🐥 Chicken: A Symbol of Nurturing, Curiosity & New Beginnings
🌿 Safety & Nurturing: Just like a mother hen cares for her chicks, chickens symbolize warmth, protection, and unconditional love. A cuddly chicken plush brings a sense of security and reassurance, reminding little ones they are always safe and cared for.
✨ Curiosity & Exploration: Baby chicks are naturally curious, always pecking, hopping, and discovering new things. They encourage children to embrace learning, explore their surroundings, and find joy in life’s little wonders—from chasing butterflies to asking big questions.
💛 Comfort & New Beginnings: Chickens represent fresh starts, growth, and resilience—just like little ones learning and growing every day. Whether facing a new experience or seeking a cozy cuddle, a plush chicken like Henri is a soft reminder that every day is a chance to start anew, with love and encouragement.
Finished Size
Depending on yarn, crochet hook and how tight or loose you crochet.
- approx. 28 cm | 10'' with crochet hook 6 mm
- approx. 30 cm | 11" with crochet hook 7 mm
What Makes This Pattern Special
NO SEW Crochet Pattern
Crafted with the safety of your little ones in mind: No lose half double crochet stitches.
Pattern options:
- Lovey or Plushie: stuffed and unstuffed
- Knotted legs and not knotted legs
- 3 eyes options: Security eyes, embroidered eyes & sleeping eyes
Pattern works with normal chenille yarn and teddy/fuzzy chenille yarn.
Needed Yarn
Chenille/blanket yarn. Weight: 6 super bulky
- Main color: White, Cream, Oatmilk, Vanilla, Brown ; approx. 75 m ; 80 yards
- Beak and Feet: Amber, Mustard, Gold, Light Orange ; approx. 20 m ; 25 yards
- Comb: Red, Cherry ; approx. 1 m ; 1 yards
Optional: Worsted weight yarn | yarn size 2.5mm - 3.5mm for Embroidered Eyes: black (approx. 1 m ; 1 yards)
Note: Bear in mind that the needed yarn length depends on the choice of crochet hook and how tightly you crochet. The required yarn is therefore generously indicated and you may need less.
Accessories
- Crochet hook: 6 mm* through
7 mm* (6 super bulky) depending on your yarn and own tension - Polyester toy stuffing*
- Stitch marker*
- Optional: Security eyes* of your choice. I used 10 mm
- Tapestry needle*
- Scissors*
- Long pins*
- Optional: Animal hair brush*
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