Get ready for a quirky adventure in yarn with this Amigurumi Chicken Jockey crochet pattern! Inspired by the playful chaos of pixelated worlds, this hilarious duo features a tiny rider perched atop a plucky chicken—bringing a touch of gaming fun to your amigurumi collection. Whether you’re crafting for a Minecraft fan, adding a whimsical twist to your decor, or just love creating unexpected characters, this pattern lets you stitch up a scene that’s full of personality and charm. 🐔🧶🎮
Designed for fun and flair, this pattern invites you to play with bold colors, expressive details, and clever construction to bring both the chicken and its pint-sized rider to life. Add tiny accessories like a helmet, reins, or even a little saddle for extra storytelling magic. Whether it’s a gift for a gamer or a playful addition to your handmade menagerie, this Amigurumi Chicken Jockey is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade mischief to every stitch! 💖🌟🐣
🐔 Amigurumi Chicken Jockey Crochet Pattern
Straight from Minecraft into your hands, this quirky Chicken Jockey combines a pixelated zombie baby riding a blocky chicken—true to the game’s cube-style design! This two-in-one plush is perfect for game fans and makes an awesome gift or shelf buddy.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping cubes, sewing multiple parts, and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using DK yarn and 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK weight or light worsted):
- White – Chicken body
- Yellow – Chicken beak & legs
- Red – Chicken comb & wattle
- Black – Chicken & zombie eyes, mouth
- Light green – Zombie skin
- Dark brown – Zombie hair
- Blue & purple – Shirt & pants
- Gray – Zombie feet
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐔 Chicken
Body (White – cube shape)
Make a cube:
- Ch 10, sc across, ch 1, turn → 9 sc
2–9. sc across to form square (9×9)
Make 6 identical squares, whip stitch together into a cube and stuff.
Head (White – slightly smaller cube)
Repeat same steps as body, but with 8×8 squares.
Sew to top front of body.
Eyes (Make 2 – Black)
- MR, 4 sc. FO, leave tail.
Sew on face evenly spaced.
Beak (Yellow)
- Ch 4, sc 3
- Turn, sc 3
Make 2 layers, stitch together for a thicker beak and attach beneath eyes.
Wattle (Red – Make 2)
- MR, ch 2, 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc, join.
Sew next to beak.
Comb (Red)
Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch, ch 2, sl st, repeat to create 3 humps.
Sew on top of head.
Wings (White – Make 2)
- Ch 7, sc 6
2–4. sc across
FO, sew to sides.
Legs (Yellow – Make 2)
- Ch 6, sc across
2–4. sc rows to create rectangular feet
Make column shape legs (ch 6, sc 5 back), repeat 4–5 rows for thickness
Sew feet to bottom and legs to body.
🧟 Baby Zombie
Head (Light green)
Make 6 equal square panels (9×9 sc) and form a cube.
Add hair panel (brown) on 3 sides before assembly.
Embroider or sew black squares for eyes and mouth.
Body (Light green + blue)
Make 6 square panels (6×6 sc) in green and blue to form a cube.
Top = green (neck), bottom = blue (pants).
Stuff and attach to bottom of head.
Arms (Light green – Make 2)
- Ch 6, sc 5
2–5. sc rows
Sew on sides of the body.
Legs (Purple → Gray – Make 2)
- Ch 6, sc 5
2–3. Purple
4–5. Switch to gray for feet
Sew to bottom of body and angle as if seated on chicken.
🧷 Assembly
- Position zombie legs straddling the chicken’s body
- Sew securely in place at the base
- Attach arms, body, and head last
- Optional: reinforce joints with pipe cleaners if desired
💡 Optional Mods
- Make a detachable zombie using magnets or buttons
- Add pixel letters or numbers to the base
- Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for a spooky effect!
Craft this Minecraft-inspired Chicken Jockey to surprise any gamer—or make it a desk buddy to add a little chaos to your world! 🐔🧟♂️✨
