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Elephants

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

Hello and sorry to have been away for so long.

There has been rather a lot going on here recently in between the day-to-dayness of family life. Of course I’ve been knitting lots and have finished off a few animals which I’m hoping I have time to re-home before Easter. But I’ve also been busy writing, tweaking and compiling patterns and at last have 2 elephant patterns to share – a girl in a frondy frock and a boy in a textured sweater.

I’ve uploaded them to both Etsy and Ravelry if you are interested.

Whilst on the subject of patterns I’ve also published a new  free supplement to the existing animal patterns – this time for a little peter pan collar which you can attach to any of the dresses. It’s my plan to release plenty of free supplements to my patterns, so if you’ve bought any it’s worth taking a look on Ravelry to see what else there is to download. At present there are 2 extra dress designs and the collar but more will be coming.

It’s the school Easter break here at the moment, so I don’t have much time to chat but after Easter I’ll be back properly and now that the latest pattern writing is out of the way I hope to have some more regular posts.

I hope all is well in your corner of the world, see you soon x

65 thoughts on “Elephants”

  5. These are beautiful little elephants, Julie. Such detailed and clever patterns I love the sweet frondy dress and little shoes, and the character you capture in each animal! I hope you and your family have a Happy Easter holiday.
    Helen xox

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  7. Oh these little guys are too sweet!. My little boy would love them. Another something to add to my list of things to make for him. Thank you for all your hard work and putting the pattern together for us.
    I would love to win either one of these two!
    Bx

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  8. Hello Julie
    Lovely to see your beautiful animals pop up on my sidebar this morning !As always they are utterly adorable and I have added my name to the automatic picker.
    I hope you have a good Easter holiday and the sun will shine for you,
    Kate x

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  9. If possible patterns in espanol.me translation is very difficult, the terms of crochet is different from English to Spanish, translate it though, I did bunny figandome in images, patterns have served me very little: (Best regards.

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  10. I knit a bunny (lovingly named Flopsy) for my mother for Christmas, and I have a friend who would just LOVE the elephant… looks like knitting more of your patterns is in my future!

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  12. Gorgeous, Julie, any chance of a giraffe, lol? My absolute favourite animal though your two are very close. Enjoy your different routine , hope the weather is kind.

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  14. Ahhh, the highly anticipated elephant — how fun! They’re adorable, as always Julie. I’m getting steps closer to knitting bunnies. I’ve purchased the yarn (with the help of your devoted follower Bonnie!) — now, just to purchase the pattern and find some time!!! Thank you, as always, for your endless inspiration!

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  16. Hi Julie,
    Sorry to have missed out on a bunny this morning – so sweet! The 3 that you refer to in the e-mail for random selection for 4/10 – are they the 2 elephants or will there be another post regarding them in the next day or two?
    Thank you for sharing your gift from above : )

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  17. Julie, THANK you! Simply amazing! I purchased the elephant pattern. I plan on making one for my mom for Mother’s Day. Elephants are her favorite!
    I want you to know how much I love your patterns. The time and care and love that goes into them is so appreciated. They are so well written and the accompanying photos are, not only very helpful, but delightful too! I tell you this becasue I want you to know that, not only are your animals a work of art, your patterns are too. Just printing them and looking at them makes me happy! ;o) I also say this because I recently got a pattern off of ravelry for something from another knitter and the directions were horrible. Even the 40+ year seasoned knitter at my LYS shop was like “WHAT?” So, thank you, thank you, thank you, for the many ways that you share your talents with us. I am so grateful!

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  20. It’s ok to have been away Julie when you come back with such gorgeousness !!!!! 🙂
    They are lovely and I have to say I bought them straight away when I got your email!
    Wishing you a great Easter break!
    V xxx

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  21. Hi Julie, Oh wow what a lovely surprise these cute Elephants are so adorable 🙂 your a star Julie and a very talented lady indeed….. I am going straight off to buy them now, Enjoy your Easter Break with the family and Thank you so much for these amazing patterns 🙂 love to you and the family.
    Meg xx

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  23. Thank you so much for sharing the patterns. I have made three little rabbits so far. The first head is very poor, but I am getting better as I go along. Your rabbits are very different. They have an elelment of life that is very special. You give them character that makes them stand out from all the rest. Thanks!!

