This is the one project that draws lots of cutesy oohs and aahs. Although I’m not into anything too “cute” this was a fun project to knit, and it’s different than your typical stuffed animal. Knitted in Blue Sky Organic Cotton, it takes 2 skeins of yarn, and the pattern has instructions for 3 different chicken designs and sizes.
I saw this pattern in Interweave Knits 2009 “Holiday Gifts” edition and had to make it for my first full height, real Christmas tree. Having grown up with fake trees I never gave any thought to hiding the very unattractive tree dish. The pattern is called “Sunburst Throw” by Daniel Yuhas whose website has instructions for a very cool cast on method called “Diasappearing Loop Cast On.” I knitted the skirt using 3 skeins (478 yds. per skein) of Cascade Eco Wool. My version is larger than what the pattern instructed, and I opted to not do the ruffle bind off. In the end I had 969 stitches and a finished piece that was equivalent to a man’s x-large sweater. I would have made it larger but given that we’ve had our tree for almost 2 weeks and that Christmas is a week away, I had to stop so we could decorate it! And I ran out of yarn.
Hot off the needles
Finished Tree
I love posting the creative project knit by our wonderful customers. Cynthia’s mouse and Priscilla’s egg and nest ornaments are perfect, whimsical adornments to liven any Christmas tree. Ellen whipped up UKS’s Linen Stitch Headband Hat in an orange version for her sister.
