Here’s how to crochet a chubby little chick with a soft plush body, tiny wings, bright feet, and a cheerful comb for spring and Easter decorating.
Two tiny chicks in sunny yellow and mint green make an adorable pair, especially with their little crochet beaks, red combs, and short wings. Made with chunky plush yarn, these round crochet chicks have a soft, squishy look that makes them lovely handmade decorations or thoughtful gifts.
Plush yarn can make stitches harder to see, but this crochet pattern breaks the chick into manageable rounds and simple finishing details. You’ll shape the body first, add the wings and feet, then embroider the beak and attach the safety eyes.
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Meet Your Little Crochet Chick
This little chick has a plump, rounded body and a cheerful face. Yellow yarn creates the classic chick look, while mint green offers a fresh spring variation. A small comb on top, tiny wings on the sides, and little feet at the base bring the character to life.
Because the chick is made with plush or velvet yarn, the finished piece feels soft and squeezable. It can sit on a spring shelf, brighten an Easter basket, or join a handmade gift collection.
Materials and Tools Needed
- Main yarn: Yellow plush or velvet yarn for the body.
- Comb yarn: Pink or red yarn for the top comb.
- Beak yarn: Orange or red yarn for embroidering the beak.
- Optional body colors: Mint green, pastel pink, or white for additional chicks.
- Crochet hook: A size suited to your plush yarn, such as 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm.
- Safety eyes: A pair suitable for the size of the chick.
- Fiberfill stuffing: To make the body plump and soft.
- Tapestry needle: For closing the body, shaping the face, and weaving in yarn ends.
- Stitch markers: Helpful for tracking the beginning of each round.
- Scissors: For trimming yarn.
Safety note: If this chick is intended for a young child, embroidered eyes are safer than plastic safety eyes, which can become a choking hazard if they come loose.
Finished Size, Skill Level
Finished size: Approximately palm-sized when made with plush yarn and a 4.5 mm-5.0 mm hook. The exact size depends on your yarn thickness, hook, and tension.
Skill level: Confident beginner. The body uses basic stitches and increases and decreases, while the face shaping and small details may take a little extra care.
Crochet Abbreviations and Terminology
US crochet terminology is used throughout.
- mr: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- inc: Increase – work 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec: Decrease – work 2 stitches together using the front loops
- sc3tog: Single crochet 3 stitches together
- sl: Slip stitch
- [#]: Total stitch count at the end of the round
How to Crochet the Chick Body
The body is worked from the bottom upward, beginning with a small magic ring. The first rounds widen the base, the middle rounds create the rounded shape, and the final rounds close the top after stuffing.
The supplied tutorial ends each body round with a slip stitch and one chain. Follow that joining method as written rather than switching to continuous rounds halfway through.
Part 1: Build the Rounded Base
Round 1 – Make the center
Using yellow plush yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Pull the ring closed, then sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [6]
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch if the plush fibers make it difficult to identify the round’s beginning.
Round 2 – Increase around
Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [12]
You should now have twice as many stitches as the first round. Spread the stitches gently with your fingers to make counting easier.
Round 3 – Widen the base
Repeat 1 sc, inc six times. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [18]
Each repeat uses three stitches from the previous round and creates three stitches in the new round. Keep the increases spaced evenly to help the body stay round.
Round 4 – Continue increasing
Repeat 2 sc, inc six times. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [24]
Work two single crochets in separate stitches, then place two single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence around.
Round 5 – Complete the main increase section
Repeat 3 sc, inc six times. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [30]
The base should now look wider and flatter than it did at the beginning. Check that you have 30 stitches before moving to the straight rounds.
Part 2: Shape the Main Body
Rounds 6-9 – Work even rounds
Work 30 sc around for four consecutive rounds. At the end of each round, sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [30 per round]
These rounds build the height of the chick without adding more width. Keep your tension consistent so the sides remain even.
Round 10 – Add the shaping increases
The supplied instructions say to work: 7 sc, 7 inc, 1 dec, 7 inc, 7 sc. [43]
However, this sequence does not produce the stated total of 43 stitches when worked as written. It uses 36 stitches from the previous round and produces 49 stitches, rather than the expected 30 stitches used in the round and 43 stitches created. Please verify this sequence against the original video before making the round; do not silently substitute a different repeat.
Round 11 – Shape the upper body
The supplied instructions say to work: 5 sc, 1 dec, 29 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc. [41]
This sequence uses 41 stitches from the previous round and produces 39 stitches, not the stated 41. It also depends on the unresolved stitch count from Round 10. Confirm the intended sequence in the video before continuing.
