Free crochet chick applique pattern with video tutorial

This crochet chick applique pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that adds a cute and cheerful touch to your crochet makes. Designed with simple stitches and easy shaping, this free pattern is perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. A step-by-step video tutorial is included, so you can follow along and crochet your chick applique with confidence from start to finish.

Whether you’re creating Easter decorations, adding a playful accent to handmade gifts, or looking for a fast scrap-yarn project, this crochet chick applique works up quickly and is easy to customize in any color.

Free crochet chick applique pattern with a step-by-step video tutorial, showing a cute yellow chick applique that’s easy for beginners and great for decorating hats, bags, and gifts.

Cute ways to use this crochet chick applique

This crochet chick applique is small, versatile, and full of charm. You can use it in many creative ways, including:

Decorating hats and beanies for babies or kids
Sewing onto bags, totes, and market bags
Adding a fun detail to blankets, pillows, or granny squares
Creating Easter décor, garlands, or table decorations
Embellishing handmade gifts, cards, or gift wrap
Making craft fair items and quick stash-busting projects
Decorating nursery items or spring-themed crochet projects

Because this applique is fast to make, it’s perfect for last-minute gifts, seasonal projects, and adding a playful handmade touch to everyday crochet items.

Crochet chick applique pattern details

Skill level

Beginner. This crochet chick applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm): Or the size needed to match the gauge.
Worsted weight yarn (#4): in yellow, orange, black, and scraps of white.
Yarn needle: For weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors: To cut your yarn.
Stitch markers: Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished crochet chick applique measures approximately 4 inches wide by 4 inches tall (10 × 10 cm).

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this applique pattern.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitches
hdc = half double crochet stitches
sc = single crochet stitches
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern notes

Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

How to crochet a chick applique (video tutorial)

Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to crochet this chick applique from start to finish. This visual guide walks you through each round, making it especially helpful for beginners and anyone who prefers learning by watching.

Free crochet chick applique pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make this free crochet chick applique pattern using simple stitches and easy shaping.

Crochet chick face (base circle)

Use yellow yarn.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Do not fasten off. Begin the hair curl.

Crochet chick hair curl

Use yellow yarn.

Round 1: Ch 5, 3 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each rem ch, join (9 stitches)

Crochet chick eyes

Use black yarn.
You will need 2 scraps of white yarn.
Make 2.

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc and fasten off leaving a long tail (9 stitches)

Use small scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle. Sew the eyes onto the chick face.

Crochet chick beak

Use orange yarn.

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off (1 stitch)

Sew the beak to the face, centered between the eyes.

Finishing the crochet chick applique

Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends securely.

Frequently asked questions about this crochet chick applique pattern

Is this crochet chick applique pattern beginner friendly?
Yes! This is a beginner-friendly crochet applique pattern that uses basic stitches and simple shaping. The included video tutorial makes it easy to follow along, even if you’re new to crochet appliques.

How long does it take to crochet a chick applique?
This is a quick crochet project and can usually be completed in about 20–30 minutes, depending on your crochet speed.

What yarn works best for crochet appliques?
Worsted weight yarn works great for this pattern, but you can also use lighter or heavier yarn to change the finished size. Using thinner yarn will create a smaller chick, while thicker yarn will make a larger one.

Can I use scrap yarn for this pattern?
Absolutely. This crochet chick applique is perfect for scrap yarn projects since it only requires small amounts of yarn.

What can I use this crochet chick applique for?
This applique works well for Easter projects, baby items, hats, bags, blankets, nursery décor, gifts, and craft fair items.

Is there a video tutorial included?
Yes! A full step-by-step video tutorial is included to walk you through the entire pattern visually.

Can I sell items made with this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished items made from this pattern. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.

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