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
Inspired by the Minecraft Chicken Jockey, this blocky amigurumi creation features a mini zombie character riding a pixel-style chicken. This pattern keeps true to the cube-based aesthetic, working primarily in rectangular panels and boxy shaping. Written in US terms.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, shaping rectangles, and precision in assembly.
📏 Finished Size
~20–23 cm (8–9 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted Yarn (acrylic or cotton):
- White – chicken body, wings, neck, head
- Red – chicken comb and wattles
- Yellow – chicken beak and feet
- Black – chicken eyes, zombie face
- Light Mint Green – zombie skin
- Dark Brown – zombie hair
- Medium Blue – shirt
- Purple – pants
- Dark Red – zombie back/seat
- Gray – zombie feet
- Hook: 3.0 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Hot glue (optional for extra stability during assembly)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
(…) – repeat instructions inside
🐔 Chicken Base
Body (White)
- ch 12
- Row 1–12: sc across (12), ch 1, turn (12 x 12 square)
Make 6 panels. Sew together to form a cube. Leave one side open, stuff, then close.
Neck (White)
- ch 6
- Work 6×6 square (6 rows).
Make 6 pieces and sew into a cube. Attach under the head, to the top center of the body.
Head (White)
- ch 8
- Work 8 x 8 square (8 rows)
Make 6 panels, stuff, and sew. Attach to top of neck.
Beak (Yellow)
- ch 4, sc across for 4 rows (4×4)
Make two panels. Sew together and attach to center front of head.
Wattles (Red, Make 2)
- ch 4, turn
- Row 1–2: sc across
FO and sew under the beak, hanging down.
Comb (Red)
- ch 5
- Row 1: sc across
- Row 2: (ch 2, sl st in next) x3 across
FO. Sew to top of head.
Eyes (Black)
- ch 2, sc across
- Row 2: sc across (2×2 square)
Make 2. Attach to front of head, one on each side of beak.
Wings (White)
- ch 4, work 4×4 square
Make 2. Sew to each side of chicken body.
Tail (Red)
- ch 3, sc 3 rows
Make 2. Sew at a downward angle on chicken back.
Legs (Yellow, Make 2)
- ch 4, work 4×6 rectangle
Make 4 panels. Sew into rectangular prism.
Attach feet: - ch 6, work 6×2 rectangle
Make 4 per foot. Sew feet at right angle under chicken. Attach legs to bottom of body.
🧟 Zombie Rider
Head (Light Green)
- ch 10, sc across for 10 rows
Make 6 squares (10×10). Sew into a cube.
Embroider or stitch on black squares (2×2) for eyes and 2×4 for mouth.
Hair Cap (Brown)
Make same 10×10 cube panels. Replace front face with hairline shape:
- 2 rows brown, 8 rows green
Sew hair cube over head cube, like a cap.
Ear (Make 2)
Start with a magic ring or chain start:
- Ch 6
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc in next 5 sts (5)
- Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
- Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
- Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
- Ch 1, sc evenly around the ear to give a finished edge. Add (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner to help round the shape.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Torso (Blue)
- ch 8, sc for 6 rows
Make 6 rectangles (8×6). Assemble into cube. Attach under head.
Arms (Light Green)
- ch 3, sc for 5 rows
Make 6 per arm (3×5 rectangle panels)
Assemble into two rectangular prisms. Attach to sides of torso. Optional: add a blue sleeve strip to top end.
Legs
Upper Legs (Purple)
- ch 3, sc for 4 rows
Make 6 per leg
Feet (Gray) - ch 3, sc for 2 rows
Make 6 panels and assemble into block foot
Join gray feet to purple legs and sew to bottom of torso, seated forward over chicken sides.
Back Padding / Saddle (Dark Red)
- ch 4, work 4×4 square
Make 2 or 3. Sew behind the zombie to mimic blocky seat for balance.
🧩 Assembly Order
- Assemble chicken body, neck, head
- Attach chicken wings, legs, tail, wattles, beak, and eyes
- Assemble zombie head with hair and face details
- Build torso and limbs; attach arms and legs
- Attach zombie to chicken with firm stitching
- Add red saddle and secure legs in seated position
- Weave in all ends and touch up corners for a crisp finish
✨ Final Touches
- Use blocking (light steam and shaping) to keep cube forms sharp
- Add a piece of plastic canvas inside the feet or base if more balance is needed
- Hot glue under the zombie’s legs or base if you’re using it as a display figure
Craft this Minecraft-inspired Chicken Jockey to surprise any gamer—or make it a desk buddy to add a little chaos to your world! 🐔🧟♂️✨
