Hi Knitters,This is the season for gift knitting and toys really are the perfect gift project for so many reasons. They're cute, small, do-able in a short time frame, a small amount of yarn is needed, no size or fit issues, and ALL age groups love the knit toys, not just the kids. I've said this before but when I go places it's the adults who go craziest for the knit toys.
My latest design was released yesterday in the Knit Circus Special Issue, Gifts 2011! This is an online magazine that has free articles and recipes and then you can purchase the individual patterns or the entire issue for an incredibly reasonable price.
In the pattern introduction I talk about how the Knit Circus headquarters is in Madison because the founder and editor in chief, Jaala Spiro, is a life-long Madisonian like me. Since we both have strong Wisconsin ties I thought I would honor that by making a Milk Cow for the issue. Wisconsin is the number one dairy state so what better to represent that than an adorable little Milk Cow.
The yarn is Blue Sky Alpacas Organic and Worsted Cotton. The optional red scarf and the horns are made in small amounts of Spud & Chloë Sweater.
I even included an udder... that was an experience. I made a brown cow for Spud & Chloë at the Farm, my last book, and I've had people ask me where the udder is on that cow. This time I was sure to include it. You could use a bucket from the Spud & Chloë at the Farm book if you are looking for a bucket pattern to include with your Milk Cow.
See? It's really there!
I love the personality of this one! What a fun and quick knit. Milk Cow is a good size and would be perfect for younger kids especially because it's a little larger. The entire Knit Circus Gifts Issue is wonderful with scarves, mitts, a cowl, a shawl, doilies, socks, a blanket, a cool reversible bag, a hat.... all of the patterns are a treat!
Have fun if you make a milk cow for your house or as a gift!Oh, and leave a comment on here with your email address if you are interested in winning a copy of the entire pattern collection! I have been given the go ahead to share the entire pattern collection with 10 lucky winners! Please leave one comment. I will be back very soon to pick the winners.
Good luck.
best, susie
372 comments:
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Kathie
ksnull at npacc.net
Oh, count me in! That cow is adorable!
fiona AT pipnmilly DOT com
I'd just LOVE to win this one! :)
kimmorrow @ tx.rr.com
Oh my goodness! That cow is the cutest! I know being the first to comment I probably won't win, but I'd love to have the patterns.
abbyebee[at]gmail.com
The cow is super cute! and the scarf makes him super jaunty!
OH my goodness, I think I might cry! My mom grew up on a dairy farm and although I love the brown cow in the book I always wanted it to be a Holstein. This makes my son's farm complete with a cow his Nana would have had. He never got to meet his Nana as she passed when I was pregnant. Seriously have tears in my eyes and can't wait to cast on. I may have to make one of these for my mom's sister as well!
Rav LittleLippyEwe
This book looks GREAT! You design the cutest patterns. I'd love to win the book!
Tammi B.
songsiren1@yahoo.com
hi - I love all your knits - the red neckerchief on the coo, its just braw x
audrey.milne@btinternet.com
That is adorable!
I would love to win this pattern. My granddaughters Sophie and Arabella would love these!
I love your designs Susan!! You come up with the cutest stuff. Thanks for the chance to win! ingridbarlow (at) hotmail (dot) com.
That cow is adorable! I love it.
Ohmigoodness she is perfect!!! Love it!
Gynna
gynnab (at) gmail dot com
Pick me!!! Pick me!!!!
christicrochets@gmail.com
Ah! I would love to win! I totally love your stuff!
dmeanderson@hotmail.com
Oooh I'd love to win some patterns! That cow is adorable :)
Danielle.Alkire*AT*gmail.com
How exciting! I love that little cow. She is so cute. You're work is always adorable!
littlmisseclectic on Rav...
I;d love to win! But not for me! I have a friend who loves knitting toys! This is perfect for her!!!
sophia.komninou at gmail.com
So cute! Mary. Andmimi *at* *gmail* *dot* *com*
So cute- That looks like one happy cow:) megroke@gmail.com
That cow is the cutest little animal ever! Count me in to win!
Oh pick me, please pick me. Another amazing design Susan, you rock.
Heather
rav. id mommytofive
The cow is so cute!
yarnsandtales at yahoo dot com
I'd love to knit this up for baby / toddler gifts!
marlon (at) pobox (dot) com
I was just browsing the issue of Knitcircus this morning and was loving the patterns!
