Crochet Plush Chicken Amigurumi

Discover the enchanting world of handmade toys with the adorable Crochet Plush Chicken Amigurumi! This delightful creation combines the art of crochet with the charm of a plush toy, resulting in a unique and lovable companion. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this amigurumi chicken is sure to capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. Immerse yourself in the joy of creating this crochet masterpiece as you follow the step-by-step instructions. With just a hook and some colorful yarn, you can bring this charming chicken to life. From its fluffy feathers to its tiny beak and wings, every aspect of this amigurumi is carefully crafted to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this project offers a wonderful opportunity to hone your skills and create a treasured keepsake.

Required materials and tools 

Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn (one skein is enough, it took me about 50g); color 305

Hook 3.5-5. The hook number depends on your knitting density. I used hook number 4

Black Iris thread for eyelash embroidery

Glitter eyes on safety mount, size 16mm

Filler

Large eye stitching needle

Scissors 

Yarn for squirrels, wings and tail 

Softy Alize (squirrels – color white 55; wings, tail color 51627 white-violet)
JEANS YARNART yarn for tuft and wings (color 19 – lilac, color 50 – purple, color 72 – lilac, color 89 – violet)

Yarn VELOR YARNART for beak and legs (color 844 lemon)

Abbreviations

sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
BL : Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).

Albumens for Eyes (2 times)

Softy Alize yarn, hook 3
1. 6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3.(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
We fasten the thread and leave the tip for sewing.

BEAK
Yarn VELOR YARNART, hook 2,5-3

1.6 MR
2.6 inc (12)
3-4. 12 sc
Fold in half and knit behind two walls 6 sc Fasten the thread and leave the tip for sewing

WINGS (2 times)
Yarn: first piece JEANS YARNART, hook 2,5; second piece SOFTY ALIZE, hook 2
First part (2times)
We collect a chain of 13 air loops, knit in rotary rows, we start each row with an air loop

1-3. 12 sc
We make decreases, in total there are 2
4. Do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 9 sc, dec (10)
5-6. 10 sc
7. Do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 7 sc, dec (8
8. 8 sc
9. Do not knit the first sc, starting from the second5 sc, dec (6)
10. 6 sc
11. Do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 3 sc, dec (4)
12. 4 sc

We fix the thread, cut it off.

Second detail
We collect a chain of 13 air loops, knit in rotary rows, we start each row with an air loop
1-3. 12 sc
We make decreases, in total there are 2

4. do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 9 sc, уб (10)
5-6. 10 sc
7. do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 7 sc, уб (8)
8. 8 sc
9. do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 5 sc, уб (6)
10. 6 sc
11. do not knit the first sc, starting from the second 3 sc, уб (4)
12. 4 sc
We fix the thread, but do not cut it. Fold the first and second wing parts and knit together

Legs (2 times)
VELOR YARNART, hook 2,5-3
We knit two fingers, in the first we fix and cut the thread, in the second NO!
We fill a finger a little
filler!

1.5 MR
2. 5 inc (10)
3-4. 10 sc
5. 5 dec (5)
6. 5 sc

Connect
7.knit 5 sc on one leg + 1 sc at the junction, 1 sc at the junction and 5 sc at the second leg (12)
8-9. 12 sc
10. (1 sc, уб)* 4 (8)
Fold in half and sew 4 sc, fasten the thread and leave for sewing.

Comb
JEANS YARNART yarn, hook 2-2.5
Medium Comb slightly higher
1.6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3-7. 12 sc
8. 6 dec (6)
9-11. 6 sc

Fold in half and sew on both sides 3 sc, fasten and leave the thread to sew.

On the sides of the comb (2 times)
1.6 MR
2. 6inc (12)
3-5. 12 sc
6. 6 dec (6)
7-9. 6 sc
Fold in half and sew on both sides 3 sc, fasten and leave the thread for sewing

BODY AND HEAD
We start knitting from the bottom up. Yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby, hook 4
1.8 MR
2. 8 inc (16)
3. (1 sc, inc)*8 (24)
4. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
5. 2 sc, inc (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)
6. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
7. 3 sc, inc (3 sc, inc)*5 ,3sc (48)
8-12. 48 sc
13. 3 sc, dec (3 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)
14-16. 42 sc
17. (5, dec)*6 (36)
18-20. 36 sc
21. 2 sc, dec (4 sc, dec)*5, 2sc (30)
22. 30 sc
23. (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
24-25. 24 sc

We insert eyes!
We insert the eyes together with the albumen between 21-22 rows, at a distance of 4-5 columns
26. 1 sc, dec, ( 2 sc, dec)*5, 1sc (18)
27-28. 18 sc
29. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
30. 12 sc
31. 6 dec
We tighten the hole and hide the thread.

ASSEMBLY:
1 Sew on albumens
2 We embroider eyelashes
3 We embroider the eyebrows 
4 Sew on the beak between 19-20 rows
5.Sew on the wings between 19-20 rows
6. Sew on the legs
7. Sew a comb on the top of the head

TAIL
Cut the thread, about 10-15 cm long. Insert between 9-11 rows, width 5 sc. Cut to the desired length. (Illustrative example in the video)

That’s all! Your Birdie is ready!