Or maybe you’re itching to knit a plushie that’s soft, squishable, and full of character. No matter what you have in mind, these knit cow patterns are versatile and a ton of fun to create.

Read more: Shaun the Sheep sculpture going for £1 in a charity raffle ahead of launch of Tyneside art trail The hospice is providing patterns from everything from Shaun toys to woolly gloves ...

The much-loved Shaun the Sheep marks 30 years with a global knitting initiative, inviting fans worldwide to craft blanket squares that will be sewn into blankets for the unhoused.

See the knitting pattern for Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater, and learn how to DIY it yourself, along with more of her classic knits.

Hazel Marshall from Newcastle, who has knitted a number of sheep, said: "St Oswald’s Hospice is a cause close to my heart, so I was more than happy to help out by knitting some Shauns to sell to ...