Chicken Egg Cozy by Cheryl Patzer

Chicken Egg Cozy

Knitting
February 2023
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 13 rows = 2 inches
in garter (knit every row)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
20 - 25 yards (18 - 23 m)
One Size (fits a large chicken egg)
English
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This Egg Cozy Collection includes 4 patterns:
-Sheep Cozy
-Hedgehog Cozy
-Bunny Rabbit Cozy
-Chicken Cozy
All cozies fit a large-sized chicken egg

This versatile chicken cozy can have many uses; it fits a large chicken egg, which is about the same size as a plastic re-fillable egg. Create a whimsical centrepiece, embellish an Easter basket, or leave on your co-worker’s desk as a secret surprise!

Dig through your stash and see what unique combinations you can come up with for your flock!

Size: Instructions are for one size, approximately 3.25 inches long, 2.25 inches tall (bottom to top of back), 3.5 inches tall (bottom to top of head)

Yarn: Approximately 25 yards of aran weight yarn for the chicken body (chickens pictured were knit with a variety of Aran Supersaver yarn by Red Heart)
Approx. 2 yds red fingering weight yarn for the comb (pictured is Patons kroy sock yarn)
Approx. 1 yd orange fingering weight yarn for the beak (pictured is Patons kroy sock yarn)

Needles: Set of 5mm (US 8) straight knitting needles
Set of 3.25mm (US 3) straight knitting needles for the comb & beak

Gauge: 7 sts and 13 rows = 5 cm (2 inches) in garter stitch.

Other Materials: half yard length of black or white fingering weight yarn or embroidery thread for eyes
tapestry needle for seaming chicken together and weaving in ends
plastic egg or large chicken egg for stuffing the chicken.

Happy knitting!