No-Sew Crochet Chick Pattern: Free PDF!

We all love a crochet project that checks all the boxes: quick, easy, adorable and totally no-sew! That’s exactly what you’ll find in this crochet chick pattern (free PDF). If you’ve been looking for a fun crochet project, you’ll love this one. Whether you’re a beginner or just in the mood for a relaxing make, this pattern shows you how to crochet a chick with zero sewing needed.

What’s more, this free crochet pattern is especially perfect for the spring season. The crochet Easter chicken makes a sweet little gift or you can pop one into an Easter basket as a handmade surprise. Whether you’re crafting for little ones or decorating your home, this pattern is a great addition to your collection of Easter crochet patterns. It’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves small Amigurumi creations.

Crochet Chick Pattern (Free PDF) – Details

Pattern Notes

Skill level: beginner

Sewing level: no-sew

Crochet terminology: US terms

Construction: this free crochet chicken pattern is worked in continuous rounds

Finished size:

• using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) & Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• height: 7cm (2.75in)
• width (wing to wing): 8cm (3in)

Pattern gauge:

• using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) & Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• flat crochet circle 2″ (5cm) in diameter = 7 rounds with 42 stitches in the last round

Yarn Needed

This free Amigurumi chick pattern (free PDF) will work great with the below yarns.

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

Yarn I used for this chick crochet pattern (free PDF):

• Fine Sport #2 = 4 ply
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• yellow color yarn – YarnArt Jeans – code 35 – (50g/160m)
• orange color yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 77 – (50g/160m)
• multicolored yarn – YarnArt Jeans Tropical – codes 614, 616 and 617 – (50g/160m)

I like to purchase my YarnArt Jeans from Amazon or from Etsy

Yardage – when using 2.5mm or B/1 crochet hook and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):

• Multicolored yarn for wings: 2g (6.5m / 7yd)
• Yellow yarn for head and body: 9g (29m / 31.5yd)
• Orange yarn for beak and feet: 1.5g (5m / 5yd)

Tools and Materials

Crochet hook size:

• 2.5 mm crochet hook (B-1) for Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 3 mm crochet hook (C-2) for Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (E-4) for Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• if using a different weight of yarn then refer to the hook size recommendations on the yarn label but go at least one size smaller

I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hook set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other handy accessories such as stitch markers etc.

Other tools and materials:

• scissors
• tapestry needle/yarn needle
• pins with large heads
• stitch marker
• 6 mm safety eyes
• polyester fibre fill

Pattern Abbreviations

This crochet chick pattern (free PDF) is written using US terms.

MR: magic ring (magic circle)

ST: stitch

SC: single crochet stitch

HDC: half double crochet stitch

DC: double crochet stitch

CH: chain

SL ST: slip stitch

BLO: back loop only

FL ST: front loop stitch

INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch

INV DEC: invisible decrease

• insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch
• then insert your hook into the front loop of the following stitch
• yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops left on the hook)
• yarn over and draw through the remaining two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease

FO: fasten off

INV FO: invisible fasten off

(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of stitches at the end of each round

How to Get Help with this Crochet Chick Pattern?

• leave your question in the comment box at the bottom of this post
• watch my detailed video tutorials for extra help with my free crochet patterns
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Crochet Chick Pattern (Free PDF) – Pattern

Wings

Yarn color: multicolored yarn

Construction: crochet from the bottom of the wing upwards

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring

R2: (SC in next ST, INC) x 3 {9}

R3: SC in each ST around {9}

R4: (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 3 {12}

R5-R6 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {12}

R7: Do not stuff and SC the opening together to close the wing {5} – watch this video tutorial on How to close a hole in a flat Amigurumi piece

FO and weave the yarn tail in

Feet

Yarn color: orange yarn

R1: MR – 7 x SC into the ring {7}

R2: INC in first ST, INC in next ST, (HDC, DC, HDC) in each of the next 3 STs, INC in next ST, INC in last ST {17}

Leave a stitch marker in the last ST of R2 as you will need to refer to it when attaching the feet to the body.

INV FO and weave the yarn tail in BUT do not weave in the yarn tail from the magic ring. Watch this video tutorial on How to fasten off in crochet: invisible finish

Head and Body

Yarn color: yellow yarn

Construction: crochet from the top of the head towards the bottom of the body; attach wings and feet as you crochet along

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}

R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}

R6: SC in each ST around {30}

R7: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}

R8-R11 (4 rounds): SC in each ST around {36} – leave a stitch marker in at the beginning of R9 as you will need to refer to it when placing the eyes

R12: you will attach the wings to the body in this round – watch this video tutorial on How to attach legs to your Amigurumi toy without sewing – I am attaching legs to the body in this video but you will follow the same technique for attaching the wings.

• SC in next 5 STs, INC in next ST
• attach the first wing: SC in next 5 STs
• INC in next ST, SC in next 4 STs, SC in next ST– BLO, INC in next ST – BLO, SC in next ST– BLO, SC in next 4 STs, INC in next ST
• attach the second wing: SC in next 5 STs
• INC in next ST, SC in next 5 STs, INC in last ST {42}

After you complete R12, you should have 3 front loop stitches exposed. You will crochet the beak into these front loop stitches at a later stage.

R13: SC in next 3 STs, INC, (SC in next 6 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 3 STs {48}

You can now place the safety eyes between rounds R9 and R10:

• it helps to use pins with large heads to first mark the spots where the eyes will be placed – decide if you are happy with the placement and if it looks symmetrical before you insert the safety eyes
• 1st eye – count 20 STs from your marker at the start of R9 and place the eye between ST20 and ST21
• 2nd eye – count 14 STs from your marker at the start of R9 and place the eye between ST14 and ST15
• you can now insert the safety eyes and put the safety backs on
• continue to crochet the body and stuff it gradually

R14-R20 (7 rounds): SC in each ST around {48}

R21: SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 3 STs {42} – watch this video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease

R22: SC in each ST around {42}

R23: (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 6 {36}

R24: SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {30}

R25: you will attach the feet to the body in this round – follow the same technique you used for attaching the wings

• SC in next 11 STs
• attach the first foot: SC in next 3 STs – start with the stitch on the foot that has the stitch marker in it
• SC in next 3 STs
• attach the second foot: SC in next 3 STs – again start with the stitch on the foot that has the stitch marker in it
• SC in next 10 STs {30}

R26: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 10 {20}

R27: (SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC) x 4 {16}

R28: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 3, SC in next ST {12}

Stuff well, close the hole using a tapestry needle and weave the yarn tail in – watch this video tutorial on How to close Amigurumi

In this video I crochet 12x SC in the last round, but you will follow this Amigurumi chick pattern and will finish with R28 before closing the hole.

What to do with the yarn tails you have left on the feet:

• you can weave these into the body to further secure the feet
• pull the first yarn tail through the body and come out through any stitch on the back
• repeat with the second yarn tail and come out through the same stitch on the back
• tie a tight double knot with the yarn tails and pull the knot inside the body through the same stitch

Beak

Yarn color: orange yarn

Construction: you will crochet the beak into the exposed front loops in R11

1. Hold the chick upside down
2. Insert your hook into the first front loop stitch in R11
3. Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through the front loop stitch – secure the yarn tail with your finger
4. Chain 1
5. HDC, DC, HDC into the second front loop stitch
6. Slip stitch into the last front loop stitch
7. Weave the yarn ends in

You have now finished this adorable crochet Amigurumi chick! I hope you found this free chick crochet pattern fun and easy to follow. And if you enjoyed how simple and straightforward the assembly process was, be sure to check out these crochet toy patterns:

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