What a sweet little cow! I was recently in Madison on a business trip and I brought my partner home a mug that said "Certified Cow Tipper" as a joke. He thought it was hilarious, so I might just have to make him this little fellow for the holidays.
I would love the patterns.
I LOVE all things Spud and Chloe! I hope I can picked in the top ten!!!!!
i love that cow!!
kristinfitzgerald on Ravelry
My Gosh... Another cutie from Susan... You rock!
knitting1085@yahoo.com
What a cutie. I would love to do this for my grandson in Indiana. Please consider me.
How cute! You come up with the most adorable patterns.
marti dot lindstrom at wpt dot org
madmartiknits on rav
Such a cute cow! Adorable. Another wonderful pattern from you which I just have to knit. Would love to win the pattern.
Rav bluesocks
Great, thank you, I LOVE that Milk Cow!! :)
rebecca AT knittingwithwords DOT com
I just love this cow, Susan! Another great design!
Katie
Rnmama on rav
what a cutie...I would love to knit the collection for my grandson in Indiana. Please consider me to be a winner.
Phyllis aka daylily
would love to make it for upcoming great grandbaby......so cute
love it....would like to make for new great grandchild.....
Oh my goodness! How adorable is that milk cow! :)
justjulia@sccoast.net
justjulia on Rav
So super cute! I would probably change my cow to a Hereford, since that is the breed of cow that my kids show. thanks for the great giveaway!
scrappnb@yahoo.com
ravelry: mamacass
My grand daughter is called Madison, she loves Cows and her birthday is in December, this would make a perfect gift for her. Thanks for the generous giveaway.
I'm in! Would love to win! Thanks!
traceymccarthy@gmail.com
Love it. Want it.
itscherij on Ravelry
I adore milk cows. They are the reason our fair state is so great. I have lived in WI my entire life, now in Whitewater.
Love the cow! She is so cute. Plus, I'd love to win the rest of the collection.
so cute!!! My littlest LOVES bulls, so I'd probably do the horns and leave off the udders...for him. My aunt that lives in Montana raises cows, so she'll get one with udders! :0)
Michelle
michellesstitchwitchery at gmail dot com
Who knew a cow could be so ridiculously cute?! Love him! :)
This cow is so cute. Would love to make it for my children.
mamamarz on ravelry
Very cute!
Rlavalleur at comcast.net
yay, pick me!
What a wonderful cow! Your designs always make me smile. :) I would love to win a copy of the Knit Circus Gifts issue. Thanks for the chance.
He's utterly adorable and a perfect companion for the Brown Cow (from Spud and Chloe). I can't wait to knit him up. Thanks for sharing... :)
Nantuckethill@aol.com
Small hello from Québec. coutrem on raverly
thanks for the opportunity
griffgirls on rav
Such a lovely cow! Nice to see another one with udders! Good cows need udders XD
Wishfoxrequiem@yahoo.com
Ah, nice, nice!! I'd love to be included in this giveaway! Thanks!
Lisa
karmaperdiem@hotmail.com
great giveaway!
libbi.ilyse@gmail.com
My granddaughter's just went to a farm for pumpkins & they had a fake cow with udders to milk(water) they loved it.This pattern collection is a wonderful win.
rinebird on Rav
rinebird@gmail.com
I would love to win the patterns!
This cow is too sweet! I love knit circus, great on line mag. Would love to win, thanks for the chance.
Rav ID: smozerose
I would love to win the patterns!!
I LOVE your patterns -- and you are pretty special too!
What an utterly cute cow. LOL Sorry for the pun, didn't look to see if anyone else used it yet.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some great patterns.
designsbyjenai at gmail dot com
I LOVE your patterns -- and you are pretty special too!
Oh, how adorable... the cow and the entire collection. I just recently stocked up on happy yarns intended just for itty Bitty toys! Would be awesome to win some more cute things.. :-)
I love your patterns/ style they are just soo cute. And that little cow would make a great Christmas present for a couple of little people i know !
Meg ~ schneiders@mchs.com
What an adorable cow! I LOVE the little udder. What a great detail. Thanks for the giveaway!
margoburton AT gmail DOT com
LOL...udders? That is such a cute idea. I love the back view of the cow w/tail and increases.
I love cows!
knittingviolets at gmail
I must confess, I had already checked for an udder - after all, how can it be a milk cow if there's no place for milk to come from? I would love the collection, thanks for sharing your talents (and give aways!) with all of us.
