$ 6.00

US English pattern by Janine Holmes at Moji-Moji Design.

There's a real sense of excitement in the hen house now that spring is finally here. Chicks have been hatching left, right and center and now the whole family is getting ready for the annual Easter Parade. Mama chicken watches the little ones from her nest of straw while she concentrates on keeping the last clutch of eggs warm and the older siblings help the younger hatchlings to get dressed up in their colourful eggshell pants. There are easter eggs galore and plenty of fun to be had by all!

This listing is for a detailed written pattern for Mama Chicken, Little chick, Hatchling, Nest and Mini Easter Eggs. Lots of complimentary photos are included as well, to help you along the way.

When made with light worsted weight (DK/8 ply) yarn and a 3 mm Mama Chicken measures approximately 7” (18 cm) tall from tip to toe - or 6” (15 cm) when seated.
The Little Chicks are 2½” (7 cm) tall.
Hatchlings and Eggs are 2” (5 cm) tall.

Recommended safety eye size - Mama Chicken - 8 mm, Little Chick and Hatchling - 5 mm.

My patterns are written in American crochet terminology and include a handy stitch conversion chart so you can translate to British crochet terms instead should you wish to.

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, half double crochet, double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, running stitch
Measurement: Mama Chicken - 7” (18 cm) tall