Welcome to our crochet tutorial! Today, we’ll be making an adorable chicken coaster that’s not only functional but also a fun project for all crochet lovers. This pattern is perfect for beginners and can be customized with different colors and sizes. You can even turn it into a placemat by making it larger!

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Himalaya Himagurumi Cotton Yarn (or any preferred yarn)

  • Hook: 2.20 mm crochet hook

  • Additional Supplies: Movable eyes, cold silicone adhesive

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions:

Step 1: Creating the Base Circle

  1. Start with a magic ring.

  2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).

  3. Work 15 double crochets into the magic ring (including the initial chain-3).

  4. Tighten the ring and slip stitch into the first chain to complete the round.

Step 2: Expanding the Circle

  1. Chain 3 and make a double crochet into the same stitch.

  2. Make 2 double crochets into each stitch from the previous round (total: 30 stitches).

  3. Slip stitch to the first chain to complete the round.

  4. Continue increasing the stitches in each round using the following pattern:

    • Round 3: (1 DC, 2 DC in next stitch) – total 45 stitches

    • Round 4: (2 DC, 2 DC in next stitch) – total 56 stitches

    • Round 5: (3 DC, 2 DC in next stitch) – total 69 stitches

Step 3: Forming the Chicken's Body

  1. Chain 1 and turn your work.

  2. Make 6 double crochets in the third stitch.

  3. Skip 2 stitches, single crochet.

  4. Repeat the pattern across the round until you have 10 double crochet clusters.

  5. To create the chicken’s head:

    • Skip 2 stitches.

    • Work 10 treble crochets into the same space.

    • Slip stitch into the first chain and fasten off.

Step 4: Adding the Chicken’s Comb

  1. Join red yarn with a slip stitch to the top of the first single crochet.

  2. Skip one stitch and make 4 double crochets in the next stitch.

  3. Skip one stitch, slip stitch, and fasten off.

  4. For the upper comb:

    • Join red yarn where the yellow beak starts.

    • Chain 3, make 1 double crochet in the same space, then chain 3 again.

    • Slip stitch into the same space.

    • Repeat the pattern to form the comb.

Step 5: Adding the Beak

  1. Join yellow yarn to the first treble crochet of the head.

  2. Chain 3, make 2 half double crochets side by side.

  3. Close all loops together, then chain 3.

  4. Slip stitch into the next triple crochet and fasten off.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

  1. Weave in all loose ends neatly on the back of the coaster.

  2. Attach movable eyes using cold silicone adhesive.

Final Thoughts

Congratulations! You’ve completed your crochet chicken coaster. This quick and easy project is perfect for adding a fun touch to your home decor or gifting to a fellow crochet enthusiast. Don’t forget to share this tutorial with your crochet-loving friends!

Happy crocheting, and see you in the next tutorial!