Looking for a sweet and simple crochet project? This Cute Chicken Amigurumi is the perfect handmade toy for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With its soft shape, adorable details, and quick-to-make design, this little chicken is a joy to crochet and makes a lovely gift, nursery decoration, or spring-themed accessory.
In this tutorial, you’ll find a free crochet pattern with clear, step-by-step instructions that guide you through the entire process. Whether you’re creating one chicken or a colorful set, this amigurumi pattern is fun, relaxing, and perfect for using leftover yarn. Don’t forget to save this pattern and start crocheting your own cute chicken today!
Abbreviations
ch: chain
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
Materials
• YarnArt Jeans or similar yarn (yellow & pink)
• Small amount of black yarn for eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Crochet hook 2.0–2.5 mm
• Sewing needle
Reminder
Body
(From Body to Head)
Crochet with yellow yarn
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc in each stitch (12)
3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
9–22: 48 sc (14 rounds)
23: Join both sides, ch 1, crochet 12 sc to close one part. Continue crocheting from the open side. 24 stitches remain.
24: 24 sc
Stuff the body and continue stuffing while crocheting.
25–29: 24 sc (5 rounds)
30: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
31: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
32: 6 dec
Fasten off.
Attach the wings as shown in the next image.
Between rounds 18–19, mark the placement for the wings and work 7 sc.
Return to round 2 and work as follows: 1 sc,
2nd stitch: 2 hdc
3rd stitch: 2 dc
4th stitch: 2 dc
5th stitch: 2 hdc
6th stitch: sc
Finish.
Mouth (Beak)
With pink yarn
1: 4 sc in MR
2: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
3: 6 sl st
Finish.
No stuffing required.
Leave a tail for sewing.
Sew the beak between rounds 25–26.
Embroider the eyes with black yarn on round 24.
Crest
(Top of the Head)
With pink yarn, on top of the head, as shown in the next image.
From front to back of the head:
Work 7 sc, turn back to round 2.
(3 dc in the same stitch, sl st in the next stitch) ×3
Finish and hide the yarn.
Tail
With yellow yarn
Insert hook into the first stitch of round 23.
(Ch 7, sl st into the same stitch) ×3
Finish and hide the yarn.
We hope you enjoyed making this cute chicken amigurumi as much as we did! This simple and fun crochet pattern is perfect for relaxing, using scrap yarn, and creating something truly adorable by hand. Whether you keep it for yourself or gift it to someone special, this little chicken is sure to bring a smile.
If you liked this free crochet pattern, don’t forget to save it, share it, and try more amigurumi projects on our website. Happy crocheting, and see you in the next pattern!