They're here! We have all of the 2020 Backyard Chicken Collection colors from Hue Loco!
We also have one last restock of the 2019 colors before they retire too. So if you like some of these, I do believe this is your last chance at them.
While I love the idea of doing socks with these sets, a shawl would be lovely too. Perhaps Skipping Dots, or a Gradient Band Cowl (you could do a smaller version with just one set), or a Rainbow Warrior.
Let's make it interesting with a contest! Tell me which of these sets is your fave, and I'll randomly choose one winner in the comments by noon EST on Friday. Thanks for playing!
First comment? Wow!
The Grey Cuckoo chicken is hilarious but I love the yarn for the Black Australorp.
Posted by: Sue | May 06, 2020 at 07:22 AM
Who knew chickens made such beautiful yarn? I love the Welsummer, but honestly they're all perfect combinations of colors.
Posted by: Caitlin Saraphis | May 06, 2020 at 07:35 AM
She has done an excellent job of picking up the many different hues you find in feathers. My eyes are drawn to Sumatra.
Posted by: Kate C | May 06, 2020 at 07:44 AM
Black Australorp does it for me. So beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa Van Rossum | May 06, 2020 at 07:56 AM
I like Rhode Island Red. My neighbors have chickens that look like them. Love the colors in Black Australorp though.
Posted by: Dana Snyder | May 06, 2020 at 07:59 AM
I love the Ayam Semani set (and chicken). The speckled Sussex, too, is beautiful. How does anyone choose?
Posted by: Larissa | May 06, 2020 at 08:01 AM
they are all pretty but the Sumatra is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Sarah D | May 06, 2020 at 08:08 AM
I love Onagadori chickens, but the Grey Cuckoo Silkie yarn colors are right in my wheelhouse!
Posted by: Anne B | May 06, 2020 at 08:13 AM
Welsummer!
Posted by: Julie Vance | May 06, 2020 at 08:13 AM
I have changed my mind. I love the ayam cemani. I lived in Indonesia for a year and that did it for me. Lol. Plus.... the greys....
Posted by: Dana Snyder | May 06, 2020 at 08:20 AM
Black Wheaten Ameraucana.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | May 06, 2020 at 08:37 AM
That’s tough! I think I like onagadori best.
Posted by: Samantha T | May 06, 2020 at 08:38 AM
Welsummer!
But love them all.
Posted by: Heather Galpin | May 06, 2020 at 08:38 AM
Choosing 1 favorite when they are all so wonderful is a challenge. However, as I can only choose 1; it has to be Barnevelder. The hues in this set are so rich.
Posted by: Barbara Dubois | May 06, 2020 at 08:39 AM
Welsumer
Posted by: Ruth Anne | May 06, 2020 at 08:39 AM
Ooo, love the adorable little Grey Cuckoo Silkie
subtle hues.
Posted by: Kathy Robbins | May 06, 2020 at 08:40 AM
Welsummer! I love them all tgough. I love her colors.
Posted by: Brandy Schmidt | May 06, 2020 at 08:41 AM
I love the Sumatra! What fun combinations!!
Posted by: Jen Cobb | May 06, 2020 at 08:46 AM
Welsummer! The matching minis are perfect!
Posted by: Lindsey | May 06, 2020 at 08:46 AM
They are all gorgeous. It is difficult to pick just one. Blue Laced Red Wyandotte Rooster
Posted by: Rachel | May 06, 2020 at 08:47 AM
That Welsummer us perfection the cuckoo silkie is a close second!
Posted by: Jenn Hen | May 06, 2020 at 08:48 AM
Blue Langshan is so pretty!! Thank you! These sets are AhhhMAZING!
Posted by: Cathy | May 06, 2020 at 08:49 AM
I really like the Welsummer colorway ! it reminds me of the Lake Superior shoreline here in Upper Michigan ......
Posted by: Sara Lee Albright | May 06, 2020 at 08:50 AM
I love Welsummer
Posted by: Joyce | May 06, 2020 at 08:50 AM
Rhode Island Red for sure
Looks just like my hen Frances!
