Crochet Cuties: The Adorable Hen Pattern - Perfect for Easter & Beyond!
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Beautiful spring days!
I enjoy crocheting small things for joy, and because Easter is perfect for crocheting, I've prepared a pattern for crocheted hens for you.Any scraps of various yarns are enough for crocheting. The crocheting is easy and quick, and you'll soon crochet a whole flock of beautifully colored hens. I designed these hens to serve as egg holders. They can also beautifully serve as a pendant, decoration, pot stake, or bookmark.
We crochet a pattern from double and single crochet stitches, chain stitches, and spaces. Depending on the thickness of the yarn you choose, the hen will be large. You can also play with different color variations - white, yellow, gray, and speckled hens.
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The pattern is available here below for free. It comes with a video guide as well.
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DETAILED WRITTEN PATTERN (PAID PDF DOWNLOAD)
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CROCHETED HEN - EGG HOLDER OR STAKE
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TUTORIAL
This hen pattern is designed for beginners, we crochet a pattern using double and single crochet stitches, chain stitches, and spaces. You can also play with different hen sizes and color variations.
MATERIAL
What will we need?
Yarn - I chose leftover yarn that I use for crocheting toys and clothing:
For a smaller hen:
Terezka https://www.vlnika.cz/z8544-prize-terezka
or Orion
https://www.vlnika.cz/z18421-prize-orion
For a larger hen:
Omega
https://www.vlnika.cz/z25887-prize-omega
Hook: size suitable for the chosen yarn, 3 mm or 4.5 mm
Color A - hen's body - white or another light color, or multicolor, etc.
Color B - orange or red for the comb and wattle
Color C - yellow or orange for the beak
Sewing and embroidery needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
CROCHETED HEN - EGG HOLDER OR STAKE
Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners
US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
HDC - half double crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP – repeat
RS = Right side
WS = Wrong side
JOIN = Join
This pattern requires familiarity with stitches used.
CROCHETED HEN - EGG HOLDER OR STAKE
INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES
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In the tutorial, the 3 chain stitches at the beginning of the row serve as a replacement for a double crochet stitch.
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I recommend starting with a magic ring.
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The basket is crocheted in closed rounds, we close the round with a slip stitch.
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( ) – the number in parentheses indicates the number of stitches in the row after crocheting the entire row.
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Hen size:
larger: 13 x 11 cm
smaller: 9 x 8 cm
The size may vary depending on the crocheting style and yarn tension.
You can crochet the hens in any size you like, it just depends on the yarn thickness.
CROCHETED HEN - EGG HOLDER OR STAKE
WRITTEN PATTERN
DETAILED WRITTEN PATTERN (PAID PDF DOWNLOAD)
BODY: Color A
The 3 chain stitches at the beginning of the row serve as a replacement for a stitch.
Start with a magic ring.
R1: Ch 3, 11 dc into the magic ring, join with a sl st (12 dc)
R2: Ch 3, 1 dc in the first st, 2 sc in the next 10 sts, turn (22 dc)
R3: Ch 3, *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st repeat from * to * until the end of the row, turn (32 dc)
R4: Skip 3 sts, (10 tr) in the next st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in the next 18 sts, *(ch 2, 1 dc in the next st, 1 sc around the just crocheted dc)* repeat from * to * until the end of the row, continue crocheting and crochet 2 sc around the following dc in rows R3, R2, and R1.
Cut the yarn, and if you are crocheting only a one-sided hen, weave in the loose end.
If you are crocheting the hen as an egg holder or stake, leave a longer tail for sewing.
Repeat the process and crochet the same part again.
Then sew them together. If you are crocheting an egg holder, leave the bottom part unsewn, with an opening wide enough to fit an egg.
Cut the yarn and weave in the loose end.
COMB / WATTLE
Attach new yarn where you want the comb to be positioned.
Color B.
Start crocheting on the head, in the 1st or 2nd stitch:
ch 2, 1 dc in the same stitch, ch 2 and sl st in the next stitch.
Repeat 2 or 3 more times according to taste.
Crochet the same pattern under the beak as a wattle.
Cut the yarn and weave in the loose end.
BEAK
Attach new yarn where you want the beak to be.
Color C.
I recommend in the 6th stitch of row R4:
ch 2, in the next stitch start crocheting a dc that you don't finish, in the next stitch another dc that you don't finish. Join the stitches together.
EYE. You can embroider the eyes with black or another dark yarn, or you can insert small plastic eyes.
Cut the yarn and weave in the loose end.
Fabulous cheerful hens are finished. I believe they will bring joy as a decoration or as a gift for children or grandchildren.
I hope you’ve enjoyed making this free CROCHET pattern.
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In my collection, you'll find plenty of other basket tutorials – from mini baskets to square pieces. And don't worry, even beginners will find something to their liking!
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Worried about crocheting a straight base?
Try baskets with a wooden base or lid – easy and effective!
Why crochet baskets?
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Practical and stylish storage solutions
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Ideal for organizing your home
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Great gift for any occasion
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Fun and relaxing way to create
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