Crochet Chicken Family Amigurumi Pattern

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Chicken Family

Creating an adorable chicken family amigurumi set is a perfect project for crochet enthusiasts looking to make charming farm-themed decorations or gifts. This Chicken Family comprehensive pattern guide will walk you through creating a complete chicken family: a rooster with his distinctive red comb and wattle, a hen with her cute white chef’s hat and pink apron, and a sweet baby chick. These Chicken Family huggable farm characters stand approximately 6-8 inches tall (rooster and hen) and 3-4 inches (chick) when completed.

Introduction to the Chicken Family Amigurumi Project

This chicken family amigurumi set captures the charm of farmyard animals with cute, cartoonish styling. The bright yellow bodies, expressive eyes, and distinctive details make these characters instantly recognizable and delightful. Whether you’re creating them as decorative pieces, gifts for children, or additions to a farmyard-themed collection, these chickens will bring warmth and character to any space.

The pattern uses basic to intermediate crochet techniques and creates three coordinating characters that look wonderful displayed together. The design incorporates thoughtful details like the rooster’s impressive comb and tail, the hen’s sweet apron, and the chick’s tiny tuft of hair.

Materials Required for the Chicken Family

Before beginning your chicken family amigurumi project, gather these materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in:
    • Yellow (for bodies and heads)
    • White (for eyes and hen’s hat)
    • Red (for rooster’s comb and wattle)
    • Turmeric/orange yellow (for beaks and feet)
    • Pink (for apron trim)
  • Crochet hook size 2-2.5mm
  • Black safety eyes: 8mm (for rooster and hen) and 6mm (for chick)
  • Tapestry needles for sewing pieces together
  • Pins for positioning pieces before attaching
  • Stitch markers to keep track of rounds
  • Scissors
  • Pink and black embroidery thread for facial details
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Chicken Family Head Pattern for Rooster and Hen

The heads of the rooster and hen share the same basic Chicken Family:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase in next stitch, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 4: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, single crochet in next 2 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last stitch (24) Round 5: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (30) Round 6: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 4 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 2 stitches (36) Round 7: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (42) Round 8: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 6 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 3 stitches (48) Round 9: Single crochet in 7 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (54) Round 10: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 8 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 4 stitches (60) Round 11: Single crochet in all 60 stitches (60) Round 12: Single crochet in 9 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (66) Rounds 13-21: Single crochet in all 66 stitches for 9 rounds (66) Round 22: Single crochet in 14 stitches, increase 3 times, single crochet in 32 stitches, increase 3 times, single crochet in 14 stitches (72) Round 23: Single crochet in all 72 stitches (72) Round 24: Single crochet in 14 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 32 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 14 stitches (66) Round 25: Single crochet in 12 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 30 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 12 stitches (60) Round 26: Single crochet in 8 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (54) Round 27: Single crochet in 7 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (48) Round 28: Single crochet in 3 stitches, decrease, single crochet in 6 stitches, decrease, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 3 stitches (42) Round 29: Single crochet in 5 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (36) Round 30: Single crochet in 2 stitches, decrease, single crochet in 4 stitches, decrease, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 2 stitches (30) Round 31: Single crochet in 3 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (24)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Stuff the head firmly.

Chicken Family Body Pattern for Rooster and Hen

The body pattern is the same for both the rooster and hen:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase in next stitch, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 4: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, single crochet in next 2 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last stitch (24) Round 5: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (30) Round 6: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 4 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 2 stitches (36) Round 7: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (42) Round 8: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 6 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 3 stitches (48) Round 9: Single crochet in 7 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (54) Round 10: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 8 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 4 stitches (60) Rounds 11-16: Single crochet in all 60 stitches for 6 rounds (60) Round 17: Single crochet in 11 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 26 stitches, decrease 3 times, single crochet in 11 stitches (54) Round 18: Single crochet in 7 stitches, single crochet in next stitch, decrease, repeat 3 times, single crochet in 22 stitches, decrease, single crochet in next stitch, repeat 3 times, single crochet in 7 stitches (48) Round 19: Single crochet in 3 stitches, decrease, single crochet in 6 stitches, decrease, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 3 stitches (42) Rounds 20-21: Single crochet in all 42 stitches for 2 rounds (42) Round 22: Single crochet in 5 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (36) Round 23: Single crochet in all 36 stitches (36) Round 24: Single crochet in 2 stitches, decrease, single crochet in 4 stitches, decrease, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 2 stitches (30) Round 25: Single crochet in all 30 stitches (30) Round 26: Single crochet in 3 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (24)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Stuff the body firmly.

