The Hen and Little Chick Flora: Amigurumi Pattern by Airali Design

F L O R A the hen
and little chick

amigurumi pattern by Airali design
Flora the Hen and Little Chick. Amigurumi pattern by Airali design (Ilaria Caliri) - www.airalidesign.com
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MATERIALS • Fingering weight cotton yarn. Personalize the colors using the plain sketch and
color suggestions on next 2 pages.
• size B-1 / 2 or 2,25 mm hook, adjust the size depending on the yarn used
• a pair of 12 mm safety eyes for the hen and 6mm for the chick, adjust the size
depending on the yarn used
• pins
• tapestry needle
• stitch markers
• toy stuffing
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate
SIZE (hen) 6” / 15cm tall when made with the indicated yarn
(chick) 2,5” / 6cm tall when made with the indicated yarn
GAUGE 4cm / 1,5” diameter over rounds 1-6 of the head

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PATTERN NOTES It is not necessary to use the recommended yarn and crochet hook to make this
amigurumi. Using a smaller crochet hook, and suitable yarn, the amigurumi will
be smaller while preserving the same proportions.
The pattern is mainly worked using the “amigurumi” method: working in a
continuous spiral without closing off the round with a slst.
Mark your rounds with a tail of yarn or use a lockable stitch marker in the last
stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.
CONSTRUCTION Head and body are worked in one piece starting from the top of the head for both
the hen and the chick. All the other pieces are sewn to the body of the hen. The
wings of the chick are made while working the body.
ABBREVIATIONS st/sts: stitch/es inc: single crochet increase

(US crochet terms) ch: chain dec: single crochet decrease or invisible decrease
slst: slip stitch img: image/s
sc: single crochet Rnd: round/s
hdc: half double crochet [number]: number of stitches in the round or row
dc: double crochet
© COPYRIGHT You may sell amigurumi toys made from Airali design patterns only in small
quantity, providing each toy with a tag that gives me credit as Designer and you
as Maker (eg. Amigurumi made by “your name”, design by Ilaria Caliri www.
airalidesign.com). If you sell also on Etsy or other marketplace you have to
mention my website in the description of the item. You may not sell or share the
pattern.
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my color choices
Both of my hens are made in fingering weight cotton yarn with a 2mm crochet hook.
For the little chicks I used the same cotton yarn and added a fine strand of mohair for the second one.
You can see the colors I picked listed below.
Fingering weight yarn Anchor Baby Pure Cotton (100% Cotton, 50g / 165m /
180yds) or personalize the colors using the plain sketch on next page.
HEN 1 HEN 2
COLOR A Cream 00105 COLOR A Brown 00179
COLOR B Sand 00107 COLOR B Beige 00404
COLOR C Red 00115 COLOR C Red 00115
COLOR D Yellow 00305 COLOR D Yellow 00305
COLOR E Pale yellow 00106 COLOR E Dark brown 00254
CHICK 1 CHICK 2
BODY Pale yellow 00106 BODY Beige 00404
BEAK Yellow 00305 + Beige Mohair yarn
FEET Sand 00107 BEAK Yellow 00305
FEET Dark brown 00254
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choose your colors!
Hens come in lots of different colors! From all shades of brown, brillant white and fantastic speckled feathers.
Choose the colors of your hen browsing from your stash or trying to get the colors as close as possible to a
specific hen. You can also make a colorful hen in purple or pink!
Use the color suggestions or try more color combinations!
A FEW SUGGESTIONS... TAKE NOTE OF THE YARN AND COLORS

Then refer to colors A to E throughout the pattern.
• Use variegated or speckled yarn to get a
YARN
multicolored hen.
COLOR A
• Hold 2 or more threads of yarn together
COLOR B
for a speckled effect.
• Add 1 thread of fine mohair yarn to the COLOR C
main yarn for a fluffy hen or chick. COLOR D
COLOR E
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technique tips
to make your amigurumi perfect!
HOW TO CROCHET INTO BOTH SIDES OF THE FOUNDATION CHAIN

