The MiniChick stands about 2 inches high. It is designed for the adult collector. It is not suitable for small children or animals. A very small section of short rows on the front of the chicken adds height to approximate the head of the MiniChick. There are written instructions and YouTube Links of knitting and crochet techniques used in this pattern.

YARN
DK or a combination of yarns to bring the weight up to DK equivalent. I have also used fingering yarn samples from Miss Babs that are listed as 10 yards. And used even smaller needles. You will also need less than 1 meter of Fingering weight yarn or DMC # 25 embroidery thread for beak, wattle and cock’s comb. I used DK weight yarn in a contrasting color for the tail. Colors are up to the knitter. Smaller needles and thinner yarn will make a smaller MiniChick. See the Long Tailed MiniChick project.

NOTIONS

1. 5 Double Pointed Needles US size 2 or 3 for tight fabric on the DK and size 1s or smaller for fingering yarn.
2. Tapestry needle
3. Crochet Hook: US C or 2.75 mm
4. Beads: Size 6 seed beads for eyes, and a needle threader.
5. Beading needle or crotat hook to place the bead on the yarn.
6. Contrasting fingering weight yarn or DMC #25 embroidery thread for crocheting cock’s comb, beak, and wattle
7. Filling/ stuufing : similar to polyester fiberfil or wool batting to stuff the minichick.