Sunny Side Up Chick Amigurumi Free Pattern

Bring a smile to your face with this adorable crocheted chick nestled in a sunny egg cup. This quick and cheerful project adds a pop of spring to any room, making it a perfect handmade gift for Easter, baby showers, or just because. Even if you're new to amigurumi, this pattern is beginner-friendly and works up in just a few hours. Let's get hooking!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather these supplies. The gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a tight tension to prevent the stuffing from showing through your stitches.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in yellow (main body), orange (beak and feet), white (egg white), and light blue (egg cup)
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Safety Eyes: 6 mm (or black yarn to embroider)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: round

Step-by-Step Instructions

Chick Body (make 1, starting with yellow)

Work in continuous rounds; use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc in each st around. (30) – 5 rounds even.
7. Rnd 11: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
8. Rnd 12: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, about 6 sts apart. Stuff firmly with fiberfill.

13. Rnd 13: (sc in next st, dec) around. (12)
14. Rnd 14: dec around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close the hole, and secure the end.

Beak (make 1, orange)

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 4 sc in ring. (4)
2. Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) twice. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Position the beak between the eyes, slightly lower, and sew it securely to the chick's face.

Feet (make 2, orange)

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) around. (9)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around. (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the feet to the bottom of the chick's body, spaced evenly apart for balance.

Egg White (make 1, white)

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7-8: sc in each st around. (36)
8. Rnd 9: (sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30)
9. Rnd 10: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24)
10. Rnd 11: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) around. (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. This forms the base that the chick sits on. Sew the chick's bottom to the center of the egg white, making sure it's centered and secure.

Egg Cup (make 1, light blue)

1. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around. (36) – 4 rounds even.
8. Rnd 11: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. (36) – this creates a distinct ridge for the cup edge.
9. Rnd 12-13: sc in each st around. (36)

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Place the egg white (with the chick attached) into the cup, letting the chick peek out from the top.

Finishing Touches

Weave in all loose ends with your yarn needle. For extra charm, you can add small yellow wings on each side of the chick:

• Wing (make 2): Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew each wing to the sides of the chick's body.

Your Sunny Side Up Chick is now ready to brighten your day! This little friend makes a delightful desk buddy, a cheerful Easter decoration, or a heartfelt handmade gift. Enjoy your finished creation!