Crochet Chicken Potholder

If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your kitchen, a crochet chicken potholder is a fun and practical addition! These adorable potholders not only protect your hands from hot surfaces but also bring a smile to your face every time you use them. The intricate detailing of the crochet work gives the potholder a unique and cozy feel, making it a delightful kitchen accessory. Whether you're whipping up a delicious meal or simply adding a pop of color to your kitchen decor, a crochet chicken potholder is sure to become a favorite item in your culinary arsenal. So go ahead, add a touch of handmade warmth to your kitchen with these cute and functional potholders!

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

• dc=double cro­chet
• ch=chain
• sc=single cro­chet
• sl st=slip stitch
• hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet
• 2sctog= 2 sin­gle cro­chet togeth­er decrease

• Medi­um Worsted Yarn
• Tapes­try nee­dle

Mea­sures 8.5 inch­es tall and 6.5 inche wide

G, F, and E Hook

I used mul­ti col­ored red heart yarn

G Hook for the body of the Chick­en

Rnd 1: ch 2, work 8 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st — 8 hdc

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around, work in con­tin­u­al rounds — 16 hdc

Rnd 3: *1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 24 hdc

Rnd 4: *1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 32 hdc

Rnd 5: *1 hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 40 hdc

Rnd 6: *1 hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 48 hdc

Rnd 7: *1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 56 hdc

Rnd 8: *1 hdc in next 6 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 64 hdc

Rnd 9: *1 hdc in next 7 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 72 hdc

Rnd 10: *1 hdc in next 8 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch, *Repeat around — 80 hdc

Head

Con­tin­ue on with the Head, sl st

Row 1: (All in the same stitch, sl st, ch 2, 5 dc) skip 2, sl st in the next stitch. Turn — 6 dc

Row 2: 2 dc in each stitch, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st, Turn ‑12 dc

Row 3: dc, 2 dc in the next stitch, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st. Fas­ten off. Weave in your ends. — 18 dc

Wings

Con­intue on from the Head, sl st in next 3 sts, *ch 2, 3 dc, sl st next 2 sts, 4 dc, sl st in next 2 sts, 4 dc, sl st. Fas­ten Off and Weave in your ends.

Repeat on the oppo­site side to make anoth­er set of wings, skip 3 stitch­es from the head, *Repeat

Head­er Top­per

G hook, Red yarn

On the Head in the 5th stitch, sl st, *4 dc, sl st, *Repeat for two more times

Beak

E hook, Yel­low yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd chain, next 2 chs, turn, sc in next 2 sts, turn, 2sctog, Fas­ten off, Weave in your ends.

Bow

E hook, Red yarn, ch 3, 3 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st, Fas­ten off. Take about half foot long of yarn and wrap it around the cen­ter. Then cut and tie the yarn in the back.

Eyes: Make dash lines above beak or hot glue small eyes on above the beak.

Assem­bly: Sew or hot glue gun the beak under the eyes and the bow under the beak.

The main parts of the chick­en include the breast area, top of the body, and the curved bot­tom. Begin by cro­chet­ing the breast of the chick­en with brown yarn and then move on to the top of the body with yel­low yarn for a vibrant look. Incor­po­rate black yarn for the eyes and beak, and don’t for­get to use a slip stitch to close any gaps.

Once the main parts are com­plet­ed, join the chick­en bod­ies togeth­er using a series of sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es and slip stitch­es. Pay atten­tion to the scal­lops of the bot­tom to add a dec­o­ra­tive touch and ensure a snug fit. The final steps involve fin­ish­ing with a shell row and secur­ing any yarn tails with a tapes­try nee­dle.