Beginner's Tutorial: How to Crochet an Adorable Hen Amigurumi

If you’ve been wanting a fun farm-themed project, a hen amigurumi is such a cute pick. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to build a sweet crochet chicken step by step, with shaping details that make it look like a real little hen.

This is a great option for gift-giving, nursery decor, or adding to a collection of crochet farm animals. Even if you’re newer to amigurumi, following a video makes it much easier to understand the construction as you go.

Hen Amigurumi Crochet Tips for a Neat, Even Finish

Images and patterns courtesy of Crochetwithsumi

Amigurumi looks best when your stitches are consistent and tight enough to hold stuffing. In the video, you’ll see how the hen’s shape comes together in sections—typically the body first, then details like the comb, beak, and other features that give it personality.

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A few things that really help with projects like a crochet hen amigurumi:

• Use a stitch marker so you don’t lose your place while working in continuous rounds.
• Take a moment to shape the plush as you stuff—small amounts of stuffing at a time can help avoid lumps.
• For clean details, attach parts slowly and check placement before you fully secure them.

Step-by-Step Crochet Hen Amigurumi Video Tutorial

Follow along with the video to see the full process for crocheting and assembling the hen. You’ll be able to pause and replay the parts where the shaping and details happen, which is super helpful for amigurumi.

Source: Crochetwithsumi

Hope you enjoy making this adorable little chicken! If you love crochet animals, this hen is a fun way to practice shaping while ending up with something seriously cute.

— Maggie