Are you looking for an adorable Easter-themed crochet project? This free amigurumi chick pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The cute little chick peeking out of its eggshell makes an enchanting addition to Easter baskets, table decorations, or as a standalone gift.
What Makes This Easter Amigurumi Chick Special
This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern helps you create a charming Easter chick that's both cute and simple to make. The pattern includes detailed instructions for crafting both the little chick and its eggshell, allowing beginners to practice essential amigurumi techniques while creating a delightful finished product.
The finished chick stands approximately 3-4 inches tall, making it the perfect size for Easter decorations or as a sweet gift for children and adults alike.
Materials Needed for Your Easter Chick Amigurumi
- Yarn:
- Alize Bella (100% cotton, 100g/360m): yellow/white (main color)
- Orange, brown, and red yarn for details
- Hook size: 1.5 mm
- Notions:
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Fiberfill for stuffing
Crochet Abbreviations
- R = row
- mc = magic circle
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
- dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
- F. o. = finish off
- (...) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
- (...) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
Amigurumi Chick Pattern Instructions
Head and Body (one piece)
Stuff as you go. With main color yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
R 5: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (24)
R 6-7: 24 sc (2 rows)
R 8: (7 sc, inc) * 3 (27)
R 9: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc (30)
R 10: (9 sc, inc) * 3 (33) R 11: 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc (36)
R 12-16: 36 sc (5 rows) R 17: 5 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 5 sc (33)
R 18: (9 sc, dec) * 3 (30) R 19: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 4, 2 sc (25) R 20: (3 sc, dec) * 5 (20)
R 21: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 4, 1 sc (15) R 22: (1 sc, dec) * 5 (10)
F. o. and leave a long tail. Pull the tail through the last stitches and tighten. Weave in the ends inside.
Wings (make 2)
With main color yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc (8)
R 3: 8 sc R 4: (3 sc, inc) * 2 (10)
R 5: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc (12)
Fold the top opening flat and 6 sc through both sides across. F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the wings to the body in R 11.
Egg Shell
With white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R 6: (9 sc, inc) * 3 (33) R 7: 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc (36)
R 8-9: 36 sc (2 rows)
Crochet along the edge with "crab stitch" (reverse single crochet). F. o.
Crest
With orange yarn:
Make 8 ch. From the 3rd chain from hook: (2 dc in one st, 1 ch, 1 sl st, 2 ch) *2, 2 dc in one st, 1 ch, 1 sl st. F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Finishing Your Easter Amigurumi Chick
Sew the crest to the top of the head. Embroider eyes with brown yarn, a beak with red yarn, and feet with orange yarn. Position your chick partially inside the eggshell for that "just hatching" look that makes this amigurumi so charming.
Share Your Easter Chick Creations!
Have you completed your adorable Easter chick amigurumi? We'd love to see your finished projects! Share photos on social media with #EasterChickAmigurumi or #CrochetEasterChick to inspire other crafters.
