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If you love chickens, you’re going to adore these fun and quirky chicken crochet patterns! From adorable amigurumi to practical kitchen accessories, this list has something for everyone.
Free Crochet Chicken Patterns
Chickens are hilarious little creatures, full of personality – the perfect inspiration for crochet projects. You might be surprised to see all of the chicken-theme projects you can make:
- Amigurumi Chickens: Cuddly toys for kids.
- Chicken Keychains: A fun way to personalize your keys
- Chicken Pot Holders and Towel Topper: Add some quirky charm to your kitchen decor
- Decorative Chicken Cozies: Perfect for your teapot!
- Chicken Hats
- Chicken Lovey
- Chicken Clutch
And hey, if you don’t need more chicken decor in your house, these patterns make great gifts, too — crochet a lovey for a new baby or a potholder for a new neighbor.
Easy Crochet Chicken Patterns for Beginners
Don’t worry if you’re new to crochet – lots of these patterns are beginner-friendly. Some of the easiest patterns for beginners from this collection include:
- Little Crochet Chick Bean Bag (#6)
- Cheep Cheep the Crochet Chick (#10)
- Chicken Towel Topper (#16)
- Chickadee Potholder (#17)
20 Free Crochet Chicken Patterns
Check out these free patterns for your next project. Happy crocheting!
1
Chicken Amigurumi Keychain
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Made with sport-weight yarn, this tiny chicken measures just 2 inches. Now you can bring a crocheted version of your favorite chicken with you wherever you go! If you want a larger size, just use a thicker yarn and a larger hook.
Designer: Mariska Vos-Bolman
Yarn weight: Sport
Suggested yarn: Schachenmayr Catania Solids
2
Chicken Coasters
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These fun-loving coasters are such a darling crochet chicken pattern for a farmhouse kitchen! The body parts are joined as you go, so you don’t have to worry about sewing them on at the end. Each coaster measures 4.5” wide, and you can even make a simple crochet hanger to hook them on your kitchen wall.
Designer: Denton Foreman
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
3
Easter Chicken Crochet Hat
Photo Credit:www.jennyandteddy.com
This little hat would be perfect to gift to a springtime newborn, but it also comes in more baby sizes up to 1 year. Any little one would look so cute in this cozy and adorable Easter hat. Made with soft and fuzzy yarn, this pattern is best for adventurous beginners or intermediates.
Designer: Jenny & Teddy
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Hobbii Peaco*ck
4
Free Crochet Spring Chicks Pattern
Photo Credit:amenagerieofstitchesblog.com
These chipper spring chicks make a delightful collection to decorate your house for springtime! They don’t take much yarn to make, and they’re quick, too! Each one measures about 2.5” wide by 3” tall.
Designer: A Menagerie of Stitches Blog
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Loops & Threads Capri
5
Cocca the Hen
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This upright hen would be a fun kitchen decoration or a cute toy for a child (just consider embroidered eyes instead if it’s for a baby or toddler). Customize the color and facial expression to make it your own! This cute, pear-shaped hen is best for advanced beginners.
Designer: The Crochettisti
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Rico Design Ricorumi DK
6
Little Crochet Chick Bean Bag
Photo Credit:www.petalstopicots.com
This cute chicken bean bag pattern includes instructions for both baby and mama sizes. These standing chicks are a fun way to decorate your windowsill or any surface! They’re easy to make and a great choice for crochet beginners.
Designer: Petals to Picots
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
7
Cute Chicken Amigurumi
Photo Credit:www.amigurumiday.com
This adorable amigurumi chicken is simple to make. With its wobbly legs and squishy body, this chicken becomes a fast friend for a little one. You could also use it as a table decoration!
Designer: Amigurumi Day
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Rico Design Ricorumi DK
8
Tapestry Crochet Rooster Potholder
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This vintage-style potholder is the perfect addition to a farmhouse kitchen. It’s made with tapestry crochet and is best for intermediate crocheters. This rustic pot holder measures about 6.7” x 7.3”.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
9
Chicken Squish
Photo Credit:www.mooglyblog.com
This little guy is filled with a microbead pillow ball, and he’s just so squishy and cuddly! Made with super bulky yarn, this project works up quickly. It measures about 10” when finished.
Designer: Tamara Kelly
Yarn weight: Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn
10
Cheep Cheep the Crochet Chick
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These super easy and fun chicks are just what you need for stash-busting! They’re made by assembling two body pieces (a front and back), the beak, wings, eyes, and hair. This easy pattern with a step-by-step picture tutorial is good for beginners and is quick to make!
