Squishy Chickie: Free Crochet Pattern
Spring has officially sprung, and what better way to celebrate than with an irresistibly cute crochet project? Meet Squishy Chickie—a free crochet pattern that’s as fun to squish as it is to crochet! This little baby chick features a fluffy butt, feathery top, and squishable body that’s perfect for Easter baskets, spring décor, or just a dose of handmade cuteness. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned crocheter, this quick and easy project is sure to brighten your day.
About this pattern
This pattern is an easy, beginner friendly crochet pattern. You can use any yarn for this chick. I tried both Just Chenille from the Dollar Tree (not affiliated) and Baby Bee Adore-A-Ball from Hobby Lobby (also not affiliated.) My testers used Himalayan Dolphin Baby and Big Twist Posh. It works up pretty quickly and is NO SEW! These are some of my favorite qualities of a crochet pattern.
Supplies
- Yarn: your choice in colors for Main and Contrast
- Hook: appropriate size for your yarn choice
- Optional: safety eyes
- Basic amigurumi supplies
Terms and Abbreviations
- B: 3DC bobble st
- BLO: back loop only
- CC: color change
- CH: chain
- DC: double crochet
- DEC: invisible decrease
- FLO: front loop only
- FO: fasten off
- INC: increase
- MR: magic ring
- R(s): round(s)
- SC: single crochet
- SS: slip stitch
- ST(S): stitch(es)
- {} a series of sts worked into the same st
- () a repeat series of sts/ total R count
- Work in continuous rounds.
- I recommend the yarn under/yarn over method.
Pattern
- R1: With Main color, 8SC in MR (8)
- R2: (SC, INC)x4 (12)
- R3: (SC, INC)x6 (18)
For each Bobble, CC to Contrast when finishing the st before. Then CC back to Main when pulling through all the loops of the Bobble. Work the Bobble in the FRONT LOOP and mark the back loop.
- R4: Working in BLO:
- SCx2, INC, SC, B, INC, SCx2, INC, B, SC, INC, (SCx2, INC)x2 (24) Pop out bobbles. FO Contrast.
Next round you will make the tail. Using the feet as a guide, make sure it’s centered at the back. Adjust sts as needed.
- R5: SCx20, {in FLO: SS, CH6, SS, CH6, SS}, Ch6, repeat {} in the next st, SCx2 (24 +5 tail loops)
- R6-7: SC around (2 rnds of 24)
In the next R you will be making the wings. They need to be about 1-2 sts back from the feet. Adjust sts as needed.
Mark the 1st and last HDC of each wing to keep them separate from the sts you will work in .
Wing: In FLO of the next st: {HDC, DC, CH2, SS in first CH, DC, HDC}. Wing sts are not counted in R total.
- R8: SCx3, wing, SCx11, wing, SCx8 (24)
- R -10: SC around (2 rnds of 24)
- R11: (SC, DEC)x8 (16)
If using safety eyes, place between R9-10; 4-5 sts apart.
- R12: (SCx2, DEC)x4 (12)
Start stuffing. DON’T overstuff!
- R13: DECx6 (6)
- R14: Make sure you are at the center back. Adjust sts if needed. {(CH 6, SS)x3}. Cut long tail. Finish stuffing. FO and use tail to weave hole closed.
Beak: Using Contrast, stitch the beak centered between the eyes with 3 sts.
That’s a Wrap on This Baby Chickie!
And there you have it—your very own baby chick, all finished and ready to be squished! This Squishy Chickie free crochet pattern is such a quick, fun little make, and I hope you had as much fun crocheting it as I did designing it. Whether it’s for a gift, spring décor, or just because you needed a fluffy-butt pick-me-up, I’d love to see your finished chickies! Tag me on social media or drop a pic in the comments.
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