My favourite program on telly at the mo is Springwatch and I’ve been inspired by the antics of the foxes Jamie, Mungo and the chip shop family, well, that and some gentle persuasion from Zoe!
Anyway, so far they are just prototype heads but, once I’ve finally sorted out ears (there are 4 different ones in these pics) and grappled with a tail I’ll hopefully be able to make a full fox.
little cotton rabbits 
Is there nothing you can not knit. Your work is just amazing. Love spring watch, we are getting later and later for school each day as Mom wants to sit and watch it.
Suzie Sews
PS Looking forward to seeing the fox in full.
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The foxes are the bestest! I really hope you make some to sell!!! I can see them with little bottle green tweed jumpers on, aww…
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Very cute! I prefer the ears on the left one. I love them in profile so you can see their pointy snouts.
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Very,very cute!
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Yay! I love these little guys. I can’t wait to see the results. ^_^
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One of the things I remember most about my childhood in England was watching the Bazil Brush Show and that whacky laugh of his … ha ha ha ha haaaaaa … well you know the one. Your lovely fox’s heads reminded me of Bazil the moment I saw them. Very British.
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They look great lurking in the bushes ready to jump out on poor old henny penny. They are really lovely. Look forward to seeing your completed ones.
ginny x
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Oh Julie – Cant wait to show these to Oscar – my 6 3/4 yr old. He too is totally obsessed with Mungo, Jamie et al. He will just love your foxes. They are just gorgeous. I hope they have a clear understanding that they must behave with your bunnies.
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So cute! Very foxy!
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Lovely stuff. You have captured the foxy look so well.
Have you seen that Dave is back and Mr Minky has been having a great time? Apparently more photos of his adventures will follow. You should log where all your little creatures go on a world map.
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They are too cute. I know your busy, but I would be first in line for your book.
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Foxes! Brilliant! So so wonderful. So so foxey. you should send one in with a note of explanation to Spring Watch.
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Oh naughty Mungo, we were so worried about him, we thought that he was lost forever, but he came trotting back without a care in the world!
We love springwatch too, we are fully fledged nature detectives now.
The knitted foxes look great so far, I can’t wait to see their little brushy tails…
Victoria x
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I love them, Julie!!!
Ellen xx
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I love the foxes, but Alfie and Blossom are a little bit worried. They eat bunnies apparently. I have explained that your foxes would definitely not eat bunnies and would probably stick to chocolate cake instead! So they are quite happy and would like one to visit! Please.
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I love the foxes, and I am sure they will look just as wonderful as all your other wonderful toys too. I cant wait to see the end result, and I am sure they will make firm friends with the others too.
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Those are so amazing! Too cute for words..
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You are one talented chick, Miss Cotton Rabbits 😀
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Lately, I have a strong desire to kiss all of your little toys!
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Julie, they’re so…. foxy! I love the attention you detail you have with your knitted creations (getting the ears just right).
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They are wonderful foxes with there long snouts, I just hope they behave when they are near all your rabbits and don’t go chasing them. My mum loves your blog too, I’m affraid she never leaves any comments for anybody. She is as bunny mad as me so loves your rabbits.
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I love these!! I love the amount of detail that your work goes too!! such dedication to make 4 differnt ears.
Sarah
ps I like the plain ones, They dont distract from his face but add that detail thats needed still.
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Well, I am going to say that I adore the little black tipped ear and really upset the chickens in the coop!
It gives the fox character ~ just like the real ones. 🙂
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I love the foxes – especially the one with the black tip to his ears. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Thinking of foxes makes me think of chickens (obviously!) – have you ever knitted a chicken?? If so I would love to see it! Lucy
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Love them already… even without their bodies!
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I. MUST. HAVE. ONE.
Because small foxes need to surround themselves with other small foxes. Perhaps so they don’t feel so small themselves… or perhaps to share the jelly tarts.
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Wow, looking fab, cant wait to see them finished !
x
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Ok, now, you’re just making me cry! Is there no end to your talent? These are Way. Too. Cute! Sarah of Smallfox just cracked me up with her must. have. one. comment. ME. TOO. But. Oh. So. Impossible. In the best sort of way!!! You’re my knitting idol! ‘Cause if they ever have that show…Knitting Idol…you would win, hands down!!!
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Oh, I love these foxes! Your work is incredible!!!
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Oh! He’s just wonderful!! My best friend loves foxes, and I’ll be watching to see if one pops up for sale at the same time I have the $. I’d also happily pay for a pattern, if you ever decide to release them (you wouldn’t have to worry about me trying to sell them!)
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too cute for words – so i shall say no more!
but i can see a queue forming already……….
tracy x
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Hi Julie, These little fox heads are amazing. I caught up with Springwatch when I was in the UK two years ago – I loved it. I remember a badger set with the cute badger cubs playing at dusk and lots of young bird chicks.
Marie x
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Wow Julie!
You just never cease to amaze! Those foxes are just the cutest things. What personalities they have! You’re too talented for words.
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Enjoying Springwatch here at Willow House too, my favs are the barn owls if you need even more inspiration, Edward’s is the Buzzard! Foxes are looking good.
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oh my god Julie these are ADORABLE can’t wait to see them finished
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The foxes are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see them in full shape and with a hunting-habit on! I most love the single ears!
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they are so cute!!! can’t wait to see them complete.
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SO, so cute, but if you’ve been watching Springwatch, where are the badgers?? Seriously, we have a big badger habit here and I for one would buy them by the cartload as presents for friends’ children if I saw some that were even half as cute as those foxes. Badgers are sorely under-represented in the toy world!!
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Oh, Horray!!!! A new fabulous “Little Cotton Rabbits” creation!!! How exciting and how utterly adorable!! Everything you touch turns to gold! I love them and can’t wait to see the final results. Thanks so much for your congrats about Quilt Market – we are so excited! =) But yes, lots of work and preparation ahead!
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