Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who entered the giveaway in the previous post. I so enjoyed reading all the comments, by turns funny, warm, moving and altogether a lovely reminder that it’s so often the little things that make us all happy. I’ve drawn the winners and posted them at the bottom of the giveaway post.
The last few weeks I’ve mostly been sat here at my computer working on the patterns for the mice and yesterday I decided it was high time to call them finished (it’s all too easy to become just a little obsessive with infinite tweaks to wording and layouts). So I’ve uploaded them to Ravelry and Etsy where they are now available.
Today is the last day of school before the start of the half term break so next week will be full of wet and windy woodwalks for Toby and me and Amy will be having fun performing in a musical version of the Adams Family with her theatre group. I’ll be back after the break as I want to tell you a little more about the making of the mouse pattern but until then I’ll wish you a good week and say thanks for dropping by x
little cotton rabbits 
the mice are adorable, I cannot even imagine designing the patterns for them, suh detail, they have such character each of your creations seem to take on a personality of their own, have a love time on break!
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Oooh such gorgeous little mice ….. Julie you are SO clever x
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a calm and peaceful half term.
love Jooles x x x
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Off to purchase them now Julie. Thank you! Xx
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They are adorable!!!!! I will be purchasing them on Monday for sure!!!!
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I’m off to purchase the patterns. They are adorable!
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Oh, those are adorable!
These might have to be my first knitted toys.. So cute!
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As always, A D O R A B L E! 🙂
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oh my gosh, they are so, so adorable!! I’m sure the pattern is amazing!
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You are one talented lady. Love everything you do. Someday i’m hoping for a teddy bear pattern, no pressure though, it’s just a wish, because I love your bunnies so very much and there’s something about a teddy bear I saw on your site a while back that just melted my heart. I can’t even imagine the hours you put into the pattern writing. They are so well done. Thanks for the inspiration, the sweet photos, and your thoughtful posts.
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Oh the mice are so sweet to!!! I cant wait till the pattern is available. :-))
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I came across your blog quite by accident a few weeks ago. Your animals made me smile. I learnt to knit as a child but used to get so frustrated so gave up easily. Roll on 40+ years, two children, now grown up (one of which who is severely dyslexic and struggled through school but did well), an ageing border collie and lovely husband, I have taken up knitting again. I have found myself to be much more patient, though lacking in experience I will have a go. I bought some of your patterns and so far have knitted 3 elephants much to the delight of my extended family and friends. I am about to become a great aunt to twins and another baby. Your patterns have brought so much joy to me personally so I’d like to say a very big thank you.
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Such adorable little mice. Thanks for sharing your spectacular talent with us, and I also enjoy hearing about your other activities and those of your own kiddies. You just keep on WOWing us! Hugs, Kimmy
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These are so adorable, another fantastic pattern! I find you so inspiring ❤
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I love them!!
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Another wonderful pattern! I’m working on my third fox right now. I have four children, so I’ll need at least 4 foxes, but the children have been looking over my shoulder and now they want a rabbit, too!
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Congratulations to the winners of the giveaway! And Oh my goodness those mice are adorable!! I’m waiting for some quiet time this winter and for us to be settled somewhere and then I’m going to be making some of these sweet softies.
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Gorgeous, I need to buy your patterns and get busy, there are some grandchildren in Pittsburgh and Wyoming who would love them. Hope the weather won’t be too bad and that you both get a chance to see Amy perform .
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I love these little mice, just as much as I love your other animals… Yours are the best in the whole world! Anne
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Beautiful little mice. Thank you so much for the pattern.
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Here I go to download! Thank you, Julie. These mice are adorable.
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These mice are GORGEOUS!! I have resisted your patterns until now but I might not be able to resist this one!
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oh these are just soooo cute. I’ve brought the little girl so looking forward to making her.
Love Leanne NZ
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Those mce are adorable! Have a lovely half term, Jane x
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Your latest pattern is a delight, I’ve bought both and can’t wait to begin this weekend. Your designs are a delight and the detail you include is excellent.
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I love their ears! They’re like pretty little shells. Another set of gorgeous patterns Julie, thank you so much for your beautiful designs xxx
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Those are adorable!!! Lil’ squeakers!
Good luck with your Toby walks! That was us last week! I hope your weather is as lovely as ours was for our walks!!
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Hurray!!!you made my day! Thank you Julie…I am loyal to your little animal friends. Your patterns are wonderful. Can’t wait to create your little mice…they will be the only ones I want in my house🐭
With admiration…Lori from Port Perry, Canada
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So small! So sweet!
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I blocked the blue dress today and hope to have the Girl mouse up on my blog tomorrow. She turned out so cute. Thanks for the Mouse Boy pattern. Can’t wait to get started on him.
Knitters these two new patterns are written as thoroughly as Julie’s previous ones.
If you haven’t made one of Julie’s animals yet, you need to tty her patterns! Each new pattern is as cute and easy to read the instructions as the last.
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Love the little mice.
Jacqui
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So cute, I love the little dress on the missy mouse
Clare x
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Beyong gorgeous Julie – you are truly, truly talented.
Hope half term passes smoothly and enjoyably,
Kate xx
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Congratulations to the dinners but hey we are all winners look at the beautiful wee cutie mice patterns these are a must have to go with the bunnies elephants etc lol thanks again Julie hope you and your family have a nice term break
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Oh sorry girls should say winners senior moment yet again ha ha
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Congrats to the very lucky winners!
Your little mice are so very cute Julie, I’m of now to add them to my collection . 🙂
Wishing you and your family a happy and calm half term!
V x
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Just started buying your patterns, they are beautifully written, on piebald bunny boy at the moment and it is a dream to knit, you have god given talent julie!
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So sorry I missed the anniversary giveaway. As usual your designs are exquisite. Not sure I can do your patterns justice. Have a lovely break. ❤️
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Oh Julie, these cute mice patterns are totally Awesome 🙂 I have bought them, and I look forward to sitting down to make a start on them…. as always excellent easy to follow instructions with close up pic of how to knit these wonderful wee animals …… your a star love all you do such a talented lady…. knitting your wee animals is what I love doing in my free time as an Artist 🙂 enjoy your time together lots of love XXX
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Oh, they are so cute I like they very much!
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Thank you ever so much for the mousey! It is one of my favorite and I’m making one as soon as the yarn arrives!
Do have a very nice, cosy, witty, family holiday.
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Beautiful mice. A nice Christmas-y gift to be sure – they goes well with “Night before Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” themes. I just wanted to say that with all the daily struggles and challenges you encounter, it is not hard to see that you are an artist and a true kindred spirit.
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The mice are just adorable Julie 🙂
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Oh those mice and absolutely fantastic xoxo
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I’ve been waiting for the mice pattern, so happy they’re here now 😀
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oh those mice are just the cutest! x
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Congratulations on another exquisite pattern………only one more thing to say…..Mine Mine Mine as some famous seagulls once said!
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Oh Julie. {Sigh}. They’re just beautiful. As Always. XOXO
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Enjoy your break!
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They are adorable!
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Ohhh…. Lovely!!!
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Just took another peek at your darling daughter when she was a ballerina and thinking she’s still there, under the makeup perhaps, but she will come out again, I promise!!! Much love to you, Julie. I so enjoy hearing about you, your little creatures, and your family.
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Hi Julie,
Thank you again for making up your patterns and sharing them with us! Love your blog and hurry to purchase your patterns. Cannot thank you enough for all the enjoyment you provide!!
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The mice are just darling. Too sweet!!
I’m so sad I missed the giveaway! You posted it the day I gave birth to my second daughter (and ended up in the hospital for a few days, bleh). Oh well, maybe next time 🙂
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Hope you had a great half term week whilst the children were off. Peace shall reign once more that is until December.
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The mouses are so adorable.
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So cute as always !!
Knitting is not my forte, but I can really appreciate the talent, time and dedication that goes into your adorable creations.
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Wunderschön! Beautiful!
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So clever and beautiful! Have a great break! xoRobin
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