It is believed that this rhyme was written to describe the defeat of Richard, third Duke of York, in 1460, during the War of the Roses. He is said to have left his stronghold and marched down hill where he and his army were overwhelmed and killed by the enemy.

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) Persian Red
25 g (1 oz) Dutch Blue
25 g (1 oz) Silver
25 g (1 oz) Jet
25 g (1 oz) Spice
3.5 mm (US 4) knitting needles
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing