Free Crochet Pattern: Wool-Ease® Amigurumi Momma Chicken

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Amigurumi Momma Chicken
Lion BrandŽ Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: 80104AD This hen makes a great first amigurumi project. Also available in Vanna's Choice.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
About 6 in. (15 cm) long

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

620-501 Wool-Ease Yarn: White Frost So soft -- fuzzy and glittery white -- a special-occasion yarn.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

620-157 Wool-Ease Yarn: Pastel Yellow A light and lively lemon cream color.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (B)

620-138 Wool-Ease Yarn: Cranberry A deep, intense red.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (C)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
Small black beadsNOTE: Not to be used as a toy.Fiberfill stuffing
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:
Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS

BODY With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 36 sts. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around - 42 sts. Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around - 48 sts. Rnd 9: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 7 sts, rep from * around- 54 sts. Rnd 10: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 8 sts, rep from * around - 60 sts. Rnd 11: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts, rep from * around - 66 sts. Rnd 12: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * around - 72 sts.Fasten off. Wings (make 2) With A, ch 2.Rep Rnds 1-4 of Body - 24 sc. Fasten off. BEAK With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 6 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 8 sts. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 10 sts.Fasten off. FEET (make 2) With B, ch 8.Work (sl st, ch 6, sl st, ch 4, sl st) in 5th ch from hook.Fasten off. CREST With C, ch 8.Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *(hdc, dc, hdc) in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to last ch. Fasten off. FINISHING Fold body in half to make a semicircle, stuff and sew closed. Sew on black beads for eyes. Stuff beak lightly, flatten and sew to body. Fold wings into semicircles and sew closed. Sew wings to body. Sew on feet and crest. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

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