Crochet Chicken Bag Holder Pattern

If you’re tired of plastic grocery bags piling up in your kitchen, here’s a fun and practical solution: a crochet chicken bag holder! This project combines creativity with functionality, turning an everyday storage problem into a quirky décor piece. The idea is simple stuff your bags into the chicken’s beak and pull them out from the bottom when you need one. It’s both hilarious and useful!

Crochet projects like this chicken bag holder are not only practical but also bring joy and laughter to everyday life. With its colorful stripes, playful bobbles, and quirky design, it’s sure to catch everyone’s attention in your kitchen. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a handmade gift, this pattern is a great way to combine creativity, humor, and functionality in a single project.

This tutorial will guide you through the process, using simple stitches and lots of color. You can completely customize your chicken with stripes, bobbles, and fun combinations to match your kitchen or your sense of humor.

Crochet Chicken Bag Holder Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in 6–7 colors (suggested: blues, greens, yellow, orange, black, white)

• 5 mm (H) crochet hook

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain

• st(s) – stitch(es)

• sl st – slip stitch

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• bobble – bobble stitch

Pattern Instructions

Body

With Color A (green):
Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Rep around. Join. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep around. Join. (48 dc)
Round 5–6: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)

Change to Color B (blue):
Round 7–8: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)

Change to Color C (yellow):
Round 9: Dc in each st around. (48 dc)

Bobble Stripe

With Color B (blue background) & Color C (yellow bobbles):
Round 10: 1 dc in next st (blue), 1 bobble in next st (yellow). Rep around. Join. (24 bobbles, 24 dc)
Round 11: Dc in each st around (blue). (48 dc)

Stripes & More Bobbles

Rounds 12–14: Alternate stripes with chosen colors (example: green, yellow, blue).
Round 15: Repeat a bobble row (different color for bobbles).

Continue alternating stripes and bobble rows until the body measures about 12–14 inches long.
Fasten off, leaving the bottom opening for pulling out bags.

Beak

With yellow or orange yarn:
Row 1: Ch 5.
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc2tog. (2 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog. (1 sc)
Fasten off. Lightly stuff and sew onto the front opening.

Eyes

• Attach safety eyes, OR

• Embroider two small circles with black yarn.

Comb

With red yarn:
Row 1: Ch 7.
Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6 sc)
Row 3: Ch 3, sl st in next st. Rep across to form scallops.
Fasten off and sew to the top of the head.

Wattles

Make 2 with red yarn:
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. Join.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. Join. (12 sc)
Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew under the beak.

Hanging Loop

Ch 30, sl st to form a loop. Attach securely to the top of the chicken.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends.

• Insert plastic bags through the beak.

• Pull bags out from the opening at the bottom.

This pattern is perfect for customizing—experiment with colors, themes, and seasonal variations. Try a Christmas chicken in red and green, a Halloween chicken in black and orange, or even a sports-themed chicken in your favorite team colors!