"Studies have shown that knitting can help take negative thoughts off the mind and release serotonin, which helps fight depressive states".
I have shared this easy step by step Easter chick pattern for you to follow that I used for the Beautopia Spring display. You can experience the benefits of knitting whether you knit alone or as part of a group and it is easy to get started.
Yellow 2ply wool or colour of your choice
Black 2ply wool for eyes
Orange felt for beak
Small amount of stuffing
Knitting needles size 11
Darning needle for stitching the seam & sewing needle for the beak
Scissors
Now there should be 22 stitches on the needle
Tip: It is always a good idea to do a quick stitch count before moving on to the next step
Leave a 35 cm length of wool for sewing the chick together
Thread needle through remaining stitches on the knitting needle and pull tight to make the head, secure with a stitch
Then over sew the joining seam, when you get to the starting thread, trim and tuck in
Don’t forget to leave a gap to add the stuffing!
Next over sew the remaining gap and cast off
Using the black wool sew a small stitch for an eye on each side of the chicks head and cast off
For the beak cut a small diamond shaped piece of orange felt, fold together and either sew on with a few stitches or attach with glue
Your chick is now complete, well done!
