Hook Your Own Feathered Friend: Adorable Rooster Amigurumi Pattern
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Adorable Crochet Rooster Amigurumi Pattern
Create your own charming little rooster with this detailed amigurumi guide. This project is perfect for crafters looking to make a cute farm-themed toy. Follow our step-by-step instructions to bring this feathered friend to life!
Materials Needed
- Yarn in your choice of colors (Suggested: Cotton blend or acrylic, such as YarnArt Jeans)
- Crochet hooks: 2.25 mm and 1.4 mm (adjust size based on your yarn weight to ensure a tight stitch)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle for sewing
- Black embroidery thread, safety eyes, or polymer clay for the eyes
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
- 3sc: 3 single crochet in one stitch
Note: Unless otherwise specified, use the 2.25 mm hook. Small details like the wings, tail, feet, and beak do not require stuffing, though you may add a small amount if you prefer.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Head and Body (One Piece)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
Rnds 11-19: sc in each stitch around (60)
Rnd 20: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff the body firmly.
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 27: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 28: (dec) x 6 (6)
Fasten off and sew the hole closed.
The Tail
Middle Feather:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (15)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Outer Feathers (Make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnds 3-4: sc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Tail Assembly:
Do not fasten off the second outer feather. Join all three feathers together as follows:
Rnd 7: Crochet 3 sc across the first outer feather, 4 sc across the middle feather, 6 sc across the second outer feather, 4 sc across the remaining stitches of the middle feather, and 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the first outer feather (20).
Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc (18).
Fold the part in half and crochet 9 sc across the edge to close.
The Wings (Make 2)
Feathers (3 per wing):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 5: (dec) x 6 (6)
Wing Assembly:
Do not fasten off the third feather. Join the three feathers together:
Rnd 6: Crochet 3 sc across the first outer feather, 3 sc across the middle feather, 6 sc across the second outer feather, 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the middle feather, and 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the first outer feather (18).
Rnd 7: sc in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 9: (dec) x 6 (6)
Fasten off and sew the hole closed.
The Feet (Make 2)
Middle Toe:
Use large hook:
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 5 (10)
Rnd 3: (dec) x 5 (5)
Switch to smaller hook:
Rnds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (5)
Side Toes (Make 2 per foot):
Use large hook:
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 5 (10)
Rnd 3: (dec) x 5 (5)
Switch to smaller hook:
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (5)
Foot Assembly:
Do not fasten off the second side toe. Using the smaller hook, join the toes:
Rnd 1: 2 sc across the first side toe, 2 sc across the middle toe, 5 sc across the second side toe, 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the middle toe, and 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the first side toe (15).
Rnd 2: (1 sc, dec) x 5 (10)
Rnd 3: (dec) x 5 (5)
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (5)
Switch to larger hook:
Rnd 5: (inc) x 5 (10)
Rnd 6: (dec) x 5 (5)
Fasten off and sew the hole closed.
The Beak
Use smaller hook:
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: 2 sc, 3sc in 1 stitch, 2 sc (7)
Rnd 3: 3 sc, 3sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc (9)
Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc (10)
The Comb (Red Headpiece)
Large Section:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnds 7-11: sc in each stitch around (36)
Rnd 12: 8 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 4, 4 sc (32)
Rnd 13: 10 sc, (dec, 8 sc) x 2, 2 sc (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 15: 5 sc, 14 sc in Back Loops Only (BLO), 5 sc (24)
Rnd 16: sc in each stitch around (24)
Rnd 17: 5 sc, 14 sc in Front Loops Only (FLO) of Rnd 15, 5 sc (24)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 19: sc in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 20: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 21: sc in each stitch around (12)
Medium Section:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnds 5-6: sc in each stitch around (24)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)
Rnd 9: sc in each stitch around (16)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Rnd 11: sc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Rnd 13: sc in each stitch around (8)
Small Section:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnds 4-5: sc in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Rnd 8: sc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Comb Assembly:
Do not fasten off the small section. Join all three sections:
Crochet 3 sc across the small section, 4 sc across the medium section, 12 sc across the large section, 4 sc across the remaining stitches of the medium section, and 3 sc across the remaining stitches of the small section (26).
Stuff the comb firmly.
The Eyes
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc in each stitch around (12)
Alternatively, you can use safety eyes or mold eyes from polymer clay.
Final Assembly
- Tail: Sew the tail to the 9th round of the body.
- Wings: Sew the wings at a slight angle at the level of the 12th round.
- Comb: Sew the comb to the center-top of the head, perpendicular to the tail.
- Eyes: Embroider pupils or sew on beads. Place the eyes and beak in your desired position. Lightly stuff the eyes before finishing the sewing.
- Feet: Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
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