The New and Improved Goat Sweaters

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OK.. my husband says I am getting a bit obsessed with this project LOL..  he wonders who feels better.. Me just knowing my goat babies are warmer or the goat babies ACTUALLY being warmer!  (This would strictly be a "mom thing").  


 


None the lessÂ…. the temps were dropping again last night; close to the teens was predicted.  So we closed up the big barn window with plastic and pulled the barn door almost all the way closed and I set to work on some new and improved goat sweaters. 


 


The first ones were just a dog sweater pattern that I found on-line and made a few changes to, but after making them I saw a lot more changes that I could make.  Now I feel better as they are in the barn sporting the “turtle neck” version and they are fitting a bit more snug now.  And I feel much better knowing they are a bit warmer!!    Now my brain is wondering what could I do next to this pattern to make it even better!!  One of these days I may even have a goat sweater pattern to share with you all!  


 


Here are the updated pics of the girls in their new sweaters: 


 



 



 



 


And here are the rest of my does at the hay feeder this morning..  that white you see in the front of the pic is our goat dog Daisy:


 


 


Here is a better pic of Daisy and Hannah:


 


 

Comments

  1. HandsNHeartsFebruary 17, 2006 at 6:16 AM

    The sweaters are so cute --and look so cozy and warm! I can't wait to get goats back now that we are setting up the new homestead here.

    Do share your sweater pattern when you have a spare moment (yeah...so many of those, heh?

    Love visiting here!

    Deanna

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  2. kblaidlawFebruary 18, 2006 at 2:18 AM

    The babies are so cute!!! Love their sweaters too!!

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  3. smmagersFebruary 18, 2006 at 12:18 PM

    How cute the babbies look. The look so warm!

    Keep up the out fits on the little guys. I can't wait to see more on them. God Bless,mj

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  4. CathyFebruary 19, 2006 at 11:55 AM

    Crystal,

    I think it's so sweet you looking after your baby goats with the sweaters and making them stay warm. You are a sweet mamma!!

    Take care friend and I love all the pictures.

    Blessings,

    Cathy

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  5. abundantblessingsFebruary 19, 2006 at 10:45 PM

    Crystal,

    You never cease to amaze me with your incredible talents!!!

    What adorable kids...and the sweaters just add to their cuteness!!!

    You are awesome!!!


    Blessings,

    Laurie

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