The Pocket Pal Chicken free crochet pattern is ready for Easter! Are you? Cluck Cluck! This adorable amigurumi chicken is the perfect pocket pal for kids and grown ups who love a cuddle. This easy-to-follow pattern makes a quick and fun project, ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
This low-sew amigurumi pattern is designed to be a quick make! Perfect for last-minute gifts or a fun project for craft markets. The simple design and clear instructions make this free crochet chicken pattern a breeze to follow.
Make Your Own Crochet Chicken!
- This little Pocket Pal Chicken is a low-sew amigurumi pattern!
- The finished chicken plush is small enough for little hands to hold yet big enough to snuggle, making it a perfect friend for children, a cozy desk companion, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
- The pictured chickens are made with Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (medium weight 4) and Premier Parfait Chunky (light super bulky 6).
- You can use your favourite amigurumi yarns—see this stash busting post for tips!
- Uses 10.5mm (medium weight) and 15mm (light super bulky weight) flat black safety eyes from Suncatcher Craft Eyes.
- Includes instructions for embroidered sleepy eyes, making it safe for children under 3.
Check out the Pocket Pal Free Crochet Chicken Pattern below or grab the inexpensive ad-free PDF on Ravelry or Etsy
Pocket Pal Farm Animal Collection
Check out the free version of each of the Pocket Pal Farm Animals!
- Pocket Pal Pig
- Pocket Pal Horse
- Pocket Pal Cow
- Pocket Pal Duck
- Pocket Pal Chicken (you’re here!)
The Pocket Pal Series patterns work up fast with minimal sewing—head, body, and muzzle are crocheted in one piece, with the option to attach feet and wings as you go. Only the beak and tail need stitching. Video tutorials are included for extra guidance, making these adorable animals perfect for last-minute gifts or craft markets.
Buy the Pocket Pal Farm E-Book!
The E-Book includes the FULL 5 pattern collection, Horse, Cow, Pig, Duck and Chicken. Check out the 5 Pattern Pocket Pal Farm E-Book on Ravelry or Etsy!
Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Chicken Pattern
- Quick and Easy: The Pocket Pal Chicken works up quickly, perfect for last-minute gifts or market prep.
- Minimal Sewing: The design minimizes sewing, making it a satisfying and faster project.
- Pocket-Sized Fun: This little chicken is the perfect size for shelves, car toys or to keep on your desk.
- Free and Accessible: This pattern is completely free, so you can start crocheting right away!
- Video Tutorials: Helpful video tutorials are linked within the pattern to guide you through any tricky parts.
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What you will need to make your Pocket Pal Chicken Free Crochet Pattern
Materials:
| Yarn Used: | Medium (4) Scheepjes Stone Washed XL | Light Super Bulky (6) Premier Parfait Chunky |
| Hook Size: | 4.0 mm (G) | 5.5 mm (I) |
| Main Colour | 60 yards Moon Stone | 60 yards White |
| Accent Colours | ||
| Comb/Waddle | 20 yards Red Jasper | 20 yards Red |
| Beak | 5 yard Yellow Jasper | 5 yards Mustard |
| Polyester filling | small amount | small amount |
| Black safety eyes | 2 – 10.5mm | 2 – 15mm |
| (not suitable for children under 3) see video for embroidering sleepy eyes as an alternative. | ||
| Stitch Markers or Safety pins | ||
| Yarn needle to weave in the ends | ||
| Gauge: 4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern | 1.75 inch diameter | 2.0 inch diameter |
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
No Sew Attaching Feet: https://youtu.be/CbX1g5guZA8
No Sew Attaching Wings: https://youtu.be/dy5prH-AtTg
Sleepy Eyes – https://youtu.be/4kO0XAkXMGo
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
- The pattern has both a ‘sew’ and no sew option for the limbs shown in the Body/Head section.
Recommended Sequence for the Pocket Pal Chicken Free Crochet Pattern:
It is highly recommended to complete the Pocket Pal Chicken pattern in order, as written (especially if you are using the no-sew option for the limbs).
Start your Pocket Pal Chicken Free Crochet Pattern
Pocket Pal Chicken Wings (make 2):
The wings are worked from the “tip” to the body, in continuous rounds.
Using White, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Round 4: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Rounds 5-8: sc in each st (15)
Round 9: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 10: *sc, scdec* 4 times (8)
Do not stuff
Flatten and sc through both sides (4sts).
End off leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.
Pocket Pal Chicken Feet (make 2):
The feet are worked from the “toes” to the body, in continuous rounds.
Using Mustard, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: sc in each st (18)
Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
Round 6: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 7: *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)
Stuff lightly
Flatten and sc through both sides (4sts).
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.
Pocket Pal Chicken Body/Head:
The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous rounds.
Option 1: Sewing the Feet and Wings to the body
If you are sewing your feet and wings onto your body then ‘sc in each st’ for Round 6 and Round 17.
