Class: Emotional Support Chicken

Learn to knit the Emotional Support Chicken!

Join us at The Woolly Thistle Shop for this fun and hands-on class where you will learn to knit the popular Emotional Support Chicken! This brand new class is taught by TWT's instructor and shopfront staff, Martha. Her patient and knowledgeable teaching style bring warmth and joy to this fun class. 

In this engaging, in-person class, you’ll knit your very own Emotional Support Chicken over the course of 3 class times. This playful project is packed with useful techniques and is perfect for knitters looking to build skills while creating something truly joyful and huggable. Over the course of three sessions, you’ll learn shaping, construction, and finishing techniques that will expand your knitting toolkit in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This class has a maximum capacity of 6 students, so sign up today to secure spot!

If the class is showing sold out, email us at info@thewoollythistle.com and we'll add you to the waitlist!

What You'll Learn:

• Wrap & Turn short rows for shaping
• Picking up stitches
• Joining two pieces of knitted fabric
• Changing between yarn colors
• Knitted toy construction and finishing techniques

Class Date and Time: Total of 6 hours of class time

• Tuesday, May 19th 4:30 - 6:30
  • Cast on for the tail and learn how to wrap and turn to shape the back of the chicken.
• Thursday, May 21st 4:30 - 6:30
  • Focus on picking up stitches and knitting the main bulk of the chicken.
• Tuesday, May 26th 4:30 - 6:30
  • Create the beak, comb, and wattle assembling chick so that by the end of class, your chicken is finished and ready for hugs!

Additional help can be provided at Knit Night on May 28th! 

Class Location: This is an in-person class that we will be hosting at our shopfront location: 12 Commerce Avenue, Suite 3, West Lebanon, NH 03784

Skills Needed to Take this Course: Beginner / Intermediate

• Must have basic knitting knowledge - Cast-on, Knit, Purl, Cast-off

Materials Included with your Class:

• Included in your class fee is the cost of 2x 100g balls of WYS Retreat Twist Chunky (100% Wool), 30g of Rauma Fivel yarn in yellow and red for beak, wattle, and comb, Safety Eyes, TWT Tote, Tapestry Needle, Stitch Markers, and Wool Stuffing.
  

Please note, this kit includes 2 balls of Retreat, enough to knit your chicken. However, you may need to work the bottom panel of the chicken in stripes using both the main color and contrast color to ensure you have enough yarn. If you prefer the bottom panel to be entirely in your MC, you may need to purchase an additional ball of Retreat in that color to have sufficient yardage.

Materials Needed (these are not included in the price of this class):

• Pattern must be purchased directly from the designer: Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino. 
• Size US 7 / 4.5mm. This pattern is knit flat so you can use circular or straight needles. We'd recommend 24 or 32 inch if you are using circular needles. You may want to bring a size smaller or larger needle if you are generally a tight or loose knitter.

Meet your Instructor:

Martha Dickinson is a lifelong knitter and valued member of The Woolly Thistle team, working both as a knitting instructor and in the shopfront. Known for her patient, knowledgeable teaching style, Martha loves helping knitters of all levels learn new skills and grow in confidence. Whether she’s assisting customers in the shop or guiding students through a project, she finds great joy in inspiring others to enjoy and deepen their knitting practice.

Class Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your class registration, we offer a full refund for cancellations made more than one week prior to the class start date. Cancellations made within one week of the class start date may be eligible for a refund only if we are able to fill the vacated spot. If we are unable to fill the spot, we will not be able to issue a refund. We reserve the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met or due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, instructor illness, etc). In such cases, we will notify participants as soon as possible and issue a full refund for the class amount.