1. Make your foundation chain. 2-3. Skip the first back along the other edge of your foundation
ch from the hook, work in sc along the chain until chain! 6. Each loop indicates one stitch. Sc until
you have 1 chain left. 4. Work 3sc (it may vary you have one loop left. 7. Work 2sc (it may vary
depending on the pattern) into that last chain. depending on the pattern) into this last loop to
5. Turn your work clockwise, it’s time to crochet complete the oval.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
HOW TO FASTEN OFF INVISIBLY
1. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. the last round. 3. Pull tight to close the round and
2. Insert the needle into the front loop of each st of weave in the yarn end. 4. It’s perfectly closed!
1 2 3 4
5
HOW TO FLATTEN AND CLOSE A CROCHET PIECE WORKED IN ROUNDS
1. Stuff the piece until a couple of rounds below the Match the stitches on the 2 sides. Then insert the
top (only if requested). 2. Flatten the last round by hook in both layers.
pressing the work between 2 fingers. 3. Work the sc (or any other stitch) as usual.
1 2 3
HOW TO CHANGE COLOR
1. Work the st before the new color as usual, but yarn on the wrong side of the work.
leaving the st partially unworked (you have 2 2-3. Grab the new color, and pull the loop
loops on the hook). Do not cut the old color, just through the incomplete stitch. 4. Continue
continue to work over the old color or leave the 370653/370653@meteoorbooks.com/2022-03-09 7:17
working with the new color.
incomplete 1 new 3 4
stitch color old
2
color
NOTES
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F lora the hen
HEAD AND BODY
Starting in COLOR A.
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 9 – 15 {7 rounds}: sc in all 48 st [48] {img 1}
Change to COLOR B, do not cut the previous yarn
and leave it on the front of the work.
Rnd 16: ch 13 {img 2, this is going to be the back
of the hen}, start in second ch from the hook, 12sc
along the ch {img 3}, continue along round 15
working in back loops only {img 4-5}, sc in all 48 st
in back loop only, continue on the other side of the
ch {img 6}, 12sc {img 7} [72]
Place a stitch marker in last st {img 8}.
Rnd 17: 3sc in next st, sc in next 11 st of the back,
sc in next 48 st of the body, sc in next 11 st of the
back, 3sc in last st [76] {img 9}
Rnd 18: 1sc, inc in next st, 72sc, inc in next st, sc in
last st [78] {img 10}
Pause the work and make the hackles (neck’s

feathers) before completing the body.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
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HACKLES (NECK FEATHERS) CONTINUE WITH THE BODY
Use the COLOR A from round 15. Ch1 in the first Fold down the hackles over the previous rounds
loop (it doesn't count as first st) {img 11}. of the body {img 22}, to see the working rounds
Rnd 1: in front loops only, (inc in next loop, 7sc) clearly.
repeat 6 times [54] {img 12} Rnd 19 – 32 {14 rounds}: sc in all 78 st [78]
Place a stitch marker in last stitch. Rnd 33: 18sc, (3sc, dec, 3sc) repeat 6 times, 12sc
In rounds 2 to 4 we shape the hackles, working short [72]
rows to make the front part longer than the back. Rnd 34: 18sc, (2sc, dec, 3sc) repeat 6 times, 12sc
Rnd 2: 48sc, slst in next st {img 13}, turn leaving the [66] {img 23}
remaining st unworked and leave the stitch marker Rnd 35: (9sc, dec) repeat 6 times [60]
in last st of the previous round [49] Rnd 36: (8sc, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 3: ch1 {img 14}, skip the slst, 36sc, slst in next Rnd 37: (7sc, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
st, turn leaving the remaining st unworked [37] Rnd 38: (6sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 4: ch 1, skip the slst, 42sc until the stitch Rnd 39: (5sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
marker {img 15} [54 st in total] Rnd 40: (4sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 5 {scalloped edge to make the feathers}: Stuff the head and body {img 24} and continue
5slst, (ch2, 2dc in same st as last slst {img 16}, skip stuffing as you go.
2 st, slst in next st {img 17-18}) repeat 15 times, Rnd 41: (3sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
4slst [9 st on the back + 15 scallops] {img 19} Rnd 42: (2sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Fasten off and weave in the ends. Rnd 43: (1sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 44: dec 6 times [6]
Pass the safety eyes through the head, between Fasten off, use a tapestry needle to pick up all the
rounds 13 and 14, approx 16 stitches apart on the front loop stitches and pull to close {img 25}.
front {img 20-21} and secure the eyes inside the
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11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
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COMB
Make 3 in COLOR C. Start by making 3 peaks, then
join them and work a few more rounds.
PEAK
Rnd 2: inc 8 times [16]
BEAK Rnd 3-4 {2 rounds}: sc in all 16 st [16]
Make in COLOR D yarn. Do not stuff. Fasten off and weave in the ends for the
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] first and second peak. At the end of the third peak,
Rnd 2: sc in all 6 st [6] continue with the next round.
Rnd 3: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 2 times [8] COMPLETE THE COMB
Rnd 4 – 5 {2 rounds}: sc in all 8 st [8] Rnd 5: 8sc along the third peak, bring the second
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Add a bit of toy peak close to the last st {img 28}, 8sc along the
stuffing {img 26}. second peak {img 29}, bring the first peak close
to the last st {img 30}, 16sc along the first peak,
WATTLE continue on the second peak making 8sc, continue
Make 2 in COLOR C yarn. on the third peak making 8sc [48] {img 31}
Rnd 1: start 8sc in a magic ring [8] Rnd 6: (dec, 6sc) repeat 6 times [42] {img 32}
Rnd 2: sc in all 8 st [8] Rnd 7: (dec, 5sc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 3: dec, 6sc [7] Do not stuff. Flatten the comb with the last st on the
Rnd 4: dec, 5sc [6] side {img 33}. Work next row inserting the hook in
Fasten off and do not stuff. Use a tapestry needle to both layers to close the comb {img 34}.
pick up all the front loop stitches and pull to close. Row 8: sc in all 18 st [18]
Leave a tail for sewing {img 27}. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing {img 35}.
26 27 second 28 29 first 30
peak second peak
peak
third
peak second
peak
third third
peak peak
31 32 33 34 35
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WINGS
Make 2 starting in COLOR B yarn.
Leave a long starting tail for sewing.
Rnd 2: 3sc, 3sc in next 2 st, 3sc [12]
Rnd 5: 9sc, 3sc in next 2 st, 9sc [24] {img 41}
Rnd 6: sc in all 24 st [24]
Make 1sc to reach the middle of the wing {img 42,
fold the wing in half to see it}. Do not stuff.
Change to COLOR A yarn. Fasten off the previous
TAIL color.
Start in COLOR B yarn. Rnd 7: sc in all 24 st [24]
Leave a long starting tail for sewing. Flatten the wing and work next row inserting the
Ch15, slst in first ch to join in a circle {img 36}. hook in both layers to close the wing {img 43}.
Rnd 1-2: sc in all 15 st [15] Row 8: sc in all 12 st [12] {img 44}
Change to COLOR A. Fasten off the previous color. Next row makes the scalloped edge for the feathers.
Rnd 3: (inc, 4sc) repeat 3 times [18] Row 9 {only right wing}: ch2, 2dc in first st {img
Flatten the tail with the last st on the side {img 37}. 45}, skip 2 st, (slst in next st, ch2, 2dc is same st as
Work next row inserting the hook in both layers to the previous slst, skip 2 st) repeat 2 times, 3 slst
close the tail {img 38}. [3st + 3 scallops] {img 46}
Row 4: sc in all 9 st, turn [9] Row 9 {only left wing}: Fasten off and join the yarn
Row 5 {scalloped edge to make the feathers}: on the opposite side, in the first st of Row 8 {img 47},
ch2, 2dc in first st {img 39}, skip 2 st, (slst in next st, 370653/370653@meteoorbooks.com/2022-03-09 7:17
3 slst, (ch2 {img 48}, 2dc is same st as the previous

