Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!
Today’s pattern comes to you from a special guest, my dear friend, Catherine Magraith!
For those of you who don’t know, Cat has a number of free patterns available right here on Sewhooked.
In addition to being an engineer, and brilliant mom to four amazing kids, Cat is also a chicken, or chook, mom!
Today she shares this sweet little hand held chook pattern, perfect for the chicken lover in your life.
by Catherine Magraith
tested by Jennifer O
You will need small amounts of 7 fabric colors as shown.
Use 1/4” seam allowance throughout.
Print pattern.
Cut out all pieces as listed on pages 3 & 4.
Tip: Use freezer paper for your pattern pieces OR a small piece of double stick or masking tape on the back of the paper pieces to hold them in place.
Tip: A glue stick works great to hold pieces in place before stitching in place.
Applique the following in the order listed below using the technique of your choice. All pieces start with left or right body.
wing on top of body
head on top of wing+body
pupil on top of eye (use photos for reference)
eye on top of head (use photos for reference)
Stitch comb right sides together, turn, clip, & add a small amount of stuffing. Stitch closed using a scant 1/4” seam.
Fold beak in half. Stitch one side closed. Clip end, turn, add a small amount of stuffing, stitch closed with a 1/4″ seam.
Layer feet with a piece of batting. Stitch around, cut away excess batting. Details are optional. I used a Frixion pen to mark the foot shape. (affiliate link)
Pin beak & comb in place, stitch.
Stitch gusset to one side of body. Press out, align other side of body to body + gusset. Stitch. Leave a 2” opening to turn.
Clip curves.
Turn and hand stitch closed.
Hand stitch or glue feet in place.
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♥ Jennifer O
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I love the little guy. Thank you
Happy to be able to share!