FREE Crochet Chicken Pattern (EASY no SEW)

Easiest Crochet Chicken Pattern EVER! If you’re short on time but big on cuteness, this free crochet chicken pattern is about to become your new go-to.

Use soft plush yarn, to make a chubby chicken with this beginner-friendly design.

This easy crochet chicken works up in no time—and still delivers that adorable, squishy finish we all love. #

Whether you’re prepping for Easter, market stalls, or a last-minute gift, this no-sew crochet chicken ticks all the boxes: fast, fun, and totally free.

Even if you are a beginner at crochet these crochet chickens are one of the easiest things to crochet! And are a hit with your customers!

And I put this Crochet Chicken in my ‘What to Crochet when I am bored folder!’

It is that easy to crochet this Plush Chicken once you have made it you will be able to make it time and time again!

I guarantee these crocheted hens are as fast to crochet as they are to sell.

 I used a Fluffy yarn and Oh my goodness the chicken turned out adorably cute!

 You will soon be inundated with orders of the fluffy plush chickens.

I met a crocheter who had SOLD out of these crochet chickens she was selling at a farmers market in all shapes, all sizes, and in all types of yarn!

I do to sell my finished work but I know an Etsy seller sarastitchesxo who is currently making and selling these finished chickens

Chickens made with Double knit/ worsted weight yarn, chunky fluffy yarn all in varying sizes from Large Crochet chickens to small!

Get your hands on this free crochet chicken pattern and whip up the cutest chubby hen and her baby chicks! This easy and beginner-friendly crochet chicken pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn and creating a no-sew, stuffed chicken that’s both soft and squishy. Whether you’re making spring or Easter decorations, a handmade gift, or just want to try a fun farm animal crochet pattern, this design works up quickly and looks adorable every time. With step-by-step instructions included, you’ll find this free chicken crochet pattern ideal for all skill levels, especially beginners.

Stitch your own chunky crochet chicken today and add a cheerful touch to your handmade collection.

You will work in continuous rounds, just like a traditional amigurumi crochet pattern, and I’ve included step-by-step photos and helpful amigurumi tips to guide you every step of the way.

While this is a no-sew amigurumi chicken, if you prefer the look of sewn features, you can easily attach the eyes and beak with a yarn needle. Whether you’re crafting for a gift, market stall, or just because—this plush chicken crochet pattern is a charming, beginner-friendly make you’ll love stitching up again and again

How to make your Crochet Chicken Bigger or Smaller

I have crocheted the chicken in Worsted Weight using a 3.5mm hook and the height measured just over 4.5 inches tall and the Flutterby Chicken stands 7.25 inches tall.

Can you crochet this chicken even as a Beginner at Crochet

Can beginners Crochet stuffed animals? YES! DO not be intimidated! There is only a very slight difference between regular crochet and amigurumi.

Amigurumi written patterns have less detail included and often look written in some cases like shorthand abbreviations.

So to help those at the start of their crocheting journeys I try to add as much information to the patterns to help you through each step.

When working in the amigurumi style of crochet I prefer to use,  YARN UNDER your hook instead of YARN OVER your hook.

The yarn under method, when used in amigurumi style crocheting, can produce neat firm stitches that resemble tiny Xs. In addition, and working yarn under can prevent the stuffing from showing through the gaps.

How to Work the YARN UNDER Single Crochet Method

The Yarn Under method

• put your Hook into the stitch, passing the yarn underneath by pulling through  (NOT YARN OVER Pull through as you would normally make at this step here)   Simply bring it to the front under the hook.
• Thread the yarn through the opening. Your hook now has two loops on it.
• To finish the single crochet stitch, yarn over and pull through both loops as you would normally.

Note: you may find you prefer to use a Yarn needle to sew the Beak and sew eyes on, I use my hook to pull the thread through and just knot the eyes to secure, Use your hook to pull through the loose ends of yarn and hide.

Materials you will need for Crocheting a Chicken

• Yarn weight – I used James C Brett Flutterby Yarn. You can use any type of yarn compatible with a hook you have chosen to crochet the chicken top ruffle on the head I used a scrap of Aran weight yarn.
• Crochet Hooks Used – I used a 4.5 mm crochet hook for the Flutterby yarn  and I would recommend using either 1 or 2 down from the  recommended hook Size for your chosen yarn
• Stitch Markers (3)  – You will need the marker to keep track of Rounds, and also you will require 2 markers to mark the stitches when crocheting the Chicken’s head.
• Stuffing Fibre Fill for ToysI buy my Stuffing in BULK from Amazon – HERE, When it comes to filling your chicken with stuffing make sure to shape the chicken
• OPTIONAL Safety EYES. You CAN use Saftey Eyes if You wish
• Alternative EYES – Yarn needle I just use black yarn for the eyes, Knot a couple of times over the knot you have just made, then Use your hook to pull through the loose ends of yarn and hide.
• Scissors

