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Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: Beginner sitting chicken in US sc, continuous spirals, and simple sewn parts. Cream sphere-style head and elongated round body, plus small unstuffed wings, 3-bump comb, wattles, cone beak, and 3-toed feet. Cute proportions with a larger body, close-set eyes, and a slightly forward head. 2. **Construction Plan**: Each piece is worked separately in a spiral from a magic ring, then pinned and sewn; safety eyes go in before the head is closed. 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Keep every round a multiple of 6 (or stated exception) so counts never drift. - Insert eyes and stuff on the decrease rounds before openings close. - Pin all parts and match left/right placement so the chicken sits level. 4. **Final Calculations**: Gauge 6 sc Γ— 7 rnds = 1 in (2.5 cm). Head MR 6 to 36 sts, 16 rnds, 1.9 in (4.8 cm) wide. Body MR 6 to 48 sts, 23 rnds, 2.5 in (6.5 cm) wide. Finished height about 6 in (15 cm) including comb.

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: Materials, gauge, abbreviations, inv-dec notes, every piece, stitch counts, stuffing, placement, assembly, and finished size are all included. 2. **Consistency**: Head 6β†’36β†’6 and body 6β†’48β†’6 use 6 inc/dec per shaping round; even rounds hold count. Gauge 6 sc/in gives body diameter 48 Γ· 6 Γ· Ο€ β‰ˆ 2.5 in (6.5 cm); 16 head rnds + 23 body rnds, slight nestle, plus comb β‰ˆ 6 in (15 cm). 3. **Constraints**: US terms, DK/light worsted, 3.0 mm hook, cream body, small wings, orange beak/feet, red comb/wattles, black safety eyes, spiral sc, exact counts, inv dec, placement in inches (cm). 4. **Safety**: No math errors in the plan. Safety-eye warning for children under 3. 5. **Fix before writing**: None. Pattern uses the counts above only.

Pattern

Sitting Cream Chicken Amigurumi

A plump beginner chicken worked in US single crochet in a continuous spiral. Separate simple shapes are stuffed and sewn together. Finished toy sits about 6 in (15 cm) tall.

Difficulty: Beginner
Finished size: About 6 in (15 cm) tall including comb; about 2Β½ in (6.5 cm) wide at the body. Size will change if gauge, yarn, or hook changes.

Materials

Yarn: DK / light worsted weight (Category 3), acrylic or cotton

  • Color A (Cream): 1.75 oz / 50 g (about 120 yd / 110 m)
  • Color B (Orange): 0.35 oz / 10 g (about 24 yd / 22 m)
  • Color C (Red): 0.35 oz / 10 g (about 24 yd / 22 m)

Hook: 3.0 mm (work tightly so stuffing does not show)

Notions:

  • Pair of 8 mm black safety eyes
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Sewing pins
  • Scissors

Safety note: Safety eyes are a choking hazard. Do not use them on a toy for a child under 3 years; embroider eyes with black yarn instead.

Gauge

6 sc and 7 rnds = 1 in (2.5 cm) in single crochet worked in the round.

Gauge is not critical for fit, but it sets the size. If your fabric is loose and stuffing shows, go down a hook size.

Abbreviations (US)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase β€” 2 sc in the same stitch
inv dec invisible decrease (see Notes)
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
rnd(s) round(s)
MR magic ring (magic circle)
FO fasten off
[...] stitch count at end of round

How to read repeats: (sc, inc) Γ— 6 means sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; repeat that pair 6 times.

Notes

  • Work the head, body, wings, beak, wattles, feet, and tail in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join and do not turn at the end of a round.
  • Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round and move it up as you go.
  • Magic ring alternative: Ch 2, work the Rnd 1 stitches into the 2nd ch from the hook, then pull the tail to close the hole.
  • Invisible decrease (inv dec): Insert hook under the front loop only of the next st, then under the front loop only of the following st (2 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through both front loops (2 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through both loops. This sits flatter than a regular sc2tog.
  • Work stitches snugly. Amigurumi should feel firm, not stiff.
  • Stuff as instructed. It is hard to stuff after an opening is too small.
  • Pin every piece before sewing. Check that the left and right sides match.
  • US English spelling and imperial measurements are used first; metric is in parentheses.

Head (Color A, cream)

Worked from the top of the head down. Do not join rounds.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 increases β†’ 6 + 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 12 + 6 = 18 βœ“) [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 18 + 6 = 24 βœ“) [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 24 + 6 = 30 βœ“) [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 30 + 6 = 36 βœ“) [36]
Rnds 7–11: sc in each st around [36] β€” 5 rounds

Eye placement (do this during Rnds 8–9, before the opening shrinks):
Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, 5 sts apart (about ΒΎ in / 2 cm), centered on the face. Lock the washers on the inside.

Rnd 12: (4 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 36 βˆ’ 6 = 30 βœ“) [30]
Rnd 13: (3 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 30 βˆ’ 6 = 24 βœ“) [24]
Rnd 14: (2 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 24 βˆ’ 6 = 18 βœ“) [18]

Stuff the head firmly, filling the top and the cheeks so the sphere stays round.

Rnd 15: (sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 18 βˆ’ 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Add a little more stuffing if needed.
Rnd 16: inv dec Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 12 βˆ’ 6 = 6 βœ“) [6]

FO, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in the end. Head measures about 1.9 in (4.8 cm) wide.

