Meet The Farmer Saving Our Orphaned Lambs!
Woman's Day Australia|July 22, 2019

Marie just wanted to help save a few freezing lambs but her appeal was answered by 60,000 knitters!

Dan Proudman
Meet The Farmer Saving Our Orphaned Lambs!
It’s the heart of winter at the foot of the Warrumbungle Ranges in NSW and it’s worse than freezing. The sun’s not even up, but big-hearted farmer Marie Knight is already at work.

She’s not the only one rugged up against the cold, though – following her around are the lost and the rejected – a ragtag bunch of “poddy” or orphan lambs that, without the help of the kind sheep grazier, would no doubt be dead from cold.

The lambs are being kept nice and warm with jumpers but not made from their own wool! The colourful sweaters are made from love, by thousands of knitters from around Australia and the rest of the world.

PLEASE HELP!

A single request on Facebook last year changed the life of Marie and countless lambs. Keen knitter Marie, 55, threw a shout-out to anyone who needed jumpers for their lambs for those freezing winter nights. She also wondered whether others may have the time to pull the knitting needles out and make some themselves.

The feedback was extraordinary, including from hundreds of caring Woman’s Day readers, who answered her call, and sent more than 60,000 warm jumpers.

Marie’s last trip to the nearby Coonabarabran post office turned into two trips for her one-tonne ute. The sheer amount of jumpers sent was too much for just one load.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM WOMAN'S DAY AUSTRALIAView all
ANNA SAMSON 'MURDER'S ALWAYS INTRIGUED ME'
Woman's Day Australia

ANNA SAMSON 'MURDER'S ALWAYS INTRIGUED ME'

We hit the set of the sunny spin-off to Death In Paradise and meet the cast!

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
5 minutes With...ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH
Woman's Day Australia

5 minutes With...ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH

His No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series has a new instalment

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
Rolling the DICE
Woman's Day Australia

Rolling the DICE

Hobart's iconic Wrest Point Hotel Casino is looking better than ever

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
UNDERSTANDING PALLIATIVE CARE
Woman's Day Australia

UNDERSTANDING PALLIATIVE CARE

Quality of life is at the forefront of this approach

time-read
3 mins  |
September 16, 2024
OUR TOWN'S A MOVIE STAR!
Woman's Day Australia

OUR TOWN'S A MOVIE STAR!

When Runt arrived in town, locals couldn't wait to play a part!

time-read
3 mins  |
September 16, 2024
ANNA HEINRICH 'I LOVE BEING A GIRL MUM!'
Woman's Day Australia

ANNA HEINRICH 'I LOVE BEING A GIRL MUM!'

The mum-of-two speaks with affection about her daughters

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
KEITH TELLS NICOLE I WANT TO BE YOUR NEXT LEADING MAN!'
Woman's Day Australia

KEITH TELLS NICOLE I WANT TO BE YOUR NEXT LEADING MAN!'

He's sick of playing second fiddle to a string of hunky co-stars

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
GUY TAKES A STAND 'I WANT JESS BACK!
Woman's Day Australia

GUY TAKES A STAND 'I WANT JESS BACK!

The Voice Australia gets an ultimatum from its number-one coach Guy Sebastian

time-read
2 mins  |
September 16, 2024
THE BRAD & GEORGE SHOW is back!
Woman's Day Australia

THE BRAD & GEORGE SHOW is back!

Their lovable bromance is stealing the spotlight in Venice!

time-read
1 min  |
September 16, 2024
ED SHEERAN'S SHOCK FAMILY FEUD
Woman's Day Australia

ED SHEERAN'S SHOCK FAMILY FEUD

He's often seen as one of the nicest guys in music, but Ed Sheeran's cousin has exposed their secret feud - and claimed that Ed has even made legal threats against him!

time-read
1 min  |
September 16, 2024