No-Sew Free Crochet Chicken Pattern

Introducing Silkie, the cheekiest and most adorable no-sew crochet chicken pattern you’ll find online. Inspired by the Silkie chicken breed, known for its fluffy plumage and friendly demeanor, this unique pattern will surely capture your heart. Whether crafting a gift for a fellow chicken lover or preparing an item for your craft markets, Silkie is the perfect choice.

As someone who grew up on a farm, where my family always raised chickens, I have a deep personal connection to these short-winged birds. I love how they are independent, intelligent, and friendly. So, it was a natural step for me to create my first chicken pattern for the blog, sharing my passion with you.

With the instructions below, you can craft a rooster or a hen begging to be cuddled right off your hook. The choice is yours, empowering you to unleash your creativity. Keep scrolling and learn more about all you need to crochet your chicken.

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Free Crochet Chicken Pattern

Level of difficulty: Intermediate.

This pattern uses US Crochet Terms.

Size: The finished hen measures approximately 21” (53 cm) in circumference and 7.5” (19 cm) tall. The rooster’s circumference is about 18” (46 cm) and 6.5” (16.5 cm) tall.

Gauge: It’s not crucial, but the first three rounds of the head will be approximately 3” (7.5 cm) with a 3.5 mm (US E) hook and bulky (#5) chenille yarn Big Twist Posh.

Overall Notes & Highlights

This crochet chicken pattern is made from top (head) to bottom using the Amigurumi technique.
Unless otherwise noted, the pattern must be crocheted in tight single crochet stitches in continuous rounds.
The best time to stuff your chicken is after round 21. Ensure you stuff it firmly, filling all spots, including the tail, but do not overstuff it.
As an alternative to the magic circle, you can create 3 chains and crochet the first round in the third chain from the hook.
If you’re making this chicken as a toy for a young child, do not use safety eyes or any other attached object. These objects could become choking hazards as they can come off easily when pulled.

Materials

Bulky (#5) Chenille yarn or any other yarn you like. More on the yarn below.
Scraps of yellow or orange yarn for the beak.
3.5 mm (US E) Tulip crochet hook.
A pair of 8 mm or 10 mm safety eyes + washers.
Safety eye placement tool (optional).
Stitch Markers.
6 to 7 oz (170 to 200 g) of stuffing fiber, like Poly-fil.
A stuffing tool, like a hemostat or a craft dowel.
Tapestry needle.
Scissors.

Yarn

The pictured chickens were crocheted with Bulky (#5) 100% Polyester Chenille and Velvet yarns. I’ve created two versions of this crochet chicken pattern. Pick what you like the most. One is a one-color hen, and the other is a multicolor rooster.

Here are the specific brands, amounts, and colors used:

Color 1 (C1) for the rooster: Bernat Crushed Velvet in Cinnamon Pine by Yarnspirations. You will need approximately 2.26 oz (64 g) or 68 yds (62 m).
Color 2 (C2) for the rooster: Parfait Chenille yarn by Premier Yarns, Cream color. You will need approximately 0.33 oz (10 g) or 18 yds (17 m).
Color 3 (C3 ) for the comb and wattle: Parfait Chenille yarn by Premier Yarns, Burgundy color, or any other red color. You will need only approximately 9 yds (8 m).
Light blue if you’re making the Hen: Big Twist Posh in color Blueberry. You will need approximately 3.78 oz (107 g) or 125 yds (114 m).

Abbreviations (US terms)

C1: Color 1 (main color)
C2: Color 2 (main head color)
C3: Color 3 (comb and wattle)
blo: back loop only
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
dec: invisible decrease (2 sc sts together to make one sc)
FO: Fasten-Off
inc: increase (2 sc sts in next st)
mc: magic circle
Rnd: Round
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
( ): repeat instructions in parenthesis as many times as directed.
[ ]: stitch count in a round
x: a number followed by a “x” means how many times you’ll repeat the instructions in parentheses.

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Instructions

Step #1: Head Circles

Follow rnd1-3 steps to create 2 circles (I used C2 for the rooster).

Rnd1: In a mc, ch 2 (won’t count as a st), dc 16, sl st to join. Pull the mc to cinch tightly.

Rnd2: (sc inc, sc) x 8, no need to join, keep going to the next round [24]

Rnd3: (sc inc, sc in next 2 sts) x 8 [32]

Cut the yarn for the first circle only. FO. Before proceeding to the next step, place one safety eye in the center of each circle.

Assembling the Head:

Start by aligning both circles together, the wrong side facing the wrong side. Then, start the new round from where you stopped with C2. Here is how you do it:

Sc, in the next 22 sts, crochet each st by inserting the hook in both circles to attach them together to create the top of the head. Do not cut the yarn yet. You will return later to make the comb, the beak, and the wattle.

