Saturday, November 5, 2016

10th anniversary give-away: Holiday Mice

I opened my first shop on Etsy, November 5, 2006. At the beginning, I was just selling toys I had knit, not patterns. Those only came when other knitters saw my toys, and wanted to knit some themselves. It's been a crazy, fun adventure of yarn and cuteness since that day! Sometimes I miss knitting toys for my shop. I'm so busy designing now, I can only manage to make extra toys for family and friends.

One of the first toys I made for my Etsy shop.
My designs have changed a bit since then!

For my final give-away contest, in honour of those first toys I knit, you could win a pair of Holiday Mice! The winner will be free to choose the colour of the mice, and the style and colour of the hats. You could even ask for a wee Santa Mouse, like this one by the Yarn Harlot (I'm still blushing a bit over that). I will pick the closest yarn I can from my stash. Hopefully, I will have them done and off to the winner in time for winter holidays!

Holiday Mice: what colours would you choose?

If you would like a chance to win this prize, please leave a comment below, with a way of contacting you (email, Ravelry name, etc. I've been asking for this because usually Blogger does not give me this information when you leave a comment). I will do my best to ship to anywhere in the world. I will draw a random winner on November 15.

Best of luck, and thanks for visiting me this week!
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54 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 5, 2016 at 10:13 a.m.

    I had the mouse on my mental queue since last month's creepy crawly critter along, you have the most adorable patterns! I hope the yarn Harlot bump helps you out!!!

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  2. KateNovember 5, 2016 at 10:20 a.m.

    Aw, I would love to win. (kate underscore lanahan at hotmail dot com)

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  3. AnonymousNovember 5, 2016 at 10:50 a.m.

    So very cute!
    zippersmom on ravelry

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  4. Laura in the Scruffy CityNovember 5, 2016 at 10:58 a.m.

    I was turned on to your patterns by the Yarn Harlot (thank you, Stephanie!), and you do amazing things. I would love-love-love to be the recipient of mice made by your very own hands!

    knitknox4now at yahoo dot com

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  5. noizillaNovember 5, 2016 at 11:12 a.m.

    These mice are just too cute but so are your other patterns!!! I have a collection of plush mousies and would love to add to it.
    Ravelry name: noizilla

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  6. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 11:16 a.m.

    So cute! Thank you for the opportunity to have something hand knit from the designer!

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  7. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 11:17 a.m.

    So cute! Thank you for the opportunity to have something hand knit from the designer!

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  8. CatieNovember 5, 2016 at 11:22 a.m.

    Those mice are adorable!

    Catiecat on Rav

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  9. KimmyNovember 5, 2016 at 12:07 p.m.

    Your knitted critters are beyond cute. I know a little kitty who thinks so too! Hugs and happy holidays from Kimmy (KimmyZ on Ravelry).

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  10. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 12:42 p.m.

    Oh, wow, I think this is the best prize of them all. I would love a pair of holiday mice made by you. I love your designs and it would really make my day if I was to win. Thank you for this lovely gift.

    Rav ID: Pokedagoblin

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  11. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 1:56 p.m.

    They are absolutely adorable! I'm twinglemom on Ravelry. Not sure if I'm clever enough to make them, but if I won, I'd offer a nice cozy home!

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  12. Julie WinterNovember 5, 2016 at 2:25 p.m.

    Adorable!! Thanks for the free pattern. I'm larochelle on ravelry.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 5, 2016 at 6:14 p.m.

    Adorable ! Beyond cuteness.
    Lenka27@icloud.com

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  14. neknitsandbeadsNovember 5, 2016 at 7:07 p.m.

    What a great looking mouse family!

    Neknitsandbeads on Ravelry.

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  15. Doreen BNovember 5, 2016 at 8:44 p.m.

    Any colour will do!!! They are so cute!! dilmahteagirl on Ravelry

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  16. Nelda BoyceNovember 5, 2016 at 10:13 p.m.

    Darling mice! I would love any color you have handy..surprise me! thanks so much for the patterns, I have to make my rat loving granddaughter at least one for Christmas :) retirednelda on Ravelry

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  17. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 11:09 p.m.

    These are super cute! :) I'm sarahbethknits on Ravelry.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 5, 2016 at 11:15 p.m.

    I've just finished knitting 35 sock monkeys for a fundraiser. It would be great to have someone knit something for me :-) Santa Mouse is right up my alley. Thank you for offering the pattern on Ravelry (I'm Canam there)

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  19. KlaineNovember 6, 2016 at 8:35 a.m.

    These mice are so incredibly cute.
    I am "Andersson" on ravelry.

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  20. LynnNovember 6, 2016 at 12:05 p.m.

    What sweet mice! Rav id Lynnberry

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  21. PegNovember 6, 2016 at 6:51 p.m.

    I can't think of anything that I would rather win than knitted mice!
    Peg
    pjmgene@yahoo.com

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  22. AnonymousNovember 6, 2016 at 9:05 p.m.

    I love these mice! My rav ID is missmae07.

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  23. UnknownNovember 6, 2016 at 10:36 p.m.

    Happy 10th Anniversary! Love your knitted animals, they are all so cute. I would love to win your cute holiday mice. mpelton012@att.net

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  24. AngiNovember 6, 2016 at 11:13 p.m.

