Chubby Amigurumi Chicken

This chubby amigurumi chicken is no-sew, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

A sweet little Easter or spring craft that works up quickly and makes everyone smile.

Some projects just instantly feel cheerful - and this chubby amigurumi chicken is one of them.

It's round, squishy, slightly ridiculous in the best way… and you can make one in an evening without sewing a single piece on at the end (well, apart from the beak!)

If you've ever avoided amigurumi because you don't love attaching tiny wings, you're going to appreciate this design. Everything is crocheted as you go, so there's no pile of parts waiting for assembly. That makes it ideal when you want something fun and low-effort.

It's also a proper scrap buster.

A small amount of yellow (or white, or speckled!), a tiny bit of orange for the beak, maybe a contrasting comb - done. These little chickens are perfect for Easter baskets, Spring table decor, kids' gifts, or even market makes.

If you're looking for a quick amigurumi project that feels seasonal without being complicated, this chubby amigurumi chicken is a lovely choice.

Into cute crochet animal projects? You might also like this crochet cat keychain or bunny ear egg toppers for your next project.

This chubby crochet chicken works well with other seasonal makes like this easy crochet amigurumi chicken, especially for playful Easter decor.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• No sewing - everything is crocheted together
• True scrap buster project
• Works up quickly (great evening make)
• Perfect for Easter and spring crafting
• Beginner-friendly amigurumi design
• Cute, giftable, and market-friendly
• Small and portable project

Materials Needed

Yarn

#5 Bulky Velvet or chenille yarn, with 7 Wraps Per Inch (WPI)*

• You will need about 0.35 ounces / 13 yards / [10 grams / 12 meters] for the body.
• You will also need yarn for the beak, feet, and hair.

Hook

• 4.5 mm (7) hook

Other

• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill
• Scissors
• Safety Eyes

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.

Skill Level

Skill level: ★☆☆☆☆ - Beginner

You'll need to know basic amigurumi techniques like working in continuous rounds and simple increases and decreases.

Yarn and Hook Information

You can use any yarn type you'd like for this chicken. It's a great way to use up scrap yarn. Just remember to use an appropriate hook size for the yarn you use.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• Ch - Chain
• St/s - Stitch/es
• Col - Color
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Flo - Front Loop Only
• Hdc - Half Double Crochet
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• Sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Together (see special stitches below)
• FO - Fasten Off
• [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.

Special Stitches

Sc2tog (Single Crochet 2 Together)

Sc2tog (Single Crochet Two Together) is a decrease stitch used in crochet to reduce the number of stitches.

How to Do sc2tog:

1. Insert your hook into the first stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Insert hook into the next stitch.
4. Yarn over and pull up another loop (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops.

Gauge

Gauge is not too important for this crochet chick.

Finished Size

This crochet chick is about 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 3 inches (8 cm) tall.

Instructions

• You will be working in continuous rounds.
• Col A: Chicken Body Color, e.g. yellow
• Col B: Beak Color, e.g. orange

Round 1: Col A, make a magic ring (or alternatively, ch2 and make 1 sc into 2^nd ch from hook), make 6 sc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring. [6 sc].

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc].

Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * 6 times. [18 sc].

Round 4: 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * 5 times, 1 sc in next st. [24 sc].

Round 5: 1 sc in each st around. [24 sc].

Round 6: 1 sc in each st around. [24 sc].

Finishing: Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close. Then weave in any ends.

Using Col B, embroider a mouth between the eyes. Use Col B to embroider feet on the bottom of your chicken on the left and right.

Using Col B, take a strand, fold in half and draw through the top of the chicken's head. Then, pull the ends through the loop. Cut the ends to your desired length, and add more strands if you want your chicken to have more hair.

Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration

• Keep your stitches tight so stuffing doesn't show (if you find there are holes in your project, you may need to go down a hook size.
• Use a stitch marker - continuous rounds are easy to lose track of
• Stuff gradually as you go for better shaping
• Embroider sleepy eyes for a softer look, or use safety eyes for a playful finish

Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft

• Easter basket fillers
• Spring craft fairs
• Farm-themed nursery decor
• Kids' gifts
• Desk buddies

FAQ

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