This fun & cute knit chicken amigurumi project combines simple knitting and basic crochet techniques to bring to life a charming little chicken. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting, you'll find joy in seeing your yarn turn into a delightful chicken, complete with big eyes and a bright red comb. It's a perfect project for a relaxing day and can become a beloved toy or a fun decoration for your home.
Knit Chicken Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Knitting Machine: Cylinder type with enough needles for circular knitting.
- Yarn: White yarn for the body, red yarn for the comb, optional colors for details like the beak.
- Waste Yarn: A contrasting color, used for temporary rows that will be removed.
- Stuffing Material: Polyester fiberfill or similar for filling the chicken.
- Knitting Needle/Crochet Hook: For weaving and crocheting details.
- Eyes: Safety eyes, buttons, or black yarn for making eyes.
Abbreviations:
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- K: Knit
- Ch: Chain
- Dc: Double crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
Pattern Steps:
Body:
- Cast On: With white yarn, cast on to the knitting machine.
- Knit Main Body: K for 45 rows to form the body of the chicken.
- Switch to Waste Yarn: Change to waste yarn and K a few rows. This part will be removed later.
Finishing Body:
Bind Off: Carefully remove your knit piece from the machine.
- Close Bottom: Using a yarn needle, close one end of your piece—this forms the bottom of the chicken. Secure and weave in ends.
- Stuff Body: Fill the knitted form with stuffing until it has a nice, rounded shape.
- Close Top: Use a crochet hook or needle to draw the opening closed, but add the eyes before sealing it completely.
Details:
Comb (Top Red Part):
- Ch 3.
- In the second Ch from hook, make 2 Dc in the same st, then 3 Dc in the next st.
- Finish with 2 Hdc in the last st. Fasten off and attach to top of chicken.
Eyes: Attach safety eyes or use black yarn/thread to embroider.
Beak: With yarn (e.g., orange or yellow), embroider a simple triangle for the beak under the eyes.
Final Touches:
Complete Top Closure: Securely close any openings and weave in the ends.
- Remove Waste Yarn: Gently remove the waste yarn from the project.
- Adjust & Shape: Ensure the chicken is properly shaped and all details are secure.
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