Crafted Herdy!

[Spotty-ewe]

I adapted a pattern I had for a sheep to knit this Herdwick. The grey body is knitted with Herdy wool so she is a genuine Herdy! 😁 A friend suggested I keep knitting more until I have a flock!😂😂 That will keep me busy while I self-isolate! 😉

[Kevin53]

Brilliant. Best wishes Kevin

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Kevin53]

Many thanks Kevin. She’s genuine Herdy baaa her head and legs! 😂🐑🐏

[Horsewhisper]

Beautiful! Definitely a good idea to knit a flock - but don’t nod off when trying to keep count! 🤣

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Horsewhisper]

😂😂😂 I’ll try to stay awake! Certainly knitting a flock would be something to bleet about! 🤣 🐏🐑

[Lupiknits]

I demand a flock! You’re very skilled at this x

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Lupiknits]

Thanks Lupiknits - I take that as a real compliment from a talented knitter! 👍🏻👍🏻 Do you think if I knitted one with a variegated wool it would look good? 🤔 I might give it a try for a mixed flock. 😆

[Lupiknits in reply to Spotty-ewe]

Fair Isle sheep sound like a trend to me 💕

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Lupiknits]

😂😂🤣🤣 Love it!!

[Lisalou19]

Omg I want one 😍😍

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Lisalou19]

👍🏻👍🏻😊😊

[thestorm]

Spotty, that is so cool!!! I am just astonished at your so special talents. You could have worked for Gaud, the teddy bear company. Or forget that, Start your own business. Really. Just amazing..... Can I buy some. really myself, and grandbabies would adore them Wait, I will send storm, he is not in isolation, and make a friend for him,LOL You have a very blessed gift. Keep on doing the flock, and we will always follow!! All my peace, prayers, blessings Spotty. Hugs from storm tooXxx thestormy sunshine

[Spotty-ewe in reply to thestorm]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments Stormy. 👍🏻 Yes, send Storm he’ll be able to round up the flock and bring them safely back to you. 😂😂 But give me a few weeks to get the flock together.🐑🐏🐑🐏🐑🐑🐏🐑

Any word of your son in Cornwall? I hope he won’t be stuck over here too long.🙏🏻 Keep well Stormy - hugs to you and Storm. 🤗😘💕

[thestorm in reply to Spotty-ewe]

Thank you for asking about my son. Spotty.. He and our grandbabies are self isolating there. They have a very nice neighborhood, but no other family there. Our daughter-in-law has her mum and pop in London, where they are going to stay too. I thank the Lord for there safety, and everyone's. So far ,they are sheltered, but like everywhere, food and supplies are running short. So we are funding to send Amazon orders for supplies, when governments releases them. It has to do with international shipping. They are living there because of my sons job, took them there. He now works for Google.... Miss them so very much.... You be well Spotty, take those flocks all the way, and as I said we will follow, and I will send Storm to guide them LOL.... Be well, be blessed, be strong, keep posting your sweet talents, Please.Xxxx thestormy sunshine:)💖💖🤗🤗🐺🐺

[Spotty-ewe in reply to thestorm]

So pleased to hear your son and family are keeping safe Stormy, and I pray it stays that way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I understand you missing them so much especially in these worrying times. They’ll be missing you both too, but hopefully things will be much improved in a few months time and we’ll all see our loved ones again.🤞🤞 Do you Skype or Face Time? That makes such a difference these days.

I’ve almost finished my second sheep and will maybe try one in a different colour next. 🐑 I’ll soon need Storm to keep them all in order! 😂 Please keep well Stormy and your hubby too. 🙏🏻 Hugs to you and Storm🤗🤗💕💕

[thestorm in reply to Spotty-ewe]

Yes, yes Spotty, we skype, and I am thankful they are doing well. As my post last evening, my grandbabies were at the park down the street from them, enjoying the beautiful day... Storm is ready and practicing herding the flock. He is practicing on the ducks, as they are back for the season, and cows... Quack. quack, and the cow says MOOO... LOL. Be safe, keep your family in my prayers, and looking forwards to seeing those sweet lambs of yours! blessings, thestormy sunshine

[Spotty-ewe in reply to thestorm]

Glad you see your family via Skype and that they are enjoying life as they should.👍🏻👍🏻

Nice to know Storm is getting in some practise with the 🦆 🦆and 🐄🐂 so he’ll be ready for the 🐏🐑 when the flock is made. 😂😂

Take good care of yourself Stormy and thanks for keeping us in your prayers. I’ll be doing the same for you and yours. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 🤗😘

[Hidden]

So cute Spotty! I really think you ought to share these with the world via Etsy.

