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šŸ„ Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone: Meet My New Micro Chicken!

Thereā€™s something so exciting about walking into a yarn shop without a plan. You never know what colors, textures, or ideas might jump off the shelf and spark a whole new creation. Thatā€™s exactly what happened to me this week!


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Iā€™ve been spending a lot of time getting ready for my upcoming November craft fairĀ ā€” restocking turkeys, planning new gnomes, and bringing back my popular mini chickens. But this time, I wanted to challenge myself and try something completely new.


So, I took a little trip to my local yarn shop just to browse. You know how that goes ā€” ā€œjust lookingā€ never really works out when thereā€™s yarn involved! šŸ˜„


While wandering the aisles, I stumbled upon a beautiful Afghan yarn, size 2, made of 100% acrylic. It instantly caught my eye. I donā€™t usually work with yarn this thin (Iā€™m more of a size 4 gal), but there was something about it that made me want to give it a try. The best part? Each skein was only $1.99, so I couldnā€™t resist! I picked up four different colors ā€” all soft, cozy tones that I knew would be perfect for something special.


When I got home, I grabbed the buttercream colorĀ first. It was light, warm, and creamy ā€” the perfect shade for a tiny little chicken. I have to admit, I was nervous at first. Working with smaller yarn felt a little intimidating, and I wasnā€™t sure how my stitches would look or if the project would even turn out the way I pictured. But I decided to push myself out of my comfort zone and just go for it.


I started crocheting, and before I knew it, this tiny micro chickenĀ started to take shape right in my hands. It was smaller than I imagined, but oh my goodness ā€” it was adorable! The little details really popped with the finer yarn, and it had such a delicate look that I fell in love immediately.

When I finished the last stitch and added its little embroidered face, I couldnā€™t help but smile. Itā€™s amazing how something so small can bring so much joy. The best part? It only took about 15 minutesĀ to make!


Now Iā€™m already dreaming about whatā€™s next. I keep joking that I might have to make a whole micro chicken villageĀ ā€” complete with tiny coops and maybe a few little chicks running around. šŸ˜‚ Iā€™m not sure if Iā€™ll actually go that far (yet!), but the idea makes me smile every time I think about it.


Right now, Iā€™ve only made one micro chicken, but I have a feeling it wonā€™t stay lonely for long. Iā€™m already planning to make more in different colors using the other skeins I picked up. Each one has its own personality, and theyā€™re just too fun not to keep experimenting with.


If youā€™d like to make your own tiny chicken, the Mini Chicken Crochet PatternĀ is available as a digital PDFĀ on my website. Itā€™s a super quick, beginner-friendly project thatā€™s great for using up small amounts of yarn.


Or, if crocheting isnā€™t your thing but you still want to bring a little handmade charm into your home, Iā€™ve also added a few finished mini chicken plushiesĀ to my shop. They make the cutest little gifts, and people loved them at my last craft fair ā€” I canā€™t wait to bring more this year!

Trying this new yarn reminded me how important it is to step outside of your comfort zone as a maker. Sometimes itā€™s nerve-wracking, but those moments are often where the magic happens. My little micro chicken is proof of that ā€” small in size, but a big reminder to keep exploring, experimenting, and enjoying the creative process.


šŸ§µ Have you ever tried working with thinner yarn than youā€™re used to?Ā Iā€™d love to hear how it went!


You can check out my Mini Chicken PatternĀ or grab a finished plushĀ right on my website. And stay tuned ā€” the micro chicken village might just become a thing after all! šŸ”šŸ’›







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