[Finished Product] Crochet Chicken Amigurumi Handmade Birthday Gift

how to Crochet a Chicken Amigurumi – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a chicken amigurumi is a fun and simple project, perfect for adding a cute handmade touch to your collection. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to help you make your own adorable little chicken.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Yellow (for the chicken’s body)
  • Orange (for the beak and feet)
  • Red (for the comb)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on your yarn)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 6mm (or black embroidery thread for eyes)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Crochet Pattern: Chicken Amigurumi

1. Body (Yellow Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).

Start stuffing the body.

6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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2. Head (Yellow Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18).

Start stuffing the head.

5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

6. Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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3. Wings (Make 2, Yellow Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Beak (Orange Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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5. Comb (Red Yarn)

1. Chain: Ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sl st, sc, sl st (3 stitches).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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6. Feet (Make 2, Orange Yarn)

1. Chain: Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sl st across (5 stitches).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Use the long tail from the head to sew it securely onto the body.
2. Sew on the Wings: Attach the wings to the sides of the body.
3. Sew on the Beak: Attach the small orange beak to the front of the head.
4. Sew on the Comb: Attach the red comb on the top of the head.
5. Sew on the Feet: Attach the orange feet to the bottom of the body.
6. Add Eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider the eyes with black thread onto the head.

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Customization:

• Change Colors: Use different colors of yarn to make your chicken unique.
• Add Accessories: Add a tiny bow, scarf, or hat to personalize your chicken.
• Use Different Sizes: Adjust the hook size and yarn thickness to change the size of your chicken.

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Your chicken amigurumi is now complete! This adorable little chicken can be used as a keychain, decoration, or a cute gift. Enjoy your crochet project!