Crochet Adorable Chicken

Crocheting adorable chickens can be such a delightful and charming activity that brings a smile to anyone's face! These tiny feathered friends bring a whimsical touch to your crochet projects and make wonderful gifts for loved ones. With their bright colors and cute designs, crocheted chickens add a playful and cozy element to any space. Whether you're making them as decorations or as part of a farm-themed project, these little creations are bound to brighten your day and spread some warmth and cheer. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft these charming little chickens that are sure to win hearts and bring joy to those around you!

MATERIALS:

3 oz of worsted weight yarn (in chicken color and small amounts in red and yellow)

Size G hook

2 buttons for eyes

polyfil

yarn needle

BODY

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 7 hdc in first ch. Join (8 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same placed and 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join. (16 hdc)

Rnds 3 — 5: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (16 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc) around. Join (20 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (20 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 hdc, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc) around. Join (24 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in same place, (hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around. Join (36 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (36 hdc)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc in same place, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around. Join (48 hdc)

Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (48 hdc)

Rnds 13 — 16: Repeat rnd 12.

Rnd 17: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, (dec over next 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc) around. Join (39 hdc)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join

Rnd 19. Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, (dec over nex5t 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc) around. Join (30 hdc)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 21: Ch 2, dec over next 2 hdc, (hdc in next hdc, dec over next hdc) around. Finish off. Stuff and gather opening to close.

WINGS (Make 2)

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in second chain from hook, ch 1, turn (2 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4 sc)

Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch, turn (10sc)

Row 6-7-8: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (10 sc)

Row 9: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in 6 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 10: Sc across each sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 11: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 12: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 13: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4 sc)

Finish off leaving length of yarn to attach to body.

LEGS (Make 2)

Chain 26

Row 1: 4 sc in each chain across

Row 2: FOOT Attach yellow in first sc of leg, chain 6, turn, sc in each next 5 ch, sl st in next sc of leg (ch 6, sc in next 5 ch, sl st in next sc of leg) twice. Finish off.

BEAK

With yellow

Row 1: Ch 2, sc in second ch, ch 1, turn (1 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in sc, ch, turn (2 sc)

Row 3: 2 sc in ea sc, ch 1, turn (4sc)

Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (6 sc)

Sew to head

Add two button eyes.

COMB

Attach red to middle of top of head between rows. Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sc between next row, (ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sc between next row) 3 times. Finish off.