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:)
thanks for another great giveaway
He is just too gorgeous… my son would love him!
Thank you for the giveaway.
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
I love all the patterns you create. You are so gifted!
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!!
I’m a follower of your blog!
I’ve shared on facebook. Thanks for the opportunity to win the pattern for this sweet little guy!
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!!
And I follow you already.
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
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.
cute!
follower
Love the pattern! He would be a nice companion for my Texas armadillo!
Lovely! Yet another give away. Thanks for your generosity. I would love to make him for my kids.
Can you tell us a little bit more about the book?
I am a follower.
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
How cute! I would love to knit one of these.
How original and how kind as always to share
Hi Linda. Thank you for another giveaway. I’ve made an apple the other day and it came out so cute!
Miyuki
weeeee! i love your giveaways!
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 http://www.simplydaisy.com
Keep on creating! You inspire me! Lisa
What a darling pattern! And aardvarks are kin to both the elephant shrew and the elephant? Who’d have guessed?
I’m working my way through all of your patterns for my girls so free patterns would be great!!! Love your patterns!
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
Great pattern, would be a hit at home!
Another fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
This is one of your cutest patterns. I follow your blog.
I follow you on Facebook.
Oh my goodness SO cute! How do you come up with these?!
What a cutie. Would love to win your Aardvark pattern.
lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
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! ( :
What a great give-away! And he’s so darn cute!!
I would love to try out one of your patterns and this little guy looks AWESOME! Thanks for the chance to win
I follow your blog
Hi Linda, I love your creative patterns! It’s wonderful reading your blog, too!
SO sweet! I can’t WAIT to buy the book! I really want to make this up for my kiddo!
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!
I love your designs, so realistic.
I looove the Aardvark Linda! Fantastic job!!! 🙂
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! He is so sweet! When will your book be released?
He is so cute. You are amazing. Congrats on the book.
Lisa
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! :-))))
Oh, another cutie! Love it!
I do follow your blog!
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Oh he’s beautiful and congrats once again on the book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I got here via your note about the apple but then thought I’d check out other patterns you might have. Aardvark is ADORABLE!
the aardvark is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!
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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. 🙂
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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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.