This is a free low-sew amigurumi pattern, based on a chicken.

Difficulty: Beginner. The pattern should be very straightforward and there are a few pieces to sew on.

Finished plush size: Approx. 11cm tall (excluding the comb)

You can use this plushie as a gift, but please do not distribute, sell or claim the pattern as your own. 

Once you've finished making the plushie, be sure to post this on social media, as long as you credit me! Good luck!

Abbreviations

Note: This pattern is done with the U.K. abbreviations. Please carefully check the list below.

U.K. Abbreviations	US/Canada Abbreviations
ss (slip stitch)	sl st (slip stitch)
dc (double crochet)	sc (single crochet)
htr (half treble)	hdc (half double crochet)
tr (treble)	dc (double crochet)

Other abbreviations

st, sts (stitches)

ch (chain)

inc (increase (make 2 stitches in one stitch))

dec (decrease)

yo (yarn over)

BLO (back loops only)

FLO (front loops only)

mr (magic ring)

FO (fasten off)

Materials

Crochet hook size: 4.00mm

Yarn types: Chunky, DK

Yarn colours:

• White (Stylecraft Special Chunky) (100g) x1
• Saffron (Stylecraft Special Chunky) (100g) x1
• Lipstick (Stylecraft Special Chunky) (100g) x1
  
• Black (Stylecraft Special DK) (100g) x1 (for embroidery only)

Other materials required:

• Stitch marker
  
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle (for sewing and embroidery)

Let's get started!

Note: Unless instructed otherwise, this pattern is mostly done in continuous rounds. I recommend you use a stitch marker, to keep track of where you start each round.

Body/Head

Start on the body with white

Round 1: 6dc in mr (6 sts)

Round 2: [inc] x6 (12 sts)

Round 3: [dc, inc] x6 (18 sts)

Round 4: [dc, inc, dc] x6 (24 sts)

Round 5: [3dc, inc] x6 (30 sts)

Round 6: [2dc, inc, 2dc] x6 (36 sts)

Round 7: [5dc, inc] x6 (42 sts)

Round 8: [3dc, inc, 3dc] x6 (48 sts)

Rounds 9-12 (4 rounds): 48dc (48 sts)

Round 13: [5dc, dec, 5dc] x4 (44 sts)

Rounds 14-17 (4 rounds): 44dc (44 sts)

Round 18: [9dc, dec] x4 (40 sts)

Round 19: 40dc (40 sts)

Note: To make a 5tr bobble, [yo, insert the hook in the st, yo, pull through] x5, until you have 6 loops on the hook. Yo, pull through all 6 loops, leaving 1 loop on the hook.

Round 20: 19dc with white, make 5tr bobble with saffron, 20dc with white (40 sts)

Rounds 21-22 (2 rounds): 40dc (40 sts)

FO

Stuff firmly

Start of head

Return to round 22 of the body with white. I recommend you place a stitch marker on the 12th st of round 22, before continuing.

Round 23: insert the hook in the 12th st as a dc, 17dc (18 sts + 22 unused sts)

Round 24: insert the hook in the 1st st of round 23 as a dc, 17dc (18 sts)

Round 25: [dc, dec] x6 (12 sts)

Round 26: [dec] x6 (6 sts)

FO, sew opening to close

Add more stuffing to the head

Press the opening of the body flat and sew

Wings (Make 2)

Start with white

Round 1: 6dc in mr (6 sts)

Round 2: [inc] x6 (12 sts)

Round 3: [dc, inc] x2, dc, [htr, tr] in next st, tr, [htr, dc] in next st, [dc, inc] x2 (18 sts)

Ss in next st

FO, leave a long tail for sewing

Sew one onto each side of the body on rounds 11-17. 17 sts at the front should be in between.

Comb

7ch with lipstick

Row 1: skip 1st ch from the hook, [[htr, tr, htr] in next ch, ss] x3 (12 sts)

FO, leave a long tail for sewing

Sew onto the back of the head on rounds 22-25

Eyes

With black, embroider the eyes on rounds 21-22 of the head. 4 sts should be in between the eyes.

Congratulations! You've finished crocheting your chicken. Enjoy your new plush!

If you have any questions about this pattern, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can find my details, by clicking here.