Chick Crochet Pattern Free – Cute Easter Project
Let’s crochet an irresistible little chick together! This chick crochet pattern free is perfect for adding a fun, lovable character to your amigurumi collection. Not only is it a great project for yourself, but this adorable chick also makes a wonderful Easter gift for your loved ones! With simple and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have your very own fluffy chick ready in no time.
This pattern was created by @julia_ami and is shared here with permission. My goal is to make exceptional amigurumi designs accessible to the English-speaking crochet community.
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Materials Used in the Free Chick Crochet Pattern
- YarnArt Jeans. This is a Sport/Fine weight yarn, 55% cotton and 45% acrylic, 160 meters (175 yds) per 50 grams. Colors used: 88 (light yellow for the body and wings), 77 (bright orange for the legs), and 69 (green for the collar). If you’re looking for substitutes, consider using a yarn substitution tool – it can help you find yarns with similar qualities;
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm for the toy;
- Crochet hook size 3 mm for the collar;
- Black safety eyes (6 mm in diameter);
- Embroidery floss for embroidering in black, white, and pink colors;
- Stuffing material (fiberfill);
- Stitch marker or contrasting color yarn;
- Long needle for shaping, and yarn needle;
- Scissors.
Gauge and Measurements
The finished chick is approximately 5” (13 cm) tall. Gauge is not essential for this pattern; the size of the toy can be easily adjusted by using a larger or smaller hook.
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Abbreviations (US terms)
Below are the crochet abbreviations used in this chick crochet pattern free. Please note that the instructions are written using US crochet terminology. You might find the Crochet Abbreviations guide helpful as you work through the pattern.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch/chs | chain/chains |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet stitch |
| inc | increase (two single crochet into one stitch) |
| invdec | invisible decrease (see tutorial) |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st/sts | stitch/stitches |
| (…) | total number of stitches in the round |
| […] x n | repeat instructions in brackets n times |
Let’s start
Head and body
The head and body are crocheted continuously as one piece, starting from the head. Crochet in rounds using a stitch marker. Start with yellow yarn. Stuff while crocheting.
Round 1. 6 sc into the magic ring (6)
Round 2. Inc in each stitch around (12)
Round 3. [Sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4. Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, sc (24)
Round 5. [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 6. 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
Round 7. [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Rounds 8-13. Sc in each stitch around (42; 6 rounds)
Round 14. 8 sc, inc x 5, [inc, sc] x 3, inc, 2 sc (mark these 2 single crochets), inc, [sc, inc] x 3, inc x 5, 8 sc (60)
Rounds 15-17. Sc in each stitch around (60)
Between rounds 13 and 14 of the head, at a distance of 10 stitches, insert the safety eyes (or 4 stitches to either side from the two stitches we marked earlier).
Round 18. 8 sc, invdec x 5, [invdec, sc] x 4, [sc, invdec] x 4, invdec x 5, 8 sc (42)
Round 19. [5 sc, invdec] x 6 (36)
Round 20. [4 sc, invdec] x 6 (30)
Round 21. [3 sc, invdec] x 6 (24)
Round 22. [2 sc, invdec] x 6 (18)
Round 23. Sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 24. Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, sc (24)
Round 25. [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Round 26. Sc in each stitch around (30)
Round 27. 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x 5, 2 sc (36)
Round 28. Sc in each stitch around (36)
Round 29. [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
Round 30. 3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc] x 5, 3 sc (48)
Round 31. [7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)
Round 32. 4 sc, inc, [8 sc, inc] x 5, 4 sc (60)
Round 33. [9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)
Rounds 34 – 39. Sc in each stitch around (66; 6 rounds)
Round 40. [9 sc, invdec] x 6 (60)
Round 41. [8 sc, invdec] x 6 (54)
Round 42. [7 sc, invdec] x 6 (48)
Round 43. [6 sc, invdec] x 6 (42)
Round 44. [5 sc, invdec] x 6 (36)
Round 45. [4 sc, invdec] x 6 (30)
Round 46. [3 sc, invdec] x 6 (24)
Round 47. [2 sc, invdec] x 6 (18)
Round 48. [sc, invdec] x 6 (12)
Round 49. [2 sc, invdec] x 3 (9)
Fasten off.
Wings (make 2)
Crochet in rounds using a stitch marker. Start with yellow yarn. Do not stuff the piece.
Round 1. 6 sc into the magic ring (6)
Round 2. [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Round 3. [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)
Round 4. [3 sc, inc] x 3 (15)
Round 5. [4 sc, inc] x 3 (18)
Rounds 6-7. Sc in each stitch around (18)
Round 8. [sc, invdec] x 6 (12)
Round 9. Sc in each stitch around (12)
Squeeze the hole of the piece so that the stitches of the last round align with each other, and crochet the opposite stitches with 6 sc to close the hole.
Tip: the first sc might be difficult to work – use a smaller hook size for convenience. If you find it hard to work the first stitch, you can make a chain stitch before starting.
Cut an 8-inch (20 cm) yarn tail. Pull the end of the yarn completely through the last stitch and thread it onto a needle. Sew the wings to the body between rounds 29 and 30.
Legs (make 2)
Crochet in rounds using a stitch marker. Start with orange yarn.
Round 1. 6 sc into the magic ring (6)
Round 2. [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Round 3. [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)
Rounds 4-5. Sc in each stitch around (12)
Squeeze the hole of the piece so that the stitches of the last round align with each other, and crochet the opposite stitches with 5 sc to close the hole. Do not cut the yarn and continue crocheting the toes.
Toes
- After crocheting 5 sc, chain 4. Begin in the 2nd chain from the hook: work 3 sl st, then make a sl st into the first of the five single crochets.
- In the second stitch of the five: sl st.
- In the third stitch: sl st, chain 5. Begin in the 2nd chain from the hook: 4 sl st.
- In the fourth stitch: sl st.
- In the fifth stitch: sl st, chain 4. Begin in the 2nd chain from the hook: 3 sl st.
Sew the legs to the front of the belly so that the toy sits well.
Collar
Crochet in rows, turning your work at the end of each row. Start with green yarn, using a 3 mm crochet hook.
Row 1. Chain 15. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 14 sc (14), Ch 1 turn
Row 2. Inc in each stitch (28), Ch 1 turn
Row 3. [Inc, 6 sc] x 2, [6 sc, inc] x 2 (32), Ch 1 turn
Row 4. [Inc, 7 sc] x 2, [7 sc, inc] x 2 (36), Ch 1 turn
Row 5. [sc, hdc, in one stitch: {dc, ch 2, dc}, then hdc, sc, sl st] repeat 6 times.
Crochet ties of 36 chains each. If desired, thread 8 mm beads onto the ties and secure them with a knot.
Embroidering
Create eye shaping with a long needle. Embroider the whites of the eyes (with white yarn), the eyelids (with the main color), and the eyelash line and eyebrows (with black yarn).
Embroider the beak in the center, one stitch below eye level, in the shape of a triangle. For the cheeks, make two stitches with pink yarn on each side.
On the top of the head, crochet a small tuft: chain 4, work 3 slip stitches starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, and fasten off the yarn.
You’re Done!
Congratulations! Your Chick is ready! I hope you have fun. If you are on Facebook join my group Ami & Hook Society and share a photo! If you enjoyed this pattern, subscribe for more!
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