Cute Chicken Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Chicken Granny Square Pattern is a fun and creative way to add some charm to your crochet projects. Whether you’re making something for yourself or for a farm animal lover, this free pattern is easy to follow and works up quickly. Featuring adorable chickens, it’s the perfect project for anyone who loves cute, themed crochet pieces. The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
Granny squares are incredibly versatile! You can use this crochet chicken pattern on its own or combine it with other squares to create larger projects. Make a cozy square blanket, a cute bag, or even a fun cardigan.
These squares also work great for home décor like pillows or a festive garland. With the option to mix and match, the possibilities are endless when it comes to personalizing your next crochet project.
Chicken Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information
This pattern is especially perfect for fans of hens and roosters! It’s an ideal choice for crafting great gifts for family and friends who adore farm animals, or for selling at craft fairs.
These cute crochet squares make thoughtful presents and can be incorporated into items like blankets, bags, and other fellow chicken lover home decor. Whether it’s part of a larger project or used as a single square, this free chicken crochet pattern is sure to delight anyone who loves the charm of the farm!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight yarn #4. You will need blue, red, orange, black, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle/yarn needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: crochet chicken granny square pattern
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet
- SC = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- HDC = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- flo = front loop only
- blo = back loop only
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the chicken parts.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- The granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Chicken Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the face parts.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern
White yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next stitch*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with blue yarn (44 stitches)
Blue yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Chicken Eyes Pattern
Make 2 using black yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ch 2, make 6 SC in the 2nd ch from hook, fasten off
Sew the eyes to the chicken’s face.
Chicken Beak Pattern
Orange yarn
Row 1: Ch 6, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (5 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, SC in next st, sc2tog, turn (3 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc3tog, fasten off
Sew the beak to the center of the chicken’s face, just below the eyes.
Hair Curls Pattern
Make 3 using red yarn.
Ch 4, make 2 SC in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, fasten off (6 stitches)
Sew the curls to the top of the head.
Finishing the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this free crochet chicken pattern, you may also like my basic beanie, bulky yarn hat, bucket hat, baby Yoda blanket, classic granny square apron, and my granny stitch bandana.
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