Abbreviations and Stitches Used to Crochet the Amigurumi Chicken (US TERMS)

• Rnd = Round
• sc = Single Crochet
• sts = Stitches
• dc-double Crochet
• sl st – Slip stitch (SEE notes Below )
• ( sts) number of stitches at ends of row
• * to * – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks
• inc = 2sc = work 2 single crochet into the SAME space (INCREASE )
• dec – sc2tog – Work 2 single crochet together (DECREASE) (to make an invisible decrease, insert hook into the front loop of BOTH stitches, YARN OVER HOOK and pull through the 2 front loops, continue to finish off stitch by yarn over pull through

slip stitch join – When asked to slip stitch along to join the sides for the body!
Insert hook into the BACK LOOP ONLY of the edge sts from right side to wrong side.
Yarn over and pull through all loops creating a slst
Continue by inserting the hook into the front loop of the first side and insert through the back loop only of the second side, yarn over and pull through all loops

NOTE: You do NOT NEED a magic ring to crochet this chicken at the start as I find they are hard to pull to tighten and can easily snap your yarn instead use a Ch2, and work ALL the Round 1 sts into the

For adding features to the hen You will be ‘Surface crocheting’ simply by working into the posts and stitches already created by the  rows,

Crochet Chicken Pattern Starts HERE

TO start the Chicken ch2,

Rnd 1: work 8 sc into the first chain from hook (8 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (16 sts)

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st,  1 sc in next st, repeat from * around (24 sts)

Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st,  1 sc in each of next 2 sts,  repeat from * to * around (32 sts)

Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st,  1 sc in each of next 3 sts,  repeat from * to * around (40 sts)

Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, repeat from * to * around (48 sts)

Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts,  repeat from * to * around (56 sts)

Rnd 8 To Rnd 16: sc into each stitch around (56sts)

Rnd 17: *sc in 5 sts, Sc2together* repeat from * to * around (48sts)

Rnd 18: sc in each st around / (48sts)

Rnd 19: sc in each st around (48sts)

Rnd 20: *sc in 4 sts, 2sctog, * repeat from * to * around  (40sts)

Rnd 21: sc in each st around (40sts)

Chicken HEAD

FOLD the Piece in HALF, using the beginning of the ROW marker as the middle BACK TAIL!  FIND THE FRONT CENTER and place markers counting 8 sts from the Marker  BACKWARDS, and 8 sts, backwards on the opposite side. (16 STS – THESE 16sts will now become THE HEAD of the Chicken)  

Working From the TAIL end and Holding  seams to touch, slst along  Joining BOTH sides together, until you meet the markers you placed (you will now work in the 16 sts, around for the HEAD

Rnd1 of HEAD: SC into each of the16 sts stitches (16sts)  (This is the Chickens HEAD)

(If you prefer to add the safety eyes here or continue and add eyes using black yarn later.)

(IF you prefer to ADD the safety eyes HERE in the next row, or continue and add eyes using black yarn later) 

Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 of HEAD: Continue working around making 2sc-together (DECREASE) around THESE 16 sts of the HEAD ONLY until you have 4 sts left.

FASTEN OFF, weave in the end around the remaining sts , and pull to close.

START STUFFING HERE, and BEFORE slip stitching along the BACK seams to JOIN, ensure you have enough stuffing and the SHAPE you desire before closing completely

Adding the Chicken Features 

Create the Eyes as shown –  I use a French knot for the eyes

How to make a French Knot -Thread the needle with yarn, and knot the end. 

Bring the needle up through the fabric where you want the knot to be
Hold the needle horizontally and wrap the yarn around the needle 3 or 4 times, (The more you wrap the bigger the knot/EYE will be )
insert the needle close to where you pulled up but not the same space, hold your fingers over the wrapped yarn to help ease into a knot, and pull to finish. repeat another side

BEAK – Take a small amount of ORANGE or YELLOW for the BEAK, and sew directly over the front couple of stitches (Make sure this is the center of the head)

Red Head Ruffle for the Chicken 

Taking RED yarn insert the yarn and join at the Back of the head (SEE Pic Above )

Chain 3, and working UP towards the TOP of the Chickens head, work 3dc into the next space, and ch2, sl st into same space to finish first ruffle,
2nd ruffle, ch3, 3dc into the next space, ch2, sl st, to same space to finish 2nd ruffle
3rd ruffle, ch3 and 3dc into the next space, ch3, asl st to same space to join.
Fasten off and Weave in all Ends

that is you have now finished your chicken, I’d love to see them so if you share online please tag me #lisaauchcrochet.

I also have a small all in one no-sew crochet chicken and baby chick patterns, mostly used as keychains but the chicks make delightful bag charms or the popular plush crochet emotional support pets

While you are here why not check out even more free crochet chicken patterns that are all available on my website here.

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