Description: Dive into the whimsical world of crochet with this delightful Chicken Mania pattern. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern offers an exciting project that’s both fun to create and adorable to display. Craft your own adorable crochet chickens with this step-by-step guide.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in desired chicken colors (typically white, yellow, or brown)
  • Crochet hook (size will depend on your yarn choice)
  • Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
  • Fiberfill or stuffing material
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Instructions:

Body:

  1. Begin with a magic ring (adjustable loop) or ch 2 and work in the second ch from the hook.
  2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring or second ch from the hook. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
  3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
  4. Rnd 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the following st. Repeat * around. Join. (18 sts)
  5. Rnd 4: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st. Repeat * around. Join. (24 sts)
  6. Rnd 5-8: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
  7. Rnd 9: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog in the following st. Repeat * around. Join. (18 sts)
  8. Rnd 10: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog in the following st. Repeat * around. Join. (12 sts)
  9. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
  10. Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc2tog around. Join. (6 sts)
  11. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the ends.

Beak:

  1. With orange yarn, ch 4.
  2. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Wings:

  1. Ch 4.
  2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc in each ch. Ch 1 and turn. (3 sts)
  3. Rnd 2-3: Work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (3 sts)
  4. Rnd 4: Work 1 sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the middle st, work 1 sc in the last st. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sts)
  5. Rnd 5: Work 2 sc in the available stitches. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sts)
  6. Rnd 6: Work 1 sc in each st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn on the head of the chicken.
  2. Sew the beak onto the face of the chicken, just below the eyes.
  3. Attach the wings to the sides of the body.
  4. Your crochet chicken is complete and ready to be displayed!

Note: This pattern is designed for personal use only. You can create as many chickens as you’d like and experiment with different color combinations. Feel free to share your creations on social media using #CrochetChickenMania. Happy crocheting!