Designer: The Green Dragonfly
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
11
Crochet Chicken Egg Cozy
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This egg cozy pattern is worked in the round using single crochets. These would be so adorable for decorating an Easter table setting! Be sure to take time to check out the example image, because it has so many great ideas for personalizing and decorating these cozies so uniquely and beautifully!
Designer: The Very Savvy Snail
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
12
Hen & Chicks Amigurumi
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This mama and chick twins set would be so cute for decorating a nursery! The mama and chicks are made using the same pattern, but you’ll hold two strands together to create the larger mama bird. You can make this quick and easy set in just a couple of hours!
Designer: Craft Passion
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
13
Spring Chicken with Egg
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What a fun toy to make for a child! This spring chicken comes with his own egg that opens and closes, so you can pop him in and out. The finished size of this project is about 4.5”.
Designer: Van Vuong
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable
14
Chicken
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This pattern comes with lots of pictures, as well as a video tutorial to walk you through the steps. The chick is worked in spirals with the eyes, beak, blush, wings, and feet added afterward. Then, choose your favorite hat style (strawberry, pig, frog, or bunny) to top it all off!
Designer: Lim Lenn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
15
Cluck Clutch
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Want a unique purse that will let everyone know just how much you love chickens? This chicken clutch is so silly and fun, yet practical! It’s constructed as a large bowl with a foldover, button closure.
Designer: Roman Sock
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
16
Chicken Towel Topper
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Here’s a creative way to spruce up your kitchen with chicken-themed decor! This towel topper is such a fun way to add to a kitchen dishcloth. It’s worked in rows and is a good beginner pattern.
Designer: Michele Wilcox
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
17
Chickadee Potholder
Photo Credit:www.lionbrand.com
Here’s an adorable crochet chicken potholder pattern that you can use for setting dishes on or just pin up on your kitchen wall to decorate! It’s an easy pattern that’s good for beginners. Make a whole set all in the same color, or in different chicken shades!
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
18
Eggbert the Easter Chicken Lovey / Comforter
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Eggbert and his special blanket make a sweet and comforting lovey for a baby or child. Eggbert is soft, squishy, and just right for little hands to cuddle and squeeze. This pattern makes a great stash buster and is best for advanced beginners.
Designer: Laura Tegg
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Rico Design Ricorumi DK
19
The Year of The Chicken Granny Square
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Granny squares can be turned into so many things! From dishcloths and potholders to pillows and blankets, this chicken granny square could transform into nearly anything. This intermediate-level pattern measures approximately 6” x 6”.
Designer: Wiam’s Crafts
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Kartopu Beb
20
Red Rooster Tea Cosy
Photo Credit:www.ravelry.com
Decorate your tea pot with this cute, rooster-themed crochet tea cosy! It fits a standard tea pot of about 22” in circumference, but it does have some stretch to it to fit a slightly bigger pot, too. Choose your own colors to match your kitchen!
Designer: Birdlebee Williams Designs
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special Chunky
What You’ll Need
Here are some common supplies you’ll need for crochet chicken patterns:
- Yarn.Durable cotton yarns are great for kitchen items, while acrylic yarn works well for amigurumi and kid’s toys. Some of our top yarn choices for making chickens include Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Red Heart Super Saver, and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
- Crochet hook.Check your yarn label to see what size crochet hook it recommends. If you’re making amigurumi, go down a size or two to create tighter stitches.
- Additional tools,like scissors, stitch markers, a yarn needle (for weaving in ends), and stuffing material (for amigurumi chickens).
- Embellishments (optional).You may also need embellishments like safety eyes or embroidery thread. (Note: Safety eyes can be a choking hazard for children under age 3. Embroidered eyes are a safe alternative.)
Each pattern is different, so be sure to read your pattern to find out exactly what you’ll need.
Know Your Crochet Basics
This list has patterns for both beginner and intermediate crocheters. Common techniques you’ll find in these patterns include:
- Reading a crochet pattern: Understanding written instructions and (in some cases) crochet charts.
- Basic stitches:Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr)
- Making a magic loop,which is common for amigurumi.
- Shaping techniques, such as simpleincreases and decreases.
- Color changingfor multicolored chickens.
- Working in rows and rounds
- Attaching parts. Basic sewing stitches to attach pieces such as the wings, beak, eyes, and feet.
If you’re not sure whether a pattern is suitable for you, check the suggested skill level and read through the pattern to make sure you understand all of the techniques and stitches used.
More Crochet Patterns
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