Posted by: Eileen Burza | May 06, 2020 at 08:54 AM
I like the Black Australorp.. I never thought I'd see yarn colours based on chickens! Imagine that, wonderful idea though. They are pretty ....
Posted by: LiisaT | May 06, 2020 at 08:55 AM
They are all spectacular. But I am drawn to Welsummer.
Posted by: Joann | May 06, 2020 at 08:55 AM
I think barnsvrlder is awesome!
Posted by: Donna Shannon | May 06, 2020 at 08:55 AM
Rhode Island Reds remind me of the chickens that I used to have!
Posted by: Cecilia Robinson | May 06, 2020 at 08:56 AM
Who knew there were so many beautiful chickens in the world!! It’s very hard to pick but my favorite is Black Australorp.
Posted by: Jody Laake | May 06, 2020 at 09:00 AM
Each of these is more wonderful than the last! I love Barnsvrlder, Welsummer, and RI Red... really, any of them look like they would work up beautifully!
Posted by: mellenknits | May 06, 2020 at 09:02 AM
I am partial to the 2019 Welsummer or Black Australorp, but from the 2020? It's a toss up between the Onagadori or the Silver Duckwing Araucana. The colors of the Silver Duckwing kind of remind me of November and that's my favorite month!
Posted by: CarrieM | May 06, 2020 at 09:03 AM
What a fun colorway scheme! I'm drawn to Sumatra but I love several of them.
Posted by: Renee | May 06, 2020 at 09:09 AM
I like them all but I think Barnvelder is my favorite. I will make a 'squiggle' hat for my granddaughter who loves her chickens.
Posted by: Rickye Heffner | May 06, 2020 at 09:18 AM
Beautiful! The birds and the yarn. I like the Mille Fleur D'uccle Bantum, but my favorite is probably the Black Wheaten Ameraucana.
Posted by: Bridget Koupriaynov | May 06, 2020 at 09:19 AM
This is a tough one but the Black Astralorp is calling my name.
Posted by: MarthaO | May 06, 2020 at 09:28 AM
these are all so beautiful, but I'd have to choose the Mille Fleur d'Uccle Bantam! I gained a new appreciation for the beautiful colors of bird feathers while observing a flock of wild turkeys in our neighborhood this winter--so many colors!!
Posted by: Mary Yacovone | May 06, 2020 at 09:29 AM
I love the black astralop, but they're all lovely.
Posted by: Amanda dommer | May 06, 2020 at 09:31 AM
Omaha dork is my fav! But quite frankly, anyone of those sets makes me smile as I hear the rooster next door making his presence known.
Posted by: Sharon Keane | May 06, 2020 at 09:31 AM
How do you pick!?! All so lovely. I think my favorite is Onagadori Rooster.
Posted by: Shannon | May 06, 2020 at 09:32 AM
I like Welsummer. This blog on colors from chickens brings a tear to my eye. We just lost two of our pet chickens to a bear who has been raiding everyone around our neighborhood. They looked something like the road island reds, but were called red sex links.
Posted by: PAmela Morgan | May 06, 2020 at 09:33 AM
They are all beautiful but if I have to chose, Blue Langshan, it is!
Posted by: Sandy Harwood | May 06, 2020 at 09:37 AM
I love Welsummer. Makes me want to get get some chickens, but I live in a 7th floor condo! LOL
Posted by: Nancy Wilson | May 06, 2020 at 09:38 AM
Wow! Great color combos! I’d go for blue langshans if I had to choose (I’m my mother’s daughter—she’d say “I like any color, as long as it’s blue”)
Posted by: Doro Anderson | May 06, 2020 at 09:41 AM
I really like the Welsummer.
Posted by: JANELLA KELLERMEIER | May 06, 2020 at 09:45 AM
Welsummer is my favorite although there are others that are close. These chickens are just like the ones in my daughter’s yard!!!
Stay well and thanks for the posts.
Posted by: robin zalob | May 06, 2020 at 09:48 AM
It's so hard to pick a favorite. I really love the subtle colors in Grey Cuckoo Silkie. They would definitely make my new favorite shawl.
