Free Crochet Chicken with Baby Chicks, Eggs, and Nest – 6-in-1 Pattern – 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along
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Crochet Alongs are super fun. But Quick LIVE Crochet Alongs are more interesting, and exciting and allow you to take your time finishing one large project without overwhelm and YOU get LIVE Tutorials and LIVE Support with a Community at the same time.
This free crochet pattern for a 6-in-1 Crochet Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest Pattern is broken up into 3 quick parts over 3 consecutive days with a GIVEAWAY at the end.
Have you ever wanted to be part of a REALLY Fun CAL (crochet along) that includes LIVE Videos, Support, and a Community? Well, with this CAL you get all that. We’ll be making an extremely fun and beautiful 6-in-1 Crochet Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest for Easter, Spring and beyond. Chickens are always popular, so you can make them any time of the year.
This 6-in-1 Crochet Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest Pattern uses worsted yarn, Mary Maxim Starlette Yarn in the colors white, yellow, red, orange, black, and brown.
And not only will you make 6 patterns in this LIVE CAL, but the eggs and chicks fit and store inside the mommy chicken. YES! The mommy chicken is laying the eggs with chicks.
You just need to decide if you want to get instant access to the PDF right now and work at your own pace (VIP access) or join the FREE CAL (with ads) and get access to each part of the pattern one day at a time.
Sign up for the Crochet Along Pattern
There are 3 ways to join this exciting quick 3-day LIVE crochet along to make this 6-in-1 Crochet Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest such that the mommy chicken stores all the eggs and chicks inside of her if you add them. YES! They all fit inside of her.
You can join for FREE and get access to the pattern 1 day at a time (with ads). OR you can get the ad-free PDF now and get access to the entire pattern instantly. OR if you are part of The Crochet Club Membership then you get also access to the entire pattern at once ad-free.
Regardless of which option you pick, the LIVE Tutorials for each part will be at 12pm, PT on April 2nd (part 1), 3rd (part 2), and 4th (part 3) on Youtube. Links to those LIVE Tutorials will be sent via email the evening before!
FREE CAL Sign Up – Early Access the Evening Before
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VIP Access to the Ad-Free PDF
Or you can get VIP Access to the entire pattern right away in a PDF – all ad-free.
See the breakdown below to make an informed decision on what will work best for you.
You can also purchase the PDF via Ravelry and Etsy but it will cost more than if you purchase it on my website (just $7.50).
Mommy Crochet Chicken Laying Eggs to Have Chicks
YES! You are not only getting a 6-in-1 Pattern to make the Mommy Chicken, 2 differently sized baby chicks, 1 egg that opens and 1 closed egg, and a nest, but the mommy chicken also stores all the eggs and chicks inside of her.
Learn how to Crochet this 6-in-1 Pattern via a LIVE Crochet Along with Support and Community
This CAL will be quick, finished within 3 days as we’re using bulky yarn, and it will be as a written pattern, as well as LIVE Video Tutorials with extra support and a fun community!
OR you can join the CAL for FREE and you’ll get access to the pattern in parts – 1 part per day – with ads Right HERE:
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How will this CAL work? Any Support?
Easy. You simply will follow each part once released – you have 1 day to complete each section of the pattern. The schedule is broken down below. Make sure to sign up for early release emails above and of course join my Facebook group for release info and to show off your creations.
While you work on the parts of the pattern, I encourage you to share your progress pictures in my Facebook group using the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24
And if you need any support or help during the Crochet Along, please tag me in my Facebook group so I can find and answer your question(s). PLUS you also get support during the LIVE Tutorials.
You have until 4/5/24 to finish the pattern, post the image of the final product plus using the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24 in my Facebook group (directly post into my group) to qualify for the Giveaway!
How do you have a chance to win in the Giveaway?
It’s very easy. But remember you don’t need to be part of it and can simply take your time for the pattern.