Body (Color A, cream)

Worked from the bottom up so the wider even rounds form a sitting base.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 increases β†’ 6 + 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 12 + 6 = 18 βœ“) [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 18 + 6 = 24 βœ“) [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 24 + 6 = 30 βœ“) [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 30 + 6 = 36 βœ“) [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 36 + 6 = 42 βœ“) [42]
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 42 + 6 = 48 βœ“) [48]
Rnds 9–16: sc in each st around [48] β€” 8 rounds
Rnd 17: (6 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 48 βˆ’ 6 = 42 βœ“) [42]
Rnd 18: (5 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 42 βˆ’ 6 = 36 βœ“) [36]
Rnd 19: (4 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 36 βˆ’ 6 = 30 βœ“) [30]
Rnd 20: (3 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 30 βˆ’ 6 = 24 βœ“) [24]

Stuff the body firmly. Press the bottom (Rnds 1–6) against the table as you stuff so the chicken will sit flat. Keep the upper half round.

Rnd 21: (2 sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 24 βˆ’ 6 = 18 βœ“) [18]
Add stuffing to the top so there is no dent under the head.
Rnd 22: (sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 18 βˆ’ 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Rnd 23: inv dec Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 12 βˆ’ 6 = 6 βœ“) [6]

FO, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Close the hole as for the head. Weave in the end. Body measures about 2Β½ in (6.5 cm) wide and 3ΒΌ in (8.5 cm) tall.

Wings (make 2, Color A, cream)

Do not stuff.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 increases β†’ 6 + 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) Γ— 6 (6 increases β†’ 12 + 6 = 18 βœ“) [18]
Rnd 4: sc in each st around [18]
Rnd 5: (sc, inv dec) Γ— 6 (6 decreases β†’ 18 βˆ’ 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]

Flatten the wing so the round sits as a half-oval (6 sts at the open edge). Working through both layers, sc in each st across [6].
FO, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail for sewing.

Beak (Color B, orange)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR [4]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) Γ— 2 (2 increases β†’ 4 + 2 = 6 βœ“) [6]
Rnds 3–4: sc in each st around [6] β€” 2 rounds

Stuff lightly with a pinch of fiberfill so the beak holds a cone shape. FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail.

Comb (Color C, red)

Worked in a short row to make 3 symmetrical bumps (small, tall, small).

Ch 6.
Row 1: 4 hdc in 2nd ch from hook (left bump), sl st in next ch, 5 dc in next ch (center bump, tallest), sl st in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch (right bump).

FO, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail. The chain edge is the edge you sew to the head.

Wattles (make 2, Color C, red)

Do not stuff.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: sc in each st around [6]

FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail. Flatten each wattle into a small disc.

Feet (make 2, Color B, orange)

Do not stuff.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 increases β†’ 6 + 6 = 12 βœ“) [12]
Rnd 3: sc in each st around [12]

Toes: Sl st in the next st, *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in next st of the round; repeat from * 2 more times (3 toes made). Sl st in each remaining st of the round.

FO, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail. Flatten the foot so the 3 toes fan forward.

Tail (Color A, cream)

Do not stuff.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) Γ— 3 (3 increases β†’ 6 + 3 = 9 βœ“) [9]
Rnd 3: sc in each st around [9]

Flatten. FO, leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail.

Assembly

Use matching yarn and a yarn needle. Pin every piece, check both sides in a mirror line down the center of the body, then sew with small whip stitches. Weave in all tails as you go.

1. Beak
Sew the open edge of the beak to the head, centered between and just below the eyes, covering Rnds 10–12. The tip points forward. Keep it on the vertical center line.

2. Wattles
Sew one wattle on each side of the beak, hanging down over Rnds 11–13. Inner edges should almost touch the sides of the beak. They should sit at the same height.

3. Comb
Sew the chain edge of the comb along the top center of the head, front edge at Rnd 2, running straight back over the closed MR. The tall dc bump is in the middle. The comb stands up.

4. Head to body
Pin the head on top of the body over the closed end (Rnds 20–23 of the body). Shift the head slightly forward of dead center (about ΒΌ in / 6 mm) so the chicken looks a little downward. Sew all the way around. Add a pinch of stuffing under the head if the neck looks dented before you close the seam.

5. Wings
Sew one wing to each side of the body. Place the folded (sc-across) edge against the body between Rnds 10 and 15, halfway down the body, and angled slightly down toward the tail. The front tips should sit about 2 in (5 cm) apart across the chest. Match left and right height.

6. Feet
Sew the feet to the underside-front of the body between Rnds 6 and 10, 1 in (2.5 cm) apart, toes pointing forward and slightly out. The chicken should rest on the flat body base; the feet are decorative and help it sit.

7. Tail
Sew the flattened tail to the back of the body, centered, between Rnds 12 and 16, pointing slightly up.

Finishing

  • Check that the toy sits level. If it tips, add a little extra stuffing through a seam, or restitch a foot farther forward.
  • Steam is not needed. Shape with your hands: round the head, flatten the base, fan the toes.
  • Finished measurements at the stated gauge: height 6 in (15 cm) including comb; body width 2Β½ in (6.5 cm); head width 1.9 in (4.8 cm).

Your cream chicken is ready to sit on a shelf or nest in a gift basket.

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, charts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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