I love that he stands so well on his legs! jamieghoffman@gmail.com
I would love the pattern collection.
Sharon
craftysbs@juno.com
Yes pls!
Nanda at nandagarber dot com
The cow is wonderful! I would love either just the cow pattern or all of them. I made a HUGE brown cow from a Debbie Bliss pattern (complete with udder, so I know what you mean) a while back. Gave the first one to my sister-in-law because they have an organic dairy farm with Jersey cows. The second went to my 9 month old DGS. I suspect both of them would love a smaller one that isn't the size of a floor pillow. And maybe isn't all brown. (My brother said the color I used was more Guernsey color. Like I would know that variation in tone.)
Don't you have an adorable kitten pattern out recently? Or has that been a while and I just noticed it? Really cute also.
I can't get over how cute the cow is! Looks like a must-knit for this Wisconsin native, now living in Iowa!
suh-weeeeeeeeeeeet indeed! pick me oh magic number generator!! :)
I'd love to win the whole collection!
What a great prize! You were so good at Guild on Monday. 'Nice visiting with you again. (Meet for coffee soon?)
Don't count me in the giveaway....I already have it all!
Luv ya!
Sara
i would love to win this pattern collection, that is one cute cow.
I am mamamoore on ravelry
Super cute! You are o creative.
How absolutely adorable!!!
LOVE it!
~Jessica,
email: OliverCo99 at aol.com
I am so in love with this little cow! You create the coolest animals!
jwandpjc AT yahoo DOT com
So nice to share ten of these pattern collections with us. Milk cow is sooo cute!
That explains the udder comment awhile back! So cute you are truly an artist with yarn
Well that explains the udder comment awhile back!! You are truly an artist with yarn! I love that cow...so dang cute
awesome cow! the whole collection looks fantastic! congrats!! raineoc@yahoo.com
How amazing! I am working on the Spud and Chloe at the farm barnyard crew. I think this milk cow is "udderly" adorable, and I have no self-discipline!
MuttiRuth on Ravelry
ruthgc1@yahoo.com
Way too cute! Would love this!
Linda
rldelponte7@wi.rr.com
So cute! Would love this!
Linda
rldelponte7@wi.rr.com
Patterns?! I love free patterns!!
Totally cute, love these! Thanks for the chance!
awesome pattern!
lucy21780@gmail.com
Adorable as usual! You continue to amaze me!
pattymeyer@insightbb.com
My children and nieces and nephews love your toys. I would love to win.
alyddall on ravelry.
So cute Susan, maybe brown cow needs an older and wiser female cow at the farm :0)
love Mel x x
keith.ireson@bigpond.com.au
Soo cute! My daughter loves cows so I'll have to make it either way.
ninarbruce at gmail dot com
This is adorable. You must have read my mind. I missed the Holstein in the At the Farm book. I know she will look perfect here in NE Indiana farm country.
Just Nancy
gotmilk @ ligtel.com
is anybody NOT interested? that cow is too cute!
grandmastatus AT gmail DOT com
That's so cute! I've knit several of your other toys patterns, and I have been VERY happy with every one of them. Thanks for sharing.
jenneble [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
Darling!! michelle.lindeman[at]gmail.com
Isn't he adorable! Love the cow! I just recently discovered your designs on ravelry, and am adding your books to my Christmas wish list!
(mommymatters at gmail dot com)
Hi Susan !!!
Happy Fall :0)
These look like the cattle we used to have .... SO wonderful !!!!
Mooooove over. I would love to win these patterns! Your projects are so fun to make. Thanks for the giveaway!
That is sooooo cute! I'd love to win this collection! trhfox at gmail
That is the cutest little thing ever!!!
jendada on ravelry
Very cute pattern Susan! Thanks for the chance to win! mvlouie99(at)yahoo(dot)com
The cow is just amazing, if I won EVERYONE would get a cute itty bitty knitted cow for christmas!
Rosebob on ravelry
I love all of your animal patterns, and this one is certainly no exception. So cute!
kimberly.s.ferguson at gmail dot com
ah, that is so dang cute! Susan, you are a bottomless well of ideas! Thanks for a chance!
foppers@charter.net
Ack! I'm dying. Or should I say, "I having a cow! That thing is so cute!"
I crack me up.
imutimupaws@gmail.com
I would love the pattern collection. I love your toys ~ thank you!