But here is how you qualify to be entered in the Giveaway:
- Join my newsletter (the sign up box above)
- Follow me on at least 2 of these social media platforms: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
- Post the image of your final product in my Facebook group
- Use the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24
- Post into my Facebook group with the image and hashtag no later than 4/5/24 10am, PT
- Optional: Share this link with your crochet bestie on social media and tag me!
I will pick THREE winners to each win a $30 valued crochet surprise. The Giveaway Winner announcement will take place on my Facebook page on 4/5/24 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).
What will you need for the 6-in-1 Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest Pattern LIVE Crochet Along?
Click the links below to see which materials I used exactly!
- 4.0mm crochet hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- polyfill
- small button (about 1 cm in diameter)
- Mary Maxim Starlette Yarn (100% Acrylic, Worsted, 180yds/100g):
- White (7/8 of a skein) – for the Mommy Chicken and Eggs
- Soft Yellow (1/3 of a skein) – for Chicks, and Mommy’s Beak
- Chocolate Brown (2/3 of a skein) – Nest
- Cardinal – a little bit for the comb
- Burnt Orange – a little bit for the Baby Chicks Beaks, Feet
- Black – a little bit for the eyes (optionally use plastic eyes instead)
I recommend sticking with the colors mentioned above, but optionally, the baby chicks can also be white, the mommy chicken can also be darker (like grey, etc) and the nest can be made in a bit lighter brown.
Can I use a different yarn?
Yes, you can switch to a different yarn brand, even a different fiber if you prefer.
I recommend this yarn: Mary Maxim Starlette Yarn but you can also use another worsted yarn.
You can find all of Mary Maxim’s Worsted yarn selections here.
But it’s an ideal project as a yarn stash buster. Use leftover yarn if you have any. I would recommend sticking with either of my above recommendations.
What colors should I pick?
I recommend any of the mentioned solid colors.
Either stick with the colors I picked or pick your favorite colors. Remember you will need 1 skein for some color and less for others.
Can I use a different hook size?
Yes, you can pick a different size. Just remember the pattern will be a bit smaller or larger unless you focus on the gauge provided.
More Details about the Pattern
Gauge
4 sts x 4 rounds = 1 square inch
Finished Size
7 x 5.5 inches (mommy chicken (filled with chicks, and eggs) on the nest)
Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- blo = back loop only
- sk = skip
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- dec = decrease
- inc = increase
When does the Crochet Along start?
The Crochet Along will be broken up into 3 Parts and starts April 2nd, 2024.
You will simply need to decide whether to join the CAL for free or get VIP Access (The Crochet Club Members get VIP Access in the Vault automatically).
We are pretty sure you will all like this Quick 3-Day LIVE Crochet Along to make a 6-in-1 Crochet Chicken, Chicks, Eggs, and Nest Pattern as much as we do. Be sure to share this post with your crochet friends so they all can join in.
Then we will get started. See the schedule below for each part.
Are you excited yet? Let’s grab or order your materials. We will get started on April 2nd, 2024.
LIVE Crochet Along Pattern Parts
Part 1: Mommy Chicken
Remember you can get the PDF of this pattern if you don’t like ads or want to work ahead:
You’ll get access to the LINK to the LIVE Tutorial the evening before via email if you signed up. Each LIVE Tutorials starts at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).
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Mommy Chicken
With White
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R5: *1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(30 sts)
R6: *1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(36 sts)
R7: *1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(42 sts)
R8: *1 sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(48 sts)
R9-16: 1 sc per st
R17: *1 sc in 6 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from *(42 sts)
R18: *1 sc in 5 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from *(36 sts)
R19: *1 sc in 4 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from *(30 sts)
R20: *1 sc in 3 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from *(24 sts)
R21: *1 sc in 2 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from *(18 sts)
R22: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R23: *1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(30 sts)
R24: *1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(36 sts)
R25: *1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(42 sts)
R26: *1 sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(48 sts)
R27: *1 sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(54 sts)
R28: *1 sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(60 sts)
R29-43: 1 sc per st
You’ll continue with the head below
Head
Flatten out the chicken body to make it easier to see what you need to do.
