Crochet Chicken – Quick Crochet Pattern

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This crochet chicken is a quick, easy and adorable pattern. In our tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a quick and adorable crochet chicken using just 2 small granny squares.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a fun project or a beginner trying smaller crochet projects, this guide will walk you through the steps to bring this whimsical spring creation to life. Plus, after you master this granny square crochet pattern, you can use it to make blankets, tops, and crochet bags.

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The beauty of small crochet patterns is that you can use up your leftover yarn. Just pick three small balls from your stash, a Crochet hook to match yarn weightScissors for cutting, tapestry needles for weaving ends, and Polyester fiber fill To stuff your chicken.

If you need more colors for your creative crochet project, Mini-skin set offers a wonderful solution. As a result, you will have a variety of colors for all your crochet spring chicks.

Abbreviation

• CH – chain
• DC – Double Crochet
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• EDC – Extended Double Crochet
• TOG – Together
• CH-SP – chain space
• CL – Cluster (3EDC TOG)

Special stitches for crochet chicken

Do you know how to make an extended double crochet (EDC) stitch? If not, here’s a quick tutorial. The extended double crochet is a modified double crochet that makes the standard double crochet slightly taller. We will use these stitches for the clusters of the second row.

for one Extended double crochet (EDC):

1. Yarn over, insert your hook into the chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
2. Yarn over your hook and just pull through the first loop. It made ‘an extension’ as an extra stitch for our extended double crochet (3 loops still on the hook).
3. Now we complete the double crochet part. Pull yarn up and through two loops (2 loops remain on hook).
4. Finally, turn the yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.

Special Crochet Stitch: Extended Double Crochet Cluster

For row 2 of this square, we’ll use this cluster stitch (CL): three extended double crochet stitches together (EDC TOG).

1. Complete and create three incomplete EDCs Only 3 steps (from above) – 4 loops on the hook.
2. Pull the yarn up, through all 4 loops.

Free Pattern for Crochet Chicken

First of all, you will need to create Two Granny Squares in your three chosen yarn colors. These squares will form the body of your adorable chicken. Finally, we will add some small details: tail, beak and comb. Let’s crochet this little granny square – it’s just four easy rows.

Row 1

First, with Color 1Create a magic ring, CH4 (represents DC+CH1), DC+CH eleven times (12 dc, 12 ch1). Join, cut out color 1.

Row 2

This row consists of 12 clusters formed in the CH-SP of the previous row. Each cluster has 3 extended double crochet stitches (3EDC TOG) joined to CH2.

Second, together Color 2Make the first cluster in the first CH SP: CH2, 2EDC TOG, CH2. Crochet 11 more CL: 3EDC TOG, CH2. (12 CL, 12 CH2)

Row 3

with Color 3CH3+2DC in same space, skip cluster, in next CH2 SP, 3HDC, skip next cluster, 3HDC. Now we have reached the corner of our granny square: *3DC + CH2 + 3DC in next CH SP. Skip next cluster, in next CH2 SP, make 3HDC Skip next cluster, make 3HDC in CH-SP*. ** Repeat three more times in between. Finish with 3DC+CH2 in first corner. Finally, SL ST in the first CH3 of the row.

Row 4 (last row of granny square)

Continue with same color: CH3 (counts as first DC), *11 DC in next 11 stitches. Now we have reached the corner: in the CH2-SP of the corner, make 2DC + CH2 + 2DC *. Repeat between ** 3 more times, around all sides of the square. Finally, SL ST in first CH3. Each side of a square is 16 stitches joined to CH2 in the corner

Assembling a Crochet Chicken

Now that we’ve completed both squares, it’s time to stitch them together and stuff our crochet chicken. Stuffed animals are children’s favorite toys and make great little gifts, basket fillers or spring decorations for the home.

So, to finish off our quick crochet project, we’ll add eyes, a tail, a beak, and a comb to the top of the chicken’s head. you can Add safety eyes Or crochet them using dark yarn.

Step 1

First, place the 2 squares together, making sure the ‘wrong’ sides are in. Take a tapestry needle with the same color yarn as your last 2 rows and stitch along 3 sides leaving the fourth side open.

Measure yarn that is twice as long as three sides of the square, insert the yarn into the tapestry needle and begin stitching by picking up a loop from each square.

Most importantly, leave one side open. Later, we’ll use it to stuff the chicken with poly fill, hide the ends of the tail, add a comb and beak, and add safety eyes.

Step 3

Next, we will crochet 3 combs. You can use color 1 or 2 to get a contrasting effect.

First, attach your yarn to the top of the head (the corner of your square). CH1, *SC in next ST. In next ST, HDC+2DC+HDC, SC in next ST*. Repeat between ** 2 more times to crochet a total of 3 combs. Hide the yarn tails.

Step 4

Finally, we will crochet the beak

Skip 3 stitches from the top of the head on the other side and join your yarn. SC, in next ST, DC+CH1+DC, SC in next ST. Hide the tails.

Step 5

Insert safety eyes or crochet small circles with black yarn and sew them into both corners of the granny square. If you are planning to gift your crochet chicken as a toy, we recommend embroidered eyes for safety, as children can accidentally swallow these small accessories.

Step 6

Now, it’s time to stuff your chicken with polyfill. Approximately, you will need a handful of stuffing. Be sure to fill in the corners and plump your stuffed bird to your liking.

Step 7

We are at the final step of our crochet chicken assembly! Now, we will close the fourth side by bringing the two corners together to form a pyramid. To make sewing easier, tie a knot with the 2 tails and close the gap with the same stitch. If necessary, you can add a little more stuffing in the corners.

Step 8

Next, we will add the tail. Make a slip knot, CH15, SL ST in the first CH to make the first loop of the tail. *CH14, SL ST to first loop* in same ST, repeat between ** to make third loop of tail. Finally, sew it to the center of the back side of the chicken. Hide all tails inside.

Rejoice, because your spring crochet chicken is finished! With just two granny squares, poly fill and a few details, you have an adorable chicken to celebrate the season.

The only problem with this pattern is that it is dangerously fast and addictive. Once you pick up your crochet hook and start stitching, it’s almost impossible to put it down. Before you know it, you’ll have a cute and colorful chicken in your hands, ready to join your collection.

But then, something strange happens – you find yourself wandering around your craft room, looking for more yarn to make another. And another one. And soon, you have the perfect one A flock of chickenss, each unique in its own way.

But why is this pattern so addictive? Is it the simplicity of design or the satisfaction of completing a project in record time? Maybe it’s the joy of watching a fluffy little friend come to life by your own hands. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure – this chicken pattern is a creative way to use leftover yarn and Organize your craft room In the process

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In conclusion

In summary, by mastering the art of crochet chicken using just 2 granny squares, you’ve opened up a world of fantastic possibilities. Next, let your creativity soar by experimenting with different colors and sizes to make each chicken uniquely yours.

Plus, share your creations with the crochet community, inspire others to start their own whimsical projects, and spread the joy of handmade whimsy. As you continue to crochet your way through new adventures, remember: each stitch tells its own story.