Plush Farm Chicken Crochet Pattern

About Goldie Hen

This Plush Farm Chicken is one of those designs that stand out not because of complexity, but because of balance, the way every detail feels intentional, measured, and quietly delightful. Meet Goldie, a 20 cm plush hen with soft curves, a calm expression, and a small capelet that gives her an unmistakable charm. She’s the kind of crafts that feels at home both as a decorative piece and as a warm handmade gift, perfectly bridging craftsmanship.

This pattern is rated Intermediate, which suits its construction well. It challenges your precision without overwhelming you, a project that keeps your attention but never demands perfection. Goldie is crocheted in a spiral using plush yarn, giving her body a full, velvety texture that looks refined yet cozy. The main color used is a warm caramel shade, contrasted by a soft white head and small red accents for her comb and wattle. Each color change and structural transition is explained clearly in the PDF, allowing you to work at your own pace while maintaining a professional finish. Technically, the project offers a lot to enjoy. The toy is built from the body upward, with the head seamlessly attached for a continuous shape that avoids visible seams. You’ll use basic amigurumi stitches, single crochet, increase, and decrease, combined with small shaping techniques that bring depth to the face and fullness to the body. The wings are crocheted separately, then sewn on with neat finishing stitches, while small embroidered details on the chest add an organic, hand-touched quality that enhances the overall design.

The pattern includes instructions for a crocheted capelet made with fine YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2 mm hook. Its structure uses a blend of half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet stitches arranged in a gradual arc that sits elegantly around the neck. Finished with delicate ties at each end, it adds movement and contrast to the plush body. The beak and comb, small but meticulously crafted, require a change to a smaller hook for tighter stitches, proving how slight differences in tension can transform the look of a toy.

Attention to proportion defines this pattern. At 20 cm tall, Goldie has enough volume to hold her shape while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. The design uses a 3.75 mm hook for the main structure, 10 mm safety eyes for expressiveness, and just the right amount of fiberfill stuffing to maintain firmness without stiffness. Every material choice, from the Wolans Bunny Baby plush yarn for softness to the Iris black thread for eye embroidery, is part of a deliberate aesthetic that gives the finished hen its warm, polished personality.

Beyond the technical side, what makes this Plush Farm Chicken Crochet Pattern so enjoyable is how naturally it flows. Each section builds logically, with well-written transitions and visual clarity. You don’t just follow a pattern, you understand the design as you go. When finished, Goldie isn’t just a plush hen; she’s a small example of how design and craft can meet in balance. Her rounded body, delicate color palette, and handmade textures create a piece that feels modern yet nostalgic, simple yet full of life.