All Creatures Great and Small returns for a 5th season on January 12th!

The series will continue to bring the stories of James Herriot to life as we return to Darrowby to join our unconventional much-loved Skeldale Family and the colorful ensemble of farmers, animals and townsfolk living in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s.

GPB is celebrating the return of this warm-hearted series with a sneak peek screening of the first episode on January 12 before it airs on television!  Join other fans for an afternoon of small town charm.  Learn more about the event here.

This event is particularly special for knitters and crocheters.  We've partnered with Needle Nook Yarns for a knit along!  We are asking knitters and crocheters to create handmade pet blankets, toys, or cozy accessories for shelter animals using their scrap/ yarn stash.  We are working with shelters from across the state to get these items to animals in need--we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate All Creatures!

Update:

Stop by one of these participating shops to donate your knitted creations to animals in need!

Fiber Parts in Avondale Estates 

The Traveling Yarn Yogi 

Strings & Stitches Yarn Shoppe in Ellijay, GA

Our Yarn Studio in Warner Robbins, GA

Fuzzy Goat in Thomasville, GA

Isadora Popper in Clayton, GA

Yarn and Notions Shop in Kennesaw, GA

Needle Nook in Atlanta (and check out the interview Deanne from Needle Nook did discussing the great knits in All Creatures!)

Update:

Want to know how to get started?  How about try this simple and useful pattern:

Easy Knit Pet Blanket

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Approximately 300 yards of bulky-weight, machine-washable yarn.

Needles: US size 10 (6mm) knitting needles.

Optional: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Instructions:

1. Cast On: Cast on 60 stitches.

2. Knit Every Row: Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the blanket measures approximately 20 inches in length or your desired size.

3. Bind Off: Once you've reached the desired length, bind off all stitches.

4. Finishing: Weave in any loose ends using the tapestry needle.

This pattern is straightforward and creates a warm, comfortable blanket perfect for pets. For more detailed instructions and variations, you can refer to the "Super Easy" pattern by Comfort for Critters.