Peckish (the little hen) | PDF Knitting Pattern

Peckish (the little hen) is worked flat on two needles. Instructions for the colour work include written instructions for the borders and a chart for the hearts - instructions & tips are given for first-time colourwork knitters.

If you're new to stranded knitting, this pattern is suitable for first-time colourwork knitters. Other techniques include basic shaping.

Needles
3.25mm straight knitting needles

Yarn
Colours given are those used in the sample. Feel free to get creative with your own colour choices to match in with your home decorating scheme - or choose one of our kits!

KPC Novomerino DK 50g ball
1 x ball in Ivory (yarn A)
1 x ball in Navy (yarn B)
5g in Flame (yarn C)
5g in Beehive (yarn D)

Oddment of 4ply yarn, approx. 60cm.
Note: The eyes are worked in 4ply yarn. The drop in yarn weight makes embroidering the eyes easier. You could also use 3-6 strands of embroidery floss.

The yarn quantities given are enough to knit at least 2 chickens.