Rooster

A proud rooster with a serrated comb, a hooked beak, a plump body, and a fan of tail feathers sweeping up behind, a classic farmhouse and kitchen motif. The upright stance and arched tail keep it clearly a rooster, not a hen. Bring it into the editor to add a wattle detail, widen the tail, or pair it with the farm animals, then export to PDF or print the chart for stitching.

Grid: 24 × 22
Difficulty: Beginner
Mesh count: 528
Category: Animals

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Skill level: beginner

If this is one of your earliest charts, you are in safe territory. The outline is bold and simple, so a small miscount rarely shows in the finished piece.

Yarn and hook

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine rooster panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.

Project ideas

Whether you are making a playful kids' blanket or a nursery cushion, the rooster drops in cleanly, ideal for a children's-room make. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.

Who it's for

A rooster panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a new baby, and it fits naturally with a nursery make. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 6.0 by 5.5 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.

Before you start

Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn: DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size: 6.0 × 5.5 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
22 rows, worked bottom to top

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Rooster filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the rooster pattern?

Yes. The rooster is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.

What can I make with the rooster pattern?

It works well as a single friendly character or a row of them along a border — think a pet-lover gift square or a soft-toy-themed throw, and it is a natural choice for a baby gift.

Can I resize the rooster chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

What yarn works best for this rooster chart?

Size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook gives a fine, traditional filet; DK or worsted cotton with a larger hook makes a softer, blanket-weight version. A smooth, solid, light colour reads best.

How many stitches is the rooster pattern?

The chart is 24 by 22 squares — 528 mesh in total, about 118 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.0 by 5.5 inches.