Today I am welcoming Linda, whom you may know from her blog, Natural Suburbia. I am very pleased to be sharing her unique patterns and knitted toys here with all of you. I asked Linda to share a little about herself, how she learned to knit and write patterns, and also what led to the creation of her shop:
“I have always loved knitting, my mom taught me to knit when I was 5 years old. When she was younger she knitted cricket jerseys for all of her brothers. I used to often see her knitting when I was little. She knitted us a variety of clothing including our royal blue jerseys for school. These were the softest jerseys, so much softer than the shop bought ones. One day I asked her if she could show me how to knit and she did. She gave me two short, size 4mm knitting needles and a ball of blue double knitting wool. I can remember that day clearly. I was always encouraged to try and knit her projects that she was busy with, and this was wonderful because I managed to master some complicated patterns and knitting terminology at a young age and she always helped me along the way. I attended a Catholic convent school while growing up and knitting was a part of our curriculum, there were new projects to make for school each year and when I was older I started to knit more advanced items. The first jersey I knitted was a cabled design, I was 18 years old and I still have that jersey today.”
(glider the whale knitting pattern)
“Thank you so much Ginny, for hosting me on your lovely blog this weekend.”
“Thank you, Linda!“
For today’s giveaway, Linda is offering 8 patterns, winners choice, to one Small Things reader. For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments will be closed on Monday March 19 and a winner will be announced within this post.
Comments are closed. The winner is Taryn:
“Ooh! How exciting! I knitted my daughter an aardvark from Linda’s pattern and loved it!”
Congratulations!
Linda is one talented lady! Her patterns are so creative! I’d love to win one!
I know a little girl who absolutely adores goats but cuddly ones are so hard to find! All of these patterns look so absolutely cute.
oh the unicorn! the unicorn!
thank you, both, for such a lovely giveaway!
Love, love these toys and your fabulous blog. As a stay at home mom, I often turn to your blog when I’ve had an especially trying day and need insipration. Thank you!
I love Natural Suburbia’s patterns. I hadn’t seen the unicorn one before.
I adore her patterns, and often drool over them. The detail she goes to is spot on, as is her eye for dimensions. Would love the chance to win.
I love Linda’s shop/blog! And 8 patterns! Wow how generous. Thanks for the giveaway!
Robin
cokelush at gmail
I love Linda’s blog and that Unicorn is amazing!
Lovely! Lovely!
These are the most adorable patterns!! I’ve got my fingers crossed that I’m the winner. Thanks for sponsoring Linda. I follow her blog daily, she is such an inspiration.
I love her patterns. They’re so much fun with lovely results!
Love these animals, especially the lion.
these are amazingly beautiful! I love them!
So Cute! My daughters would love them.
I have been eyeing her patterns for a while now….. thank you for the chance to win one! 🙂
wow they are beautiful!
Absolutely adore these animals! thanks for the giveaway!
This is SUCH a cute idea! You are so creative and lovely 🙂 thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Woop! These animals are adorable. I especially love the unicorn.
how beautiful, and fun! fingers crossed!
Oh, I’ve admired your work for a very long time. We’d be THRILLED to win your patterns. 🙂
I just love the whale! Queued up a bunch of the patterns in Ravelry!
I love Linda’s blog & I love her patterns. Thanks for the chance to win some! xo
This animals are so beautiful!!! Congratulations!
The little animals are so magical! I would love to win the patterns! Thank you for offering the giveaway. 🙂
Thank you so much for introducing me to her. She is truly talented in a magical way. Her whimsical creations have made me a faithful follower and hope to try out some of her patterns. I hope to win to create some for my daughter who loves animals and hope to teach her later on. Thanks again for this lovely giveaway and good luck to all!
How precious! I’ve just recently learned to knit but haven’t made it to patterns yet. These are so cute!
Beautiful. I’d love to knit these precious animals for my daughter. Thanks for the chance to win!
-Jaime
Oh! I would love to win. I hope the pattens would not be wasted on me…I don’t know how to knit, but I would LOVE to learn how. The animals she makes look so soft and wonderful. Just the kind of toys I would like for my daughter.
Lovely!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
I would love to win these wonderful patterns, I am a big fan of Natural Suburbia and have tried many of her free patterns.
What amazing patterns! I’m not sure my knitting is up to standard, but I’d love to give them a go : )
So cute! Please count me in – it’d be fun to knit these for my daughter when she’s older!
Linda is so very talented. What a great offering.
I have long been an admirer of Linda’s work- such a talented lady! The meercat is my favourite of her patterns at the moment.
Lovely patterns. Linda’s work is truly amazing!
How sweet is this giveaway! Very! Thank you.
I would love the swan or unicorn pattern. Thanks so much for the giveaway and Happy Spring!
I love knitting animals, and these look absolutely wonderful. Please include me in the drawing. Thanks, Donnell
What a lovely giveaway, just in time for some last-minute Easter gift ideas!
I’m so in love with that whale!
I would like to try this lovely patterns. Great animals for my children. 🙂
The unicorn looks amazing! These patterns would certainly come in handy.
I’ve been eyeing Linda’s patterns for a while now, simply unique and wonderful. Thank you for a chance to win one of them!!
Oh, lovely! Thank you!
Ooh! How exciting! I knitted my daughter an aardvark from Linda’s pattern and loved it!
What wonderful patterns!! My children would love a little friend from among these!
I am a long time fan of Linda’s patterns. They knit up so quick and easy, with beautiful results! What a great giveaway!
The toys are lovely. As a grandmother and a knitter I would really
enjoy making these unique animals. Thank you for the opportunity
to win.