    They're adorable! :)

    Angiagogo on Ravelry

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  25. saraNovember 7, 2016 at 7:19 a.m.

    Lovely mice.
    micha on Rav

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  26. LlihanitNovember 7, 2016 at 9:49 a.m.

    I saw these on the yarn Harlot blog. They are adorable!

    Llihanit on Ravelry

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  27. lmecoll on RavleryNovember 7, 2016 at 11:51 a.m.

    Those are adorable!!
    Lmecoll on Ravelry

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  28. dsf545November 7, 2016 at 3:09 p.m.

    oh my! I'm going to start knitting these! http://www.ravelry.com/people/dsf545

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  29. AnonymousNovember 7, 2016 at 3:33 p.m.

    Those are just adorable. janene307 on Ravelry

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  30. MeganNovember 7, 2016 at 9:32 p.m.

    This is such a great priz e! Adorable little mice that you don't have to make yourself, lol. I love them in Christmasy colors :) rav I'd showandtellmeg

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  31. MelissaNovember 7, 2016 at 11:35 p.m.

    I've been wanting to knit some of your toys for ages. The designs are just adorable. I might need to make one soon for a friend's little boy to be. Maybe a kitty or a bunny... You have a real gift for designing animals that look both friendly and doll-like but still keep the character of the real creature from nature.

    ariadnesthread on Ravelry

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  32. Susie BNovember 8, 2016 at 8:31 a.m.

    I love those mice. I just found them via the Yarn Harlot but they are definitely in my queue now. I can't wait to knit them.

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  33. pamNovember 8, 2016 at 1:53 p.m.

    I love knitting your patterns. Keep designing for all of us 'kids at heart'

    craftingeveryday on ravelry

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  34. merlinthecatNovember 8, 2016 at 2:25 p.m.

    I love your patterns :)

    Merlinthecat on Ravelry

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  35. merlinthecatNovember 8, 2016 at 2:25 p.m.

    I love your patterns :)

    Merlinthecat on Ravelry

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  36. AnonymousNovember 8, 2016 at 3:24 p.m.

    The only thing better than knitting your patterns would be getting one YOU knit! :) And I apologize for not being around in the group as much this year, but sometimes life happens.

    Cyndi (aka RealTruck on Rav)

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  37. MariaNovember 8, 2016 at 5:36 p.m.

    These mice are adorable. my ravelry is airamaria

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  38. MaryNovember 8, 2016 at 11:50 p.m.

    these are lovely little things. marysather at gmail dot com

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  39. tktlNovember 9, 2016 at 12:29 a.m.

    I love your creations!

    tktl on Ravelry

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  40. CastOnCalamityNovember 9, 2016 at 6:21 a.m.

    Very cute mice.

    I can be found on Rav CastOnCalamity.

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  41. Claire HiltonNovember 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

    Thank you so much!! Such a generous giveaway ❤
    claireese on Rav

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  42. UnknownNovember 9, 2016 at 9:22 a.m.

    Oh goodness - these are just so adorable! <3
    My Ravelry name is Arryielle
    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  43. AnonymousNovember 10, 2016 at 1:09 p.m.

    I love your patterns! They always knit up so well and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I knitted your bunny dressed in a little blue jacket and he is now the beloved bedtime companion of my 10 year old and I knit him way back when she was a baby girl!
    Congratulations on your anniversary!
    My Ravelry name is Malinky.

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  44. TinaNovember 12, 2016 at 10:12 p.m.

    Those wee mice are adorable. Would love to win.

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  45. LesleyNovember 13, 2016 at 8:25 a.m.

    I'd love to win! I'm elemjay on Ravelry.

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  46. Sara.SNovember 13, 2016 at 2:55 p.m.

    Thank you for the chance to win ! I made your rabbit when one of my granddaughters was born and she still loves it 7 years later and will not let her little sister play with it lol
    i am masonjarbeading On Ravelry

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  47. UnknownNovember 13, 2016 at 4:24 p.m.

    Love all your patterns! I've made many of them; the mice, lamb, and mini aliens were my first stuffed creations. They were so much fun, and such a hit!
    My Ravelry is Stormeec66. :)

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  48. AnonymousNovember 13, 2016 at 5:49 p.m.

    I have enjoyed your patterns so much. They are easy to understand and produce outstanding results. seahorse681@bellsouth.net

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  49. AnonymousNovember 13, 2016 at 7:12 p.m.

    I love your animals so much!

    grammyandme@ymail.com

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  50. CathyNovember 13, 2016 at 7:13 p.m.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win the mice.
    ravid wishnafarm

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  51. Carmen NNovember 13, 2016 at 10:29 p.m.

    Ack! I love mice (the stuffed kind; not the live kind that scurry). These are so adorable! (asimplehomestd on Ravelry)

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  52. MonicaNovember 14, 2016 at 12:00 a.m.

    You are so creative! I would be so happy to win!

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  53. Blue and Yellow MorningNovember 14, 2016 at 6:03 a.m.

    Lovely little mice. Would look so cute on my mantelpiece

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  54. AnonymousNovember 14, 2016 at 10:09 p.m.

    Your little knit mice are so sweet! I've always been a bit bigoted toward mice. They like to build a home in my car's engine block and eat the wiring:(. Perhaps small knit mice would change my heart:)

    Rav id Caelanc

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