Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I started one last night in bright red I only managed a paltry ten rows but its a start The plan tonight is to do another ten I am toying with the idea of making the collar and warming flap in charcoal grey as a contrast - what do you think Should that be a poultry 10 rows! Sorry. Couldn't resist. I've finished This is my first creation and it is called "Shocking" Well done. It looks super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I am going to knit another one with the warming flap. I have got dark brown and a gingery coloured wool. It will be called "Sludge" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Cool - I've already contacted Buffie by the way Claret. I'm knitting one in Eglu green at the moment. I've got a few more balls of it if anyone wants one at cost (got a batch from ebay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Love the colour. I need to get a pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Cool - I've already contacted Buffie by the way Claret. I'm knitting one in Eglu green at the moment. I've got a few more balls of it if anyone wants one at cost (got a batch from ebay) PM on it's way, little chickadee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Cool - I've already contacted Buffie by the way Claret. Thanks, I spoke to her, she is meetuing Jane Howarth soon and will tell her about it then. Perhaps you'll see something about the jumpers in the BHWT newsletter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've got 8 hens on the waiting list at the moment, so let me know when you've finished one and I'll tell you who's next on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I took the jumper into work today and asked everyone to guess what it was After a lot of clues someone guessed the answer, I now owe her a Creme egg Got a few sympathetic looks from a few people and my boss asked if I needed to lie down One particular person asked why as they are only chickens Anyway, I have started another jumper. Black edges with a goldy coloured main part. the lucky chicken may end up looking like a bumble bee Maybe my boss was right and I do need to lie down Never mind I am happy in my little world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Never mind I am happy in my little world Exactly Ali.. I find they all listen to me here in my little world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Anyway, I have started another jumper. Black edges with a goldy coloured main part. the lucky chicken may end up looking like a bumble bee That can be her going out outfit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 All that black and gold, all it needs is a matching Chanel handbag to compete the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ok, here's my first one - my knitting skills are very rusty, and it's a bit less tidy than I would like but I've got the hang of the pattern now I think - no.2 is on the needles already. (I'm not doing so many stripes again, too many ends to darn in!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Very colour co-ordinated and cheerful though Olly! I did my casting on last night and have managed 2 rows of rib so far. Him Indoors asked if I was knitting for someone's baby. The expression on his face when I told him it was for a hen was priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 They look amazing! Lucky chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My dad just shook his head when I told him what it was I had started I am up to 24 rows now Just so busy but I will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 The look on my friend's face was a picture too when she asked what I was knitting! I'm doing a slightly more sedate one now, brown and green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Him Indoors asked if I was knitting for someone's baby. The expression on his face when I told him it was for a hen was priceless. You'll have to post a picture of 'that look' Egluntine At least you didn't tell him that you were expecting!!! That's given him a coronary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 We could have a whole gallery of our OHs giving us 'that look' Although this emoticon still says it all for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It's lovely to see all the enthusiasm to help our lovely ex batts and it's so very kind. I remember some time ago we had a lot of knitters sending in designs for various jumpers and having spoken to HQ I have found that sadly the trialled jumpers caused some problems. Really don't want to dampen your enthusiasm but we had so many problems we have found that it is far better to keep them warmly housed, with tlc and warm mash. Mine are fine and coping very well with the temperatures of -7 Just wanted to let you know where the BHWT stand. Thanks BBX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Don't know what people want to do in the light of this advice. Sorry if I've caused people to waste their time. I'll contact Laughing Hens about this to. Obviously, these particular jumpers have not been trialled by the BHWT as the pattern was designed for a competition to design one which doesn't catch on their legs. I'm happy to do whatever people want to do. Sorry again to have wasted anyone's time with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It was so well intentioned I know BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I for one would definately still want them for my girlies. I'm not sure why these would cause problems, as you said little chickadee, it was designed not to catch their legs and their wings are free too. Unless there is another reason why they shouldn't wear them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Well I'm still knitting - obviously not all ex-battery hens need them, some do come with quite a few feathers, but I'm willing to produce a few on the basis that they might come in handy, even if only for the first week or so. I take your point entirely Buffie, and perhaps these ones will prove to be a better fit than the ones that were tried before. I'm afraid I am having so much fun making them, that I don't really mind if they are not used much, although I would love to see a picture of someone's hen 'modelling' them in due course! It has to be what's best for the hens, and if they are not needed then I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Him Indoors asked if I was knitting for someone's baby. The expression on his face when I told him it was for a hen was priceless. You'll have to post a picture of 'that look' Egluntine At least you didn't tell him that you were expecting!!! That's given him a coronary! You are not kidding. We'd be in the Guiness Book of Records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
