crafts & knitting

autumn attire (part 2)

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

Thanks to everyone for visiting despite my absence over the last couple of weeks and for welcoming me back with your kind comments. Like I said there has been a lot of knitty stuff going on here in between family stuff and lots of it is autumny in feel. Unlike the sweater in the last post, this autumn attire is of the tiny kind (though if I had the patience I'd love to make myself a full-sized one). These dresses were really enjoyable to knit with their leaf motif adapted from a traditional Finnish design and I couldn't resist pinning them on a line like before – it's too hard to pass up the chance to play with those little clothes pegs again.

 

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Later this week I'm hoping to pop these on the animals that I'm now finishing off and get them ready to list in my shop. I'm a bit behind schedule because today autumn feels like she's bowing out to winter, there is frost on the rooftops and a chill in the air.

 

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As soon as they're ready I'll update facebook and send emails to the mailing list. If you'd like me to add you to the mailing list please leave a comment below (but be sure to include your email especially if you comment via a typepad account which doesn't always give me a way of getting in touch with you). Thanks x

135 thoughts on “autumn attire (part 2)”

  1. How beautiful – neat and ordered perfect little dresses! Thank you for sharing, a visit to your blog always makes me so happy! Maggie.
    p.s. please do add me to your list

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  4. Really love the new autumn range 🙂 and the little hedgehogs on the last post [I thought I’d left you a comment there but it appears blogger hasn’t loaded it!]
    Hugs,
    A x

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  5. Sweet little bunny dresses all in a row… what a cheery sight to start the day. Can’t wait to see the bunnies in their new finery. Please add me to your list. Lyn.

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  6. I follow your blog regularly and always enjoy my visits, I oftentimes come for some inspiration and you never disappoint. Please add me to your mailing list. Many thanks x

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  13. So cute! Makes me imagine a little family of bunnies with the mummy hanging out the washing! Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail would look great in those dresses. But where are Peter Rabbit’s clothes? Has he lost them again?
    Angie x

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  17. Please add me to your email list! I don’t know much about following blogs, so I didn’t quite understand the instructions. :/ I moved from MD to TX to help my 4th daughter (I have 6) with her autistic son and 3 other little ones. Love handwork….your work is beautiful. 🙂

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  18. So glad you didn’t resist from pinning them on the line, they are so pretty and if you ever get around to making an adult one, I’ll have one too! 😉
    I really need to have a play with shrinkles. 🙂
    Happy Wednesday Julie, looking forward to seeing the new creatures,
    Vivienne x

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  23. I’m sure I’ve said before that I have huge admiration for the work you do. Your toys are always so beautiful, and the colours just right. I’m glad I’ve taken the direction I have, making patterns instead of toys, but your photos sometimes make me wish I could just knit lots of little soft animals in pretty clothes.

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  24. Is it mad to wish I was tiny enough to wear one of those dresses?? You continue to amaze and inspire me with you stunning designs. LOVE them! 🙂 xxx

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  27. Your little animals are just adorable. You have a lot of patience with tiny pieces. Keep them coming. Please add me to your mailing list.

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  30. I must now search for these little clothing pegs so that I can make my own clothing line for the giant doll house I plan(and have 98% of the supplies for) to make when we get into our won house!! Please be so kind as to add me to the email list, thank you so very much.
    ~Tara Wurster

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  37. These have to be the cutest things I’ve ever seen! They must sell out quickly! I’m hoping to get one! Please add me to your list.

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  44. Oh if you could please add me to your email list!
    There is something about those bunnies; I never get tired of looking at your pictures!

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  48. Please may I be added to your mail list. I am new to knitting and together with a wonderful group of the most lovely students at the school where I work we are starting many projects inspired by you. Friday will be making your autumnal leaves. Thank you.

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  56. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, perfect, little dresses. Your patience astounds me. Please add me to you email list. Thank you!

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  62. Absolutely the most adorable Autumn dresses! I would love to be on your list! Brrr, its been cold here too, I’m just not ready for winter. I love the colors of autumn, lets hope it lasts a bit longer.