Chicken Family Wings Pattern for Rooster and Hen

Make 4 wings total (2 for rooster, 2 for hen):

Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 3 times total (9) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (12) Round 4: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (15) Round 5: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (18) Round 6: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (24) Rounds 7-12: Single crochet in all 24 stitches for 6 rounds (24) Round 13: Single crochet in 2 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 14: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 6 times total (12) Round 15: Decrease 6 times (6)

Break the yarn and use the tapestry needle to weave through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close.

Chicken Family Rooster’s Comb Pattern

The comb is made in three parts that are joined together:

Comb Part 1: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in all 12 stitches (12)

Comb Part 2: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 4 times total (16) Rounds 4-5: Single crochet in all 16 stitches for 2 rounds (16)

Comb Part 3: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 6 times total (18) Rounds 4-6: Single crochet in all 18 stitches for 3 rounds (18)

To join the three parts: Use a tapestry needle to connect 3 stitches of Comb Part 1 with 3 stitches of Comb Part 2, then connect 3 stitches of Comb Part 2 with 3 stitches of Comb Part 3. Arrange the three parts from smallest to largest.

After joining, you will have 9 stitches in Comb Part 1, 10 stitches in Comb Part 2, and 15 stitches in Comb Part 3, for a total of 34 stitches.

Continue working: Rounds 1-4: Single crochet in all 34 stitches for 4 rounds (34)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the rooster’s head.

Chicken Family Rooster’s Wattle Pattern

Make 2 identical pieces: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Rounds 3-6: Single crochet in all 12 stitches for 4 rounds (12)

Join the two wattle pieces together: Connect the two pieces with a slip stitch, then single crochet in 9 stitches of the first wattle piece, skip the last 3 stitches, single crochet in 9 stitches of the second wattle piece, and skip the last 3 stitches. Use the tapestry needle to weave through the 3 stitches on each side to seal it closed.

Now you have a total of 18 stitches. Continue working: Round 1: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 6 times total (12) Rounds 2-4: Single crochet in all 12 stitches for 3 rounds (12)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the wattle lightly.

Rooster’s Tail Pattern

The tail is made in three parts that are joined together:

Tail Part 1: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 3 times total (9) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (12) Round 4: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (15) Rounds 5-7: Single crochet in all 15 stitches for 3 rounds (15) Round 8: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 5 times total (10) Round 9: Decrease 5 times (5)

Break the yarn and weave through the remaining 5 stitches to close.

Tail Part 2: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 3 times total (9) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (12) Round 4: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (15) Round 5: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (18) Rounds 6-8: Single crochet in all 18 stitches for 3 rounds (18) Round 9: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 6 times total (12) Round 10: Decrease 6 times (6)

Break the yarn and weave through the remaining 6 stitches to close.

Tail Part 3: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 3 times total (9) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (12) Round 4: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (15) Round 5: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (18) Round 6: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (21) Rounds 7-9: Single crochet in all 21 stitches for 3 rounds (21) Round 10: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 7 times total (14) Round 11: Decrease 7 times (7)

Break the yarn and weave through the remaining 7 stitches to close.

To join the three tail parts: Arrange them in order from smallest to largest and use a tapestry needle to sew them together. Leave a long tail for attaching to the rooster’s body.

Chicken Family Hen’s Hat Pattern

Using white yarn: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 4: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (24) Round 5: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (30) Round 6: Single crochet in 4 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (36) Round 7: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (42) Round 8: Single crochet in 6 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (48) Round 9: Single crochet in all 48 stitches (48) Round 10: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 16 times total (32) Round 11: Decrease 16 times (16) Rounds 12-14: Single crochet in all 16 stitches for 3 rounds (16)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the hen’s head.

Chicken Family Hen’s Apron Pattern

Using white yarn: Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet 5 into a magic loop, turn (6 double crochet) Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet in same stitch, double crochet 2 in each stitch across, turn (12 double crochet) Row 3: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet in same stitch, double crochet 1, [double crochet 2 in next stitch, double crochet 1] repeat 5 times, turn (18 double crochet) Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet in same stitch, double crochet 2, [double crochet 2 in next stitch, double crochet 2] repeat 5 times, turn (24 double crochet)

Break the yarn and switch to pink yarn. Single crochet around the top border of the apron, then create decorative edging along the lower border by repeating [chain 3, slip stitch] to the end.

Create 4 cords (40 chains each) with white yarn to make the horizontal and vertical bands of the apron and attach them to create the finished look.

Beak and Leg Patterns for Rooster and Hen

Beak (make 2, one for rooster and one for hen): Row 1: Chain 10, start working in second chain from hook. Row 2: Single crochet, (half double crochet, double crochet), (treble crochet 2), (double crochet, half double crochet), slip stitch, (half double crochet, double crochet), (treble crochet 2), (double crochet, half double crochet), single crochet (15)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew the two edges together.

