Cousins in dollyland (blog 9)

If you have been following the travels of the flutterby patch blog-trotting sheep you will remember they have been staying in Ohio (USA). But now they have been invited to visit little Eli and their woolly cousins in Iowa who live with an ever growing family of cute knitted dolls. As they don't have an ocean to cross (thank goodness), they have decided to walk all the way to the next blog Knitting Tree.

However, their journey has barely started when they bump into a couple of items that appear to be lost.

The basket doesn't interest them much, but the sheep all agree that the strange black monster requires further investigation.

Brave Chalky climbs inside the monster's mouth but is afraid it might swallow him so he quickly climbs onto the long pole hoping to escape the ferocious jaws.

Suddenly he slips down the pole and with a loud 'SNAP' the jaws open even wider.

Now all three sheep are swallowed up and trapped inside. What a disaster!

A gust of wind spins them round like laundry in a washing machine.

They twirl and twist and then are suddenly tipped out.

"Perhaps it's not such a bad monster " says Chalky "it will make a great shelter from the wind and rain."

Eventually curiosity gets the better of Charcoal and he climbs onto the basket and tries to lift the lid.

But his efforts are unsuccessful and so Chalky suggests giving him a helping push.

With Chalky's help, Charcoal is able to open the lid and excitedly calls to the others that the basket is full of knitting wool.

What fun! Chalky and Rose join Charcoal in the basket and nestle down into the soft yarn.

And what a snug little house it makes.

The black monster, who all this time has been watching them, suddenly takes a mighty leap.

It's black handle catches hold of the basket 

and before the friends can jump out of their new home they are lifted skyward.

And it seems another journey has begun.

Will the flutterby flock reach Iowa safely?

To be continued - the 10th and final journey will follow shortly.

Meanwhile if you want to knit your own little flock of sheep my pattern can be found here.

Until next time
Eli.

Comments

[Julie Old Crow]

Eli--this is the cleverest one yet! Very cute, and I swear--those little sheep and penguins change expression with each photo!

Julie Old Crow

[clarice]

I tell you those three, seem to find adventures where ever they are xoxoxo Clarice

[Martha]

Eli, This is adorbale! So glad I was able to finally catch up on the sheep's whereabouts! :o)

[Marqueta]

Dear Eli,

Those sheep get into more trouble! I hope the black monster takes them safely to their destination. :)

Love,

Marqueta

[Rhondi]

Dear Eli
I love the adventures of your wooly friends. It made me laugh when they got caught up in the basket. Actually I could see the beginnings of a children's book. Have you ever though of that? As you say in England...it's brilliant!
Hugs, Rhondi

[Miss Julep]

what an exciting story for the precious little sheep...can't wait for the next installment:)

[mummymoo]

Seriously gorgeous I love the black monster snagging the baasket, and I am sure they will all be snuggly and safe in all that wool..... Eli this story is beautiful and I totally agree with everyone else, you totally have a making for a kids (and big kids) story book !!! I would buy one for my boys that is for sure xoxo

[Paula]

Oh my dear Eli,

Simply delightful and funny! You will never cease to amaze me with your creativity. I never knew such a small umbrella (I mean monster) existed!!! The sheep are so sweet, and have their very own personalities... love the umbrella carrying them off in the tiny basket of wool. I look forward to the next installment and will be sad to see this all come to an end! Your photos are so lovely!

Much love,
Paula

[Wee Cute Treasures]

Oh Eli,

What a wonderful wonderful adventure. Your imagination never ceases to amaze me and your gorgeous staging of the whole story is truly magical. Of course I miss the three little sweeties, but am heartened to know how well they are faring!!

Hope you are well and thanks for your well wishing regarding my back. On the mend. Look forward to your next post!

Love, Carol

[elyse]

weeeeeee!