…and this little piggy stayed at home. Which is right where this little piggy will be staying as Amy has nabbed her!
I was seized by an unyeilding desire to knit a pig on tuesday (strange life I lead!!) so this is my prototpye piggy and once I’ve sorted out the snout (I’m not fully happy with the end) then I will hopefully be making a few more. I am pleased with her squiggly tail though!
And talking of knitted toys I was really excited to hear from Carolyn, Suzie and Liz that some of my bunnies are in a new book just out called Home by Anita Kaushal.
(thanks for the pictures which came from Suzie –
I’ve spent all my pocket money on wool so haven’t got a copy yet!)
I recognise them as coming from a batch that I sold around 2 years ago to The Cross in London’s Holland Park. Before I started the blog and got all of the wonderful feedback about the exciting lives of my toys in their new homes I had already made around 180 rabbits. Many of these went to rather posh outlets and it does make me wonder where they all are now. It’s nice to see these two again and in such a chic and stylish home – I hope they remember their humble beginnings!
Happy weekend to you all and especially to Laura at Cupcakes for Clara who is getting married tomorrow!
PS: The lovely Marie is having a wonderful 100th post giveaway at Marie Chantal. You’ll have a wonderful time choosing between her gorgeous products if you’re the winner, so to be in with a chance pop over and leave a comment.
little cotton rabbits 
I was just about to email to say how happy Pippi (LCR) is in her new school, when I read this! Your toys bring smiles to everyone. Pippi is in a rather humbler home, but is loved and cherished. Now, do I buy the book? I’m off to the library! Take care
Jill
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The pig is really great Julie and Amy has very good taste – lucky girl. The book looks fab and I love the way you can remember which batch of toys is which.
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I LOVE the piggy! xxxxx
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Did I really say to you that I didn’t want to be on the advance list anymore???
This tail… So cute! Amy is a very lucky girl!
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I love Piggy too 😀
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little mis piggy is looking gorgeous with her pig-headed pig-tail!
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This little pig is really cute ! Amy is a very lucky girl !
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What exciting news Julie! Isn’t it amazing where your bunnies get to. Your piggy is so cute ~ I am not surprised that Amy nabbed her.
Congratulations and good luck to Laura for her big day.
Marie x
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Love the little piggy! How exciting to be in a book, nice end to the week.
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I can barely contain myself!
I leave for two weeks and come home to a new little darling….WOW!
This one is by far my FAVORITE of all your wonderful creatures!
She is just perfect, but I can understand you wanting to tweak her a bit…you are a perfectionist and we all love you for that.
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Hi, I’ve just stumbled on your wonderful blog – really inspiring!
Liz
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C-U-T-E piggy!
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So they were your bunnies. It is a beautiful book I saw it in Waterstones but if you want a copy get it from Amazon it’s about 6 quid cheaper there!
Love the piggy, her tail is just perfect.
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WE WANT ONE OF THOSE!!!!!!!
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Oh my goodness! I’ve loved all of your creations, but this little piggy is my absolute favorite. So cute!
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She is just darling…what an adorable little piggy. Your creativity is endless! Amy sure is a lucky little girl, I am sure she knows just how lucky she is. It is a good thing your are not my mom as I don’t think many of those little guys would make it out of the house! =)
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oh, her tail is perfect! didn’t see that on flickr. i don’t blame amy at all. i hope she has quite the little collection now.
congrats on the book – very cool!
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That piggy is soooo cute. Her snout looks fine. Your bunnies are getting famous now!
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Oh wow – just found this site and i have been blown away with the cutest animals ever!!!!!!!! That piggie is adorable! So disappointed than none left for sale lol!!!!
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I have to ask. Is the snout knitted or crocheted? It looks a little like crochet in the round.
Just curious. Love her. Love them all. Always. I’m never quick enough to get one, but I enjoy the coveting, and getting to see where they ended up if they couldn’t come to live with me. Your blog is among the most inspiring.
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Hi … been reading your blog for a while, but have been tempted out of the comment closet for that pig – she is absolutely wonderful. You are very clever.
