Crochet - Novelty

Cool Chicken

Image for Cool Chicken DIY Craft Project
Project rating Project rating Project rating Project rating Project rating
  • 3 oz of worsted weight yarn(in chicken color and small amounts in red and yellow)
    Size G hook
    2 buttons for eyes
    toy stuffing
    yarn needle

BODY

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 7 hdc in first ch. Join (8 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same placed and 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join. (16 hdc)

Rnds 3 - 5: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (16 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc) around. Join (20 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (20 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 hdc, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc) around. Join (24 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in same place, (hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around. Join (36 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (36 hdc)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc in same place, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around. Join (48 hdc)

Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join (48 hdc)

Rnds 13 - 16: Repeat rnd 12.

Rnd 17: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, (dec over next 2 hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc) around. Join (39 hdc)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. Join

Rnd 19. Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, (dec over nex5t 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc) around. Join (30 hdc)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 21: Ch 2, dec over next 2 hdc, (hdc in next hdc, dec over next hdc) around. Finish off. Stuff and gather opening to close.

WINGS (Make 2)

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in second chain from hook, ch 1, turn (2 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4 sc)

Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch, turn (10sc)

Row 6-7-8: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (10 sc)

Row 9: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in 6 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 10: Sc across each sc, ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Row 11: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 12: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (6 sc)

Row 13: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc (4 sc)

Finish off leaving length of yarn to attach to body.

LEGS (Make 2)

Chain 26

Row 1: 4 sc in each chain across

Row 2: FOOT Attach yellow in first sc of leg, chain 6, turn, sc in each next 5 ch, sl st in next sc of leg (ch 6, sc in next 5 ch, sl st in next sc of leg) twice. Finish off.

BEAK

With yellow

Row 1: Ch 2, sc in second ch, ch 1, turn (1 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in sc, ch, turn (2 sc)

Row 3: 2 sc in ea sc, ch 1, turn (4sc)

Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (6 sc)

Sew to head

Add two button eyes.

COMB

Attach red to middle of top of head between rows. Ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sc between next row, (ch 3, 2 dc in same place, sc between next row) 3 times. Finish off.

This Crochet Pattern was contributed by Irene Duquette in her memory please visit our Charity Crafts page and help someone in need.

Like this project? Then share it on Facebook!

Leave a Comment

Star Star Star Star Star



5 5 Comments On Cool Chicken
Avatar?d=identicon&gravatar_id=d9d42ae64a6a47dd2f52211ec7d17d6c&s=55
Guest 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating

thats one cool chicken

i'd name it Cluck. Sooooooooo Cute! 2 thumbs ^ (wait- i mean 4, i guess you could include your toes!?)

Avatar?d=identicon&gravatar_id=d9d42ae64a6a47dd2f52211ec7d17d6c&s=55
Guest 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating

This is an easy and adorable pattern.

Avatar?d=identicon&gravatar_id=d9d42ae64a6a47dd2f52211ec7d17d6c&s=55
Guest 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating

i never did it, but i <3 chickens!!!!

Avatar?d=identicon&gravatar_id=d9d42ae64a6a47dd2f52211ec7d17d6c&s=55
Guest 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating 5 Star Rating

The best crochet chicken. A shelf sitter or toy. great for children and adults!