Henry's Hen "Thyme"

My nephew Henry's favourite pet hen named Thyme sadly died of old age this summer and Henry asked me to knit her so that he would never forget her. So I did and Henry is delighted. Thyme is lifesize and has some interesting knitting features.She stands free yet still has very delicate feet and I particularly like the row of "feathers" I designed for her tail and wings. As a surprise I also designed a matching hen beanie and that knitting pattern is now also available.

The sample was knit in Patons Pearl (now discontinued). A substitute yarn is shown below.