Alpine Marble Chicken (+ Turkey Add-Ons) — No-Sew Crochet Pattern

A cozy, farmhouse-style no-sew chicken worked in continuous rounds—perfect for fall and Thanksgiving decor. Pattern includes 3 sizes (Small/Medium/Large) and a festive Turkey Add-Ons set (tail feathers + wattle) so you can turn your chicken into a turkey in minutes. A full step-by-step video tutorial is included.

What you’ll make

A plump, seamless chicken (no attaching parts)

Optional Turkey Add-Ons for a quick seasonal makeover

Make a mini keychain up to a jumbo mama hen just by changing yarn weight & hook size

Construction

Body worked seamlessly in the round, closed at the top

Tail, beak, and comb are crocheted directly onto the body (no seaming)

Beginner-friendly, tidy finish

Sizes

Three written sizes: Small • Medium • Large

Size scales easily with yarn:

Jumbo: Super bulky (e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick) + 8 mm hook (follow Large)

Original: Worsted + 5 mm hook

Mini/keychain: DK + 3.25 mm hook

Yarn & Hooks

Designed for worsted/medium (4) yarn + 5 mm hook

Works with DK, sport, plush, or super bulky for size changes

Notions: stuffing/fiberfill; eyes: safety eyes or embroidery (your choice); stitch marker; tapestry needle

Skills

US crochet terms
Worked in the round; simple shaping; stuffing & neat close

What’s included

Printable PDF (US terms)

Turkey Add-Ons instructions

Full video tutorial (timestamped)

Yarn substitution guide & sizing tips

Yarn Substitutes (Worsted)

Lion Brand Wool-Ease

Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday

Premier Basix Worsted

Mary Maxim Starlette

Red Heart Super Saver

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes

WeCrochet Brava Worsted

Notes: This is a digital pattern (PDF)—no physical item. You’re welcome to sell finished items you make by hand; please credit the designer and link back to the pattern when possible. Tag your flock with #AlpineMarbleChicken so I can share your makes!