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  24. I would love to hear some comments about the best yarn to use for these precious animals. I am in the US where acrylic is readily available in our craft stores. I see that Julie speaks of Rowan wool cotton. Acrylic tends to “fuzz”. I also now understand that when you put so much time into a creation that it should be in the best materials possible. Thanks for any input.

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  26. You are a star, Julie! Congratulations on your gorgeous elephants which have both won my heart.
    I hope you are well and enjoying sweet moments this springtime.

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  29. “If we are interested”???? Yes, we are!!! They are lovely and I’ve been waiting for the elephant pattern. Thank you and happy Easter!

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  30. I have been checking the blog twice a day since you mentioned that the elephants were coming. So exciting. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift of design with us. Trust all is well with your family.

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  34. What beautiful elephants, you are such a talented designer. I particularly like the boy one, it’s so nice to see something suitable for boys as well.

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  35. Oooh welcome back. I’ve missed you. Thank you for the supplement. Looking forward to elephant construction. Take very good care. Much love
    Jill

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  37. You design the cutest friends I have ever see . You can be very proud. Please add my name to the drawing, I so want to win one.

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  39. I love the rabbits and all the wonderful dress designs, but I have to tell you that elephant captured my heart the first minute I saw it. I have to go now..must go to ravelry and get the pattern.
    Thanks you

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  42. Thank you Julie!! It’s lovely to see your work!! I wish you a wonderful Easter and hope some bunny comes to visit you and your family too!! Hugs, Maire

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  47. Thank you very much! They are both adorable! I already bought them both and started knitting the girl 🙂 I waited so hard 🙂

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  48. Another wonderful pattern! I have a three ring binder filled with your patterns and have made six bunnies for Easter gifts! You are such s talented and inspirational knitter, thank you!

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  49. I showed these to my daughter whose immediate response was ‘Ooooh!’, said in knit-me-one kind of way, and then ‘Does she do giraffes?’ !
    Elephants are always fun but these are fabulous 🙂

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  54. dear julie
    I have just purchased my 2 elephant patterns and they are beautiful. I cant wait to start knitting them. Thank you for letting us buy them. I already have the rabbit patterns and the extra dresses for them. I hope that you and your children have a happy easter and I look forward to your knitting page. Pat nolan sydney australia

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  56. Still can’t knit, but I know how to drool., how’s your garden coming? I won’t get to start one until next year, first item is my Graham Thomas rose.

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  59. Soy de Argentina quiero saber como tengo que hacer para comprar los patrones? me podrías mandar información. Gracias

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  63. Can’t wait to get started on the elephants as my daughter, only 20, is mad about about these animals! ! Am knitting her uni mates rabbits at the moment. Am doing the rabbits for the lads in football strips at the moment! Wondering how to manage the vertical stripes ! Have just completed my second bride rabbit. The first one had of place at the wedding reception.

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  65. Hello everyone i am new to ur site i live in st marys not far from sydney and am not a knitter but will have to try these somehow. my daughter who is only a child of 27 is mad about eleys and she has a bunny named karen who was not knitted but fabric and had a lovely dress who is now becoming very old and tattered, but still loved every day. she has been very well traveled to many countries and never gets far away from her mum. maybe after i learn a little about knitting them i can giver her a new friend so that if n when karen has to retire it will not be so hard ha ha karen is only 23. i can do little very simply things an odd bootie which took a little time with guidence from other campers on holiday but would not say i can knit. i am also still learning to use the computer as you may be able to tell by my rambling.. your site is just beautifull and all the little friends look amazing happy and ready to go to new homes ha ha

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