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Knitting pattern couldn’t have a better home

OF&G Just for fun 19-Mar-2009

I’ve suspected for some time that I’m working with a bunch of jokers. However we now have official acknowledgment that this is, indeed, a fact.

Steve Clarkson with his prized Farmers Weekly knitting patternWhen an impromptu “best” joke competition was instigated by Farmers Weekly among the denizens of Twitter, it turns out to have been none other than our very own Certification Manager, Steve Clarkson, who came up with the “best” offering.

And his prize? A stunning Farmers Weekly tractor knitting pattern. Now, in many offices this would be filed under amusing and end up in a draw. But not at Organic Farmers & Growers. Oh no. Among our multi-talented team is a master knitter (is there a proper word for that?) in the form of Certification Officer, Katie Owens. As I write Katie is obtaining Steve’s measurements and planning colour schemes. Obviously when we have the finished product Steve will be forced to model it for all to see.

You won’t be surprised to hear that it wasn’t this offering from Steve that won the joke competition:

What do you get when you cross a rooster and a cow? Cockadoodlemoo!

No, the effort that tickled the fancy of the FW team was:

What kind of milk comes from a forgetful cow? Milk of Amnesia.

Are you laughing out loud?

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37 comments so far

  1. Isabel Davies @ 19-Mar-2009 12:09

    I love it! You have made our day here.

  2. Mark @ 19-Mar-2009 12:16

    Well you should have seen my inane grin when Steve told me he’d won a knitting pattern!

  3. Isabel Davies @ 19-Mar-2009 12:38

    We want pictures when it is finished…!

  4. Mark @ 19-Mar-2009 12:40

    Oh there will definitely be pix! Looking forward to that. Katie will be urged to knit until her fingers bleed to get it finished…

  5. Isabel Davies @ 19-Mar-2009 12:45

    Give her some time off to complete it. Surely a priority!

  6. Mark @ 19-Mar-2009 12:47

    Well, Steve’s her boss! Depends how quickly he wants his jumper…

  7. Katie Owens @ 19-Mar-2009 13:22

    I like the idea of time off work to knit……

  8. Tina Bowyer @ 16-Apr-2009 18:49

    what a find. I knitted 5 of these jumpers from the original pattern in about 1979/1981. Please, where can I get another copy of it. I have been requested to knit some more for our next generation. Please reply. Farmers weekly printed a picture of our 5 kids wearing the jumpers at the time. I can email a copy if you wish. Kind regards Tina Bowyer

  9. OF&G @ 17-Apr-2009 06:27

    Hi Tina. Thanks for your comment. We’ll flag this up to the FW team and see if they have any patterns left. If not, and if they don’t mind, we’ll see if we can copy the one we have for you and send it on. Leave it with us.

  10. OF&G @ 22-Apr-2009 12:46

    @Tina Bowyer – Have emailed you with a contact for the nice people at FW. Hope you get your knitting pattern!

  11. s thomson @ 29-Jun-2009 15:44

    I’ve been trying to find a copy of this pattern for ages – lost my original copy. any chance you could email me a copy – just of the picture is fine – I don’t need the knitting instructions. I would be very grateful.
    Thanks

  12. Lesley Geddes @ 22-Jul-2009 12:58

    Would it be possible for you to send me a copy of this pattern (including knitting instructions) as I want to knit it for my grandson.

    Thanks

  13. Yvonne Hammond @ 15-Aug-2009 21:31

    I too knitted this jumper for my son Matthew. This jumper was directly responsible for him securing a starring role in the primary school Harvest Festival as a farmer as he was the only boy in the school with a ‘tractor jumper’. Matthew is now the proud owner of a real life ‘Fergie’ tractor and a beautiful daughter Grace who will be two in September. She absolutely adores Daddy’s tractor and I would love to knit the tractor jumper for her birthday.
    I knitted several different sizes for Mstthew as he grew up but I never had the chance to knit one with a pink background before!! We would all be extremely grateful if you could let me have a copy of this knitting pattern
    Many thanks.

  14. Tracey @ 04-Sep-2009 01:01

    hiya,

    could you please tell me where i can get a copy of this pattern, or can u email me a copy?
    many thanks

  15. OF&G @ 16-Sep-2009 14:35

    Hi Tracey – have emailed you the pattern. Have fun!

