Bring a touch of charm and countryside whimsy to your handmade collection with this Crochet Hen Amigurumi Pattern! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this adorable hen is crafted with vibrant yarn colors, soft textures, and playful puff stitches that give it a fun, feathery flair.
Crochet Hen Amigurumi
Whether you're making it as a toy, a farm-themed decoration, or a thoughtful gift, this amigurumi hen is sure to delight. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal sewing, you’ll love how quickly this cheerful chicken comes to life in your hands!
Materials
- Yellow, red, blue, green, orange, and white yarn
- 4mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
- Stuffing (fiberfill)
- 8mm plastic safety eyes
- Hot glue
Abbreviations
- Rnd: Round
- Ch: Chain
- Slst: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Inc: Increase (2 stitches in one)
- Dec: Decrease (invisible decrease)
- Pop-4dc: Popcorn stitch with 4 double crochets
- (*): Repeat instructions in parentheses
- [ ]: Total number of stitches in the round
Head (Yellow Yarn)
Rnd 1
- Ch 4, turn
- Work 12 dc into the 4th ch from the hook
- Slst to join
Rnd 2
- Ch 4, turn
- Work 12 dc into the 4th ch from the hook
- Slst to join
Join the Head
- Fold both round pieces in half
- Crochet them together by making 8 increases (16 sc total around)
Body
Rnd 1 (Yellow Yarn)
- Ch 2
- (2 hdc in first stitch) repeat 4 times
- 1 hdc
- (2 hdc in next stitch) repeat 4 times
- Slst to join
Rnd 2 (Red Yarn)
- Ch 2
- (Pop-3hdc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
- Slst to join
- Change to red yarn between the two hdc stitches from the previous round
For Rnd 3 (Blue Yarn)
- Ch 2
- (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
- Slst to join
- Switch to blue yarn before this round
Rnd 4 (Green Yarn)
- Ch 2
- (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
- Slst to join
- Switch to green yarn before this round
Rnd 5 (Orange Yarn)
- Ch 2
- (Pop-4dc, ch 1) repeat 18 times
- Slst to join
- Switch to orange yarn before this round
For Rnd 6
- Ch 1
- Work 18 sc evenly around
- Slst to join
- Stuff the body with fiberfill gradually as you go
Rnd 7
- 8 invisible decreases (8 dec total)
- Cut the yarn
- Use the needle to stitch through the outer loops of the remaining stitches
- Pull to close and knot securely
Tail (Green Yarn)
- Insert hook into the 4th row from the bottom of the body
- Make a puff stitch (Pop-4dc), close the top
- Repeat puff stitch three times across the back
- Cut and secure yarn
Assembly
- Use hot glue to attach the safety eyes to the head
- Weave in all yarn ends securely
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