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She’s lovely! I can’t wait to see more piggies!
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Julie, you are seriously amazing. You have no. idea. whatsoever. how much I covet one of your sweet, lovely little creations. Each one I see makes me want one even more. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford one (there are always other necessary things, that come first, you know?) but I treasure these photos. I hope you don’t mind that I’ve put the fairy angel bunny on as my desktop background. It makes me smile every time I see it. You really spread joy all over the world with your little animals.
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That’s absolutely adorable! 🙂
And the tail is so cute.
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I LOVE the piggy!!! That tail is so cute!
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Isn’t it a wonderful gift to be able to make a beautiful and happy little piggy just as your ideas popped up? Lucky you…
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That little piggy is so cute!! Your work is incredible – it must be so neat to see your creations in print!
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Very cute piggy and I’m really pleased that Amy nabbed her first. My chidren always want my prototypes and it’s hard if I can’t oblige!
I still harbour 35 year old bad feelings for a lady who bought a beautiful ‘Green Pollyanna’ doll that my Mum had made – scarred for life 😉
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I love this piggy too ! I want it ! And a pirate monkey, and a couple of bunnies and all !
You knit so wonderfully
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What a cute little piggy. How nice for your beautiful bunnies to be in a book too.
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Ack! I love that pig and the tail is too cute!!
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Oh Julie, little piggy is just adorable and the tail..oh it makes me smile so big. And how exciting it must be to see your creations in such fine settings. I can’t give Axel such a great house, but I hope that he finds happiness here with the other softies and enjoys the simple things. I think I shall sit down and knit him a blanket. I’m sure when he gets here, he might need a bit of comfort after the trip across the ocean. 🙂
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Gorgeous, gorgeous pig!
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Darling pig! Sooo cute!
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That piggy is darling! I love how the little tail peeks out 🙂
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Oh. My. Gosh! Is there no end to your knitting animal creativity??? He’s just adoarable!!!
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Actually I love the snout! Yet another wonderful toy. Amazing!
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Your piggy is divine! And so are your other creatures! Many years ago I made some bunnies that are slightly reminiscent of yours from a Debbie Bliss pattern. I have pics on my blog of them. Yours are WAY cuter and loaded with personality. I see you like to tip readers about give aways- you are welcome to enter mine and to tell everyone you know about it! Thanks for letting me know about Maria Chantal’s drawing!
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Hee hee- she’s FAB! For some reason her cheeky little face makes me giggle 🙂
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…oh and you said you’d made 180 rabbits pre-blog so how many have you made in total? You should have a bunny reunion, it would be amazing to see them all in one place!
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A very sweet addition to the LCR range, and how cool to see your work published 🙂
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I love your little piggy, I thought no wonder Amy nabbed her for herself! Kudos on your wonderful rabbits being published in a book 🙂
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What a very cuddlesome pig! I’m not suprised your daughter commandeered her, I would too!
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Wow! I guess that the queue for the pig will be huge too! Is it me, or does it feel perfectly natural to have to knit a pig? Lots of hugs
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Oh my, she is just the cutest!
love Alison x
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What a lovely litlle piggy. She is soo cute !!
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Oh your little piggy is just so cute! i love all your animals, you are very clever.
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Please, please, please. We would love kits, patterns, and/or books of all of your designs. All your animals are wonderful and that little piggy is toooo sweet. Another great design. Thanks for sharing.
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OOOH I lurve pigs xxx You are so clever! Still waiting for that badger..or maybe a hedgehog?!
Keep up the lovely work x
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Love that curly wurly tail.
Please, please, please will you do a cat or kitten?
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Oh I love her… little pig, little pig.. please come home with me! Well done on the book, how wonderful for you xx
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yey! congrats to your new creation, so cute… i have made my knitted rabbit too.. on post…
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This little pig is the cutest thing I’ve seen!
Jenn
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AAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR – piggy is TO DIE FOR!!!! I think you need to keep going with this desire!! I have been designing a pig softie lately (still to be brought to life) so I think they could be good friends! love, love, love it!
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