Make your next blanket project egg-stra special with this fun Free-Range Chickens pattern and turn your colorful yarn stash into a cozy, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. These cute chicken squares only require a few stitches (for the head and legs), as everything else is crocheted in one seamless piece. After completing all squares, connect them with an additional round of arches, and then finish off with a cute border and some egg accents for an extra dose of fun! The instructions are written using standard American terms, along with crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms. This pattern is professionally written, tested and tech-edited to make your crafting experience a breeze.

FORMAT & LANGUAGES:
• English
• PDF, 15 pages and 7 MB (mobile devices friendly)

CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:
• Intermediate
• Chain, slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, front/back post stitches, standing stitches, join-as-you-go, working in rows and the round, increasing, sewing.

SIZE: Throw — 47” x 56” (119.5 x 142 cm) including borders.

YARN : Stylecraft Special DK: 295 m (322 yds) per 100 g (3.5 oz) — 100% Premium Acrylic. You will need a total of 3000 m (3281 yd).

You will also need:
• Crochet hook — 4 mm or any size needed to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Polyester stuffing for eggs (optional)
• Buttons for eyes — 15 x 10 mm (or black yarn)

GAUGE:
• Basic Gauge — 19 dc x 9.5 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm), working with a 4 mm hook or any hook size needed to obtain the gauge.
• Granny Square — 4 rnds square = 3.5” x 3.5” (9 x 9 cm), working with a 4 mm hook or any hook size needed to obtain the gauge. Your finished chicken squares and basic squares should measure 8.5” x 8.5” (21.5 x 21.5 cm) before joining.