ch2, 2dc in same st as the previous slst, skip 2 st) slst, skip 2 st, slst in next st) repeat 3 times [30]
repeat 2 times, slst in last st [3 scallops] {img 49}
Fasten off and weave in the ends {img 40}. Fasten off and weave in the ends {img 50}.
36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45
46 47 48 49 50
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LEGS 51 52
Make 2 in COLOR E yarn. Leave a long starting tail
for sewing.
Leave the starting tail on the front of the work side side
toe toe
Rnd 2 – 7 {6 rounds}: sc in all 6 st [6] middle
toe
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing {img 51}. Add a
bit of toy stuffing if needed - it is not necessary if you 53 54
use fine to DK weight yarn.
FEET
Make 2 in COLOR E yarn.
MIDDLE TOE
Make 1 for each foot, 2 in total.
Rnd 2 – 5 {4 rounds}: sc in all 6 st [6] 55 56
Fasten off and weave in the yarn end. Do not stuff.
SIDE TOE
Make 2 for each foot, 4 in total.
Rnd 2 – 4 {3 rounds}: sc in all 6 st [6]
Fasten off the first toe and weave in the yarn end. Do
not stuff. Do not fasten off the second toe, continue 57 58
joining the toes.
JOINING THE TOES
Rnd 1 {follow the written instructions or the chart}:
sc in next 4 st of the side toe {img 52}, leave the
remaining stitches unworked, sc in next 2 st of
the middle toe {img 53}, leave remaining stitches
unworked, sc in next 5 st of the other side toe {img
54}, skip last st, skip 1 st from the middle toe {img
Joining starts here
55}, sc in next 2 st of the middle toe, skip last st of
the middle toe, skip 1 st of the side toe, sc in next st 10 11 12 13 14 1
of the side toe {img 56}
[14 stitches: 5 sts on the first side toe, 4 st on the
middle toe, 5 st on the second side toe] 9 2
There are little gaps between the toes, since
they are not stuffed and flat, they are invisible.
Rnd 2: (dec, 5sc) repeat 2 times [12] {img 57} 8 7 6 5 4 3
Rnd 3: dec 6 times [6] SIDE MIDDLE SIDE
Rnd 4: sc in all 6 st [6] TOE TOE TOE
Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail {img 58}.
Use a tapestry needle to pick up all the front loop Legend: single crochet
stitches and pull to close. Weave in the ends.
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ASSEMBLY
• Sew the beak to the front of the head, between
the eyes, between rounds 13 and 15 {img 60}.
Then sew the wattle under the beak {img 61}.
• Sew the comb to the top of the head {img 62},
with the middle of the middle peak, sitting on
the first round of the head.
• Sew the wings to the body, with the wing sitting
in-line with the neck feathers {img 63}. Attach

