This week I’ve been having fun mixing mohair with wool and alpaca and I’m
really pleased with the results (although I have to say that I admire
Lisa even more because I found the mohair very fiddly to knit with and
kept snagging it!). I’m also not as brave as her as the thought of popping them into the washing machine to felt them is too scary for me!
These two just need some clothes, which will keep me busy over the weekend. Incidentally Sunday (oops – it’s Saturday, thanks Roo!) is world-wide knit in public day – you can check out events in your area or just go out and do it on your own!
Whatever you do this weekend, have fun!
little cotton rabbits 
Ooh I just love that cute little rabbit! How brave of you to knit with those wool combinations, I only ever tried once and the result was terrible due to all the yarn splitting I did. Can’t wait to see them both dresed up, will they be boys or girls…I look forward to finding out.
Shelley xxx
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That polar bear is just too cute!! Gorgeous. I love the mohair rabbit too. Very sweet. Go on, be brave, pop him in the washing machine!!! I’d love to see how he turns out.
xMx
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Oh how I covet that rabbit! He is truly beautiful. Any chance there will be any for the shop? I can just see him and Little Green Rabbit being the best of friends……
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Julie,
the little mohair rabbit/chappie is very cute…
Is he going to be sold into a new home?? PLEASE….
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Oh how cute are they? Gorgeous.
Ps. WWKIP day is Saturday I think!
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They are truly gorgeous! I am no expert but honestly felting is really easy – I think the rabbit especially would felt well. Why don’t you knit up a square and felt that – then you could see what it would look like? Just put it in the washing machine with a normal wash – it has to be in with something else otherwise it doesn’t work properly. It has to be 40 degrees or above too. Worth a try. xxxx
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I just started my day with an oooohhhh! What little ‘cotton’ lovelies they both are. Hugsx
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Ooh, they look so soft (and fiddly)! Gorgeous.
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Little fluffies as gorgeous as ever =) I’m off to knit in a park tomorrow, but typical England, it’s going to be pouring down!
We’re getting there early so we can snag the bandstand!
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This rabbit is so very sweet, it really makes my heart bang. And it don´t need clothes to look more lovlier!
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Curly fur! What a triumph! There’s not a convenient event near me, but I may knit in the park if it’s summy. I’m sure that counts.
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Your new knitting looks gorgeous! And I can’t wait to tell Dorothy about WWKIP! She always complains if I try to knit or crochet in the park because it’s “not an appropriate place”!!!! She’s only 10!
Lucy x
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So worth it! The fluffy rabbit is gorgeous!
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They are both gorgeous but the curly rabbit does it for me – adorable! You can felt by hand if you like – takes longer but you can oversee the process as it goes. Tiring and hot on your hands though.
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they are adorable i love the bunny
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Those are adorable! And I agree, mohair is a fiddly sort of yarn to work with. Knit in public on Saturday? Okay . . . I need to start a new pair of socks anyway. 🙂
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Veeeerry cute. I really admire your talent. Here’s a big hug for you today. Keep inspiring the world. Deb
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I love the bunny especially – I think I will have to try that combination. I crocheted a bunny in Patons whisper once and nearly went insane …
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I’m off to my local kip tomorrow, should be fun.
Love the curly combination bunny!
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I just love that rabbit, the texture is extra cuddly – even better than felted.
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I love your fuzzy bunny! Someone else in Blogland (Domesticali I think) was reminding us all of that wonderful childhood rhyme:
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Bear
Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair
Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy
Was he???
It would be perfect for a fuzzy teddy. My favourite toy as a child (I had it till it got lost at the age of 35) was a mohair octopus – went to bed with me every night! I liked tickling my nose!
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I LOVE your new Rabbit. He is just too cute for words! Please can you make some to sell? Please, pleeassssssseeeeeeeee, PRETTY PLEASE?
I think he is much nicer as he is, please don’t felt him! (Is that rude?)
I would happily pay extra for the extra time taken to knit him.
Oh please say yes Julie, pretty please, pretty, pretty, pretty please?
Kirsty & Catriona-Hope
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Call me intuitive but I reckon Kirstlah wants you to make some fluffy rabbits to sell!
I’m not surprised though – they are totally adorable. x
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these are so cute!-they must take you ages!
