If you love cozy reading nooks and handmade charm, the crochet chicken tablet pillow stand might just be your next favorite project. This playful accessory doubles as a soft book reader cover, keeping your device upright while you binge your favorite shows or dive into a novel. Made from plush yarn, it adds warmth and personality to any knit decor setting. Best of all, you can crochet one yourself with a few basic stitches and a bit of patience. Let me walk you through a practical, step by step guide so you can create your own cozy companion.
What Makes This Crochet Chicken Pillow Stand So Special?
Unlike generic tablet stands made of plastic or metal, this handmade version brings texture, comfort, and a little smile to your space. The chicken design isn’t just cute, it’s functional. The rounded body cradles your tablet at a gentle angle, perfect for hands free reading or watching videos in bed. Because it’s crocheted with soft yarn, it won’t scratch your device or your furniture. Plus, the whimsical face and wings make it a conversation piece. I’ve seen these used as lap pillows, neck rests during travel, and even as decorative accents on a bookshelf. The crochet chicken tablet pillow stand truly earns its place in any cozy corner.
Materials You Need to Make Your Own Crochet Tablet Pillow
Before you start, gather the right supplies. Using the correct yarn and hook size makes a big difference in how firm or floppy your chicken will be. Here’s what I recommend:
- Worsted weight or bulky yarn in cream or white for the body (about 200 grams). Add small amounts of orange for the beak and feet, and red for the comb and wattle.
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm) or H (5.0 mm) depending on your yarn weight. Check the label for guidance.
- Fiberfill stuffing or scrap yarn for shaping the pillow. You want it firm enough to hold a tablet upright.
- Tapestry needle and stitch markers for sewing pieces together and keeping track of rounds.
- A piece of cardboard or plastic canvas to insert inside the base so the stand stays flat and stable.
Don’t feel pressured to buy expensive materials. Leftover yarn from other projects works perfectly. The key is to choose a soft but sturdy yarn that won’t pill after a few washes.
Step by Step Guide to Crocheting the Chicken Body
Start with a magic ring and work in continuous rounds. The body is basically a large oval or rounded rectangle shape, thick enough to support your tablet. I prefer to begin with 6 single crochets in the ring, then increase evenly until the base measures about 8 inches across. Continue without increasing until the piece is about 4 inches tall. This creates a plump bottom half. Then start decreasing gradually to form a rounded top. Remember to leave a small opening for stuffing and inserting the tablet slot later. For beginners, I suggest using stitch markers every 10 stitches so you don’t lose count. Keep your tension consistent, too tight makes the fabric stiff, too loose makes it saggy. A medium tension gives the best balance.
Once the body is shaped, set it aside. You’ll stuff it lightly after adding the inner pocket for the tablet.
Adding the Wings, Comb and Wattle
Now comes the fun part, giving your chicken personality. Crochet two small wings using the same body color. Make a chain of 10, then work half double crochets back across. Fold the piece in half and sew the straight edge to the side of the body. Position them about halfway up, angled slightly backward so they look relaxed. For the comb, use red yarn and chain 12. Work three double crochets into the second chain from the hook, then slip stitch into the next chain. Repeat this scalloped pattern three times. Sew the comb onto the top of the head. The wattle is a simple chain of 6 worked into a teardrop shape, attached right below the beak area. The beak itself is a small orange triangle: chain 4, single crochet in the second chain, half double crochet in the next, double crochet in the last. Sew that on between the comb and wattle. Don’t worry about symmetry, chickens are wonderfully quirky.
Shaping the Pillow and Inserting the Tablet Slot
This is the most practical step. You need a pocket inside the pillow that holds your device upright. I recommend crocheting a separate rectangular piece: chain about 12 inches (or as wide as your tablet), then work rows of single crochet until it’s about 8 inches tall. Fold the rectangle in half and sew the side edges, leaving the top open. This creates a sleeve. Before you sew it into the chicken body, slide your tablet inside the sleeve to check the fit. It should be snug but not tight. Now place the sleeve inside the chicken body, positioning it so the open top faces up and the bottom sits flat against the base. Sew the sleeve’s bottom edge and side edges to the inside of the chicken body using a whip stitch. Make sure the sleeve
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