Shire777ataoldotcom
oh my he is sooo incredibly cute!!!
kelly at celticcaston dot com
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! This little fella is so stinkin' cute!
oh my gosh! How CUTE is that?! What a perfect addition to your already wonderful farm animals. :)
Now just waiting for a pretty pony or horse and you would make me the happiest knitter on the block! :)
raelynne01@hotmail.com
Another great giveaway! I hope to win this one:)
lee_gifford@hotmail.com
Love your new pattern, as usual!!! He is so cute!
Susan, love your new pattern! He is so cute!
They all look so wonderful! I hope I'm one of the lucky 10. Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win it!
JaneBG1923 on Ravelry.
What a cute cow! I love making your toy patterns and I know this one is a must knit.
Love this cute little cow. What a generous give-away.
I just bought this pattern online and it doesn't download. I'll probably have just the same luck of winning a copy.
Oh wow, I didn't know you designed toys! This is adorable. Me please! ridg1786@gmail.com
Susan,
I would love the chance to win the patterns. That cow is incredibly cute! I can't wait to make a couple for Christmas presents. Thanks for your generosity.
N.Ziegler
nziegler122@gmail.com
Udderly adorable!!! I would love to win the patterns! Quiltingmommy4@yahoo.com
Include us, please.
wilcoxhall@ymail.com
I love that cow. It's sooo cute!
I'm cashmeredreamer on ravelry.com
Surely I'm meant to win; I love cows!! :-D
Sue
WomanofJoy on Ravelry
Susan,
your patterns are the best! Love the cow with the "new" addition.
lsong31 at yahoo.ca
It would be SO terrific to have all those lovely patterns!
Lee Ann
LoopyLee on Ravelry
How udderly adorable! I'd love to make one.
Such an adorable milk cow!! This design is so cute :) I had to check out the whole issue and it's great!!
Raili
vintage.style@ymail.com
I have knit up several of your critters and would love to add more to my collection!
jill at greenbeangardens dot com
Hi Susan, I don't know how you keep coming up with all the cute toys! Love the mike cow.
Your toys are sooo cute. Havent knit anything yet but dying to cast on. But cant decide on whic one to try first!
Amanda-Amanda@splmax.com
Would love to win this giveaway! The cow is adorable
Ravelry: smallcreation
So very moooooving.....
cproth2@gmail.com
Oh My Goodness!!!! My younger cousin is obsessed with milk cows! I would love to win the patten collection to make the cow for her for Christmas to keep her company in her dorm room :)
Leanne (lunatic84 -at- gmail -dot- com)
I'm not sure if my other comment went through, I got an error :(
My cousin is obsessed with milk cows, this would look great in her dorm!!
Leanne (lunatic84-at-gmail-dot-com)
So cute! I'd love to make this for my sister in law who just had twins and is working towards being a cow vet. So cute!
She is udderly adorable! Punny, huh?
I'd love to win a pattern collection!
jenniekader at yahoo dot com
The Mooo Cow is so adorable - and so realistic :-) Of course I would love to win the pattern collection of Knit Circus! I haven't looked at the new issue yet,but I'm sure I'll love them. They always have such fabulous patterns in every issue.
I love this cow! Gonna try my luck at winning.
RavID: Tanknit
These are too cute! the kiddos would love them.
Thanks cindy
cseery72@gmail.com
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall watching you design an udder. There are several cute designs in the mag.
jeaniebabb on Twitter and Ravelry
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall watching you design an udder. There are several cute designs in the mag.
jeaniebabb on Twitter and Ravelry
Great pattern! That cow has such personality! Thanks for the giveaway!
For a retired farmer, this is the perfect pattern!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
MariAngel (Rav id)
She is just too cute! I would love to win this pattern collection.
woolyknitsnbits (at) live (dot) ca
Rav: zenitude
Love the udder!
That would be wonderful (My toddler daughter LOVES cows!)!
I'm silverlightstar AT gmail DOT com.
Pick me please!
Rav id Pinkpeonies
Darling cow, she needs to move onto the farm with Spud and Chloe.
Kally (Ravelry)
So cute! My daughter loves cows!
knitnlitATgmailDOTcom
love this milk cow! amyknit40 on rav
Oh my gosh, I just love this cow! So udderly adorable! I'd love to win, thanks so much for the great opportunity!
My rav id is purplemama.
