During the design process, I knitted up to a point and then I thought to myself, how am I going to knit this tail, so I just sat and stared at my knitting for a while... I really didn't want to knit separate pieces and sew them together or even have to shape tiny pieces. Then it came to me, it was a wonderful realisation and I carried on knitting, just shaping and the tail appeared! It was so exciting, really!!
His pattern is available in my Etsy shop.
Here's a close up of the tail.
I have also given this whale a little blowhole on the top of his body. His eyes are needle felted on.
Have a lovely day,
Linda
Winners:
I'd love knitting this for my daughter!!
Glider is such a cool shape, I love that back view of his tail! Lovely Linda :-)
Congratulations! I will email off your patterns:)
PS A few readers have emailed me to let me know that they are not receiving my Natural Suburbia blog feed via email. Please could you let me know if you aren't receiving your feed and who you are subscribed with, Google Reader or Feedburner.You can email me at lindadawkins@mweb.co.za if you wish:) Thanks so much.
OH MY GOSH!!!! Glider is adorable and THANK YOU for making him a giveaway. My fingers are crossed.
ReplyDeleteI am almost done knitting the Cat pattern. I have 4 granddaughters who have already told me the colors they want THEIR kitties to be.
He is a beauty. We have a whale as our business logo and have whale toys on the dash of our trucks that we have collected over the years. Glider would make a lovely addition to our pod - LOL
DeleteAs I am looking closer at all the details on Glider, I am blown away. And what a sweet expression.
ReplyDeleteYou can read this and then delete it. I didn't mean to give myself another chance to win. I just had to tell you how incredible he is and, again, how talented YOU are.
I've been looking for a whale pattern and this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love your whale! I guessed from the beautiful blue. I hope to try the pattern soon :)
ReplyDeleteHe is utterly gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute! I would love to have the pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh, he is adorable! His tail is brilliant! I'd love to win a copy of the pattern!
ReplyDeleteyour whale is drop-dead-gorgeous, linda ☺ fantastic work as usual ☺
ReplyDeleteI love this whale! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love a chance to win. My nephew is a whale fanatic. This would be perfect for him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
What a lovely whale! It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this pattern :)
I'd love knitting this for my daughter!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely opportunity! Quite an adorable whale :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness your whale is so adorable. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely adorable !! I don't know how you come up with your patterns, but I love them all !! Thanks for the giveaway !
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear Linda, are "just too cool for school"! Another amazing item from your needles...thank you.
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely!
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful, when I saw the shades of blue, I wondered then if a whale was developing! I would love a chance to try this little chappie out! Here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! This is too adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet :-) Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMany greetings from Germany
Sabine
He's so adorable! would love a chance to add him to my other natural suburbia animals.
ReplyDeleteGlider is amazing. And that tail-wow!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your whale! I have a grandson named Jonah, so NEED this whale. If I don't win it, I will definitely be buying it! Too cute :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great whale. My little one loves whales because of his favourite book "The snail and the Whale".
ReplyDeleteHe is super adorable.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a beautiful whale Linda and thank you for the opportunity to win the pattern. You are a very creative person and all your animals are just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute pattern. I love the tail and how generous you are to offer a giveaway. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAaack! You've done it again, knitting up magic. Sigh. My wish list of mamma4earth patterns only grows, despite having purchased several patterns.
ReplyDeleteSO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the nicer whale patterns that I've seen. Love the blow-hole! Thanks for the opportunity; if I'm lucky enough to be one of your recipient, could you contact me at jhunnef[at]gmail.com? Thanks! Love your blog, btw.
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning- at this time of the year the whales are on the move, and you can see them from the beach.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic whale!
ReplyDelete...a beautiful whale with a beautiful tail!!!
ReplyDeletexxx Alessandra
Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, its awesome. He is adorable!
ReplyDeletelinda he is perfect! LOVE the blue whale! glider, SO cute. you've even given him a blowhole. you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteEvery time that I think that you have come up with my favourite pattern you come up with another stunner! Love him!
ReplyDeleteGlider is such a cool shape, I love that back view of his tail! Lovely Linda :-)
ReplyDeletehe's lovely, off to see if i have some suitable wool in the stash now...
ReplyDeleteI love this guy and am amazed at how casually you describe your design process.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that, he is Beautiful!
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Adorable, love the varied colours with the yarn you used too.
ReplyDeletelove the whale and my yarns is waiting to knit him.. Pick me
ReplyDeletesusan
Have I missed my chance? I think he may just be my all time favourite out of all your amazingly gorgeous creations! Well done again Linda!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I just love the whale pattern - hope I'm not to late to get a chance at winning. You are amazing Linda - thank you so much for all your beautiful patterns... Diana
ReplyDeleteGlider is a special whale! I just know that he would be happy in my seaside collection! I dream of living near the shore, and these beautiful objects make it more possible!
ReplyDeleteI have been knitting for a few years but just recently started knitting in the round and with dpn and it finally makes sense!! I am so enjoying hte new challenge and will keep my fingers crossed to win this!! Thankyou for the chance to win!! My girls would LOVE to have one of these little guys to play with with their fairies!!
ReplyDeleteGlider is wonderful - you are incredibly creative! I'd love to win a pattern, as I have 3 grandchildren (one on the US East Coast) and I think they'd all like him! Thanks for offering a freebie!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Hi Linda. I would love to knit this pattern. The children are into sealife right now.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute whale and a good color for it. My Grandbabies would love to have whales to play with. I really enjoy reading your blogs, I receive them via e-mail and look forward to them everyday.
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LaVelle
Oh, he is such a beauty - another amazing animal pattern from your creative hands!
ReplyDeleteI just came across the book "75 birds, butterflies & little beasts to knit and crochet" - had fun knitting a caterpillar last night :)
That is so beautiful. I can't knit so don't enter me in your drawing but I just had to pass on my compliments :) Love the color and the rotundity (is that a word?) of the little guy. Gorgeous whale.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable! I love your whale.
ReplyDeleteFYI - I am still getting your feeds; I'm pretty sure through feedburner.
Again -he is beautiful, your Glider . Hes tail is ...wau .I just know what yarn I could use ! ;)
ReplyDeleteHow cute! We're getting ready to learn all about the ocean - this would be a great toy.
ReplyDeletethat is some neat shaping on the tail. would love to try it.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the number of comments, I may be quite lucky if I am selected. Please put my name/comment in the hopper and I'll keep my fingers crossed - tightly!! He is stunning!
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