1. Classic Yellow Chicken Amigurumi
This traditional design is the perfect starting point for beginners. With its rounded body, tiny wings, and bright yellow yarn, this chicken amigurumi free pattern uses simple stitches like single crochet and basic increases. You can finish it in a day, making it great for last-minute gifts or craft fair prep. Add safety eyes or embroidery to give your chicken a little personality!
2. Easter Chick Amigurumi
Crafted for springtime joy, this cute chick pops out of a crocheted eggshell—literally! The bottom half of the egg is worked separately and fits like a cozy little hat around the chick’s body. Use pastel colors like mint, lavender, or peach to give it a festive Easter vibe. Great for baskets, table centerpieces, or decorating a springtime tiered tray.
3. Baby Chick Keychain Pattern
This mini marvel is not just adorable—it’s practical too! Using just scraps of yarn, this palm-sized chick comes together quickly and is ideal for keychains, zipper pulls, or small thank-you gifts. You can make a bunch in different colors to attach to Easter baskets, gift bags, or even backpacks. Plus, it’s a great stash-busting project!
4. Hen and Rooster Couple Set
Why make one when you can crochet two? This sweet little set includes both a hen and a rooster, complete with details like a wattle, comb, and tail feathers. It’s a fun way to explore slight variations in the same base pattern and is perfect for storytelling, display, or teaching kids about farm animals. Great for nursery decor or as a Valentine’s-themed gift set too!
5. Kawaii Style Chicken Plushie
Big glossy eyes, blushing cheeks, and a tiny beak make this kawaii chicken an overload of cuteness. Inspired by Japanese amigurumi aesthetics, this plushie uses pastel yarn and slightly oversized proportions for a cartoony, lovable look. Add heart-shaped felt or tiny accessories to amp up the adorable factor even more.
6. Crochet Chicken with Hat or Bowtie
Add some flair to your chicken by accessorizing! This pattern lets you crochet add-ons like a mini top hat, a bowtie, or even a party hat. You can easily switch up the theme depending on the occasion—party chicken, wedding chicken, or even a graduation chicken. The extra elements make this a super personalized gift for friends or family.
7. Pocket-Sized Mini Chicken
Small enough to fit in your pocket or sit on your desk, this pattern is perfect for quick makes. Despite its tiny size, the detail is incredible—from tiny wings to a stitched-on beak. You can make several in different colors and display them in a little egg carton. Great for giveaways, table favors, or advent calendar fillers!
8. Standing Chicken Amigurumi
This design has a flat base or stubby feet, allowing it to stand upright on shelves or desks. Great for home or office decor, it makes a fun statement piece. Some versions even include poseable legs using pipe cleaners or flexible wire for added display options. This is the kind of amigurumi you’ll want to showcase proudly.
9. Sitting Chicken with Dangly Legs
A popular variation, this pattern features a plump seated body with long, floppy legs that dangle over the edge of a shelf or ledge. Use striped or colorful yarn for the legs to make them pop! It’s a whimsical take on the classic plushie that adds motion and personality to your crochet chicken.
10. Funny Chicken with Glasses or Mustache
This novelty chicken design takes personality to the next level. Whether it’s nerdy with round glasses, hipster with a mustache, or formal with a monocle and bowtie, these quirky chickens make fun gifts and conversation starters. Use felt, embroidery thread, or crochet add-ons to bring the personality to life.
11. Egg Cozy Chicken
This is both cute and functional! Designed to fit over a boiled egg, this cozy keeps your breakfast warm while bringing a smile to your face. Ideal for Easter brunch or breakfast-themed gift baskets. Some versions even have an opening at the bottom so they slip right over the egg like a warm hat.
12. Farm Animal Set with Chicken
This pattern is part of a larger amigurumi farm collection. Make chickens along with cows, pigs, sheep, and horses to build a full playset. Great for educational toys, pretend play, or themed gifts. Bonus: you can reuse the same base body shape with slight tweaks for other animals too!
13. Chubby Round Chicken Ball Pattern
Think of a rotund, bouncy ball-shaped chicken that’s perfect for hugging or squeezing. These make amazing stress toys, desk buddies, or playful decor. Add rice or beans inside to turn it into a sensory toy or paperweight. Super squishy and so satisfying!
14. Colorful Rainbow Chicken
Who says chickens can’t be fabulous? Use striped yarn or crochet each body part in a different color to make a vibrant, rainbow-inspired plushie. Perfect for pride crafts, kids’ toys, or anyone who loves a pop of color. You can even assign meanings to the colors, making it a symbolic or themed gift.
15. Crochet Chicken Ornament
Miniature in size but big on charm, this version comes with a hanging loop to turn your chick into an ornament. Hang them on Easter trees, garlands, or even use them as backpack charms or car mirror hangers. Ideal for quick seasonal projects!
16. Chicken with Backpack (For Kids)
A playful design that includes a small crocheted backpack attached to the chicken’s back. Kids can use it to store tiny notes, candies, or charms. Great for imaginative play or as a surprise toy with hidden treasures inside. Add a zipper or button to the backpack for extra fun!
17. Amigurumi Chicken Rattle (For Babies)
Make your chicken baby-safe by crocheting it in cotton yarn and inserting a rattle insert or crinkle material. This soft plushie doubles as a sensory toy, making it a hit at baby showers or as a handmade gift for new parents.
18. Crochet Chicken Pillow Plush
Go big or go home! This jumbo-sized chicken plush doubles as a pillow—perfect for cuddling or using as a cozy decor piece in a reading nook or nursery. Use chunky yarn and a larger hook to size it up. You’ll love how soft and squishable it turns out.