Option 2: Crochet Feet and Wings to the body
If you are crocheting your feet and wings onto your body please follow the pattern as written for the Body/Head. For assistance in crocheting the limbs on see Videos:
Attaching Feet: https://youtu.be/CbX1g5guZA8
Attaching Wings: https://youtu.be/dy5prH-AtTg
Using White, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 5: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 6 Option 1: sc in each st (30)
Option 2: Hold your first foot in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the next 5 sts, Hold the second foot in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 17 sts (30).
Rounds 7-12: sc in each st (30)
Round 13: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 14: sc in each st (24)
Note: You may want to begin stuffing
Round 15: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 16: sc in each st (18)
Option 1: Sew Legs – continue to Round 17
Option 2: Crochet Legs – end off after Round 16 (or crochet over to the indicated stitch determined at the beginning of Round 17) and continue to Round 17.
Round 17 Option 1: sc in each st (18)
Option 2: Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the feet facing you. Locate the 4 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the wings will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st. Count over 4 sts to the rig.ht of it and attach yarn (White) to the body. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 4 sts to the left).
Place the first wing in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed). Working through both pieces (beginning with the first st of the wing and the stitch on the body you attached your yarn to), sc in the next 4 sts.
Working through the body only, sc in the next 4 sts (these are your marked sts). Place the second wing in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 6 sts (18).
Round 18: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 19: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 20: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 6 times (36)
Rounds 21-26: sc in each st (36)
Add safety eyes to Round 24 approximately 6-7 sts apart, continue stuffing.
Round 27: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)
Round 28: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 29: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Finish stuffing
Round 30: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 31: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts of Round 31 together and weave in the end.
Pocket Pal Chicken Beak:
Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the beak
Using Yellow, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Stuff lightly, ss in the next st to end off
End off leaving a 6 inch tail for sewing to the head.
Pocket Pal Chicken Wattles (make 2):
Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the wattle
Using Red, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: sc in each st (6)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, scdec* twice (4)
Do not stuff.
First Piece: ss in the next st to end off.
Row 4: Second Piece: Flatten and sc through both sides (2sts), do not end off, Flatten With First Piece join with a sc through both sides, sc through both sides again (2sts), (4sts total), End off leaving a 6 inch tail for sewing.
Pocket Pal Chicken Combs (make 3):
Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the comb.
Using Red, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: sc in each st (9)
Round 4: *sc in the next st, scdec* 3 times (6)
Do not stuff.
First AND Second Piece: ss in the next st to end off.
Row 5: Third Piece: Flatten and sc through both sides (3 sts), do not end off, flatten With First Piece join with a sc through both sides, sc through both sides 2 more times, flatten With Second Piece, join with a sc through both sides, sc through both sides 2 more times (3sts/piece), (9 sts total), End off leaving an 18 inch tail for sewing.
Pocket Pal Chicken Tail:
Made in chained loops
Using White,
Round 1: *ch 8, ss to the 8th ch from hook* 3 times (3 chained loops)
End off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing.
How to assemble your Pocket Pal Chicken Free Crochet Pattern
Sewing Placement – I highly recommend pinning ALL parts of your Pocket Pal Chicken in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂
| Note: Disregard sewing the feet and wings if you’ve already crocheted them on. Feet: Place the Feet at approx Round 5 of the body about 4 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the feet in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together |
| Wings: Place the wings at approx Round 17 of the body, approx 4 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the wing in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together. |
| Beak: Centre the beak below the eyes placing it between Rounds 21 and 23 of the head. Stuff lightly and sew down along Round 3 of the beak. |
| Facial Details: Using White, shape the face using techniques shown in video: https://youtu.be/MvZu0qEafso Add Eye Highlights if desired. |
| Wattles: Centre below the beak, sew down along the Row 4 of the wattles |
| Combs: Centre between the eyes approx. with the front of the comb approx. 3 rounds up. Stretch the 3 sections of the comb towards the back of the head. Sew in place along Row 5 of the combs. |
| Tail: Centre at the back of the body on Round 5. Sew in place. |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your Pocket Pal Chicken Free Crochet Pattern!
Pocket Pal Chicken Amigurumi FAQs
Can a beginner make the Pocket Pal Chicken pattern?
This free crochet chicken pattern is beginner-friendly, with clear instructions and helpful videos.
What yarn should I use?
I recommend a medium or bulky weight yarn, but feel free to experiment! Make sure that you match your crochet hook size to the yarn weight… This pattern includes yarn & hook size suggestions.
How long does it take to make a crochet chicken?
This project works up quickly, usually in an afternoon or evening. The more prior experience you have with crochet amigurumi patterns, the faster you’ll go!
Handmade crochet chicken vs Store bought doll
Handmade crochet dolls are crafted with love and offer unique, customizable features, often becoming cherished heirlooms passed down through generations. In contrast, store-bought dolls, while readily available, lack the personal touch and enduring quality of a handmade creation.
Can I sell items made from this pattern?
Yes, you can sell items made from this pattern. It’s not necessary to credit Darling Maple Designs as the designer, but I love it when you do!
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Another Pocket Pal joins the farm! Your crochet chicken is a perfect addition to the series. This free crochet pattern is designed to be quick, easy, and fun for crocheters of all levels. We hope you enjoyed the process and now have a charming little chicken to show for it. Be sure to check out our other free patterns for more amigurumi adventures!
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