This Tiny Crochet Chick Pattern makes a small, round amigurumi chick with a fluffy yellow body, a little orange beak, tiny wings, and two stubby feet. It is worked in simple continuous rounds with basic increases and decreases, so it is perfect for beginners. Make one as an Easter decoration, a bag charm, or a pocket-sized gift, or make a whole nest of them.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: The head and body are worked in one piece in continuous rounds. The beak, wings, feet, and head tuft are worked separately and sewn on. The face is embroidered.
Estimated size: About 7 cm (2.75 in) tall, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and feature placement to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in sunny yellow, approximately 20 g, for the body, wings, and tuft.
- Orange yarn, approximately 3 g, for the beak and feet.
- Pink yarn or thread for the cheeks.
- Black yarn or embroidery thread for optional embroidered eyes.
- A 2.5 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Two 6 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
Use embroidered eyes if the chick is for a baby or young child.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. The chick is meant to be a plump ball, so do not skimp on the filling.
Pin the eyes and beak in place before you commit. Setting the eyes a little low and wide apart gives the chick a sweet, baby-like face.
Head and Body (yellow)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Rounds 6–11: Sc in every stitch. [30 per round; 6 rounds]
Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, with about 8 stitches between them. Fit the backs securely. Pin the beak at the center front on Round 9, between and just below the eyes.
Round 12: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Round 13: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Stuff firmly now.
Round 14: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Round 15: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off, thread the tail through the remaining front loops, draw closed, and hide the end. Roll the chick between your palms to make it round and smooth.
Beak (orange)
Round 1: 4 sc in MR. [4]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 2. [6]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten slightly into a small triangle and sew to the pinned position with small stitches.
Wings (make 2, yellow)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Round 3: Sc around. [9]
Round 4: (Sc, dec) × 3. [6]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten and sew the open edge to the sides of the body at about Rounds 9–11, angled slightly downward.
Feet (make 2, orange)
Leave a long tail, then ch 4.
Row 1: Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, then sl st in each of the next 2 ch. [3 sl st]
Fasten off with a long tail. For toes, make a second and third chain of 3 in the same way, and join the three strands at the base with a few stitches so they fan out slightly. Sew the base of each foot to the bottom of the body, about 4 stitches apart, with the toes pointing forward. Flatten the bottom of the body a little so the chick sits upright.
Head Tuft (yellow)
Cut three strands of yellow yarn, each about 5 cm (2 in) long. Fold them in half, pull the loop through a stitch at the top center of the head with your hook, and thread the ends through the loop. Pull snug and trim to about 1 cm (0.5 in). Fluff the ends with your tapestry needle.
Assembly and Face
- Beak: Sew the beak in place between and just below the eyes.
- Wings: Pin both wings to the sides, check the symmetry from the front, then sew on firmly.
- Feet: Sew the feet to the bottom front of the body.
- Cheeks: With pink thread, make a small patch of 2 or 3 horizontal stitches on each side, just below and outside the eyes.
- Tuft: Add the head tuft at the top center.
Hide every tail and give the beak, wings, and feet a gentle tug to check they hold.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The chick looks lumpy. Add stuffing in small wisps and roll the body between your palms to smooth it.
The chick tips forward. Flatten the bottom slightly and sew the feet a little further forward.
The wings stick out. Sew them on with more stitches along the base and angle them closer to the body.
The beak looks too big. Skip Round 2 and sew the 4-stitch cone on as a tiny beak, or use a smaller hook.
The eyes look uneven. Pin the eyes before inserting them, and check the face from the front and from above before fastening the backs.
FAQ
Can I make it bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook for a chick about twice the size, and add 2 extra plain rounds to the body.
Can I embroider the eyes? Yes. Make two small black satin-stitch ovals between Rounds 7 and 8, with 8 stitches between them, and add a tiny white highlight stitch.
Can I make it into a keychain? Yes. Sew a ch-12 loop to the top of the head and attach a key ring or lobster clasp.
Can I make it in other colors? Absolutely. Try pastel pink, blue, or mint for a colorful Easter set.
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