I’ve never been one to stitch for my chicks, but my baby goat’s horn removal wounds looked like they could use a little cushioning.
So, here’s the most ridiculous pattern I’ve ever written:
Lilly worsted weight, G needle
Bonnet:
Ch 10 and join in a circle with sl st.
Ch 20 and join last ten in a circle with a sl st.
Sc the middle 10 stitches back and forth for 10 rows.
Fasten off.
Chin strap:
Ch 5
Sc in the base of one ear loop.
Sc evenly down the short side.
Ch 5 and join to the ch 5 tail with a sl stitch, making a triangle.
Ch 15 and join to the base of the other ear loop.
Sc evenly down the short side.
Ch 5 and join to main ch 5 stitches down.
Fasten off.
In case that was bananas, here’s a pic:
Now, I suppose this contraption could be used for any animal in need of head gear, just the dimensions would need to be altered.
To wear, slip chin strap under first, pull up bonnet and position, pull ears through the loops. Waa-laa!
Ivory
P.S. Who on earth is ever going to use this pattern???? HAHAHAHAHA!
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You are too funny! And ingenius too! You aren’t alone: my mom has made fleece ear covers for calves in the winter, so they don’t get frostbite. I will have to show her your website – she will get a giggle from this pattern for sure! Maybe she’ll even take up knitting again!
Take care!
@Teresa–livestock necessities are the mother of bizarre inventions. HA!
That is quite possibly the cutest picture I have ever seen.
That is so wonderful! We have goats too, and didn’t dehorn last year- we think it damages nerves and health for life, but will need to from now on because we are going to be selling all kids and they are all show quality. But that is a wonderful idea, I think I will make a bunch- 16 would cover the possible kids we get this year! Thank you for the wonderful idea!
What a great pattern!!! I crocheted a little “goat coat” for our indoor bottle baby. She is small for her age and has been having trouble keeping warm in the house. I took the idea from a winter dog coat I made for our hunting dog. She looks so cute in it and she likes wearing it!