Amigurumi Chicky Nuggies – Crochet Pattern

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They’re tasty, they’re fluffy, they’re cute, and they’re yummy – chicky nuggies are the best food plushies around! And now you can crochet as many adorable chicken nuggets as you want with this easy amigurumi pattern! Named in honor of the popular internet meme, these Chicky Nuggies live up to the cuteness of their namesake. So whether you’re making play food toys, kawaii decor, or prepping for the next craft show, this pattern is sure to satiate your nugget cravings!

Chicky Nuggies

It’s hard to beat a classic chicken nugget when it comes to comfort foods! There’s a reason they’re a staple on so many kids’ menus. And not only are they tasty, but chicken nugget plushies have become so popular – and for good reason! Just look how cute they are! They’re unique, fun, and most of all – they are incredibly easy to crochet. Since I wanted to do something to really customize my nuggets, I decided to add little sauce/dip “hats”. I’m thrilled with the results!

The yarn I used for the large size nuggies here, Bernat Sheepy in Ochre, has an amazing color and texture that truly reminds me of crispy chicken!! Sadly, this yarn appears to be discontinued and hard to find. I’ve tracked down a similar yarn, Ice Yarns Fuzzy Plush in Light Brown Panda, that I think would make some really cute softie nuggets!!

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Supplies
Size K-10.5 / 6.5 mm crochet hook (large size)
Size H-8 / 5.0 mm crochet hook (large size)
Size D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook (small size)

Bernat Sheepy in Ochre for large nugget; possible substitutes are Bernat Blanket in Sand, Bernat Blanket O Go in Milk and Honey or Copper Coins, Ice Yarns Fuzzy Plush in Light Brown Panda) – about 40 yds per nugget (super bulky weight)

Craftsmart Value in Bisque or Taupe for small nugget; other possible substitutes are Bernat Super Value in Topaz or Honey, Red Heart with Love in Tan – about 30 yds per nugget (medium weight)

Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, White, Gold, or Burgundy – about 20 yds per large nugget, 10 yds per small nugget (medium weight)

Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green – about <1 yd for either size (optional – for “ranch” sauce) (medium weight)

Red Heart Super Saver in Black for smile – about <1 yd (medium weight)

Red Heart Super Saver in Perfect Pink for Blush – about <1 yd (medium weight)

1 pair of 15 mm safety eyes per large nugget; 1 pair of 6 mm safety eyes per small nugget

Fiberfill stuffing

Yarn Needle (with large eye for large nugget)

Scissors

Abbreviations
*= indicates beginning/end of a section to be repeated
Ch = chain
Rem = remaining
Rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = round(s)
Sc = single crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
Sl st = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

Size
Large Nugget: about 6.5 inches length
Small Nugget: about 2.5 inches length

How to Make This

Instructions
Nugget
This piece is worked in continuous rnds; do not join. You may wish to use a st marker and move it up at the beginning of each new rnd.
Rnd 1 – with medium or super bulky yarn in tan, and D or K hook, make a magic ring. 6 sc in ring. (For large size, make 12 sc in ring and skip to Rnd 3). (6 sc)
Rnd 2 – 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next st;* rep from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts;* rep from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 – 7 – sc in each st around. (First photo below shows piece at this stage.) (24 sc per rnd)
Rnd 8 – *sc2tog (second photo below) over next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around (third photo below). Begin stuffing; attach safety eyes on Rnd 7, about 4 – 5 sts apart. (12 sc)
Rnd 9 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next st;* rep from * to * around (fourth photo below). (18 sc)
Rnd 10 – *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts;* rep from * to * around (fifth photo below). (24 sc)
Rnds 11 – 12 – sc in each st around (sixth photo below). (24 sc per rnd)
Rnd 13 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts;* rep from * to * around. Continue stuffing (18 sc)
Rnd 14 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next st;* rep from * to * around. Finish stuffing (12 sc)
Rnd 15 – *sc2tog over next 2 sts.* Rep from * to * around. (6 sc)
Rnd 16 – sc2tog over next 2 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. (5 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing rem gap from Rnd 16. Seventh photo below shows finished piece.

Sauce / Dip – Large Size
This piece is worked in continuous rnds; do not join. You may wish to use a st marker and move it up at the beginning of each new rnd.
Rnd 1 – with red, maroon, gold, or white yarn and H hook, make a magic ring. 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2 – 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3 – *ch 4, turn (first photo below). Sc in next 3 chs (second photo below); join with sl st to next sc on Rnd 2 (third photo below). Sl st in next st (fourth photo below).* Rep from * to * 5 more times (fifth photo below). (18 sc)

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Sauce / Dip – Small Size
This piece is worked in continuous rnds; do not join. You may wish to use a st marker and move it up at the beginning of each new rnd.
Rnd 1 – with red, maroon, gold, or white yarn and D hook, make a magic ring. 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2 – *ch 3, turn. Sc in next 2 chs; join with sl st to next sc on Rnd 1.* Rep from * to * 5 more times. (12 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Sauce Finishing (optional)
For “ranch” style sauce, thread yarn needle with green yarn and sew several small lines on white colored sauce base. Fasten off; weave in ends or tie off on back of piece.

Finishing
With black yarn, make a small “v” centered below Eyes for Smile. With pink yarn, make small horizontal lines underneath or on outer edges of each Eye for Blush. Sew Sauce / Dip to one side of top of Nugget. Tie off ends and hide inside sts.

Here are the finished nuggets!

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This pattern is owned by Crafty Kitty Crochet (Melissa Moore). Any reselling or distribution of this pattern is prohibited. Sale of items made using this pattern is welcomed, but I do ask that credit/a link be provided back to my site, craftykittycrochet.com.