This is Crush. Crush recently took a bad fall and broke her leg very badly. Surgery was required to set the bones- expensive surgery. Crush’s owner Pam is fantastic pattern designer (remember Leda?) and she went straight home from the vet hospital and designed a pattern to try to raise the money to cover Crush’s mounting vet bills.
How sweet is this little sweater? It’s called ‘Willie’.
I mean seriously.
The tiny ear just about does me in.
I was so lucky to have so much help with my Sweet Lucy’s staggering vet bills back in January that I want to do something to pay it forward. I am going to giveaway one Half Share in Juniper Moon Farm’s 2011 Yarn (or Fiber) CSA. All you have to do is purchase a copy of Flintknit’s Willie. AFTER you’ve purchased the pattern, come back here and leave a comment wishing Crush a speedy recovery. On Monday, one winner will be chosen at random from all the entries.
Cool, right? You get a great pattern, a child you know gets a great sweater, Crush gets her vet bills paid and you are entered to win a half share in our 2011 Yarn CSA (a $100+ value). It’s a win-win-win-might win situation and you can get in on it for 6 lousy bucks. Don’t knit or think the pattern is too advanced for you? Buy the pattern anyway and consider it a $6 raffle ticket. Or- better yet- give the pattern away to a friend.
On entry per person, please. Entries will close on Monday, May 3rd. Extra karma points for tweeting, posting on facebook and rav. The winner will be announced here on the blog and will have 24 hours to claim his/her prize. In the event that the prize is unclaimed, another winner will be chosen at random.
Good luck!
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Just bought the pattern. How wonderfully generous of you to host this giveaway.
Wishing you the speediest of recoveries Crush!
Dear Crush, Wishing you a VERY speedy recovery, extra treats, multiple ear scratches and belly rubs. I Love, Love, Love the sweater pattern and have a perfect little boy to wear you wrapped around his chubby middle.
***I posted my comment before buying the pattern. Just in case, I’m reposting it again***
I am definitely buying this pattern to support you. My sweet Dachshund Bridget went down a week ago with IVDD. Every Dachshund lovers worst nightmare. I completely relate to your staggering vet bills. I paid $109 for fish oil and glucosamine alone. =(
Wishing Crush a full and speedy recovery. xo
(((Crush)))Just bought the pattern through Ravelry. I love it. I’m so glad it is going to such a sweet cause. I hope you feel better Crush!!XOXO
Hang in there, Crush, and heal well! My niece loves my little weiner guy, so she’s getting a sweater.
Get well soon, Crush!!
Bought the pattern. Get well soon Crush!
Wonderful pattern! I am going to knit one up for my nephew who has two weiner dogs of his own. I hope your puppy is feeling better soon.
Cherie
Healing thoughts and doggy treats to Crush!
Best wishes to Crush! As a knitter,dog owner and animal lover, I was delighted to buy such a great pattern and also help out with the vet bill. I also enjoyed your website. Looks like a wonderful ethical farm and you a kind and generous person! I hope Crush recovers quickly!
Get well soon, Crush! My dog and I wish you a speedy recovery!
Get better Crush!
I love this pattern! I saw it and had to have it, even before I knew who I’d give it too. I went out and bought yarn for it today. It’s 11:15 at night and I still may get started before I go to bed.
Get well soon, Crush!
Aww, poor puppy! I hope he feels better soon! We love doxies so helping was a no brainer…and chance to win yarn? a big plus (I hope it isn’t too late to enter the contest)
I just got the pattern and I hope to be able to start making it soon…after all, I have two sweaters to make! (for our twin girls, less than 1 month old now…they’re the reason I didn’t get a chance to purchase the pattern last night when a friend sent the link)
Feel better soon, Crush! Hope your sproinging about in no time!
Nothing like squeaking in at the last minute. Adorable pattern. Sending healing vibes to Crush! Get well soon, buddy.
Hope Crush is doing better.. What a great way to raise money to pay the bill, get lots of healing thoughts for Crush, and make everyone feel good!
Such a sweet dog and very cute pattern! Get well Crush!
Although I think of myself as a cat person, I couldn’t stand that photo of little Crush with the cast. Reminds me of my favorite get-well card, a photo of a dog in a “lab” coat, saying “Heal!”. Please do so and please draw my name! My daughter and cousin will love the pattern and I can’t wait to knit it!
I have 2 little dogs of my own. Count me in! Anything to help a furry friend out.
Awww! Poor puppy. I hope Crush is better soon. I love the pattern. I plan to make it for a friend’s brown-eyed grandson. Cute little boys’ patterns are a rarity, speaking as a mom of two 6′ tall former little boys!
Poor dog! I had one like this for some years ago, my mother has his sun. The have longer hair (or fur?). Hope your dog will be OK sun. I will by the pattern and hopefully knit the jacket! Love it!
hope crush feels better soon.
Just read about poor Crush
Tiny little casts break my heart, and I can totally related to crazypant vet bills because of my late Boo’s heart problems.
So I bought the pattern even though there’s no baby sight. Anyone need a handknit baby sweater? I’m dying to start it right away!
My doggie has had TWO leg surgeries, so I know how expensive they can be! I hope Crush has a speedy recovery, and that her surgery doesn’t break the bank! Pattern has been bought and will be knit for a friend’s baby on the way!
I’ll try making this a little bit larger for my buddy Becca who has her own Willie Dog named Jimmy. I’m sure Wilie is soaking in lots of healing knitter energy!
What an adorable doggy! I hope you have a quick and complete recovery! (No more jumping out of the grocery cart!!!)
I love love love this sweater pattern too! I have been eyeing it for my little boy! What a wonderful excuse to buy it.
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