baby chicken with green yarn. Work in continuous rounds, noting the BLO round for a distinct brim.

  1. Rnd 1: 8sc in MR (8 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 8-inc (16 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3-4: (2 rounds) 16sc (16 stitches)
  4. Rnd 5: BLO (sc, inc) * 8 (24 stitches), then finish with a slip stitch.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the hat onto the chicken’s head.

Assembly and Finishing

Now that all your crochet components are ready, it’s time to bring your baby chicken amigurumi to life! Pay attention to placement for a balanced and adorable look.

  1. Attach Beak: Using the long tails, sew the big and small orange beak pieces together first. Then, position and securely sew the assembled beak onto the center of the chicken’s face.
  2. Insert Safety Eyes: Carefully determine the optimal placement for the 5-6mm safety eyes on the face, typically a few rounds above the beak and spaced appropriately. Secure them firmly according to manufacturer instructions.
  3. Embroider Details: With black embroidery thread, add small eyebrow stitches or other desired facial details above the eyes to give your chicken extra personality and expression.
  4. Attach Wings: Sew the two wings onto the sides of the chicken’s body, ensuring they are evenly placed and securely fastened.
  5. Attach Feet: Sew the two feet onto the bottom of the body. You can position them slightly forward for a standing effect or flat against the base.
  6. Attach Hat: Carefully position and sew the green hat onto the top of the chicken’s head, making sure it’s centered and secure.
  7. Final Touches: Weave in any remaining loose ends for a neat and professional finish, hiding them within the amigurumi stitches.

Your adorable Baby Chicken is now complete and ready to bring joy! Enjoy your handmade amigurumi creation.

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