Posted by: Katie Porter | May 06, 2020 at 09:51 AM
welsummer is stunning. Although any of them would be welcome in my home..
Posted by: steffi prigoff | May 06, 2020 at 09:56 AM
I love Black Australorp, but still have that stashed from last year... my favorite that I don't have is Blue Langshan
Posted by: Renee | May 06, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Who knew there were so many beautiful breeds of chickens. All I knew were white chickens growing up on the farm so many years ago. Welsummer is my favorite. Such rich colors!
Posted by: Becky Creighton | May 06, 2020 at 10:05 AM
Ack! How do I choose? I love so many of them, but my current favorite is the Ayam Cemani 😍
Posted by: Mel Westphal | May 06, 2020 at 10:08 AM
I love Barnevelder!
Posted by: Julie Kochevar | May 06, 2020 at 10:08 AM
I really love Mille Fleur D'Uccle Bantam. They are all striking!
Posted by: Cindy Smith | May 06, 2020 at 10:08 AM
I love the Mille Fleur Duccle Bantam Colors!!! I would look beautiful in a shawl and remind me of days gone by. I grew in North Carolina with chicks in the back yard and live less than a mile from my homeplace. Would welcome any of your gorgeous colors in my door!!!
Posted by: Devra Neal | May 06, 2020 at 10:11 AM
I like the Welsummer Rooster colours, but the Grey Cuckoo Silkie is a close second and an adorable bird.
Posted by: Susan | May 06, 2020 at 10:11 AM
Chicken colors, I love it! Especially the Welsummer, those skeins are beautiful together!
Posted by: carolyn ensminger | May 06, 2020 at 10:12 AM
Lavender orpington, but they're all so lovely, it's nearly impossible to choose one!
Posted by: Jo | May 06, 2020 at 10:14 AM
All the colors are beautiful which makes it hard to choose just one. I would go with Black Wheaton Ameraucaun
Posted by: Ginny Burgus | May 06, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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I like the silver duckwing araucana - the colors match the chicken perfectly and those colors are good all year 'round. Beautiful earth tones!
Posted by: Linda Cepeda | May 06, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Black Australorp
Posted by: Diane | May 06, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Silver Duckwing Araucana is my choice. Would make great-looking socks.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | May 06, 2020 at 10:16 AM
The Barnvelder is gorgeous, but love them all!
Posted by: Rickie | May 06, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Black Australorp is my fave! They are all simply beautiful
Posted by: Agatha Gallion | May 06, 2020 at 10:19 AM
They are all beautiful yarns, but my favorite is Welsummer!
Posted by: Laure Trimmer | May 06, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Welsummer is my favorite
Posted by: Kathy Pavlica | May 06, 2020 at 10:22 AM
It is such a clever idea and all are so interesting.
I think i could make a shawl with Blue Langshan or Silver Duckwing Araucana and it would be easy to wear. I probably won't win, so why sweat over choices.
Posted by: Diane | May 06, 2020 at 10:22 AM
Wel summer would be gorgeous for a shawl!
And hey, are used to live on a chicken farm 12,000 those babies in the backyard!
Posted by: Kristi Cunningham | May 06, 2020 at 10:24 AM
I love Black Wheaten Americauna.
Posted by: Donna Reed | May 06, 2020 at 10:28 AM
I have to pick Rhode Island Red! Because we used to have backyard chickens, and the fiestiest ones of all were the Reds. You couldn't keep them out of the trees.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 06, 2020 at 10:29 AM
After waffling around for nearly 20 minutes because they are all so fabulous, Welsummer gets the vote.
Posted by: Pam Owens | May 06, 2020 at 10:30 AM
I am torn between Barnevelder and Welsummer. If I was forced to make a choice it would be Barnevelder.
Posted by: Gail | May 06, 2020 at 10:33 AM
I can’t decide between Barnevelder and Welsummer. Both have gorgeous colors but are very different. The Barevelder really draws me in, so I guess that one is the winner!