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  65. Thank you, Julie, for brightening up a grey November morning. The little clothesline is so very sweet – I just love your work! xxx

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  69. So, so sweet. I love your work and what a treat my favourite – Hedgehogs. Always inspiring, keep up the good work and yes please add me to your list.

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  71. Please add me to your list as well..I have wanted one of your sweet, sweet bunnies for so long, I have huge admiration for the work you do. Your toys are always so beautiful 🙂
    Love
    Helle

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  78. Could you please add me to your mailing list. I have been in awe over your designs and would love to be lucky enough to get one of you incredible dolls for my little lady.

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  80. I bought your cupcake pattern and have made one. I have never seen anything so cute as the creations on your blog. Please add me to your mailing list.

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  82. Those animals must be so excited at the thought of donning their autumn wardrobe!
    How lovely those dresses look with their cute pegs.
    I’ve got hedgehog fever at the moment 🙂

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  83. Do not hesitate to use those lovely little pegs…your work is such an inspiration!
    I’d be thankful to be on your list! 🙂

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  84. Hello,
    I will follow you for a long time, I’m Italian and I love your knitting: are so tender and express warmth and love.
    These dresses are delicious,
    you have made ​​a beautiful garland
    You can add me to the mailing list, please?
    Kiss,
    Amalia

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  88. It just struck me that you have to maintain a mailing list. I consider that a huge amount of work, actually – and none of mine are huge. Again, Julie shines in my little eyes. It’s just very generous of you to do this year after year. And frankly, I think every spot of joy you create in a human heart – even though they’ve paid for it, mind – will count later as you assess your life and are able to see the delight winking on in times that are pretty shadowy all over the earth just now. Ha. You are a little power generator, all by yourself.

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  96. It’s autumn here in Ontario. Your little dresses fit the mood of the season perfectly. Could you please add me to your email list?

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  99. Nanny Carol says – awww Delightful as always!! could you please add me to your mailing list. I knitted a couple of your bunny egg cosies to take over to Canada for my sweet little granddaughter. She loves to have them on her boiled eggs. Take care and kind regards. xx

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  100. I think it is so great what you are doing, these are so beautiful and cute. They make me smile, and I get very inspired by reading your blog.
    I would love to be added to your mailing list.

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  102. Oh, please put me on the mailing list! Autumny colors are my favorite! (I’m one of those rare people whose favorite color is orange!) Though I fear actually being able to buy one of your fantastic rabbits might be near impossible, as they seem to be sold before I’ve even seen them for sale in the shop! Will you ever make a pattern for them? I don’t actually know how to knit, but I wonder if my odds of getting an adorable rabbit in a dress would still be better that way!

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  112. Amazing, You are so talented. I’ve fallen in love with these little snuggly animals. Please add me to your email list. Thank you.

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  114. I don’t know how you cope with so many people asking to go on your list, but I’m not going to let that stop me … so please will you add me too! Your little rabbits bring a smile to my face every time I look at them. And I absolutely love your header picture as well.

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  116. I love your rabbits and your blog. It’s inspiring me to set up my own soon, hopefully. Please add me to your mailing list.

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  124. I love these little dresses and your beatiful crochet rug. I had one of the colourful ones with black borders when I was small and loved it. I’d love to be able to make one for my son but its a new skill I would have to learn. I’m really keen to buy a fox but think I might have missed the boat. Life gets a bit busy with a baby…

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  127. The dresses are so cute! I love the designs, so neat and perfect. I appreciate your works, very inspiring. I really love your dresses, so pretty! Keep up the good work!

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  133. someone just gave me your website information. I was not prepared for what I discovered. You are amazing! what a fabulous assortment of things to look at. I love the row of dresses. The would be a very nice display just as they are.
    thank you so much for sharing
    Please add me to your mailing list.

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  134. I have always enjoyed visiting your site and look forward to knitting some of your designs…soon! Please add me to your mailing list.

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