Rounds 12-14 – Work even rounds
The supplied pattern instructs you to work 41 sc around for three consecutive rounds, ending each round with a slip stitch and ch 1. [41 per round]
These rounds are intended to maintain the upper body’s width. Because the earlier counts need confirmation, check the original tutorial before proceeding with this section.
Round 15 – Begin closing the body
The supplied instructions say to work: 5 sc, 7 dec, sc3tog, 7 dec, 5 sc. [25]
The listed sequence does not align cleanly with the stated 41-stitch starting count and 25-stitch result. Verify the decreases and stitch count against the source video before working this round.
Pause to stuff the chick
The video notes that stuffing should be added at this stage. Add fiberfill in small portions and distribute it evenly through the body. Aim for a rounded, squishy shape without leaving large gaps or making the fabric stretch excessively.
Round 16 – Continue decreasing
Repeat 3 sc, dec five times. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [20]
This repeat produces 20 stitches only if the round begins with 25 stitches, so confirm the previous round before proceeding.
Round 17 – Narrow the opening
Repeat 2 sc, dec five times. Sl into the first stitch and ch 1. [15]
The opening should become smaller as the decreases bring the top together. Add a little more stuffing if needed before the gap becomes too small to reach comfortably.
Round 18 – Close the body
The supplied instructions say to repeat 1 sc, dec five times, then cut the yarn and leave a long tail for closing and face shaping. The listed final count is [15], but this repeat produces 10 stitches when started with 15 stitches. The final count needs confirmation from the video.
Close the opening: Thread the remaining yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. Pass the needle through the front loops only of the final round and pull the yarn to gather the opening closed. Secure it carefully so the stuffing stays inside.
How to Make the Tiny Wings
Make two wings using yellow yarn. These are worked directly onto the sides of the body, so there is no separate piece to sew on.
- Attach the yellow yarn to the side of the body at the position shown in the video.
- Ch 6.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 5 sc down the chain.
- Sl into the body to secure the wing.
- Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
- Repeat on the opposite side to make the second wing.
Keep both wings at a similar height. Before fastening off the second wing, compare its position with the first so the chick looks balanced from the front.
How to Make the Tiny Feet
Make two feet at the bottom of the chick. Use yellow or orange yarn, depending on the look you want.
- Attach the yarn at the bottom base of the body.
- Ch 4.
- Work 1 hdc, then 1 sc along the chain as directed in the source.
- Sl back into the body to secure the foot.
- Fasten off and trim the yarn.
- Repeat for the second foot.
The supplied instructions do not specify the exact chain stitch in which to place each stitch after chaining, so follow the video closely for the foot placement. Keep both feet close to the base so the chick retains its plump shape.
How to Make the Comb
The red or pink comb sits at the top center of the chick’s head.
- Attach the pink or red yarn at the top center.
- Ch 4.
- Work 3 sc along the chain.
- Work 1 sc as listed in the supplied instructions.
- Ch 4 again.
- Work 3 sc along the chain.
- Finish with a slip stitch.
- Secure the yarn, trim it, and weave in the remaining end.
The original notes do not clearly explain the exact placement of the additional single crochet between the two chain sections. Use the video to confirm its position so the comb forms the intended two-part shape.
Assembly and Face Shaping
The chick’s expression comes from subtle indentations around the eyes and the small embroidered beak. Finish the body and decorative pieces before trimming the remaining yarn ends.
Shape the Face
Using the long yellow yarn tail and a tapestry needle, insert the needle through the body to pull selected stitches inward. The source demonstrates this at approximately 16:32 in the video.
Work slowly and compare both sides of the face as you shape it. Gentle, balanced pulls create eye indentations without distorting the overall round body.
Embroider the Beak
Use orange or red yarn to embroider a small horizontal beak across the center of the face. Keep the stitches close together so the beak appears neat against the plush yarn.
Check that the beak is centered before securing the yarn tail inside the body.
Attach the Safety Eyes
Place one safety eye on each side of the beak, making sure the eyes sit at a similar height. Check the placement from the front before fastening the backs securely inside the body.
If you prefer embroidered eyes, use black yarn or embroidery thread instead. This is also the safer choice for chicks intended for small children.
Final Finishing Check
- Make sure the wings sit at matching heights.
- Check that both feet are secured to the base.
- Confirm that the comb is centered.
- Weave in loose yarn ends and trim them neatly.
- Gently press the body into shape without pulling the plush stitches apart.
Display Ideas for Your Crochet Chick
Set the chick beside an Easter basket, arrange a few pastel versions on a shelf, or use it as part of a spring centerpiece. Its palm-sized shape also makes it suitable for a handmade gift, provided the safety-eye and small-part precautions are appropriate for the recipient.
