17+ Free Knitted Chicken Patterns
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Looking to add some charming feathered friends to your knitting projects?
From tiny decorative chicks to emotional support chickens, these patterns offer a delightful variety of designs to keep your needles busy.
Whether knitting for Easter, creating unique gifts, or simply indulging in a fun hobby, these chicken patterns will surely bring a smile to your face and warmth to your home.
Dive into these creative and whimsical patterns and start knitting your own flock today!
17+ Free Chicken Knitting Patterns
Add a touch of whimsy to your knitting projects with these delightful free chicken knitting patterns!
Perfect for creating charming gifts or playful home decor, these patterns are fun and easy to follow.
Whether you're an experienced knitter or starting out, you'll love crafting these adorable feathered friends.
If you are ready to make your own chicken, check out the free patterns below.
Happy Knitting!
Easter Chick Slippers Free Knitting Pattern (+ Loop Stitch Tutorial)
These Easter chick slippers are a charming and easy knitting project suitable for beginners.
Using medium yarn and simple techniques like the loop stitch, the slippers are knit flat on straight needles and seamed together.
The finished slippers can be customized with felt for the beak and eyes, making them a delightful and practical gift for small children.
The pattern is available in two sizes newborn-3 months and 3-6 months.
Free Easy Easter Chick Knitting Pattern by Knitting by Post
This easy Easter chick knitting pattern is perfect for beginners, using simple stitches and small amounts of yarn.
The finished chick, about 9 cm tall, requires yellow and orange DK weight yarn, a bit of black yarn for the eyes, and some toy stuffing.
It is knit flat on a pair of straight knitting needles and seamed together, making a delightful Easter decoration or gift.
Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger
The chubby chirps pattern is a fun and quick knitting project designed to use up leftover yarn.
Requiring only about 30-40 yards of main color yarn and a few yards of contrasting color, these adorable, plump birds are ideal for gifts, toys, or decorations.
This is an easy pattern to follow and suitable for knitters looking to create a charming, three-dimensional project.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Piou Piou by DROPS Design
This knitting pattern creates adorable Easter chickens using Alpaca and Kid-Silk yarns.
The small plush chickens, approximately 8 cm in diameter, are filled with cotton wool and feature simple colorwork for added charm.
The project is knit with double-pointed needles and a crochet hook for the optional strap, making a delightful seasonal decoration or gift.
Fuzzy Easter Chicks And Mini Easter Eggs by Purl Soho
This knitting pattern offers instructions for making fuzzy Easter chicks and mini Easter eggs using a blend of silk, mohair, cotton, and wool yarn.
The chicks are filled with stuffing and a small bean bag to give them weight, while the mini eggs are knit with fingering weight yarn and stuffed for a complete look.
Both projects are designed to bring a touch of spring with their soft textures and vibrant colors.
Easter Chicks by Let's Knit Magazine
This knitting pattern offers an easy and fun project to create tiny baby chicks.
Using double knitting yarn and 3.5 mm needles, the chicks are constructed with basic shaping and stocking stitch techniques.
The finished chicks can be customized with different colors and embellishments, making them perfect for festive decorations or gifts.
Grab the free PDF pattern on the Let's Knit Magazine website.
Knit Chicken Pattern by Quiet Life Farm
This knitting pattern provides detailed instructions for creating a life-size jumbo chicken.
It requires worsted weight yarn 4mm straight and circular needles, and wool or fiberfill for stuffing.
You will need scraps of a nice yellow yarn for the closed beak and a few red yarn scraps for the wattle.
The project includes knitting, seaming, and assembling the chicken's body, head, wings, legs, and tail feathers, making it a delightful and sizable handcrafted companion.
Easter Earl by Rachel Brockman
This knitting pattern creates a cheerful chick named Earl, standing approximately 8 inches tall.
Using DK weight cotton yarn and double-pointed needles, As Earl is knit in the round you won't need to seam it.
The beak, bowtie, wings, and feet are knit separately and are sewn on later. The pattern also involves adding tufts of yarn to the head for a cute, fluffy look.
Grab the free PDF on the Universal Yarns website.
Tiny Chickens by Mochimochi Land
This free pattern provides instructions for creating tiny chickens using fingering-weight yarn and double-pointed needles.
The chickens are small and detailed, requiring basic knitting techniques, stuffing, and embroidery for features like eyes and beak.
The pattern includes directions for knitting the body, wings, comb, and legs, resulting in a charming, miniature chicken suitable for decorations or gifts.
Esther, Ernie & Enid Easter Chickens by Janice Anderson
This knitting pattern features three adorable Easter chickens, named Esther, Ernie, and Enid, each made with DK weight yarn.
The pattern involves knitting the chickens mostly in stocking stitch and includes detailed instructions for adding colorful, whimsical details.
The finished chickens are ideal as festive decorations or charming gifts, perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a fun and engaging project.
Grab the free PDF on Raverly.
Poppy Chicken Knitting Pattern by Mama In A Stitch
This knitting pattern creates "Poppy," a charming, life-size hen that is both beginner-friendly and quick to knit using super bulky yarn.
The pattern includes a detailed step-by-step tutorial with photos, guiding you through knitting the base, body, and adding features like the beak, eyes to the chick's face, and optional wings.
Poppy is perfect for adding a touch of whimsical decor to your home or as a cuddly toy.
Kikiri-Key by DROPS Design
This knitting pattern offers instructions for creating an adorable Easter chicken using cotton merino yarn.
The chicken is knitted in garter stitch, starting with the comb, followed by the body, and finishing with the legs.
The project requires double-pointed needles and some poly-fill for stuffing, making it a delightful and cozy decoration or gift.
Michelle's Chicken by Luna Adelt
This pattern features a quick and fun knitting project great for practicing stranded colorwork, especially while working in the round.