This milk cow is so cute! I would love to win. Thank you,
queenbee1958@hotmail.com
Absolutely love the cow !!! I will definitely need to make one for each of my kids ... :-)
I love the cow! So adorable. I'd love to win your pattern collection!
What an adorable toy! I love that she actually has an under, lol!
sherralandmax AT yahoo DOT com
I think my autistic daughter would love one of these cows. She collects stuffed cows. I know it would mean a lot to her if I could make one for her.
Lynda Wilkinson
llwilkinson@hrtc.net
My autistic daughter would love one of these. She collects stuffed cows. I know it would mean a lot to her if I made one for her.
llwilkinson@hrtc.net
The cow is adorable! Would love to win the pattern (and the others as well!)...
jessica.ak.brown AT gmail DOT com
I love it! That cow is adorable! Please include me in the contest. Thanks!
Lynn
wearefamilyw at gmail dot com
I love Knitcircus. Thanks for the giveaway.
lochknitsmonster on rav
Aww! So cute!!!
It would awesome to win!
amy.snawder AT gmail DOT com
I love this little cow. I just finished making Spud which was a lot of fun. Would love to win the pattern collection.
dazie4468@yahoo.com
What a fantastic pattern Susan, loving the cow :) Thanks for the free giveawawy :)
Rav: MisMoo
precious!
tyeatts on ravelry
so cute!
so cute!
I LOVE this milk cow! I HAVE to knit it to pair it up with the one from the S&C farm. The patterns in this issue are so lovely! I would love to knit the Sweet Pea Tam, the two scarves and the socks... now only if I could win this one! catmilc at hotmail.com
The spotted cow is just adorable. I love her little udder. I'd appreciate winning the pattern collection but want to say "thanks" for all of the wonderful patterns you create.
Linda
NinnaNH on Ravelry
What an adorable spotted cow! Her udder makes her complete. I'd love to win the pattern collection but also want to say, "Thanks" for all of the great patterns you create.
Linda
NinnaNH on Ravelry
So so cute! Love Knit Circus and would love to win this!
Wow. Lovely cow...my daughter really seems to like it and i'd love to make her one
Thanks
sandrinearnold.sa @ googlemail . com
oh what a cute little cow! I would love to make him . .
swimmin911 at gmail.com
How fun. Thanks for the chance. I'd love to win it!
What fun. Thanks for the chance- I'd so love to win this.
What a darling little milk cow. Would love to make this soon for grandchildren to play with at my house.
aww! ive been collecting cows- and of course now sheep - since I was in high school. I have to make this cute lil guy!
thanx, Kim
kguennette@yahoo.com
I can't begin to tell you how 'udderly' adorable Milk Cow is (you saw that coming, did't you?)
I would be in heaven to be one of the winner of this pattern collection - please put my name into the hat, too!
thanks so much! Barb
Brohr4 AT comcast DOT.NET
What a treat that pattern collection would be.....and I would have to knit the cow!!!
Your never ending creativity is so inspiring! Thanks for another great giveaway.
Siiralam@gmail.com
OMG!!! He is soooo cute! I love cows!!
Heather
Heatherg7 on Rav
Adorable! Such a sweet cow. I love your patterns.
RAV: knittingbeekeeper
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RAV: knittingbeekeeper
Would love to win the patterns! I am a long time fan of SBA and look forward to the next book! Nebraska, too, is full of lovely cows!
Sheila
szachariae@yahoo.com
This cow is adorable and I'm sure all the other pieces that go along with it are too!! I LOVE making your things for my niece!! I think she'd love this little cow :)
Hoping to win!
Amy
Amynorthern@gmail.com
He is so cute! Next year I'm knitting for me and I want to make your giraffe. I have all your itty bitty books:-)
so cute! I love cows!
Kelly
kelly [dot] kurposka [at] gmail [dot] com
Now you know which of us read to the VERY END...nothing like leaving with a surprise ending!
Ana
anahuron@gmail.com
I would love to win!!! As always, love your new pattern - the cow is darling! My dad use to raise a few black & white cows (Holsteins?). I can remember one named Buddy with a fond heart! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Ravelry)
Love, love, love the moo cow! So cute!
Love, love, love the moo cow! So cute!
bookgrump -atsign- gmail.com
I love milk cows & the idea of kniting the milk bucket is a great one!
It would be amazing to win this gift.
amyroz@hotmail.com
Just like the rest of your patterns, too cute!
So cute.
smdechant@gmail.com
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