I had some time this morning to take out my knitting needles and knit a new pattern I've been thinking about. Richard took the boys to visit their sisters at a scout camp that they are attending for the weekend. It's called Kon-tiki, there are over 800 scouts attending this camp and they are building water rafts, it is amazing to see!
So, I poured a cup of tea, took out my trusty iPad and started knitting and typing.
Some dolphin facts:
Dolphins aren't fish, they are mammals, warm blooded, give birth to live young and feed their calves milk. They breathe air through a blow hole on the top of their body unlike fish who have gills on the sides of their neck area. Dolphins are very social and swim together in large groups called pods. They are very intelligent creatures.
I have named this dolphin Sifiso, translated from the Zulu language, it means 'Hope'.
His body is knitted in 1 piece and the flippers and fin are knitted separately and sewn on.
The eyes are needle felted on with a felting needle and fleece or you could sew them on with yarn and a needle. He measures 7 inches from his snout to the end of his tail, and he is 4 inches tall.
You can find his pattern in my Etsy shop.
Congratulations to:
Would I like it? Ha! Does a fish like water? Does a dolphin love to jump? He's beautiful. BEAUTIFUL.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Linda
That is such a nice name. I like that you look for meaning behind it. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pattern! I'd love to knit him up for my boys. Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
ReplyDeleteLinda, the dolphin pattern is delightful and very true to life. It is wonderful to watch them catching a wave and riding it ashore with obvious delight, or riding the bow wave of a boat. Wonderful animals!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway opportunity
Oh! He's perfect! I'm adding him to my list of your patterns that I want to buy. (:
ReplyDeleteOh my your little dolphin is just adorable. Love it! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteYou did it again; a great pattern for a lovely animal. I know there will be a little girl in my home when I win the pattern :-).
ReplyDeleteyour dolphin is adorable, dear linda! have a nice long weekend, dana
ReplyDeleteI would love a chace to win one of your patterns Linda, especially a dolphin pattern. We have quite a few dolphins around here, they are magnificent animals!
ReplyDeleteVery realistic; an excellent pattern. Bet it's fun to knit too. I would love to win this gem.
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute! I love him!
ReplyDeletedewiec(at)yahoo(dot)ca
I just love this. I think a set of dolphin and whale will make it into a few gift bags this year.
ReplyDeleteOh, he's adorable!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this pattern, I have a friend who's niece is undergoing cancer treatments... this would be a wonderful gift for her.
ReplyDeleteOh, he's beautiful!!
ReplyDeletejustsuzie_s at hotmail dot com
precious!!! great gift idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the dolphin! Would love to be chosen to win the pattern. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love dolphins. Long ago, we swam with dophins in the Dominican Republic. They are amazing creatures...keeping fingers crossed! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it, love it! Thanks for sharing so much on this blog...so many inspirations! Our family is returning to home schooling after three years at public schools, and your blog has been an encouragement for sure. We are all quite excited! Thank you and wishing your family many blessings.
ReplyDeleteLori
Another great animal from a most resourceful and talented woman! (Do think about doing a Highland Cow. I think that would be wonderful.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pattern! I bought your rabbit pattern on your shop and LOVED knitting up the bunny for an up coming younger sib's birthday. Thank you for such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern as usual! I'd love a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSifino is beautiful and I would love the opportunity to win this pattern. You are so incredibly talented. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'd be hard pressed not to knit up a whole pod and swim them around the inflatable pool my kiddo plays with inside.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great name for a beautiful creature! My son is named Mekhi and this means Hope also. I was told he would never walk, talk, sit, run, etc before he was born. So, his name fit! I knew better! He does all of it and then some. Great work mama! Leslie momtobushbabies@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns and how you name them! I'm entering~~
ReplyDeleteLove all your patterns. Thanks for the chance to win this one.
ReplyDeletelyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
Another beautiful pattern! I love your designs
ReplyDeleteSo Cute! I love dolphins! I also really like your patterns and will add this one to my wish list! Love, Lanie
ReplyDeleteHad seen the whale on Small Things and loved it! This dolphin is so cute too. I love his tail, the way it curls up. I have never knit animal before but if I were to try it would be with your lovely patterns. Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSifiso looks ready to splash and play in the waves! What fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is an extraordinarily beautiful dolphin, I'd love to win
ReplyDeleteI would love to knit this for my daughter
ReplyDeleteThat is the most beautiful pattern. I would love toknit this for my son.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beauty, very realistic too, good job!
ReplyDeleteisn't he CUTE! Love the shaping!
ReplyDeleteI love dolphins.. and watch them in the Gulf of Mexico from the #1 beach in the world, Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Fl.. Hope I win
ReplyDeleteI love this dolphin! You made it so real! Good job!!!
ReplyDeleteWould I like it? Ha! Does a fish like water? Does a dolphin love to jump? He's beautiful. BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteLovely! It reminds me of the dolphin watching trips off the KZN coast. . . Also a great name!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for sharing. he's beautiful and will go nicely with the pattern i have for a whale that i found at http://knittedtoybox.blogspot.ca/ which is a free pattern
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job with this dolphin! But then, all of your animal designs that I have seen thus far are great.
ReplyDeleteRAV ID: Tanknit
This dolphin is so cute. I can see different colors for different species. Linda, you are so clever!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this to make one for my mom! Dolphins are her lucky animal, and she even kept a dolphin necklace around when she was going in for surgery to remove a brain tumor. :) Thanks for offering this!
ReplyDeleteAnother pattern to adore. My granddaughter was sitting on my lap reading about your new pattern and SQUEALED! She is sure I will be making it for her. Thank you for this giveaway. Good luck to all.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Sifiso, he is a real character. Well done.
ReplyDeleteOh I love him - thanks for the chance to win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet finned-one! Thanks for another beautiful pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a pattern! I'm not a superwoman at knitting, but I'd definitely try!
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's adorable! I just found your blog through your shamrock pattern and now I'm about to get lost in your sidebar tutorials. My kids would love twin Sifiso's of their own:)
ReplyDeleteoohh that is sweet!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your breaching dolphin!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Sarah
You make the most adorable knit animals!
ReplyDeleteYet another great pattern. You seem to make these so easily. Wish I had your talent.
ReplyDeleteI am SO DELIGHTED!!
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