Posted by: Amy Holterman | May 06, 2020 at 10:36 AM
I think I like Welsummer. Or Onagadori!😂
Posted by: Jackie Taylor | May 06, 2020 at 10:39 AM
I love this yarn so much... I have a few of them. Today I am in the mood for Welsummer but it will probably something different tomorrow. :-)
Posted by: Natalie | May 06, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Blue Langshan. They're all beautiful!
Posted by: Nancy F | May 06, 2020 at 10:41 AM
It is hard to choose just one. I really like the Black Astralorp, Barnevelder and Welsummer.
Posted by: Daniela Cecil | May 06, 2020 at 10:43 AM
I love the Barnevelder! The colors are so delicious! They are all so gorgeous but the barnevelder is my favorite :)
Posted by: Sarah P | May 06, 2020 at 10:46 AM
I can't choose just one, but will narrow it down to the Sumatra or Blue Langshans. I love my chickens and guineas all 30+ of them.
Posted by: Penny | May 06, 2020 at 10:46 AM
Tough decision - I think I would pick Silver Duckwing Araucana. My nephew and his wife raise chickens in their backyard. I would love to make something for her with this yarn.
Posted by: Annette | May 06, 2020 at 10:48 AM
Blue Langshan is beautiful!
Posted by: Kate | May 06, 2020 at 10:53 AM
ooooohhhhhh...so pretty!!! i'd probably go with Black Austra Rooster! thanks!!
Posted by: Kristi | May 06, 2020 at 10:55 AM
All of them are so pretty. My favorite is Silver Duckwing Araucana though. Thank you!
Posted by: Lisa Smith | May 06, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Do you suppose Nicole has to go on safari to find such beautiful chickens? Today I love the Mille Fleur D'uccle Bantam
Posted by: Teri E Persing | May 06, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Tough choice. Black Australorp just barely beat out my second choice.
Posted by: Judy | May 06, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Barnevelder - love the reds, and I would definitely use this set for a shawl. Thanks for the contest.
Posted by: Marla | May 06, 2020 at 11:14 AM
Oh! Barnvelder is my favourite with the red. I think this is such a unique collection of colours.
Posted by: Heather | May 06, 2020 at 11:18 AM
Ohhhh I love them all! But if I have to choose one, it would be Onagadori ❤
Posted by: Jessica Miller | May 06, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Partridge Silkie Bantam- I love the browns and blues together
Posted by: Diane MacMillan | May 06, 2020 at 11:20 AM
It's like a kid in a candy store when you can only select one so I'd pick Blue Langshan. All are lovely, so you can't go wrong!
Posted by: Faye J | May 06, 2020 at 11:21 AM
Hi love Blue Langsham, but I really love them all!
Posted by: Denise | May 06, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Love that Onagadori! I had never heard of that breed, and theyre so exotic looking!
Posted by: Pat W | May 06, 2020 at 11:33 AM
This is so hard since I have both silkies and Araucana! I think I would have to choose the Silver Duckwing since I love the combo of silvery grey and gold. Thank you for giving a set away, someone is going to have an amazing day! 😁
Posted by: Happy Wyatt | May 06, 2020 at 11:35 AM
The Silver Duckwing is my choice at the moment. They are all so pretty!
Posted by: Debbie | May 06, 2020 at 11:57 AM
All are great, but Black Australorp is my favorite.
Posted by: staci | May 06, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Welsummer is my favorite. Would make a beautiful shawl or socks.
Posted by: Anita | May 06, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Picking a favorite out of all these beauties is like picking a favorite child.... but I like the Mille Fleur best today.
Posted by: Christie Bowie | May 06, 2020 at 12:03 PM
Black Australorp, but really I love all of them :)
Posted by: Vicki Schmoyer | May 06, 2020 at 12:06 PM
It's so hard to choose, I love them all, but Welsummer rooster is probably my favorite.
Posted by: Wendy Chase | May 06, 2020 at 12:09 PM
How can I pick just one? They are all gorgeous! I guess if I had to pick just one it would be Barnevelder.
Posted by: Donna Gerber | May 06, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Love them all but Welsummer is my fav!
Posted by: Patty Turner | May 06, 2020 at 12:12 PM