R1: 1 sc in the next 9 sts, now cross over to the other side of the flatten body, 1 sc in the next 9 sts (you are now going in continuous rounds – 18 sts)
R2: 1 sc per st
R3: *1 sc in 4 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (15 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 3 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (12 sts)
R5: *1 sc in 2 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (9 sts)
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top.
Stuff head with polyfill.
Sew on the eyes (French knot) with black yarn about 3-4 rounds from the top on both sides of the head or add plastic eyes.
Tail:
Reattach the yarn on the body on the opposite side of where the head (on the right side) is, 4 stitches away from the edge of the flattened body.
R1: 1 sc in the next 8 sts, then go back to the first stitch (continuous rounds)
R2: 1 inv sc dec, 1 sc in 4 sts, 1 inv sc dec
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top.
Now push the smaller (first section of the body) inside into the body (that is where you’ll store the eggs and chicks later). Lightly stuff the body (don’t overstuff it). Sew the top closed (Mattress or Whip Stitch) making sure to catch a few stitches of the inner piece such that it will stay in place (video will show this more clearly).
Comb
Using Cardinal (Red)
Attach the yarn in the back of the head, 2 rounds from the top.
R1: evenly crochet the following from the back to the front of the head in 4 locations: 1 sc, [1sc, 1 dc, 1 sc] in the next st, [1sc, 2 dc, 1 sc] in the next st, [1sc, 1 dc, 1 sc] in the last st, fasten off
Beak
With Light Yellow
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 3 sc into the ring (3 sts)
R2: 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc
Fasten off and sew onto the head of the chicken about 5-6 rounds from the top.
2 Wings
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 5 sc into the ring (5 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (10 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(15 sts)
R4: 1 sc per st
R5: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(20 sts)
R6-9: 1 sc per st
R10: *1 sc in 2 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (15 sts)
R11: 1 sc per sts
R12: *1 sc in 1 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (10 sts)
R13-14: 1 sc per st
R15: inv sc dec all around
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top. Flatten it out.
Sew the first 2 rounds of the wing about 10 rounds from the top of the body, right behind the head (vertical line down). Do this for both wings.
Be sure to share your progress pictures in our Facebook group using the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24 so we can celebrate you.
Part 2: Eggs and Baby Chicks
Remember you can get the PDF of this pattern if you don’t like ads or want to work ahead:
You’ll get access to the LINK to the LIVE Tutorial the evening before via email if you signed up. Each LIVE Tutorials starts at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).
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Closed Egg
With White
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R5-9: 1 sc per st
R10: *1 sc in 2 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (18 sts)
R11-12: 1 sc per st
R13: *1 sc in 1 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (12 sts)
Stuff the egg with polyfill
R14: inv sc dec all around
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top.
Cracked Egg with Closure
With White
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R5-8: 1 sc per st
Fasten off
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4-5: 1 sc per st
R6: *1 sc in the 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R7: 1 sc per st
Fasten off and sew about 5 sts to the other half of the egg such that the 2nd section you just finished is the lid/top section of the egg.
Weave your yarn to the opposite side of the top section and create a small loop (that fits around your button). Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Sew a small button to the other half below the loop.
Larger Baby Chick
With Light Yellow
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R5-9: 1 sc per st
R10: *1 sc in 2 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (18 sts)
R11-12: 1 sc per st
R13: *1 sc in 1 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (12 sts)
(if you’ll add plastic eyes, add them NOW, or add the French knot later).
Stuff the chick with polyfill
R14: inv sc dec all around
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top.
Beak and Eyes
With Burnt Orange
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 4 sc into the ring (4 sts), sl st to the first st
Sew the beak to around 7 rounds from the top.
Sew on the eyes with black yarn (French knot).
