Adorable Amigurumi
14 Free Crochet Chicken Patterns


14 free amigurumi patterns for crochet chickens, roosters, and baby chicks too.

Free Crochet Chick Patterns

Crochet chick with a grumpy expression.
Photo: curiouspapaya.com

Gertrude is a free crochet chicken pattern available on the curious papaya website. There is also a paid PDF version of the pattern available in the Curiouspapaya Etsy store.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable Solids from Loops & Threads. You will need yellow, orange, cream, and tan coloured yarn. You will also need a contrasting colour for the watering can.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: fiberfill stuffing, 7 mm safety eyes, yarn needle, sewing pins, scissors, stitch markers, fabric glue, black embroidery thread, a pipe cleaner, and one square inch of cardboard.

Two crochet chickens.
Photo: petalstopicots.com

This free pattern is for a baby chick of approximately 3½” and a mama chicken of approximately 4½”.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand. You will need three colours and a small amount of black yarn or thread for the eyes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: stuffing pellets, a yarn needle, and scissors.

Three little crochet round chickens.
Photo: amigurumei.com

This cute crochet chicken pattern is from the talented Amigurumei and is available for free on the Craft Passion website. The completed hen measures about 2″ and the chicks 1½”.

Two crochet chicks.
Photo: stringydingding.com

This little chick amigurumi can be made with or without its’ shell. It is a free pattern and would make a perfect Easter decoration.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. You will need yellow, orange, and white coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, scissors, and stuffing.

Video: Ami Saigon

There are four parts to this video tutorial that will teach you how to crochet a cute baby chicken. The video version of the pattern is free. You can purchase a written pattern through the link in the video description if you prefer.

A soft crochet baby chick toy in front of some easter eggs.
Photo: hobbii.com

Easter Chick Pip from Hobbii

Easter Chick Pip is a free amigurumi pattern designed by Tine Sommer Hansen for Hobbii. Crocheted in super bulky yarn this makes a lovely soft and squishy toy. The finished chick measures approximately 11½” (29 cm) tall.

YARN REQUIRED: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Baby Snuggle from Hobbii.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 18 mm safety eyes, toy stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle.

A crochet chick with an eggshell hat.
Photo: elisascrochet.com

Yuri the Chick from Elisa’s Crochet

Measuring about 3½” (9 cm) tall, Yuri is super cute with his little eggshell hat.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton in yellow, orange, white, and black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, polyester fibre filling, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Free Crochet Hen Patterns

Crochet hens.
Photo: stellasyarnuniverse.com

I love this little hen; it’s a great free pattern with an accompanying video tutorial. There is also a perfect little rooster on the same site (see below).

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6.5″ (16 cm) piece of pipe cleaner or craft wire, yarn needle, fiberfill, stitch markers, scissors, and 4 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread.

Crochet hen sitting on an egg carton.
Photo: The Crochettisti

Available via Ravelry is this simple and free crochet hen pattern from The Crochettisti.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn. You will need white, red, and yellow yarn. You will also need a tiny amount of pink for the cheeks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill for stuffing, two 6 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, and scissors.

Crochet hen sitting on a nest of easter eggs.
Photo: amigurumilacion.blogspot.com

Chicken Amigurumi from Canal Crochet

This is a basic pattern written in Spanish with English and French translations. Google Translate works well on this page and there is a video tutorial in Spanish as well.

YARN REQUIRED: you will need yarns that are rated to suit 5 mm and 3-3.5 mm hooks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.75 mm and 3 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, a yarn needle, and scissors.

Colourful crochet hen.
Photo: mycrochetchums.com

Spring Chicken from My Crochet Chums

The spring chicken is a free crochet chicken pattern worked in Catona from Scheepjes. Although this is a #1 weight yarn, it is relatively thick and you could substitute a sport weight or light worsted weight cotton. The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6″ (15 cm) long; not including the legs.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Catona from Scheepjes. You will need approximately 25 g of Lavender, 20 g of Green, 15 g of Yellow, 16 g of Red, and small amounts of White and Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, toy stuffing, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.

Crochet chicken sitting on eggs in a nest.
Photo: amigurumi.today

Colourful, quirky, and perfect for Easter. When sitting, this free crochet chicken amigurumi is almost 6″ (15 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, cotton acrylic, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt. The chicken pictured uses beige, blue, red, brown, yellow, and white coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a sewing needle.

Free Crochet Rooster Patterns

Amigurumi rooster.
Photo: stellasyarnuniverse.com

Make this little crochet rooster to accompany your little hen. A video tutorial complements the free pattern.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6.5″ (16 cm) piece of pipe cleaner or craft wire, yarn needle, fiberfill, stitch markers, scissors, and 4 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread.

Video: Anvis Granny Handicrafts

This video tutorial will teach you how to make this simple amigurumi step-by-step. This free crochet rooster pattern is beginner-friendly and includes a written pattern with easy-to-follow instructions.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn or #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm crochet hook if you are using DK or 3.5 mm – 3.75 mm crochet hook if you are using worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, tapestry needle, scissors, polyfill, stitch marker, safety eyes (or embroidery thread if you prefer).

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