Ramsay MacSporran

Wee Black Faced Sheep has returned home to Scotland to celebrate the revered Burns Night with his beloved MacSporran family. Each year on January 25th, the family honors the legendary poet Robbie Burns by hosting a traditional Burns Supper, a memorable evening filled with the authentic skirl of pipes, recitations of Robbie’s timeless poetry, a hearty serving of haggis ‘n’ neeps, and a dram or two of fine whisky. Join in the celebration by creating your very own Wee Black Faced Sheep and immerse yourself in this cherished Scottish tradition!

This delightful knitting pattern includes all the vibrant components you need to bring your vision to life: a classic Jacobite shirt, a tailored kilt, a sturdy belt, iconic bagpipes, and an intricate sporran. Please note that the pattern does not include the Wee Blackface Sheep pattern, which is also available for purchase at Loveknitting. To ensure your crafting journey is as enjoyable as possible, the pattern provides many detailed photographs and diagrams that will assist you with techniques, embroidery details, and the assembly process.

In addition to the stated materials, you will require fingering or 4ply wool suitable for felting. For this project, you'll need approximately 8-10 grams of brown yarn for the ‘Heilan Coo’, 3-5 grams of pink for the ‘nose’, and 3-5 grams of natural wool for the ‘horns’. You’ll also want oddments of 4ply wool in 4-5 additional colors to beautifully craft the pipes and the plaid panel for the kilt. This gives you the creative freedom to personalize your knit and make it truly unique. Celebrate Scotland's rich cultural heritage and let your knitting skills shine with this charming pattern!