The Chicken Whisperer -- and the People -- Have Spoken . . . And We Have Our Winners!

We first want to send out an Extra Large, no, a JUMBO size thank you to everyone who participated. You all put in many hours and so much imagination and skill to create chickens beyond our imagining. Not a paltry poultry among them! We know the children at Egleston will be thrilled when they see these masterpieces in the next few weeks. Read on for the results of the decision of Andy the Chicken Whisperer and our People's Choice Award.

Just as one can't rush that first egg laid by one's chickens (Kim is STILL waiting for Egg-ero Uno from her girls), one must be patient for the sensibilities of the Chicken Whisperer to manifest. After long and very difficult deliberation, Andy has arrived at his decision.

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF THE
KNITCH KNIT-A-CHICKEN-FOR-CHARITY CONTEST IS:
(drum roll please) . . .

Sally Eggstein and Her Offspring
by Gay Lynn Barson

As those of you who have seen all of these egg-straordinary creations can appreciate, and as fabulous as Sally Eggstein certainly is, the decision was a grueling one to make. So Andy insisted that he had to name four runners-up as well. They are, in alphabetical order:

Call Me Chicken
by a Friend in California



Chicken a la King!
by Diana Thomas



Chicken of the Sea
by Kate Jordan



Polly Pull-it
by Charles Gandy

The Grand Prize winner, Gay Lynn Barson, receives a $25 per month credit at Knitch for a year! Runners-up, you have a Special Prize awaiting you at the shop.

AND NOW FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
(another drum roll please):

Chicken of the Sea
by Kate Jordan

Congratulations Kate! You've won a $50 Knitch Gift Card.