Description
There's a new chick in the coop!
Imagination can take you Anywhere!
A variety of fabrics work well for this project, my favorite for optimum softness, shape and a feathered look is Dreamy Faux Fur by Shannon Fabrics.
I walk you through each step with detailed instructions and photos to illustrate each step.
Your creativity is encouraged with variations to help you customize your stuffed animal. Variations can also help you plan for the skill level and time commitment of your project.
This chicken can be simple to crazy…cute to a little extra quirky…the choice is yours!
- Deceptively easy to make
- Detailed step by step instructions
- Photos accompany each step
- Full size pattern pieces
- Tips for best results
- Variations included
- PDF digital download, available instantly after purchase
- List of vendors for various materials
- Print only the pages you need, instructions can be followed on your computer or mobile device (or printed if desired)
- Make them for a special child, event or even sell your finished plush
- Prints on standard 8.5″ x 11″ printer paper.
BONUS! Variations to customize your plushie:
- Two Comb Options
- Two Wattle Options
- Three Tail Options
- Fun Pop-Up Eyes Option
- Leg or No Leg Option
- Jointed Neck/Head Option
- Armature Neck Option
- Design Your Own Applique/Embroidery
Experience Level Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate
Language: English
Measurements: US Standard Units
Digital Download
Size When Complete
~12 inches tall from bum to head
~9 inches wide across widest part of the bum
~6 inch long legs
This pattern and tutorial is copyright protected. It cannot be shared, sold, redistributed, copied, etc, in any manner in whole or in part. A full copyright statement is in the tutorial. You may make items from this pattern to sell on a small ‘home crafter’ scale. I request that credit be given to Rustic Horseshoe for the design on any items sold. This is detailed in the tutorial. I greatly appreciate your honesty and adherence to my copyright and terms, I have put a lot of hard work into not only the creation of my design, but the creation of this pattern and tutorial. Learn more here.
Teri Wolff –
This is a fun project,,, it has several choices to make it a rooster or a hen, I loved testing this pattern, and definitely would recommend it to everyone!!!
Heidi Belnap –
Such a great pattern! So many possibilities! I loved that I could use different pattern pieces to make each chicken unique! Easy to follow directions with great results!
Kellie D –
This pattern is so much fun!!!! So many individual looks to go for and none of them look the same. Easy to read pattern. Easy to follow. Easy to impress with what you have made. This is the one to make!!!!
Tracy P –
I was lucky enough to get chosen to be a pattern tester and I loved every single part of this pattern. I made it with a jointed head and wings and chose the rooster option and in the style of Foghorn Leghorn for fun.
It had a few parts that required some hand sewing.
Over all I had so much fun and loved the result and the creation.
Katie West –
Another fun but totally different kind of critter. This chicken has so much personality and so many options to make your special fried. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions with pictures make this a doable project. Don’t miss out on this one💕
Kell Greaves –
I adore Rena’s patterns!!! Her creations are always so unique and full of character. Best of all, they’re highly achievable for the home sewist and very customizable with all the options she includes. The bottleneck chicken is a hoot to create and I had so much fun watching my fabric change into this extraordinary critter. You will have plenty of resources…her tutorial is incredibly comprehensive and illustrated with clear photos plus video resources are available so learners of all styles can make their own crazy chicken companion! And, for sure, check out the tester galleries…you’ll be amazed at how many different chickens came out of one pattern!! Great gifts for any age (or gender!)!
Kim Weigel –
Chuckle Chicken Bottleneck Bird pattern is great opportunity to spark your imagination. Offering opportunities for a basic soft plushie or to inspire whimsical creativity for the adventurous sewist. Fun pop up eyes, armature and fancy tail feather options are part of the tutorial.
Gavy –
The Chuckle Chicken Bottleneck bird was a ton of fun to make! The pattern includes lots of options to get your creativity flowing, and every bird comes out with its own personality. I have made 2 so far and will certainly be making more! They are delightful!
There are a couple steps that beginner sewists may be intimidated by, but the photo tutorial and instructions are very clear and helpful, and will build your confidence.
Sally Ross –
This is the cutest chicken ever! With so many options, your chicken will definitely be one of a kind. Rena has made the excellent step by step instructions very simple. The accompanying photos complete this terrific new pattern. You will want to make more than one.
Liane –
This pattern is fantastic! Clear steps with photos which help you sew a beautiful chicken. I can’t wait to make more.
Jacqueline Leathem –
Every time I make one of Rustic horseshoe patterns I’m impressed. The bottleneck chicken is no exception. Very detailed instructions with photos, various options, complete list of everything required to make it. I feels like Rena is with you every step of the way. Each chicken is unique and a wonderful addition to your collection. Well worth making.
Mardi –
Another amazing pattern! Lots of options to suit confident beginners to advanced sewists. The instructions are so thorough and easy to follow with lots of photos and video tutorial to help if you need the visual guide.
Natalie –
Lovely versatile pattern to make many unique plushies. So many options to choose from, and came together very easy. Well done on another great pattern
Lynn A –
This was so much fun to test. And as always very clear and precise direction. Just when you thought Rena couldn’t get any better she pulls another rabbit out out her talented fingers. Hopeful to be able to test again.
Kim Hand –
Really pleased to be chosen again to test for Rustic Horseshoe. I thought the pattern for the bottle neck chicken was really easy to follow and fun to do. It is not a hard pattern to follow and there are loads of tips and tutorials to follow, you are only limited by your imagination. Well worth buying, the resulting chicken is so cute, everyone will love it
Kim Hand –
I was lucky to be chosen as a pattern tester for this pattern. It is so easy to make and there are lots of tutorials and hints to help you make the chicken you want. Lots of different options for changing the type of chicken/rooster you make with your imagination you can make something special. Would highly recommend so enjoyable
Jennifer –
I have to say that I love chickens so I had high expectations and hopes for this pattern. This pattern met and exceeded my expectations. I was able to make three completly different chickens during testing. I love that there are so many options so you can use this pattern over and over. Great instructions and helpful pictures throughout this pattern.
Kim Kass –
Another great pattern by Rustic Horseshoe. Very easy to follow and so much fun with all of the options. I will definitely be making more.
Kim Kass –
Another great pattern by Rustic Horseshoe. Very easy to follow and so much fun with all of the options. I will definitely be making more. This chicken has so many options you can make several different ones.
Astrid Boyce –
This pattern was wonderful to work with and I now have several new skills that I’ve added to my wheelhouse the best of which were from the optional choices and there are so very many choices to be had here. Truly this is the way to make toys that are completely unique. The best reviewer however was my toddler granddaughter who actually squealed when she saw my rooster. She loves all things farm animal related. Her reaction is what toy making is all about for me. While working with this pattern I found it really built a sense of confidence in me as I would come to a technique I had never done, follow the directions and accomplish it and then be ready for the next challenge knowing that the directions I am following are clear, concise, easily understandable and lead to success. I didn’t have to resize the pattern either, that was HUGE for me, I hate resizing patterns, lol. My one inch guide came out of the printer at exactly one inch. I really cannot say anything less than glowing about this pattern, I truly enjoyed myself.
Teri Bea Hanna –
EGGS AND BACON!!!! This pattern is sooo much fun! You outright laugh when your chicken hatches. I had so much fun, it’s like real chickens… you can’t just have one! The are so many ways to utilize the pattern and make a whole flock of different birds!
Ally Pedder –
The Bottleneck Chicken is such a super cute design, as always! 🐔 There are so many options and little details to play with, giving you loads of opportunities to get creative and make each chicken your own. I’ve already had extended family asking me to make chickens for their homes, so I’d say this pattern is definitely a hit!