Adorable Amigurumi
14 Free Crochet Chicken Patterns

Gertrude the Grumpy Chick Crochet Pattern from Curious Papaya

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.

Little Crochet Chick Bean Bag Pattern from Petals to Picots

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.

Hen and Chicks Amigurumi from Craft Passion

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”.

Chick Amigurumi from StringyDingDing

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.

How to Crochet a Chicken Amigurumi from 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.

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.

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.

Amigurumi Hen from Stella’s Yarn Universe

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.

Cocca the Hen from 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.

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.

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.

Easter Chicken Crochet Pattern from 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.

Amigurumi Rooster from Stella’s Yarn Universe

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.

Zodiac Rooster Amigurumi from Anvi’s Granny

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).