  16. Zoë @ 24-Sep-2009 11:07

    Any chance you can tell me where to get this pattern or forward me a copy? We’ve been searching for ages for a tractor pattern

  17. OF&G @ 24-Sep-2009 11:11

    Hi Zoë. An email will be zinging it’s way to you shortly! Thanks for getting in touch.

  18. Iona Bustin @ 27-Sep-2009 21:44

    Could you please email a copy of the pattern for the tractor. I too have been

    have been searching for ages for a tractor pattern. Thanks so much.

  19. Faye Stevens @ 09-Oct-2009 10:54

    My nine year old grandson has requested that his grammie knit him a sweatshirt with a tractor on it; therefore, I have been searching for a tractor pattern to use. Would love for you to email me the tractor pattern.
    Thanks,
    Grammie Faye

  20. OF&G @ 14-Oct-2009 16:22

    Iona and Faye, apologies for the delay, but the pattern will be on its way to you both within minutes. Enjoy!

  21. Dianne Tait @ 14-Oct-2009 19:59

    Hi there, I would also really appreciate a copy of the tractor knitting pattern! My granny would like to knit a jumper for my tractor daft 2 year old. Many thanks, Dianne

  22. OF&G @ 15-Oct-2009 09:29

    A copy should already be in your inbox, Dianne. Cheers!

  23. Jo @ 19-Oct-2009 15:03

    Hello, please can you email me a copy of the tractor knitting pattern. My little boy would love a tractor jumper. Many thanks, Jo

  24. Sue @ 20-Oct-2009 20:54

    Please could I have a copy of the tractor pattern for my 3 year old surrogate grandson who lives and breathes tractors? So far I have only managed to make him a tractor coloured jumper.
    Many thanks, Sue

  25. Julie Percival @ 23-Oct-2009 15:51

    Hi

    could you tell me which edition the pattern was in or would it be possible to email me the pattern for a tractor jumper. many thanks

    Julie

  26. Amie @ 25-Oct-2009 02:55

    My grandson is absolutely crazy about tractors and I would love to have a copy of the pattern you show here. How can I receive a copy?

  27. Laura @ 11-Nov-2009 16:32

    Hi

    My mother has been searching for a tractor pattern for my nephews. This one looks fab. Please would it be possible to have a copy?

    Many Thanks :)
    Laura

  28. Wyn @ 24-Nov-2009 16:53

    Hi, i have searched every shop in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfield for a tractor pattern and spent two days on the internet. The only word my grandson can say is tractor so i would love to knit him a jumper with one on.I would love a copy of one. Please can you help. Kind regards Wyn.

  29. OF&G @ 25-Nov-2009 18:01

    Hi all – everyone who has asked for a copy of the pattern should have received an email. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone. If so, please just ask again!!!

  30. iwan jones @ 04-Dec-2009 12:43

    please can i jump aboard the tractor knitting wagon.
    i would a copy of the pattern
    thank you

  31. Tracy Williams @ 03-Jan-2010 15:20

    Hi
    Is it Ok if you could forward me a copy of the tractor pattern? My mum has been searching for ages and can not find one anywhere. I hope you don’t mind.
    Thanks
    Tracy x

  32. Heather @ 05-Jan-2010 23:14

    Hi, where can I get a copy of this knitting pattern????? My boyfriend will go nuts next xmas!! Yes, it will take me that long to knit it but it’ll be worth it!!

    Thanx

  33. Valerie @ 25-Jan-2010 17:26

    Hi. I have a great nephew who is crazy about tractors. I ( and he) would be eternally happy if you could send me the tractor pattern for me to knit for him. thankyou so much.

  34. Ros @ 05-Feb-2010 15:56

    i would love a copy of the pattern for my nephew and would be very grateful if you could email it to me,

    Thanks in advance

  35. OF&G @ 08-Feb-2010 11:29

    Email will be with your shortly containing a download link, Ros.

  36. Linda @ 14-Feb-2010 10:22

    I too would love this pattern, my Grandma has just found her original pattern out from 30 years ago for my Son but its a bit worn!!! Thanks

  37. OF&G @ 25-Feb-2010 17:37

    Link in your inbox, Linda :-)

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