Comb
Using Cardinal (Red)
Attach the yarn in the back of the head, 1 round from the top.
R1: evenly crochet the following from the back to the front of the head in 3 locations: 1 sc, 2 dc in the next st, [2 dc and 1 sc] in the last st, fasten off
2 Wings
With Light Yellow
R1: ch 4, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc per st (ideally in the back bump of the chain), then turn 180 degrees and crochet on the other side of the chain, 1 sc per st (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2-3: 1 sc per st
Fasten off and sew to the side of the chick about 8 rounds from the bottom.
2 Feet
With Burnt Orange
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc into the ring (4 sts), fasten off (don’t connect 1st and last st)
Sew both feet to the bottom of the chick
Tail
With Light Yellow
Cut 4 pieces of yarn about 4 inches each
Using your hook insert through 1 stitch 4 rounds from the bottom on the back of the chick, fold each string in half and pull half way through, pull the ends through the loop created and pull. Do this with all 4 strings, then trim to about half an inch or so.
Smallest Chick
With Light Yellow
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4-7: 1 sc per st
R8: *1 sc in 1 sts, 1 inv sc dec, repeat from * (12 sts)
R9: 1 sc per st
(if you’ll add plastic eyes, add them NOW, or add the French knot later).
Stuff the chick with polyfill
R10: inv sc dec all around
Weave through the the front loops of all stitches in the last round, and close the hole on the top.
Now add 3 loops (1 at the time) at the top as the hair/baby comb) in light yellow.
Sew on the eyes with black yarn (French knot).
Using Burnt Orange and sew a line as the beak.
Be sure to share your progress pictures in our Facebook group using the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24 so we can celebrate you.
Part 3: Nest
Remember you can get the PDF of this pattern if you don’t like ads or want to work ahead:
You’ll get access to the LINK to the LIVE Tutorial the evening before via email if you signed up. Each LIVE Tutorials starts at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).
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Nest
With Chocolate Brown
R1: Make a Magic Ring, ch 1, add 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)
After every round, use/place a stitch marker (working in continuous rounds)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(24 sts)
R5: *1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(30 sts)
R6: *1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(36 sts)
R7: *1 sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(42 sts)
R8: *1 sc in 6 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(48 sts)
R9: *1 sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(54 sts)
R10: *1 sc in 8 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(60 sts)
R11: *1 sc in 9 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(66 sts)
R12: *1 sc in 10 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(72 sts)
R13: *1 sc in 11 sts, 2 sc in the following st, repeat from *(78 sts)
Now turn your work (or continue but the next round needs to in the front loop on then).
R1: 1 sc in the back loop only
R2-9: 1 sc per st
Now fold over (to the outside) the last 9 rounds, such that the last round touches the leftover loop from round 1 you didn’t use (front or back loop).
Sew the last round to that leftover loop and every inch stuff the closed area lightly with polyfill.
Now it’s time to make 2 LONG chains (or thin icords) (length is up to you), but I recommend at least 6-8 feet each.
Sew (only the points of the zig zags) the first chain in a zig zag around the fluffy part of the nest. Once you went one time around, you can start weaving before sewing.
With the 2nd chain, just weave it through all the loops and zig zag created with the first chain. Do this randomly. Now nest looks the same.
The video will show this step very clearly.
Fasten off and weave in all leftover ends.
Now you are done and can play with your mommy chicken laying eggs with baby chicks, sitting on the nest.
Be sure to share your progress pictures in our Facebook group using the hashtag #LIVECALAPR24 so we can celebrate you.
Make sure to join HUGE Party to celebrate finishing this CAL and Pattern plus announcing the winners, PLUS LOTS OF PRIZES. This party will be on April 5th at 12pm, PT on YouTube HERE.
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The next LIVE CAL, after the current one finishes, will likely be in June 2024, as I am going to have them now every other month. Get ready for it 🙂 Just be on my Newsletter list and you will not miss it.
