Cabled Chicken Sweater

If you've never considered knitting a chicken sweater, now's your chance. This easy knit sweater pattern is a unique way to keep your chickens warm and their feathers protected. The free knitting pattern was designed with a medium sized hen in mind. Don't waster another minute - work up this sweater knitting pattern today and your feathered friends will be happy you did.

From the blogger: "This little sweater was made with the unique shape of a chicken in mind. It fastens with two buttons on the sides. This sample was made with Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash."

Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

• 142.5 yards (130.3 meters), 2 oz (57 grams) DK weight yarn (Light #3)
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles (can be straight or circular)
• Stitch holders or short circular needle (to hold neckline stitches)
• Yarn needle
• 4 buttons shank