EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CHICKEN by Annette Corsino
Friday, May 31st and Friday, June 7th at 1:30-4:30pm
CLUCK! CLUCK! Who needs an old stuffed Teddy Bear when you can have a cuddly EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CHICKEN? Come join our resident TKGA Master Knitter, Charles Gandy as we “flock” together (forgive us!) to create this delightful emotional support chicken. Start now to think about names for your chicken, i.e. “Yolko Ono”, “Gwyneth Poultro”, “Lindsey LoHEN”, “Eggshell O’bama” or ?????
Pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emotional-support-chickentm
Skills & Materials
Although this class is appropriate for all levels, you must know how to knit & purl. The chicken is worked flat and seamed together before stuffing!
Materials/Supply list
3 to 4 skeins of our Queensland Coastal Cotton yarn will make at least 3 to 4 chickens. You will also need to purchase the pattern and bring a tapestry needle.
We will provide the stuffing.
Note: These directions are for a 13” long chicken. If you want a larger one use a chunky or bulky yarn (or double a worsted) on a US 9/5.5 needle
Size 5-6 US knitting needles
12 or 15mm safety eyes OR you can embroidery them!
Polyfil stuffing
Optional 4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Warning: You can’t make just one!!