Monday, October 10, 2011

Aardvark Knitting Pattern and a Giveaway


        Aardvark Knittng Pattern, PDF


        Aardvark Knittng Pattern, PDF
      
        Aardvark Knittng Pattern, PDF  


This is my Aardvark knitting pattern, he is one of my favourite patterns and will only be available for sale for a limited time on Etsy and direct download from my Ravelry store as he will be published in my book soon and then he will be delisted from my shops:)

He is a sweet fella. Aardvarks live in Sub-Sahara Africa on the grasslands and bushland, they are solitary creatures and are nocturnal. Their closest relatives are the elephant shrew and elephant and they eat mainly termites and have a keen sense of smell.

Measurements when knitted: Approx 9 inches from muzzle to tail and 6 and a half inches tall.

This pattern is knitted flat with two 4mm / 6 US needles and is knitted in stocking stitch, there are increases and decreases. A fairly easy pattern. The pattern is 7 pages long with detailed instructions and photos and if there is anything that is not clear you can always email me:)

Giveaway:
I will be giving away 4 patterns to 4 readers:)
To enter:
Please leave a comment in this post.
For extra entries, please Follow, Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway and do let me know by returning here and leaving extra comments.
I will announce the winners here in this blog post on Friday the 14th of October

Giveaway Winners:

1. African Babies Don't Cry said...


He is just too gorgeous... my son would love him!
Thank you for the giveaway.

2. DaffodilAngel said...


Love the aardvark and I am interested in your new book - will this be coming out soon and can we buy it online? Thanks for the opportunity. :)
October 12, 2011 3:20 PM

3. linny said...

What a cutie. Would love to win your Aardvark pattern.
lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
October 10, 2011 4:12 PM

4. Emma, Jon, Nicola, Josie and Danica said...

How original and how kind as always to share

Congratulations everyone!! I will be emailing your patterns off soon:)
 
PS. I made the soap and it worked wonderfully, it's still curing at the moment and I will blog all about it tomorrow:)
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59 comments:

  1. sarah in the woodsOctober 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    thanks for another great giveaway

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  2. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    He is just too gorgeous... my son would love him!

    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  3. ElizabethOctober 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    This little guys is such a cutie! Congrats on the book, you must be so excited.

    Can't wait to read about your soap making. We make a simple farmers soap here and love it.

    Blessings, Elizabeth

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  4. Linda B.October 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love all the patterns you create. You are so gifted!

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  5. SuzieOctober 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I have thoroughly enjoyed both the free patterns on your blog and the purchased patterns on your Etsy page. You will publish a fantastic book, I know it!!

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  6. SuzieOctober 10, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog!

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  7. SuzieOctober 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I've shared on facebook. Thanks for the opportunity to win the pattern for this sweet little guy!

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  8. KOctober 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Oh, he's one of my favorites, and if I don't win, I'll have to buy him. I get so lost in life, I forget things - and I don't want to miss out. He's clever, beautifully designed and he has charm all of his own. I made up the Suffolk - just have to finish the sewing, but I did him very, very small as an ornament - I'll show you when I finish. You're awfully fun to hang around with, girl!!

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  9. KOctober 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    And I follow you already.

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  10. NellOctober 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    He is adorable! Thank you for doing a give-away. We hope we win! My son would just love for me to do this one.

    Thank you! Nell

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  11. Lori annOctober 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    dear linda,
    here is my husbands nemesis, he has been to the continent 25 times over almost as many years and still has never seen an aardvark. maybe if i knit one of these up for him it could make him happy?
    :)

    hopefully one of these times we'll get lucky.

    thank you for this giveaway, i am crossing my fingers here. xxx

    p.s. can't wait to see the soap.

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  12. MaryOctober 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    cute!

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  13. MaryOctober 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    follower

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  14. AmyOctober 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Love the pattern! He would be a nice companion for my Texas armadillo!

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  15. ziezoOctober 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Lovely! Yet another give away. Thanks for your generosity. I would love to make him for my kids.

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  16. ziezoOctober 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Can you tell us a little bit more about the book?

    I am a follower.

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  17. Gwen BowerOctober 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I first want to say that you brought me back to knitting again. I had hand surgery a couple year and just didn't want to knit after the surgery. I look at your website and enjoyed all the little knitted animals. So, now I'm knitting again. Thank you, Gwen

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  18. RachelOctober 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    How cute! I would love to knit one of these.

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  19. Emma, Jon, Nicola, Josie, Danica and DavidOctober 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    How original and how kind as always to share

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  20. MiyukiOctober 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hi Linda. Thank you for another giveaway. I've made an apple the other day and it came out so cute!