The chicken's base is knitted flat, and the rest of the body is worked in the round using stitches picked up from the base's edge.
Some sewing is required to assemble the pieces, especially the head, and gauge is not crucial, allowing for various sizes.
Grab the free PDF on Raverly.
Chicken Knitting Patterns by Knits by Sachi
This knitting pattern offers instructions to create cute Easter-themed chicks and bunnies using simple stitches and techniques.
It includes details for knitting the bodies, ears, and beaks, which are then assembled and stuffed to form the finished toys.
These handmade decorations are perfect for adding a festive touch to your Easter celebrations.
Easter Chicken by Morgunova Olga
This knitting pattern offers instructions for creating charming Easter chickens suitable for seasonal decoration.
The pattern involves using double-pointed needles and mohair yarn to knit the chickens, which are then stuffed and completed with plastic eyes and a stitched beak and crest.
The finished size of the chick measures approximately 3.15 inches tall, making it perfect for adorning your home during the Easter season.
Grab the free PDF on Raverly.
Tiny Easter Chick By Amanda Berry
This knitting pattern provides instructions to create tiny Easter chicks, perfect for beginners.
Using small amounts of DK weight yarn and 3.25mm needles, the chicks are knit in the round and stuffed to form their plump shape.
They are finished with embroidered eyes and a small felt beak, making them adorable decorations or gifts for the holiday.
Grab the free PDF on the Love Crafts website.
Grandma's Knit Chicken By CrochetKid
This knitting and crochet pattern provides instructions for creating a delightful chicken plushie.
Using various colors of yarn and basic knitting and crochet techniques, the project includes details for making the body, wings, and features like the comb and beak.
This is a beginner pattern great for all levels of knitters.
Grab the free PDF on the Love Crafts website.
Spring Chick by Fuzzy Mitten
This free pattern for a spring chick provides instructions for creating an adorable, small plush chick.
It uses approximately 15-20 meters of yellow yarn, small amounts of black yarn for the eyes, and a piece of orange felt for the open beak and feet.
The chick is knit flat on straight needles, stuffed, and then sewn together, resulting in a charming decoration or toy.
Make An Adorable Chicken
Knitting a chicken offers several delightful benefits.
Firstly, it provides a creative and enjoyable project for knitters of all skill levels, allowing them to experiment with colors, patterns, and textures.
Making a chicken toy can be a fun way to use up leftover yarn scraps, reduce waste, and encourage sustainability in your crafting.
Additionally, handmade chicken toys can be unique, personalized gifts for children, friends, or family, adding a special touch that store-bought toys lack.
They can also serve as charming decorations for homes or offices, bringing a touch of whimsy and handmade charm to any space.
What Is An Emotional Support Knit Chicken?
An emotional support knit chicken is a handmade plush toy crafted through knitting that provides comfort and emotional support to individuals.
Like other emotional support items, it is designed to offer a sense of companionship, comfort, and security.
The process of knitting the chicken itself can be therapeutic, helping to reduce stress and anxiety for the creator.
Once completed, the knit chicken’s soft, tactile nature can soothe its owner.
These knit chickens can be personalized with colors, patterns, and details that hold special meaning for the individual, making them unique and deeply personal sources of comfort.
While they don’t have the same legal status as live emotional support animals, their role in offering emotional comfort is similar.
They can be especially helpful for people who find solace in holding, cuddling, or simply having a comforting object nearby during times of stress or anxiety.
What Supplies Do You Need To Knit A Chicken?
To knit a chicken plushie, you’ll need several key supplies to bring your project to life.
Start with soft, plush yarn in your chosen colors, such as white, yellow, or brown for the body and red or orange for the comb and beak.
You’ll need knitting needles that match the yarn weight, typically in the size range of US 6-8 (4-5 mm).
A knitting pattern designed for a chicken plushie will guide you through the process.
For stuffing, use polyester fiberfill or a similar soft material to give the chicken body its shape and firmness.
Additionally, have a pair of scissors for cutting yarn, a tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends, and stitch markers to keep track of your progress.
Optional embellishments like safety eyes, buttons, or embroidery floss can be used for adding features and other details to the face of the chick.
You can also use a small amount of black yarn.
What Is The Best Yarn For A Knit Chicken?
The best yarn for knitting a chicken, whether as a decoration or a toy, is one that balances softness, durability, and ease of care.
For decorations, cotton yarn is an excellent choice due to its soft texture, durability, and excellent stitch definition, which is ideal for showcasing detailed designs.
If the chicken is intended as a toy, consider using acrylic yarn, which is not only affordable and widely available but also machine washable and durable enough to withstand frequent handling.
Wool or wool-blend yarns can add a cozy, natural feel and are easy to work with due to their slight elasticity.
- Learn everything about the different yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide {+ Conversion Chart}
- Learn everything about yarn fibers here – Yarn Types Explained: A Guide To Different Fibers
- Learn how to read a yarn label here – How To Read A Yarn Label (Step By Step)
What Is Hen Knitting?
Hen knitting, also known as “chicken knitting,” is a playful and creative craft activity that involves knitting tiny sweaters or garments for chickens.
This quirky trend started as a way to keep chickens warm during the colder months, especially those that may have lost feathers or need extra warmth.
It has since evolved into a fun and whimsical hobby for knitters, often resulting in colorful and decorative outfits for chickens.
The practice gained popularity through social media and various knitting communities, where enthusiasts share patterns, photos, and tips for creating these miniature pieces of clothing.
While it may seem amusing, hen knitting can also serve practical purposes, such as protecting hens from the cold or from pecking injuries.
Knitting Lessons
If you are new to knitting and need help with the basics: Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
And if you need more video tutorials to help you check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
For extra help, stop over to the Handylittleme Facebook Group.
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