it along the short edge only {sew between the
white pins}.
• Sew the tail to the back of the body {img 64-65}.
• Sew the last round of the legs to the feet {img
66}. Then sew the first round of the legs to the
bottom of the body, across rounds 39 and 40, BEFORE SEWING
THE PIECES TOGETHER...
approx 8 st apart on the front {img 67-68}. The use sewing pins to place all the pieces in the right position
feet should be positioned to allow the hen to sit. {img 59}. Remove the pins while sewing.
59 60 61 62 63
64 65 66 67 68
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Little chick
HEAD AND BODY
Make in any color. You can add a thread of mohair for
extra fluffiness.
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 4-6 {3 rounds}: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 7: ch 6 {this is going to be the back of the chick,
included] {img 76-77}
img 69}, start in second ch from the hook, 5sc
Rnd 12: 5sc, 2sc along the skipped st {img 78,
along the ch, continue along round 6, sc in all 18 st,
fold the wing over the previous rounds to see the
continue on the other side of the ch, 5sc [28] {img
stitches}, 1sc in the free loop at the base of the wing,
70}
2sc along the skipped st {img 79}, 12sc, 2sc along
Rnd 8: inc in next st, 26sc, inc in last st [30]
the skipped st, 1sc in the free loop at the base of the
Rnd 9-10 {2 rounds}: sc in all 30 st [30] {img 71}
wing, 2sc along the skipped st, 3sc [30] {img 80}
Pass the safety eyes through the head, between
Rnd 13-15 {3 rounds}: sc in all 30 st [30] {img 81}
rounds 6 and 7, approx 6 stitches apart on the front
Rnd 16: (3sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
and secure the eyes inside the head {img 72}.
Next round shapes the wings, make only the
Add toy stuffing {img 82}.
indicated stitches in front loop only.
Rnd 11: 5sc {img 73}, skip 2 st, 7dc in front loop of
Rnd 19: dec 6 times [6]
next st {img 74-75}, skip 2 st, 12sc, skip 2 st, 7dc
Fasten off. Use a tapestry needle to pick up all the
in front loop of next st, skip 2 st, 3sc [34, wings
front loop stitches and pull to close {img 83}.
69 70 71 72 73
74 75 76 77 78
79 80 81 82 83
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BEAK ASSEMBLY
Make in any color yarn. • Sew the beak to the front of the head, between
Row 1: ch3, skip the first ch from the hook, 1sc, 370653/370653@meteoorbooks.com/2022-03-09 7:17
the eyes, between rounds 6 and 7 {img 89}.

1hdc [2] {img 84} • Sew the feet to the bottom of the body, across
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. round 18, approx 3 st apart on the front {img
90-91}.
FEET • Optional: add a tuft of hair to the top of the head.
Make 2 in any color. You can use a few tails of mohair yarn and
Row 1: ch5, skip the first ch from the hook, 1slst secure them to the head like a fringe {see the
{img 85}, (ch2, skip the first ch from the hook, 1slst) img above}.
repeat 2 times to make the toes {img 86}, continue
on the main chain {img 87}, 3slst along the ch [3st +
3 toes] {img 88}
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
84 85 86 87 88
89 90 91
TIPS
Adjust the hook size if you use a strand of
mohair held together with the main yarn.
Choose the eyes depending on the yarn used,
they should cover approx 1 round and half.
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I’d be really happy to see your hen and chick!
Please share a picture with me!
Send it via email to info@airalidesign.com

publish it on my Facebook page Airali design
or tag me on Instagram, you can find me as
@airali_gray and use the hashtag
#airalidesign
I look forward to seeing it!
ilaria

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F L O R A the hen

and little chick

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate

GAUGE 4cm / 1,5” diameter over rounds 1-6 of the head

ABBREVIATIONS st/sts: stitch/es inc: single crochet increase

Use the color suggestions or try more color combinations!

A FEW SUGGESTIONS... TAKE NOTE OF THE YARN AND COLORS

HOW TO CROCHET INTO BOTH SIDES OF THE FOUNDATION CHAIN

HOW TO FASTEN OFF INVISIBLY

HOW TO CHANGE COLOR

Pause the work and make the hackles (neck’s

3 slst, (ch2 {img 48}, 2dc is same st as the previous

in-line with the neck feathers {img 63}. Attach

the eyes, between rounds 6 and 7 {img 89}.

Send it via email to info@airalidesign.com

I look forward to seeing it!

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