Crochet Chicken Coaster

The Crochet Chicken Coaster is a charming addition to any kitchen or dining room, bringing a touch of whimsy to your table decor. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these coasters not only protect your surfaces from heat and moisture but also add a fun and unique flair to your home. The intricate crochet work showcases the skill and creativity of the artisan, making each coaster a one-of-a-kind piece. Whether you're using them for your morning coffee or hosting a dinner party, these Chicken Coasters are sure to spark conversations and bring a smile to your face. So go ahead, add a playful touch to your home with these delightful Crochet Chicken Coasters!

Materials

Small amounts of cotton worsted wt yarn for body, yellow for beak and feet, red for comb

Size G hook

Wiggly eye

Head

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in first st, join (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same place and 2 dc in each dc around. Join (24 dc) Finish off

Comb

Attach red in any dc (ch 2, 2 dc in same place, skip one dc, sl st in next dc) 3 times. Finish off

Beak

Row 1: Attach yellow in second dc after last st if comb. Ch 1, 1 sc in same place and in next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)

Row 2: Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1 turn. (2 sc)

Row 3: Dec over 2 sc, finish off

Body

Rnds 1 and 2: Same as rounds 1 and 2 of head.

Rnd 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in same place (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around. Join (36 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same place and next 2 sc, (2 sc in next dc, sc in next 3 sc) around. Join. Do not finish off but continue on to make tail

Tail: Sl st in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, 2 trc in next sc. Finish off.

Feet

In 13th st from beg of tail attach yellow. Ch 6, sl st in 2 sc, ch 3, sl st in 2 sc and in first sl st; ch 3, sl st in 2 sc and in first sl st; ch 3, sl st in 2 sc and in first sl st and first 2 sc. Finish off. Skip 2 sc and repeat for other leg.

Sew head to body as shown. Glue on wiggly eye. Spray with spray starch to block.