    Miyuki

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  21. kimOctober 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    weeeee! i love your giveaways!

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  22. LisaOctober 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I LOVE Aardvarks - especially since my first daughter, Hanna, fell in love with the show "Arthur" - I am not sure if you get that show in Australia, but it has been a favorite of all my 3 children. I would love to knit this for my new niece and my friend's baby that is due any day now!

    Love LOVE love your patterns and your blog! It is linked to my blog www.simplydaisy.com

    Keep on creating! You inspire me! Lisa

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  23. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    What a darling pattern! And aardvarks are kin to both the elephant shrew and the elephant? Who'd have guessed?

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  24. ElizabethOctober 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I'm working my way through all of your patterns for my girls so free patterns would be great!!! Love your patterns!

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  25. AtieOctober 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Linda, I just love your patterns and as I have 4 great grand sons, there is always a demand for cuddly pets. Just discovered your sun dying technique and since it will be hot here for a few days in S.Cal.I am going to try it out. Thanks, Atie

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  26. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Great pattern, would be a hit at home!

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  27. JesttiOctober 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Another fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

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  28. ljeanneOctober 10, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    This is one of your cutest patterns. I follow your blog.

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  29. ljeanneOctober 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I follow you on Facebook.

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  30. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Oh my goodness SO cute! How do you come up with these?!

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  31. linnyOctober 11, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    What a cutie. Would love to win your Aardvark pattern.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  32. CourtneyOctober 11, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I really enjoy your designs! They are so connected to world around us. Thank you for sharing them, and for all the competitions you run.

    It's exciting that you're releasing a book soon! Congratulations! ( :

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  33. pamOctober 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    What a great give-away! And he's so darn cute!!

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  34. tartankiwiOctober 11, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    I would love to try out one of your patterns and this little guy looks AWESOME! Thanks for the chance to win

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  35. tartankiwiOctober 11, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I follow your blog

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  36. L'amour du kojiOctober 11, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Linda, I love your creative patterns! It's wonderful reading your blog, too!

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  37. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    SO sweet! I can't WAIT to buy the book! I really want to make this up for my kiddo!

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  38. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I love seeing your knitting creations! I'm always excited to see what new thing wll come up on my google reader. Please keep make all these wonderful alternative creations!

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  39. jobungalowOctober 11, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I love your designs, so realistic.

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  40. AmberOctober 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I looove the Aardvark Linda! Fantastic job!!! :-)

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  41. KristinOctober 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! He is so sweet! When will your book be released?

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  42. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    He is so cute. You are amazing. Congrats on the book.

    Lisa

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  43. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hello there! I had a heated discussion with my best friend recently over what an aardvark is and how it differs from an armadillo!... Pathetic, I know. We both should have passed our exams ages and ages ago, oh yes! ;-D A note to the give-away people: I would love to win, simply to show my friend what an aardvark looks like... Pathetic, I know! :-))))

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  44. SandraOctober 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Oh, another cutie! Love it!

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  45. SandraOctober 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I do follow your blog!

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  46. SandraOctober 11, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/sandrachirps/status/123872813739278336

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  47. LindaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Oh he's beautiful and congrats once again on the book! Thanks for the giveaway!
    cokelush at gmail

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  48. LindaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I'm following you + subbed via feedburner. Thanks! cokelush at gmail

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  49. LindaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/cokelush/status/123907504940912641
    Thanks!
    cokelush at gmail

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  50. LindaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I fb-ed. https://www.facebook.com/robinphillipsknotts/posts/294249570587562
    Thanks! cokelush at gmail

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  51. sjanovaOctober 12, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I got here via your note about the apple but then thought I'd check out other patterns you might have. Aardvark is ADORABLE!

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  52. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    the aardvark is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/124184590712717312

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  54. DaffodilAngelOctober 13, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Love the aardvark and I am interested in your new book - will this be coming out soon and can we buy it online? Thanks for the opportunity. :)

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  55. amleht67October 13, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    My Grand Daughter Isabelle and I have learnt of a animal I didn't even know lived in Africa.
    I could do with one here in Australia to get rid of the ants.
    You patterns are so real like

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  56. LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Gmail entry for Maithlee

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  57. LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Gmail entry for Suzette

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  58. LindaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Gmail entry for Maureen

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  59. KOctober 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    HA. Here is the loose end. I've read through everything. And I didn't end this one. So I will have to buy him, which pleases me. When I get back. If my head has not blown up.

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Warmly
Linda

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