Free Mini Chicken Amigurumi Pattern – Cute Easter Crochet
Designer: Mama Fufa
Instagram: @mamafufa
Difficulty Level: Beginner Friendly & Quick Project
A tiny Easter touch that turns simple stitches into something irresistibly cute.
The free mini chicken amigurumi pattern is designed by @mamafufa and brings a cheerful spring vibe to your crochet time. With its tiny size (about 5 cm / 2 inches) and rounded shape, this little chick is perfect for DIY crochet gift ideas, Easter decor, or small handmade toys. You will also find lovely chicken amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern, and we sincerely thank @mamafufa for sharing this adorable design.
Looking for the crochet pattern of this tiny chick? Scroll down to find the original pattern source and start making your own.
This is a quick and easy amigurumi pattern, perfect for easy to intermediate crocheters using basic stitches and simple shaping. The head and body are crocheted as one piece, while the comb, beak, and tail are worked directly onto the body, making it a low-sew project that’s smooth and enjoyable. If you enjoy small animal toys, you might also love a cute amigurumi turtle that pairs beautifully with cozy handmade collections.
The pattern is designed with cotton yarn for a neat and well-defined finish, while velvet yarn can create a softer, plush version with a slightly larger size. You only need yarn, a small hook, stuffing, and basic tools to complete it. If you like tiny designs, don’t forget to check a sweet little fox amigurumi for another quick and charming idea.
You will need:
• YarnArt Baby Cotton yarn (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50 g/165 m) / Kartopu Amigurumi yarn (51% acrylic, 49% cotton, 50 g/165 m)
• 1.75-2.0 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill
Abbreviations:
R – row
ch – chain
st/sts – stitch/stitches
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 single crochet in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times
TINY EASTER CHICKEN AMIGURUMI YOU’LL LOVE MAKING
Head and body (one piece)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 8-15: 42 sc (8 rows)
Now we divide the body in two equal parts, inserting the hook into the opposite side (each part is 21 sts).
R 16-18: 21 sc (3 rows)
R 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [18]
Insert safety eyes between R 19 and R 20.
R 20-21: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 22: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R 23: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Close the opening on the second part of the body by sewing the two layers together with a needle.
We will crochet the tail from the remaining yarn.
Tail
(ch 5, make a slip stitch into the body) repeat 3 times.
Fasten off.
Wings
The two wings are crocheted differently.
First wing
Make ch 7.
Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, crochet in order: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Second wing
Make ch 7.
Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, crochet in order: 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc.
Using a needle, pull the yarn tail to the other end.
Sew the wings to the body.
Comb
Attach the red yarn at the top of the head.
(ch 3, make 1 sc into the head) repeat 3 times.
Fasten off and weave in the ends inside.
Beak
Attach a yellow thread just below the eye. Leave the yarn tail sticking out to the side, as in the photo below.
Ch 3, make 1 sc in the head, above the first point.
Bring the yarn out at the same point where the tail sticks out. Tie the two tails together and hide them inside.
Paws (make 2)
Make ch 8.
In the 4th ch from the hook, make a slip stitch. Ch 3 again and make a slip stitch into the same chain. For the third toe, ch 3 and make a slip stitch into the same chain. Crochet 4 sc along the chain. The paw is done.
Sew the paws to the bottom of the body.
Soft and rounded chicken amigurumi designs bring a cozy farmhouse feel to crochet projects. With their tiny wings, plump shapes, and playful details, these cute crochet chickens are a popular choice for handmade gifts and seasonal decor. Many crochet lovers enjoy creating these charming farm animals when looking for warm, cheerful toy ideas.
Cute Chicken Amigurumi Crochet Toy Ideas
