Looking for a project that’s quick, fun, and just a little bit addictive? Meet the Wheat Stitch Crochet Chickens! These adorable chickens work up fast and come in two sizes — Small and Large — perfect for starting your own little crochet flock. You can use any yarn you have lying around (gauge isn’t a big deal here!), and the body is made with the beautiful, textured wheat stitch that everyone’s loving right now. Whether you make just one or find yourself hooked and making a whole coop full, these chickens are sure to bring a smile!

Making your chicken is easy-peasy. First, we’ll make the body using the wheat stitch in joined and turned rounds. Then, we’ll crochet the extra details (Comb and Tail Feathers). We’ll add eyes (the pattern calls for safety eyes, but always remember that they aren’t recommended for young children) and a simple beak, and finish by sewing the top closed, attaching the Comb and Feathers as we go.

A video tutorial is included with the pattern.

CROCHET HOOK:
G+/7 (4.50mm) - or size to meet gauge

NOTIONS:
Removable Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Fiber Fill
Safety Eyes
String (for adding Printed Tags)
Poly Craft Pellets

YARN:
Herrschners Worsted 8
100% Acrylic; 489yds/226g

YARDAGE:
Will depend on preferred size and yarn/hook.
As written: 80 (210)yds

YARN SUBSTITUTIONS:
Brava Worsted
100% Premium Acrylic, 218yds/100g

Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers
100% Acrylic, 489yds/226g

Dishie
100% Cotton, 190yds/100g

ABBREVIATIONS:
blo - back loop only
ch(s) - chain(s)
flo - front loop only
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
Sc2tog - single crochet two together
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
WS - wrong side

GAUGE:
sts and rows = 4” by 4”; not critical for this pattern

Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

SIZES:
2 Sizes
Small and Large

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner

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