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Hidden]

Do you really think so? Trouble is I wouldn’t have a clue of how to go about it. 🤷‍♀️ Fancy being my shepherd? 😂😂 Take care Brook🤗😘🥰

[Hidden in reply to Spotty-ewe]

I definitely think so. They are so adorable! Google it and see or go on the Etsy site, they probably have info there? Or, if you want, I can try to

find out from a friend who sells teddy bears on there.

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Hidden]

I’m still not convinced I’d manage it.🤔 Don’t bother your friend as I’m so woolly headed I still wouldn’t catch on. It would be nice to sell them in aid of Lupus UK though. 😉

[Lisalou19 in reply to Spotty-ewe]

I would definitely buy one.

I actually really want one. X

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Lisalou19]

That is so kind of you Lisalou.😘 Hopefully there will be a flock of them soon (ish)🐏🐑🐏🐑 so you can have the pick of them. 👍🏻 Unless this little Herdy goes to market on his own? 😆😆

[Barbara17]

She’s lovely! After years of knitting I’m learning to crochet. Trying to do a teddy at the moment so watch this space 😂

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Barbara17]

Pleased you like her Barbara. 😁 I love teddies so eagerly await seeing your creation.😍😍 Take care! 🤗😘

[Krazykat26]

Oh yes!!! Love it💜

U have amazing talent Spotty!! U do!! Now come on don't be sheepish..knit a flock!! 🤗🤗😽😽Xx

[Spotty-ewe in reply to Krazykat26]

Ewe are so kind Kat! 🤗😘 Once my head isn’t feeling so woolly I’ll get on with creating a flock! 🐑🐏🐑🐏 Take care 😘😘💕💕

[stiff19]

Excellent spotty 😍 can’t believe I missed this post 🙈 must have been counting sheep !

Such talent, he can’t go to market alone , as said he needs his flock 😂 looking forward to the rest 👍🐑

I wish I could knit a pattern I struggle to knit and pearl 🙈🙈

I used to drive my mum nuts I’m sure when I was young, ‘mum I’ve dropped a stitch’ mum I’ve only got 18 stitches I did have 25’😂😂😂😂,

Keep up the fantastic work 😍👍🤗

[Spotty-ewe in reply to stiff19]

Thanks so much Stiff. Haha, I think we all start like you did.😝 I’m not the best or most patient of knitters either but this stitch, which I’ve been informed is called bramble stitch, is remarkably easy. It only involves knit and purl no yarn round needle or anything like that just p 3 together and k,p&k into next stitch repeat, then purl the whole of the next row. I enjoy doing it. The head, ears and legs are more of a fiddle but I’ll get there. Just starting head etc for third Herdy now although his fleece is a non-traditional Herdy colour. 🤔 The rebel in the flock! 🤷‍♀️😂😂

Keep safe lovely Stiff. 🤗😘

[stiff19 in reply to Spotty-ewe]

Wow go for it spotty 3rd already 👍 you are just too good 😍

I’m pretty sure you make it sound easier than it is 😂😂😂

There’s always a rebel to be found 🤷‍♀️😂😂 can’t wait to see them 😍

Keep safe too lovely spotty 🤗💐😘

[Spotty-ewe in reply to stiff19]

👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗😘

[HelenL75]

I love it very talented 🐑 am hoping to get some long overdue craft projects completed but still working at the moment

[Spotty-ewe in reply to HelenL75]

Thanks Helen. You must post your crafts when you’ve done them. We all need cheering up. 😁 Take care. 😘