Its here, the knitting pattern for the Alpaca! I knitted him in a boucle’ yarn because I felt the it gave him a lovely texture. I really had to study this beautiful creature to try and create the perfect dimensions. The front legs seem slightly shorter than the hind legs and the chest is bold and strong with an elegantly straight neck and back. The tummy section is full towards the front legs and tapers off towards the hind legs… and what sweet, puffy tails they have too! What fun I had designing him!
His pattern is avaliable in my Mamma4earth shop.
Giveaway:
Because this is a new pattern, I am going to have a little giveaway here and email the Alpaca pattern to 2 readers:) If you would like to enter, just leave a comment here in this post and a way for me to contact you if you win:) Giveaway will close on Tuesday evening South Africa time:)
Thank so much for visiting this space:)
xo Linda
Winners:
Dawn said…
Oh the alpaca is lovely, I love the yarn you have used.
Thank you for the opportunity, I usually knit a sheep in the wool I spin to represent the sheep the wool came from so an alpaca pattern would be lovely with the alpaca yarn I have recently washed, spun last year.
Thank you for the opportunity Linda, another lovely pattern xxx
Congratulations Dawn!!
The 2nd winner is:
Anonymous said…
Love this so much!
Ruthi/Rav: Stardancer
May 24, 2011 11:35 AM
Congratulations!!
Very cute, I always like the fluffy top knot bit best on an alpaca
What a lovely little guy you have developed. I would love to win the pattern for this to make for the Littles I babysit every day; they love soft toys, of course !~!
I love the alpaca! So cute! You are very talented! My blog is simplybeautifulsundays.blogspot.com
Hooray! I love it! I’d like to know where you got that fabulous boucle yarn!
justsuzie_s at hotmail dot com
So cute!! I’d love to get this pattern. :o)
tomorrowfarm@gmail.com
Oh, this alpaca is GORGEOUS! And you know what? I NEED to knit an alpaca, and fill every stitch with intention – cuz I want a real live alpaca at our farm. Someday. The knit version will keep me VERY content in the meanwhile. That way I can have a whole herd. Thanks for the giveaway chance, Linda.
Oh my gosh! How sweet. Would love the pattern! Where do you find time to do all these???
What a charming little animal. My friend and I were just planning a trip to visit an Alapaca farm/yarn shop here in Oklahoma and so I was extra pleased to see your new pattern. I would love to receive it!
I am not great with these comments… but how cute is that pattern. You are so creative!! Thank you for the opportunity to win a pattern. Becky
So cute. Is your alpaca made from alpaca fiber? Are the loops in his textured body from the type of spinning used in creating the yarn or part of the pattern stitch? Thanks for sharing !!!
Oh he’s beautiful!!! I just love your patterns. Thanks for the giveaway! cokelush at gmail
Oh the alpaca is lovely, I love the yarn you have used.
Thank you for the opportunity, I usually knit a sheep in the wool I spin to represent the sheep the wool came from so an alpaca pattern would be lovely with the alpaca yarn I have recently washed, spun last year.
Thank you for the opportunity Linda, another lovely pattern xxx
Oh my heart he is adorable!! As always, you’ve done an amazing job Linda!
What are the odds of winning two give a ways I wonder. (huge grin)
Crossing fingers.
so sweet!
He is so cute. I did your dachshund dog and it came out really well. We have 12 alpacas. Six adults and six babies. They are so much fun to watch and are so friendly.
Ooh I love that alpaca, so cute! I’m still dreaming of having my own little meadow with a couple of alpaca’s…
I am still new to knitting and always up for a new pattern challenge!! Crossing my fingers!
wpooh_9 at hotmail dot com
Awwww! It’s adorable! I’d love to knit one.. or.. you know.. a dozen of them. I can see my kids playing with their own alpaca herd. (:
Lovely work, as always!
He’s very fuzzy! I love how you choose just the right yarns to create this little guys!
Oh Linda. He’s beautiful. I love the lines of him. YOu make me feel like I’m holding still, darn it. Wait. Maybe I am. He has a GREAT head, a sweet face, a wonderful tail – very, very nice lines. Another triumph, you clever thing!
What an incredible pattern. I’ve just finished knitting animals for my expected grandson who will be here in August. The alpaca would be a great addition to his “farm”. If I don’t win this pattern, I may just have to pay for it! Keep up the great work.
Cute!
What a wonderful pattern! Looks great! Thanks for the chance. 🙂
jestti @ yahoo.com
He is so adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
Oh dear Linda ~ this could possibly be your cutest one yet! I just want to pick it up and squish it.
What a cutie! You are so talented xxBRenda
love this little guy!
Oh, the Alpaca is so cute. The boucle just really tops it off!
what a perfect use for boucle yarn … he’s so cute. Thanks for this chance to win.
Hi Linda, greetings from Tasmania. What a gorgeous chap this is and the boucle is wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity. D/A
So cute! Thanks for the opportunity!
I love the alpaca. You really did a fantastic job designing him – beautiful!
mia@pocoleon.com
oh my gosh! its so cute! i love to poof on top of his head! its absolutely perfect ^____^
just in case i win- emilyhouse@ymail.com
How sweet! Thanks for the chance to win!
kristinlmbrt@yahoo.com
Hello Linda
My boys and I have been looking out for your alpaca to be finished and we are delighted! So much character as always in your creations. You have definitely captured the alpaca look and personality. You have a wonderful gift.
Happy day to you, Linda.
What a good design! The bouclé yarn gives the perfect edge to this cute animal. You have managed to amaze me again!
Thanks for showing, Lena
That is the cutest!!! Pick me, pick me….I keep asking to be allowed an alpaca but hubby is not keen so maybe a baby one would be just fine 🙂
I don’t know why but it always takes me ages to connect to your comment page, keep giving me the message that the page in unavailable??? I keep trying and eventually it pops up….I have that mantra going thru my head “if at first you don’t suceed….” 🙂
Hi. I love the patterns you create. I love small take-with-you projects.
Oh Linda! Every time I think I have a favorite among your patterns, you make a new one!
Love, love, love! The Alpaca!
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Thanks to you again for sharing your inspirations!
njahboji@aol.com
He’s adorable. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks
Sue
Love this so much!
Ruthi/Rav: Stardancer
bookdiva53@hotmail.com
Oh my gosh he is ADORABLE!! I probably shouldn’t say this, but if I don’t win I’ll buy the pattern anyways. I LOVE IT!!
Feel free to pick me 🙂 lol
Thanks
Val
Did I mention that I love his nose? Cute little nose.
Oh, this is wonderful! I’ve been looking for a good alpaca pattern for some time now. A friend of mine raises alpacas and I know she would just love this!
Crossing my fingers! 🙂
Oh how exciting, thank you Linda, I can’t wait to knit this.
I have emailed you.
Dawn xxx
What? It is sold out? I can’t buy this pattern??? Oh I am weeping and whaling and gnashing my teeth. Tell me it isn’t so….
he is lovely where can I get the pattern
Please tell me where I can get this pattern would love to knit it for my Grandaughter
I just love the toy alpaca they are so nice I would like to knit them for the childrens hospital it seems to be the right size thank you xx