Cute Crochet Rainbow Chicken Amigurumi Pattern

A hen in rainbow colors! Yes, this is the pure magic of the Crochet Rainbow Chicken Amigurumi Pattern! This simple and engaging pattern crafts cute, round chickens using medium weight yarn in various colors. Measuring about four and a half inches wide and three and a half inches tall, these chickens are perfect for adding colors to any space. With easy-to-follow steps, you'll learn to create stripes every two rounds, add a fun comb and beak, and sew on charming bead eyes. This crochet amigurumi pattern is great for stuffing with surprises or using as delightful decor.

Why Love This Pattern?

1. Beginner-Friendly: The tutorial is easy to follow, making it suitable for beginners. The Creator carefully explains each step, ensuring that even novices can crochet the chicken with ease.
2. Customization: The pattern is versatile. You can use a variety of yarn colors and even personalize the chicken with different eye beads.
3. Supplies: The pattern uses basic supplies that most crocheters will have on hand, such as medium weight yarn, a 5mm crochet hook, and glass beads for eyes.
4. Quick and Fun Project: It’s a relatively quick project, perfect for when you want to make something cute in a short amount of time.
5. Stuffing with Surprises: There’s an option to stuff the chicken lightly or use it to hold a surprise inside, making it a delightful gift idea.

How To Crochet Rainbow Chicken Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Variety of number 4 medium weight yarn
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• A little bit of stuffing
• Two glass beads

Finished Size:

• Approximately 4.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• dc: double crochet

Instructions:

1. Starting the Chain:
   • Start with a slip knot.
   • Chain 15 (ch 15).
2. First Row:
   • Work 1 single crochet into the second chain from the hook (do not count the loop on the hook) (sc in 2nd ch from hook).
   • Work 1 single crochet into each remaining chain across (sc in each ch across). You should end up with 14 single crochets.
3. Second Row:
   • Turn your work, chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 1 single crochet into each stitch across until the end (sc in each st across).
4. Starting Rounds:
   • Work single crochets all along the side of the chain to form a round. End with a slip stitch into the first single crochet (sl st in first sc). Chain 1 (ch 1).
5. Next Rounds:
   • For the second round, start by working 1 single crochet into the first single crochet from the previous round. Continue around until you’ve completed the round.
   • End with a slip stitch into the first single crochet (sl st in first sc). Chain 1 (ch 1).
6. Changing Colors:
   • If changing colors, drop the current yarn and join the new color.
   • Slip stitch into the first single crochet with the new color and chain 1 (sl st with new color, ch 1).
7. Continuing Rounds:
   • Continue working rounds, changing colors every two rounds if desired, until you have completed 16 rounds in total.
8. Chicken Comb:
   • Flatten your work.
   • Count 4 rounds from the top.
   • Insert your hook into that space, draw in new color, and chain 1 (ch 1).
   • Work 1 single crochet back into that space (sc back into space).
   • In the next space (round 3), work 3 double crochets (3 dc).
   • Work a single crochet in the next space (round 1), and in another space between rounds, work another 3 double crochets (3 dc).
   • Finish by slip stitching into the next stitch. Fasten off.
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9. Chicken Beak:
   • Skip one stitch, insert the hook into the next stitch, and pull through the new yarn (typically orange).
   • Chain 3 (ch 3).
   • Slip stitch into the next stitch (sl st in next st).
   • Chain 2 (ch 2) and slip stitch into the next stitch.
   • Fasten off and hide yarn tails.
10. Finishing and Assembly:
    • Turn your work inside out and pull yarn tails inside.
    • Knot the yarn tails together to secure and hide them inside the chicken body.
    • Stuff the chicken lightly for shape.
11. Closing the Back:
    • To form the back end, slip stitch the two sides together:
    • Measure and align the two sides evenly.
    • Slip stitch together one loop from each side until closed.
    • Fasten off and hide the yarn tails using your hook.
12. Adding Eyes:
    • Using a needle and thread or hot glue, attach two glass beads for the eyes:
    • Thread your needle with a suitable color.
    • Position the beads and secure them by making knots at the inside of the work.
13. Finish Up:
    • Make sure all yarn tails are hidden inside.
    • You can use additional thread techniques to hide and secure any loose ends.

Your crochet chicken is now complete!

@KatiaCreates