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Lesson 2
This lesson is all about sheep, their fleece & our relationship to them both.
Lesson 2.1 features images from many sheep-y books which will inspire & delight you.
Lesson 2.2 will show you how to organize & store your precious yarn & fibre tools in your own STASH…
Lesson 2.1
Sheep Books
When introducing the fibre world to children (particularly the younger ones). the next best thing to a trip to a fibre fair is a well-illustrated book. In this section we are going to explore the many ways in which books & stories can enhance your child’s playtime & act as valuable resources for your lessons.
This section includes a video & 3 galleries of images.
The books are divided into 3 categories –
- Sheep as Characters
- Transforming Fibres
- Realistic Sheep Stories
Sheep Books
Video
Book Galleries
Sheep as Characters
This gallery features books with sheep as characters – they’re great for any child!
Click on any image to enter the gallery & see images full size.
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This book is about love & protection
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The swirls of the sheep's fleece are my favourite part !
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Lalo tries to "spin" his fleece.
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We've had this book forever...
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Mary's lamb wanders from page to page!
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A naughty "french" sheep
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The same series in English - very sweet!
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A wonderful story of Bridid's childhood
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complete with beautiful sheep.
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A fun way to explore what makes a sheep a sheep.
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Those crazy sheep - this book reminds us that they can be a bit daft.
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Smashing up their jeep because they forgot to steer!
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Now the sheep are going shopping.
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No money so they trade their fleeces.
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There's always one who is knitting something mysterious.
Transforming Fibre
This gallery is all about people transforming fleece into yarn.
The last few books feature animals using yarn to knit.
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The "classic" waldorf wool book
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Pelle's grandmother cards his wool
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His other grandmother spins it
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He dyes it by the lake
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The babies under the tailor's table are adorable!
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Charlie has a sheep with an "attitude".
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Charlie is VERY patient with her!
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Wild Rose thinks weaving is boring
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... until her grandmother shows her the finished piece.
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Geraldine the goat tells this story -
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First, she's shorn
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(love the feet sticking straight up)
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then, her fleece is washed & dried
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next it's spun (notice she's all tired out)
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Later on, her yarn is woven into a beautiful rug - full of love.
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Another classic tale -
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about love & getting along.
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Everybody wants to be cozy!
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Mama bunny knits hats for all their friends.
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Her little boy bunny designs each one specially.
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Their friends like their colourful ( & unusual) new hats.
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The nursery rhyme with many verses.
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This sheep can really knit!
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Another knitting animal, this time it's mother cat.
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Knitting things for her kittens & a their friend.
Realistic Sheep Books for
Older Children
Wonderful books with realistic images & storylines.
Pre-read these before sharing them with your children.
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A heart warming story of one woman's
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determination to keep her children warm.
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Lovely realistic images that convey
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the vast amount of care & work that transforming fleece takes.
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This book combines a wonderful story with
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information, how-tos, recipes & more.
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One of many fairytale collections that feature
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a story with a sheep - this is Kate Crackernuts
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She finds her prince in the end.
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A great read-aloud depicting a boy's life
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with his sheep.
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The classic Aesop's fable with a bit of humour.
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Babe - lots of sheep here!
Lesson 2.2
STASH
We’ve looked at some images & stories that will hopefully inspire you when you begin
to plan your child’s “fibre-play” times or knitting lessons.
Now, let’s talk about tangible things – those that we can touch & see & smell & even hear.
The tools & materials that you use to teach children the fibre arts are almost
(perhaps, at times, more) important than the skills. Children’s senses are very keen &
highly attuned to everything that goes on around them. Every sense impression affects them
deeply & shapes their hearts & minds in either positive or negative ways.
In this lesson, we are going to explore the tools & materials that you will need to teach
your child basic knitting skills. You’ll make an inventory of what you have on hand & start
your “shopping lists” for your next season.
