Life is Hard. We All Need a Chicken to Help Make It Better…

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Written by norfolkdaphne

… is the tag line of The Emotional Support Chicken pattern by The Knitting Tree… and I couldn’t agree more.

I’ve been seeing loads of posts on Instagram from so many people who’ve knitted their own Emotional Support Chickens in a myriad of colours, so I decided now’s the perfect time to make one for myself as I navigate my way through a completely unexpected divorce, house sale, and complete life change.

I’m allergic to pretty much all pets and can’t have a real one of my own to cuddle, so she’s a great substitute with her soft squishiness and strokeability, sitting there quietly with her watchful (slightly wonky!) blue eyes.

She’s knitted with a combination of leftover yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester DK in Umber (from my Xanthia Cardigan) for the main body; WYS The Croft Shetland DK in Tangwick Tweed (from my Renée Batwing Jumper) for the stripe at the back, comb and wattle; then two stripes of fluffy Wool and the Gang’s Feeling Good Yarn in Cinnamon Dust (from my Rumours Sweater), which is so soft and perfect for stroking; and then a bit of yellow Letlopi for her beak.

The pattern was very easy to follow and well explained, so would be great for a beginner knitter.

I’ve named her Phoenix, to represent hope, renewal, a fresh start, and as a symbol of life and better things to come, born from the experience of difficult times and challenging circumstances.

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  1. So sorry for what you’re going through
    We have a CAVApoo who is non allergic and doesn’t shed any hair. If you want a bottomless well of love and support, I can’t recommend these breads highly enough x

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    1. Thank you, that’s really kind. I’d love a non allergic dog and your Cavapoo sounds amazing, but unfortunately work and finance circumstances mean I couldn’t make the commitment at the moment.

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      1. so sorry

        if we lived closer to you I’d bring him over for cuddles

        love your posts and hope you get through this very soon x

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      2. That’s a lovely idea, just a shame you’re not closer! Thank you, I hope to keep posting, even though it’s likely to be sporadic for a while. But I’ll get there and get back to it all properly in time xx

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  2. Sending you courage and resilience! These times are hard ( done it, been there) but keep going and I look forward to seeing your new posts. I love the emotional support chicken 🐓.
    Thank you 😊

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  3. I went through a crappy time years ago and my friend always said ‘Everthinf will be alright in the end, if it’s not alright it’s not the end’ failing that but more wool !!! I really wish you and Phoenic all the best X

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