free crochet chicken swing pattern for charming rustic decor

ByClaire Hours

Spark happiness with Free Crochet Chicken Swing Pattern that makes a delightful little ornament perfect for gifting or adding fun to any room.

A simple and lovely swing can turn your chicken’s world into a happier place, and make your garden look brighter too. Chickens can sit and relax on the swing while they gently move from side to side, which makes their day more fun. This swing is easy to make at home, and needs only soft yarn and a little time. When you use the Crochet Chicken Swing pattern, you can create a special seat just for your chickens.

Adorable free crochet chicken swing pattern to make your own cozy decor

Chicken Swing For Your Car

The swing is small but strong, and you can make it with pretty colors to make it even more beautiful. It gives your chickens a nice place to rest, and helps keep them calm and happy. The soft yarn feels good for their feet, and the shape of the swing makes it easy for any chicken to use. You can hang it inside their coop, or outside in the yard, and it will bring smiles to everyone who sees it.

Materials List

  • Yarn:
    • Fingering or sport weight yarn held double, or a single strand of worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (main color for chicken, contrast for basket, red/yellow for comb and beak)
  • Hook:
    • 3.5 mm (E) or 3.75 mm (F), or suitable size for yarn chosen
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle
    • Stitch marker
    • Stuffing/polyfill
    • 2 safety eyes or black yarn for embroidering eyes
    • (Optional) Keychain ring or hanging hardware

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
MR Magic Ring
ch Chain
sc Single Crochet
inc Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st Slip Stitch
st(s) Stitch(es)
FO Fasten Off

Special Notes

  • The chicken and basket are crocheted in continuous rounds unless stated, using a stitch marker to mark the start.
  • If working with a single strand of worsted, follow the same stitch counts; for finer yarns, use two strands held together.
  • Stuff chicken moderately so it keeps a soft, rounded shape.
  • Adjust the length of the hanging chain as desired.

Pattern Instructions

Chicken Body

  1. MR, ch 1 (does not count as st).
  2. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. Pull closed. (6)
  3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (inc). (12)

  1. Round 3: (1 sc in next st, inc in next st), around. (18)
  2. Round 4: (1 sc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st), around. (24)
  3. Rounds 5–14: Sc in each st around (24).
    (You may do fewer or more rounds for a smaller or larger chicken. Continue until desired height.)

Shaping & Closing

  1. Round 15: (sc2tog [dec], sc in next st) repeat around. (16)
  2. Install Safety Eyes:
    • Fold the chicken piece to identify front face.
    • Place eyes between rounds 3 and 4, spaced 4–5 sts apart.
  3. Stuff chicken gently.

  1. Round 16: Repeat (sc2tog, sc in next st) around if needed for a smaller opening, or continue decreasing (sc2tog) until closed.
  2. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
    • Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
    • Weave in and hide ends.

Tail Feathers (Optional, Back of Chicken)

  • Using leftover yarn, attach at back.
  • For each feather:
    • Ch 6, sl st in same spot.
    • Repeat to create 3 mini loops (feathers).
  • FO and weave in.

Comb (Red Yarn, Top)

  • Attach red yarn to top of chicken’s head.
  • For each comb spike:
    • (Ch 3–4, sl st in same st), repeat 3 times for three comb peaks.
  • FO and weave in ends.

Beak (Yellow or Orange Yarn, Front)

  • Insert yarn at beak position under/between eyes.
  • Ch 3, sl st back into starting point.
  • FO and weave in ends.

Basket

  1. MR, ch 1.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc in MR, pull closed. (6)
  3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
  4. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
  5. Round 4: (1 sc in each of next 2 sts, inc) around (24)
  6. Round 5: Sc in each st around (24)
  7. Round 6: Sc in each st around (24)
  8. Round 7: (inc, 2 sc) around (32)
  9. Round 8: Sc in each st around (32)
    • Adjust size as needed to fit your chicken comfortably.

  1. FO and weave in the end.
    • If desired, fold upper edge outward for basket rim.

Basket Hanging Chain

  1. With basket color, attach yarn at one side of rim.
  2. Ch 60 (or desired length for hanging).
  3. Attach with sl st on opposite rim side. FO, leaving a long tail to sew chicken in.

Assembly

  1. Insert chicken into basket.
  2. Using leftover chain or a new piece of yarn, sew chicken securely into basket (use invisible stitches at base and side).
  3. Weave in any remaining ends.
  4. Attach keychain ring if desired.

Conclusion

You have created a charming and customizable crochet chicken with her own swing/basket. Perfect for car mirrors, children’s rooms, or gifts. The pattern is easily adjustable for size, color, and detail, making it ideal for creative personalizations.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Pattern Correction: Adjust the number of rounds and final basket stitches to fit your chicken’s size, especially if yarn weight or hook size varies.
  • Tips:
    • Place the safety eyes before stuffing for easier access and perfect alignment.
    • Don’t overstuff the chicken; a light touch keeps the round shape.
    • Make basket deeper or shallower by adjusting the number of single crochet-only rounds.

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