Meet this month’s KAL: Emotional Support Chicken™ by Annette Corsino. This knitting pattern has been on Ravelry’s “Hot Right Now” list since its initial release, and continues to gain in popularity. The viral pattern has been downloaded over 4,400 times on Ravelry alone. Needless to say, we are pretty excited to cast on this project with you!
W&C will be hosting this KAL in our Facebook Group June 17th-July 15th 2024
Everyone is welcome to join - from beginner knitters to seasoned stitchers. Our Facebook knitting group offers tutorials, monthly knit-a-long’s, knitting support, & more!
Photo Credit: Annette Corsino
Photo Credit: Noro Yarns
Photo Credit: Loop De Loop Studio
Photo Credit: Noro Yarns
Photo Credit: In Sheep’s Clothing Yarn Shop
Here’s the supplies you’ll need for this project:
Pattern: Emotional Support Chicken™ by Annette Corsino Support Chicken™ by Annette Corsino
This pattern is ideal for stash-busting, or using up extra scrap yarn you have on hand. For this project you will use 200 yards of worsted weight yarn (Main Color/Body), 100 yards of (Contrast Color/Stripes), and 10 yards each for the wattle, crown and beak.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Yarn (Stripes) & Plymouth Encore Colorspun (Body)
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
Needles: Size 7 US/4.5mm knitting needles
12 or 15mm safety eyes - Lots of options on Amazon
Polyfil stuffing - You can get this at most craft stores, or on Amazon
Optional 4.5mm crochet hook
Additional Notes:
*We’ve seen many yarn options to choose from for this pattern (including chunky Malabrigo Yarns & worsted Noro Yarns! You can view several finished examples on Ravelry.
*There is a Free Video Tutorial for this pattern on YouTube from the designer.
*This KAL is not affiliated with the designer, please be sure to purchase the pattern directly from the original creator.
*This post contains some affiliate links for yarn & other supplies, thank you for supporting my small business!