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thanks for the sunday info– I think I’ll go out for tea and start a project.
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so cute, but i definately think at least one should go in the washing machine – go on I dare you 🙂
Lisa x
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Your mixed yarn turned out a really nice rabbit. Makes me want to pull out my book and knit a teddy bear too.
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Julie,
I love the brown bunny? Are you going to be selling him/her perhaps? Also, do you make your knitted mini mitten ornaments for sale? Please advise. Thank you!
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Ooh the little brown bunny is adorable with his fuzzy fur. How cute they both look.
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Simply put….absolutely lovely!
Your new use of yarns will be a sure hit!!
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AAAhhh that bunny is sooo adorable.
love Alison x
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Oh Julie, once again your creations are just soooo soooo beautiful! Jen
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These are just absolutely beautiful!
Sue
x
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Splendid texture for the bunny – so cuddly!
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Did anyone else notice bunny’s ears?
They are so completely adorable all floppy to the sides.
He looks vintage….the kind of bunny you would find in a chic antique store.
Can’t wait to see all the new babies in the next shop sale!
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So which one of them will be having the pirate sweater? I only ask as I really don’t mind. I would welcome either one of them to the Stash Basket! Both even!
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Oh! Those are so cute! I love the loopy texture on the rabbit – perfectly snuggleable! We are fortunate to live next to an Alpaca farm http://www.azsualpacas.com (worth a visit to see the cutest pictures of our neighbours!) and the items in the store are so very soft so I have an idea your lovely knits must the most beautiful texture too! I’m sure the alpacas would approve! t.x
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Aww so cuddly. love them both. Deb x
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They look beautiful! I wish I could knit like that: )
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Oh they are both cute, but I love the rabbit bestest 🙂 Ah, you are truly gifted. I want to snuggle that rabbit lol 😉 Too cute.
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Ooooooh, the fuzzy rabbit is adorable! I want one! Mohair is a bit of a pain to knit with (I use it for doll wigs).
I’ve posted your tag on my blog :0)
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Oh my goodness, the brown fluffy rabbit is absolutely adorable! (S)He is soooo cute! Well done for sticking with the mohair the results were so worth it. Genius!
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That bunny is so gorgeous, and perfect as he is without felting. Can’t wait to see what clothes you make for him (or her?)
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Awww, that little mohair one is adorable. (Well, they both are really, but you know what I mean LOL!)
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I came across your blog today. What a treat! I really love your work and enjoyed the visit! Thanks!
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That fluffy rabbit is just adorable!
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The bear reminds me off a childrens book
Lars the polar bear. Written by Hans de Beer.
Lovely bear and rabbit, but this time for me especially the bear;-)
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How cute are these? These would make a great addition to my daughter’s collection of natural toys.
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Just gorgeous Julie! How busy you have been since my last visit…
Marie x
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Julie – the litte brown fluffy one is just to cute for words – I want one!!!
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That bookshelf was intriguing. Anne Tyler, mistress of the everyday. Carol Shields’ – I love her work and Happenstance is one of my favourites; and I’ve just re-read and enjoyed Larry’s Party. And Jane Gardam, an understated and hidden treasure. No wonder I like your little cotton rabbits too.
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Is there any likelyhood that these two might like their passage paid to Australia??? They like your others are wonderful little creations and I would be more than happy to buy them…
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They are both utterly gorgeous, very cute 🙂
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You are so blooming talented my eyes hurt!
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They are sooo adorable!
And you have such a lovely blog! I’m huge fan of yours, always hoping there’s a new post here 🙂
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love the bunny
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Your toys are lovely!! 🙂
I love them
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The fluffy bunny is just the ultimate in cuteness…..he can live at my house!!!
Reminds me of the rhyme about “Little Bunny FooFoo” (Little Bunny FooFoo, I don’t want to see you, chasing all the field mice and bopping them on the head!)
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Oh Julie, that rabbit is to die for. That wool…oh my. Ok, better start thinking of another plan to get me a rabbit!!x
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Hello,
I just love this bunny! It’s adorable. I love the mix: is it mohair, alpaca, & wool? What yarn did you use? I was trying to order some Farm Yarn but they’re not available in the USA. bump ;0(
I’m saving the picture of the bunny on my desktop. Thanks for your great work.
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