Wool at the ready...
Can ewe knit it? Yes, you can! Shaun the Sheep, British Wool, the Campaign for wool, and Craft Forward invite you to grab your knitting needles or crochet hook and help make cosy, Shaun-inspired blanket squares. These squares will be stitched together to create warm blankets for unhoused individuals across London and beyond, as part of Craft Forward’s Blankets for the World initiative.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker, Craft Forward has designed delightful Shaun-themed patterns for all skill levels, and they’re completely free to download below.
If you’re completely new to knitting, why not download our free beginners guide here
Knitting Patterns
BEGINNER: SHEEPISH STRIPES
A knitting pattern for absolute beginners. Inspired by the colours of Shaun’s original jumper from the Wallace & Gromit film, A Close Shave.
Download PatternSend your pattern
Once you have knitted your woolly masterpiece, you can send it into Craft Forward at:
Craft Forward
3Space International House,
6 Canterbury Crescent,
London,
SW9 7QD
And don’t forget to share you creation on social media using the hashtag #CanEweKnitIt
join the workshop!
If you're in London, why not join us for a special workshop where you can knit alongside the Craft Forward team and help bring the blanket squares together?
Come along to The Mills Fabrica, London, on 28th October 2025 for a cosy, creative session. Entry is FREE, but spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up here.
All the wool for this workshop is 100% British wool, generously donated by West Yorkshire Spinners.