I don't really know why I wanted to knit a sheep. I think a knitted sheep just seemed like an appropriate thing for someone who knits to have.The pattern is from Toy Knits by Debbie Bliss, with my own modifications.
I had issues with this pattern, and one of them was the length of the body in proportion to the size of the head. I shortened the body of mine quite a bit, and I also made the ears about twice the size they were in the pattern.
When she was finished she looked very plain, so I got out the flowers I knitted back in February and sewed a few of them on. These were from Nicky Epstein's book of knitted flowers.I think they dress her up nicely. I do like to add something to a pattern.
It's not easy getting a good picture of a sheep. It was a long and gruelling photo shoot for both of us.
I'm taking a short break from blogging now. I want to put some work in on the garden and if possible get it completely up to date by the end of the summer.
I'll try to keep up with reading blogs and I'll be back in a couple of weeks!
26 comments:
Your sheep is so cute!
Ewe are so clever!! Very cute. I'm sure your garden will appreciate it! Love those pom-pom things (can you tell I'm very garden-friendly with my extensive knowledge of plant names? LOL)
You certainly created a cute sheep there. I love to knit, but don't know if I would have attempted such a pattern. Did you give her(?)a name? Will look forward to your return! Twyla
Love your sheep with her crown of
flowers, enjoy your 'blog-rest' and also hoping you have a little time to relax in your garden as well as working in it!
I am a knitter and I LUV your sheep...........
Your sheep is PRECIOUS!!!
I enjoyed seeing all your pretty flowers, too, not to mention pretty quilts. You get so much done!!!
Enjoy your garden time.
You are such a talented knitter. Love that little sheep.
That sheep is adorable and of course I love the flowers. Enjoy your time away - will look forward to when your back posting. Happy gardening.
Hugs - Karen
Sooo, does she have a name? How 'bout Penolope? Happy gardening. Looking forward to more flower shots.
You did a wonderful job dressing up your little sheep. It kinda made me laugh, I have a sheep but it's not knitted. I made it oh about 20 years ago, it has wooden legs.
Have a great gardening break.
I have been told to covet thy neighbour's ass is a sin. But OMG, I do covet that sheep!! She is just soooo special! I lover her to bits, & your modifications are just lovely.
Hello, I just discovered your blog. You make such BEAUTIFUL things! Sigh ... My compliments!'
Greetings, Carolien
Love the sheep, and the quilts behind are beautiful! I really like the squares one especially. Great fabrics.
I just love the sheep with the flowers. "She" is beautiful! I'll have to check out the Debbie Bliss toy patterns for my little granddaughters. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me!!!!
Marilyn in NM
she is absolutely adorable!!
and we will miss you, have a wonderful time in the "dirty part of town"
Adorable petit mouton! :-)
Lou
Your ewe is very cute. She reminds me of many of the characters is the book I just finished, "Three Bags Full". She would certainly fit in their meadow.Thanks for sharing.
Only 'ewe' can knit such a beautiful sheep and then adorn it with your creative touches of splendid flowers. And yes, your gorgeous posting will be so, so missed.
Enjoy your break.
I found my way here via a link on vickis blog. what a fun project and those flowers are such a cute addition!
Oh, she's so cute! Have a nice break!
That is the cutest thing I have ever seen!!!! You constantly amaze me with your talents! Enjoy your blog-a-cation and we'll be waiting when you return.
I see that Sherrrie Shepie is still front and center. We miss you. Hope you're getting bunches done.
OMG that sheep is adorable!!! I love it!
This sheep is just adorable. I think that the addition of the flowers really make him extra cute. I hope you're having fun in the garden. Take care.
Aloha!
Your sheep is the cutest sheep ever! I love the flower additions. Debbie Bliss is one of my favourite designers - I love her stuff.
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