We’re deep in the school Easter break here, and it’s a long 3 weeker as Toby and Amy’s separate schools have different 2 week holidays which only overlap in the middle, so we’re all out of kilter here.
Still, I have actually managed to get to a point I’m calling finished on a new pattern. I’ve been working on this for the best part of 2 years, slowly accruing a collection of different skirt designs, discarding some and testing out new ones to take their place. At a final count of 19 there are a few more than I’d originally planned but some are very simple so there are enough to suit all levels of knitting depending on whether you want something undemanding to knit while watching TV or something a bit more fiddly and involved for a little challenge. They are all based on textures, including raised purl work stitches, lace and cables and most are designed to be worked in a single colour, though you can jazz things up with a different coloured hem or bodice if you chose to. Also included in the pattern are 2 options for a full collar, one that is crochet and one that’s knitted.
The pattern is available via Ravelry or Etsy and will be up on Loveknitting shortly.
I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the projects that people make from these so if you do give the pattern a go please come and add it to the Little Cotton Rabbits ravelry group so that we can all admire it.
Well, I’m off to keep Toby busy and out of mischief. See you soon x
little cotton rabbits 
What you knitt always amazes me! These little dresses… Thank you for sharing!
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Such cute dresses!
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These are absolutely gorgeous, especially displayed together on their little hangers. Now all I need is a reason to knit little dresses… or maybe I don’t need a reason! Hope the rest of the holidays are okay, a bit of sunshine wouldn’t go amiss would it?
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Wonderful! The different textures are fantastic, and I love the little collars, clever you. I hope you enjoy the last week of the hols, and that there might be a sliver of sunshine in there somewhere. CJ xx
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They are adorable Julie, and what lovely pictures!! Thanks a lot! I wish you lots of patience and calmness and whatever you need for the rest of the holidays.
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I’ve just downloaded your pattern- it is absolutely stunning Julie. Thank you so much for all your hard work to make these for us to enjoy.
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Oh how I would love to live in this little world and wear those gorgeous little dresses! 🙂
Stunningly beautiful Julie!!! ❤️
V xxx
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Wooohooo! Just when I am about to go on vacation… your timing is perfect. They look wonderful! I have a busy day at Jack’s school & caring for my Mum so this will be my treat at the end of the day. Thank you! ☺️ ❤️🇨🇦
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Such cute dresses!!! Although, let’s be honest, all your work is adorable!
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Currently doing a happy dance, absolutely love these Julie, can’t wait to get started! Enjoy the rest of your Easter break. xx
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Happy Easter Julie to you and family, goodness me I will never know how you cope with family and all this beautiful knitting and designing you are a real star and we are so very lucky to have you design for us. The dresses are just superb love the wee collars cute.
Hope you enjoy the rest of the holiday, just off to look at all the lovely patterns and decide what to do first!!
Hugs to Toby
Ellie xxx
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What a wonderful surprise on a gray rainy day!, I’m beyond happy! Thank you Julie!
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So beautiful! What a lovely rainbow of wee dresses on teeny hangers.
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Wow lovely dresses, now off to buy them.
Ps I am taken with your hangers and clothes rail.
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Thank you thank you thank you..I can’t wait to purchase these. I will not be able to print them out just yet though because my printer is out of ink..At the moment I am attempting to do up one of the simple dresses and add the rose on front (in duplicate stitch) not having much luck. My rose is distorted. I am having a blast knitting up these little animals for my 3 y.o. granddaughter. She adores them all, especially the orange kitty cat. She sleeps with her every night. Thanks again Julie for sharing your talent with your admirers and biggest fans.
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Thank you so much, Julie. This exactly what I was looking for! I have your other dresses Set, Sweater Set as well. Love them. I’m a big fan. I have made 3 bunnies and one elephant. I’d show them in the group but can’t seem to upload pics. Thanks again for your wonderful detailed patterns. I’m having too much fun!🤣
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Sweet little dresses. I am looking forward to knitting them.
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Ok, everything I have on the needles just took a ‘way’ back seat to this adorable set of dresses.
Thank You so much for your hard work and dedication in keeping our bunnies dressed so pretty!
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Those little dresses are so cute and so pretty too.
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Can’t wait to make some, and i’m So happy that you included the new collar Julie.
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Such beautiful patterns you knit ! And such a perfection! Always remember me of the knitting clothes my gradmother used to make for one of my tfavorite dolls!
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Aw Julie! They are so cute. I know you’ve put a lot of hard work into them, so thank you! Xx
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Oh I want a wardrobe full of those dresses – but full size obviously. They are gorgeous.
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Dear Julie . Thank you very much for the summer dresses pattern . I was only thinking yesterday how nice it would be to have some summer clothes. The girl teddy / girl pig / the girl fox/ the girl mouse/ the girl elephant/ and the girl panda thank you very much . Kind regards. Jane Wood .x
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OMG! I can’t stand it. Soooo cute.
Thank you Julie.
Deb M
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These are too precious for words! I may have to learn to knit. Thanks again for sharing with us.
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Those are the dearest little dresses! All of your patterns are so lovely. You are so talented!
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Absolutely irresistible – how cute are those little dresses! There are going to be some beautifully dressed little bunnies appearing shortly. Thank you for doing all the immensely hard work for us to have the opportunity to make them. You are a star. Chris. x
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LOVE the dresses, which I bought immediately. (I already have the other patterns.) I don’t just use these patterns for rabbits. By changing the yarn and needles I find they can be made to fit all manner of toys that my grand daughters bring to me to have clothes made and they always look wonderful.
Now, that clothes rack and coat hangers, where can one buy those? The grand daughters need to learn to look after the clothes and that would be a great start.
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They are so beautiful can you tell me where can I get the pattern Thank uou very much
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You are so clever. I don’t know how you find the time. I love those little hangers. And the dresses of course.
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They are all so darling! How does one choose??
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Beautiful! I think I want to make all of them just to look at them!
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Every time I come here I am blown away by the creations you make- or the gorgeous photos of the walks you take. These little dresses are so wonderful-I’d like one of each for myself! Thanks again for sharing. You said this blog is your happy place, it is most definitely a happy place for me to visit! 🙂
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Your blog is a treasure — your designs are delightful, your photography stunning, and your warmth and love of craft shines through. I see a small knitted rabbit in my future. 🙂
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I’d just like to add my thanks for these new dress patterns. I couldn’t wait to get started: I think I love the clothes more than the little creatures so these new ones will be great to knit up. Thanks. Did you make the little hangers Julie because they look really good?
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Beautiful! Would love to know if you bought the little hangers or made it yourself.
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