This rhyme dates back as far as medieval times and is said to describe
a little boy who was a haywarden. This person would be in charge of supervising fences and enclosures. The rhyme was a cautionary tale because both the cow and the sheep could become ill from overindulging on grass and grain (described as corn in this rhyme).

You Will Need
Wendy Merino DK; 116 m (127 yd) per 50 g (2 oz) ball;
100 per cent Merino wool
25 g (1 oz) Wind Chime
25 g (1 oz) Phlox
50 g (2 oz) Cloud Dancer
25 g (1 oz) Funghi
25 g (1 oz) Otter
25 g (1 oz) Crêpe
3.5 mm (US 4) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing