At last I'm finishing off that big old batch of knitted animals that I've been working on for the last 2 months.
There's a lot of hours in each one (between 10 – 12 depending on what they're wearing) and I do prefer listing a bunch together rather than listing each when they're finished, so it does take me a while to get them ready. This is the biggest group that I've ever done and includes bunnies, foxes, elephants, monkeys, pigs, a panda and a mouse so hopefully there's a little character in there to appeal to all.
I'm not going to show all of them here but there are photos of all 23 over on Flickr including this one of poor little Pabla who ended up looking a bit yoda-esque!
I couldn't bring myself to change her ears because once each animal is finished they adopt a little bit of personality and I get a little bit sentimental about them, so hopefully someone out there will find her appealing!
Thanks again to everyone who's shown an interest in my work. I'll email the mailing list early next week with details of where and when these will be listed for sale and I'll pop updates on my facebook page too.
Happy weekend all, I'm off to watch Amy on stage in her drama group show this afternoon. She's not at all nervous but my heart will be pounding and I'll have my tissues ready too!
little cotton rabbits 
Gorgeous as always!
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They are all absolutley adorable, Julie! So sweet and whimsical. Is it still possible to be added to your e-mailing list for availability? I would love to purchase one of your creations for my granddaughter. It’s never too early to start a little collection of things that inspire the imagination. 🙂
madrekarin1(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you and have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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Oh my gosh ….these little darlings are just wonderful….and I quite agree …can’t change the ears once they’ve been placed…that’s who they are! Can not wait to see the rest!!!
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WOW! 23?! That’s a lot. I hope you’ll have a hand with the packaging and posting.
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Oh my goodness…they are GORGEOUS! you are so talented.
Enjoy the show :o)
j x
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They are so adorable. As always. I hope you have a pattern to sell soon. And i will also love to buy one of your animals. I hope i am on your email list.
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Gorgeous as always!!!
Pabla is so sweet and I adore Cressida’s dress but I have to say Julie I am in love with the handsome Harper!!
Enjoy your little star’s performance. 🙂
Vivienne x
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These are absolutely beautiful! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years so thought it was about time to leave a comment, I’d love to be on the e-mail list if possible?
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Hope Amy has had a fabulous afternoon being all starry 🙂
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Pabla is adorable and will definately find a home within 2 seconds like all of them do …. maybe you should do a Yoda , go on , be a devil and give it a go xx
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wonderful, adorable job, Julie! 23…wow!!
best wishes for Amy!
xxx sara
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I really hope I’ll be lucky this time. It’s my birthday this week, and our 40th wedding anniversary at the end of the month, so one of your gorgeous ‘family’ would make July a great month!
Liz xx
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These are just gorgeous Julie, I am always amazed you come up with so many different and unique items of clothing. The little pig may look “Yoada-esque” to you, but to me she is the sweetest one in your collection.
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Julie, I would love to be included in your mailing list and stand a chance to buy your creations! Thank you!
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I love the sprout/seedling dresses! K x
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Incredibly beautiful little works of art. Always enjoy your posts. So inspiring. Thank you!
Gill
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They are adorable. How can I purchase one or two or more? Do you take orders?
I have a nephew who is autistic so I really like ready about your son. It helps me as well.
Peggy
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I know how you feel about your little animals…….we knit teddy bears for kids in Malawi and, as soon as I do the face, it becomes one of “my boys” and the thought of them being vacuum packed fill me with dread ‘cos they can’t breathe!! Silly me!!
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so cute!
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Oh Julie – they are ALL gorgeous! The little dresses are adorable.
I hope you have a wonderful time at Amy’s show :o)
xxx
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You must be so pleased with them all, they are delightful. Gosh you must be a fast knitter, because they are very time consuming. My favourite is elissa I love her colours.
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Your knitted animals are amazing, they are so adorable, id love to buy a pattern?? do you have anything available??
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I love your animals!!
Do you sell patterns for any? I checked out your Etsy shop and would love a bunny pattern – I bought a knitted bunny pattern from Mary Jane’s Tearoom in the end (whispers but it’s not as lovely as your bunnies).
I’ve only just realised I can knit and would love to try a bunny like yours.
S x
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Hi Julie! These animals are simply adorable! I love your blog. I’d like to be added to the email list.
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I am so in awe of your ability to bring these little characters to life! You make so many people smile with them Julie! :)x
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Oh wow Julie, they are utterly scrummy. I don’t think it is possible for me to chose a favorite but Pabla is very very sweet.
Very excited about the possibility of winning the chance to buy one!
Thank you for sharing all your creativity and skill with us.
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My, you’ve been busy! What a nice bunch of little children. Hope I can adopt soon!
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Wow Julie you have been busy 🙂 I adore Cressida and Dabney….I will start dreaming of them now and keep my fingers and toes crossed for luck….Tell Amy to ‘break a leg’ as they say in the business 🙂
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please add me to you mailing list.You animals are exquisite.
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they are all just gorgeous, especially pabla – Esme says hi!!
xxx
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They’re all beyond beautiful Julie! They will be cherished in their new homes I’m sure. They’re all so lovely!!!!
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Good for Amy, J!! I hope she did famously – and have no doubt but that she did. And if she crashed (as we all do in the dramatic arts), just tell her for me that I have hair-raising stories about forgetting Shakespearean couplets in the middle of scenes when I was the only actor “awake” – and had to save myself by making words UP.
Pabla. Isn’t it so with all our children? My Chaz is like Pabla – a little quirkier in her own way, but still deeply endearing – or maybe because of it deeply so. And you hope that the world will be kind to her, innocent and open as she is – kinder, in many cases, than it was to us, ourselves.
And here is the last conclusion: how would it be God, the father of us all – us all in our strange ear-sets and styles and hearts and brains. Can he feel any less anxious about the world being kind to us? And yet, we are the world.
I can’t think too deeply too often about these things, or my heart fails me, breaking. So I just try to be merciful myself – even though I’m an angry little hands-on-hips bit, moi. I have so much to write to you – but it’s been another crash course month and we’re driving off to Santa Fe tomorrow. Hoping we don’t run into bad drivers – or moose –
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I sure hope I can snag the opportunity to buy one of these beauties. I am still dreaming of the day you release some patterns. Those dresses and shoes just kill me!
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I love that you didn’t change the ears! They do all have their own personalities!
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Hello, Julie! I’m very new to your blog, but I’m so happy that I found it! I’ve been slowing reading through your posts and finding so much inspiration in how well you handle the day-to-day struggles and the joys in your life. You are an incredible woman. ♥
I do love your plushies! They are all incredibly adorable, and I hope that I might snag one if the opportunity rises. They are such a large batch, but I’m sure they will sell out in a heartbeat.
Bless you, Julie! I look forward to seeing more of your posts, and good luck to Amy in her drama group!
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These are fabulous!!! So, so cute!
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can you make sure im on your list to have the chance to purchase one of these darlings….plz
thanks they are beautiful as usual
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hi
Can you please put in on your mail list for the gorgeous little animals!
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please email me when you put these up for sale! I love your bunnies and they bring me a rare smile every time I see them 🙂
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Hi!
just wanted to let you know how ADORABLE your little animals are!! really wish to buy one!!! when will you put them up for sale? could you please e-mail me? biglady17@hotmail.com
Best wishes for you!
Love from Vienna/Austria
Michaela aka Woolly Miss Michelle (on FB)
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They are the true embodiment of the term “exquisite”.
A fantastic achievement yet again. I love each one in equal measure.
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Just love ’em, as always! So cute!
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:o) Precioso!!!! es posible comprar Cressida???
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Such a beautiful collection! Such a lots of work too. They are lovely, so well made. The seedling dress is adorable.
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Hello – Hoping we are still on your mailing list but if not – could you add us?
God is has really you a special gift! Thanks for sharing it 🙂
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Another beautiful batch Julie – well done you for adding so much loveliness to life! I love Pabla and am very willing to offer her a good home ….!
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Hi Julie,
They are soooooooo gorgeous, i love them all. Well done you.
Take Care
Love Carole from Rossendale, Lancs xxxxx
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It’s a winner everytime.
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Hello
I’m french mum of 3 gilrs. I fall in love with your animals, they are so cute. I wonder if it is possible to buy a pattern of one of them. I should be so happy to knit and give life to a little cotton rabbit.
congratulations
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Julie, all your animals are adorable! I’ve followed your blog for ages now – in fact it got me knitting again. Please could you add me to your mailing list. I would love to have one of your animals for my new baby – especially as I can’t knit for now – due to ongoing carpal tunnel syndrome. (Grgh!!)
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Hi Julie – Just gorgeous as always. Will have to study them closely to see which would really steal my heart!! I notice people are asking if you will ever sell a design for at least one of these delightful creatures. Would buy one at the drop of a hat as it would be wonderful to try my hand. Having knitted several of your Easter egg cosies it would be a kind of progression!!! Please keep delighting us with your creations. Happy summertime to you all. JennyH.
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I absolutely ADORE Cressida! She is delightful!! Lucy x
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They’re not just darling–they’re alive. I’ve come back to look at them often.
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Oh Lordy, I shouldn’t have looked. Elissa is beyond adorable. My daugher is called Elsa and although too young to play with her I want her so badly for the nursery shelf! I hadn’t seen your elephants before and they are stunning. I agree with JennyH – if you ever feel able to part with the design for just one animal I would be over the moon. Do so enjoy reading your blog. Best wishes to you and the family. jude
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It looks like I missed out again, Julie, but I still have hopes to some day owning one of your knitted babies!
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Just looked at my comment that I wrote earlier … ” Pabla is adorable and will definately find a home within 2 seconds like all of them do “. I never thought I’d be the one to actually get her … I’m still beaming – thank you xx
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They are incredibly cute and they have personalities even in the photos. Kudos to you for sticking with it because that kind of detail would make me slightly crazy!
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how about selling harper to the Beckhams?? Lovely animals as usual, keep up the good work!
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Could you please add me toyour mailing list. I would love the opportunity to purchase one of your beautiful creations. They are lovely.
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As always Julie……. they are just adorable!
😀 Your yoda piggy. Very endearing.
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Will you be letting us have the pattern any time soon as I would love to try making these little darlings myself! They are sooooo gorgeous! xx
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