I saw a small item in the new Vogue Knitting magazine on British chickens in need of some TLC. Who knew that there were chickens in the world in need of sweaters! What a great idea to help the little hens out. But I have a better idea. Stop the jerks who are doing this to the chickens in the first place.
One more reason to buy eggs from the chicken man (known to the rest of the world as the Country Hen). Plus the chicken man writes letters and sometimes sends them in the eggs. I think I'm in love.
My sister raises hens, and I think I'll knit her a chicken sweater in case one of them gets sick. (note: Hers are very well cared for chickens bearing no resemblance to the poor creatures in the picture above.) The pattern and more information about the effort to help the chickens can be found here: http://littlehenrescue.co.uk/jumpers.aspx
4 comments:
They're so sad looking! I'm glad someone has taken it upon themselves to clothe semi-naked chickens.
I so agree. Good to know that there are nice people out there willing to clean up messes made by others...
Here is another link to the "chux tux" pattern in case yousa lookin fur it: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/rule-roost/chux-tux-knitting-pattern-ex-batt-hens_29538.html
And here is a link to the Nicki Trench pattern page on Ravelry for all you fellow Ravelers out there...
Chicken jacket
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