Step #2: Neck

Now that you have 10 sts left in each circle, you will crochet around those 20 sts in a big round with the same yarn (C2). This is how you create the first round for the neck and proceed to the body of your crochet chicken pattern:

Rnd1: sc in next st and place the st marker in that st to mark it as the 1^st of this rnd, sc again in the same st, sc inc x 19 [40]

Rnd2: sc inc x 40 [80]

Cut the yarn. FO. Switch to the main yarn color (C1) if you’re using multiple yarn colors.

Note: Don’t be alarmed when the rounds start ruffling up. This is expected and completely normal, and it will be fixed once you stuff the chicken.

Step #3: Crochet Chicken Pattern Body

Rnd3: ch 5 (this will be the chicken’s tail), sc in top loop of next 4 chs, place the st marker in the first of those 4 sc sts to mark it as the 1^st st of this rnd, sc in next 80 sts, sc in the first loop of next 4 chs [88]

Rnd4-14: sc around [88]

Rnd15: (sc dec, sc in next 9 sts) 8 x [80]

Rnd16: (sc dec, sc in next 8 sts) 8 x [72]

Rnd17: (sc dec, sc in next 7 sts) 8 x [64]

Rnd18: (sc dec, sc in next 6 sts) 8 x [56]

Rnd19: (sc dec, sc in next 5 sts) 8 x [48]

Rnd20: (sc dec, sc in next 4 sts) 8 x [40]

Rnd21: (sc dec, sc in next 3 sts) 8 x [32]

This is a good time to stuff your chicken. The head only needs a small amount of stuffing fiber. Also, you’ll probably need a stuffing tool to tuck some fiber into the tail.

Rnd22: (sc dec, sc in next 2 sts) 8 x [24]

Rnd23: (sc dec, sc in next st) 8 x [16]

Rnd24: sc dec 8 x [8]

Cut the yarn. FO.

Step #4: Comb or Hair

Now, it’s time to pick what you want the top of your crochet chicken pattern’s head to look like. I created two options; one will give you a cute rooster, and the other a Silkie hen.

Option #1: Comb

This option is for the rooster. If you’re making the hen, skip to “option #2” below. Start by attaching the yarn (red C3) in the 7^th st on the top of the head, counting from the front of the chicken.

Then, (ch 3, dc 3 in the same st as ch 3, ch 3 again, sl st in the same st, sc in next st, sl st in next st) 6 x. Cut the yarn. FO.

Option #2: Hair

This option is for the silkie hen. You can mix comb and hair on top of the head if you like. I followed the previous instructions twice (instead of six) for my hen to create a smaller comb and then attached the hair behind the comb.

Tip: Did you know some silkie chickens have blue wattles and combs? Alternatively, you can use darker blue yarn instead of red or orange in this crochet chicken pattern.

Here is how you make the hair (use the same yarn you used to make the hen’s body):

First, attach the yarn to blo of the st behind the comb.
Then, ch 8, sl st into each of next 7 chs, sl st in the blo of next st on the top of the head.
Repeat the previous step 6 more times.
Rotate your chicken and do the same in the opposite loops of the same sts 7 times. FO. Weave in the ends.

Step #5: Wattle and Beak

The wattle and beak in this crochet chicken pattern will be done like you did the comb. The order in which you crochet them doesn’t matter. But here is how I made them:

Wattle: Using C3 (red yarn), make one wattle in each loop of the first bottom sc st in the front of the head.

Start by attaching the yarn to the front loop.
Then (ch 3, dc 3 in the same st as ch 3, ch 3 again, sl st in the same st).
Repeat these instructions on the back loop of the same st to crochet the second wattle. Cut the yarn. FO.

Beak: Attach the orange yarn two sts below the comb, in the front of the head.

Then (ch 3, dc 3 in the same st as ch 3, ch 3 again, sl st in the same st).
Cut the yarn. FO. Weave in all the ends.

Step #6: Tail Feathers

This crochet chicken pattern step is optional. However, you can use the main color of yarn (C1) to make a loose Pom-Pom for the tail. Here is how you do it:

First, wrap the yarn around your spread fingers about 20 times and cut the end.
Then, cut a separate strand and tie it in the middle, leaving two long tails. Since I used chenille yarn, I didn’t cut the ends to prevent fraying.
Next, use the long yarn tails to attach the pompom to the hen’s tail. FO. Weave in the ends.

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FAQs

Is this crochet chicken pattern easy?

Yes, this is a no-sew pattern that uses the basics of Amigurumi. It’s suitable for beginners who can do single and double crochet stitches.

Can I make this Silkie chicken smaller?

You certainly can if you use thinner yarns. Although I haven’t tried it, worsted-weight (#4) acrylic or cotton yarns would be good alternatives.

Can I use a different yarn?

Absolutely, yes! I haven’t done it myself, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. However, you should be aware that other yarn types and thicknesses may result in a different size for your chicken

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