Bring charm and personality to your table with this adorable crochet chicken placemat. Perfect for brightening up your kitchen or dining area!
How to Crochet a Chicken Placemat
This crochet chicken placemat is a delightful project that combines functionality and cuteness. It’s an ideal addition to any farmhouse-style decor. This crochet chicken placemat will add a touch of whimsy and color to your home. Enjoy crafting this piece, and let it bring joy to every meal!
Detailed Recipe:
Materials Needed:
Yarn: White, yellow, red, pink, and orange (worsted weight)
Crochet hook: Size 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Instructions:
1. Main Body (White Circle):
Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 SC in the ring.
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12 stitches).
Round 3:1 SC, INC repeat around (18 stitches).
Continue increasing in a similar pattern until the circle reaches the desired size for the placemat (about 30 cm in diameter).
2. Chicken Details:
Comb (Red):
Chain 6. Work SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC in each chain.
Make 3 pieces and sew to the top of the circle.
Beak (Yellow):
Chain 5. Work 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC across. Fasten off and sew in place.
Wattle (Red):
Chain 4. Work 4 DC into the first chain. Fasten off and sew below the beak.
3. Eyes (Black):
Make 2 small black circles using SC in a magic ring. Sew them above the beak.
4. Feathers (Orange and Pink):
Use pink and orange yarn to crochet petal shapes: Chain 6, then work SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC across.
Attach around the edges of the white circle to form the chicken’s “feathers.”
5. Feet (Yellow):
Chain 8. Work SC in each chain and make three “toes” by chaining 4 and working back along the chain. Attach to the bottom of the circle.
6. Finishing Touches:
Weave in all loose ends.
Block the placemat to ensure it lies flat.
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