Legs (make 4, two for rooster and two for hen): [Chain 6, start working in second chain from hook, single crochet in next 5 chains] repeat 3 times for each leg

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Rooster’s Eyes Pattern

Make 2 white eye bases: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 4: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (21) Round 5: Single crochet in all 21 stitches (21) Round 6: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 7 times total (14)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Rooster’s Eyelids (make 2): Row 1: Chain 9, start working in second chain from hook Row 2: Single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet 2, treble crochet 2, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, turn Row 3: Single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, treble crochet 2, treble crochet 2, treble crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing above the rooster’s eyes.

Baby Chick’s Body Pattern

Using yellow yarn: Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12) Round 3: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 4: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, single crochet in next 2 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last stitch (24) Round 5: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (30) Round 6: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 4 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 2 stitches (36) Round 7: Single crochet in all 36 stitches (36) Round 8: Single crochet in 5 stitches, increase, repeat 6 times total (42) Round 9: Single crochet in all 42 stitches (42) Round 10: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, single crochet in next 6 stitches, increase, repeat 5 times, single crochet in last 3 stitches (48) Rounds 11-20: Single crochet in all 48 stitches for 10 rounds (48) Round 21: Single crochet in 6 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (42) Round 22: Single crochet in 5 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (36) Round 23: Single crochet in 4 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (30) Round 24: Single crochet in 3 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total, stuff firmly (24) Round 25: Single crochet in 2 stitches, decrease, repeat 6 times total (18) Round 26: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 6 times total (12) Round 27: Decrease 6 times (6)

Break the yarn and weave through the remaining 6 stitches to close.

Baby Chick’s Wings and Hair Pattern

Wings (make 2): Round 1: Create 6 single crochet stitches in a magic loop (6) Round 2: Single crochet in first stitch, increase, repeat 3 times total (9) Round 3: Single crochet in 2 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (12) Round 4: Single crochet in 3 stitches, increase, repeat 3 times total (15) Rounds 5-7: Single crochet in all 15 stitches for 3 rounds (15) Round 8: Single crochet in first stitch, decrease, repeat 5 times total (10) Round 9: Decrease 5 times (5)

Break the yarn and weave through the remaining 5 stitches to close.

Chick’s Hair: [Chain 5, start working in second chain from hook, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet] repeat 3 times

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the three sections together and sew the edges to create a small tuft.

Baby Chick’s Beak and Legs Pattern

Beak: Row 1: Chain 8, start working in second chain from hook Row 2: Single crochet, (half double crochet, double crochet), (double crochet, half double crochet), slip stitch, (half double crochet, double crochet), (double crochet, half double crochet), single crochet (11)

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew the two edges together.

Legs (make 2): [Chain 4, start working in second chain from hook, slip stitch in next 3 chains] repeat 3 times for each leg

Break the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions for the Complete Chicken Family

Chicken Family Rooster Assembly:

  1. Attach the white eye bases to the head around rounds 17-18
  2. Insert black safety eyes in the center of the white bases
  3. Attach the eyelids just above the eyes
  4. Sew the beak just below the eyes
  5. Attach the wattle below the beak
  6. Sew the comb to the top center of the head with the highest part forward
  7. Use pink embroidery thread to create small cheek marks
  8. Embroider black eyebrows above the eyes
  9. Attach the wings to the sides of the body
  10. Sew the tail to the center back of the body
  11. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body
  12. Join the head to the body securely

Chicken Family Hen Assembly:

  1. Insert black safety eyes at rows 17-18, with approximately 10 stitches between them
  2. Attach the beak below the eyes
  3. Embroider black eyebrows and eyelids as shown in the photos
  4. Add pink cheek markings with embroidery thread
  5. Sew the chef’s hat to the center top of the head
  6. Attach the apron to the front of the body
  7. Join the head to the body
  8. Attach the wings to the sides of the body
  9. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body

Chicken Family Baby Chick Assembly:

  1. Insert black safety eyes at rows 9-10, with approximately 6-7 stitches between them
  2. Attach the wings to the sides of the body
  3. Sew the hair tuft to the top center of the head
  4. Attach the beak below the eyes
  5. Embroider pink cheek markings
  6. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body

Chicken Family Display Ideas

Your completed chicken family makes a charming display:

  1. Group all three characters together on a shelf or mantel
  2. Create a small farm scene with other crochet animals
  3. Use the family as festive spring or Easter decorations
  4. Give as a set or individual characters as gifts

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Conclusion

This adorable chicken family amigurumi set brings farmyard charm to life with detailed characters full of personality. The rooster with his proud comb and wattle, the hen with her sweet chef’s hat and apron, and the baby chick create a cohesive family that’s perfect for display or play.

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or newer to amigurumi, these patterns provide clear instructions to create characters that are recognizable, charming, and sure to delight. Happy crocheting!