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Time for a giveaway

Julie

 

Bunny box

 

Box of bunnies

 

Back on September 3rd it was my 12th anniversary of starting this blog, and in keeping with tradition (which admittedly lapsed a bit last year) I'm going to celebrate (a little belatedly) with a giveaway.

In this crate are fourteen little animals that have been patiently waiting for me to finish them for most of this year and I am now nearing the point of completing them all. I will be putting them up for sale soon, but before I do I'm going to pick 2 comments at random from any comments left on this blog post, and those 2 people can each pick their favourite one as their prize. The draw is open to anyone and I'm happy to post for free anywhere in the world. If you'd like to be included just leave a comment below. You can write anything you like, it really doesn't matter, but if you have time I'd love for you to tell me about anything that has made you happy this week.

Please can I just ask:

A. Just one comment per person, and

B. Make sure you fill out you email address in the space provided (not in the actual comment field as there it will be displayed for all to see) so that I can contact you if yours is the comment picked.

This post will be open for comments until 12 noon on Friday 26th October (a week from now). At that point I will close the comments and use an online random number generator to pick 2 comments, the first drawn will have 1st choice of the available animals and the second drawn will have 2nd choice. Oh, and please don't leave a comment on bloglovin or any other blog following service, as those will not be counted – only comments left right here on this post will be eligible for the draw.

Thanks so much for following me here, I know some of you have been popping in almost since the beginning of my adventures in blog land and some of you are new visitors. Whoever and wherever you are, please know that I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to stop by and I love reading your comments when you have time to leave them. This blog is such a source of support and friendship to me and I hope to keep it going for a long time yet. I hope you'll continue to join me when you can,

J x

 

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Thanks so much to everyone who has taken the time to leave a comment here, together all of the comments are a wonderful collection of diverse, heartwarming, moving and personal accounts of what happiness can be. Thanks for sharing xxx

Here are the winners:

The first number that has been generated is 498, which is Nina Chester

First prize oct 2018 giveaway

498
Nina Chester said…

Please put me in your fabulous hat x

And second number picked is 1624, which is Linda from Boston

Second place

 

1624
Linda from Boston said…

Congratulations on 12 years!! I've been with you from the beginning. Throw my name into the contest pool!!!

Thanks again to all who entered, J xxx

1,929 thoughts on “Time for a giveaway”

  3. I’ve been an admirer for such a long time. I remember the first time I saw a Little Cotton Rabbit.

  4. I love your bunnies! Each one is so cute! I have been spinning and combing fiber that I washed and dyed myself and that makes me very happy!

  6. My daughter is pregnant with my first grandchild. If I am chosen, the new baby will receive your very special gift.

  7. The thing that made me happy this week was seeing my pet piggies wake up one morning & emaerge from their ark with straw all over their heads. Pigs in wigs….literally! 🙂 xx

  9. I have loved watching your family grow and all you adventures in the English countyside. Thanks for sharing your bunnies and life with us. Happy Knitting!

  12. I enjoyed reading abuot your journey to take your daughter to university. I have one graduating this year and another starting in the fall. Your sweet relationship with your daughter made me smile.

  15. What a precious baby gift I made for our granddaughter! She treasures her favorite bunny. She will always know it was something special made for her, by her loving Gigi. Thank you for your creativeness.

  19. Those colours are so soft and harmonious! It made me smile, seeing a boxful of bunnies and sheep coming up on my FB feed just now.
    What has made me happy this week? Seeing the thick fog burning off into bright blue skies and sunshine right this moment is helping … my little boy Joe (7) who is mostly non-verbal, has been asking to ‘look at loos’ (his obsession) on my laptop. I make him work for it and get him to verbalise his request as far as he can. I also thought, ‘hey, I’ll see if I can get him to type it out, he’s suddenly got into his letters and can tell them apart’ … and with verbal prompting, he can indeed type ‘t-o-i-l-e-t’ and the Enter button! That has made me very happy indeed.

  24. I have made the girl & boy bunnies for my toddler daughter, using hand spun & hand dyed yarn from a dear friend of mine.
    Ive also made little girl bunnies, each with a different outfit for my 3 nieces for Easter this year. Just love then, thanks for making such darling little animals! X

  25. I have kidded myself that if I were to be lucky enough to win one of your delightful bunnies I would hand it over to my granddaughter but I suspect this might not be the case and that a little grey one with a pink cardy would likely just move in with me…. and be very loved. XX

  28. Hullo! Feeling happy this week because I’ve made a good dent in the colourwork yoke on a sweater I’m knitting. My last attempt at this was a little disappointing as my tension with the yarn floats was inconsistent and I had some puckering. The new sweater is looking much more promising. Wish me luck!

  29. I love every pattern you’ve posted! Your little creatures were my first attempt at anything other than the basic hats, scarves, blankets, etc and I am hooked!! Patterns are so easily understood and so detailed! I love it! Thank you!

  31. Happy blogiversary what Beautiful bunnies! My kids this week have made me happy from the ditsy silly comments from my 12 yr old daughter and my son sending me cocktails with pipettes in them obviously this is highly amusing to a person studying bio chemistry , personally it looked like a strange straw! Thank you fo sharing your talent I have all your patterns except the last clothing items which are on my list to buy soon.

  34. Followed you for years now, and knitted your beautiful bunnies for my precious daughter who also has autism, she has started knitting herself now, thank you and please keep knitting xx

  37. As always totally adorable and so generous. I fostered a huge Clydesdale who belongs to the local RDA group this week. Totally out of my comfort zone but he is just a beauty and he was in need. His mum has to travel to look after her sick mother so I am looking after him while she is away. He is just lovely and he sure makes me happy! Broke, but happy 🙂

  38. You’re almost a teenager!!! Happy blogeration! …hmm, that was a mix of celebration & blog and it sounded better in my head!
    🙂
    p.s. I love following your blog as you have the best eye for soothing colours and of course, the cutest little critters!

  39. Hello!
    I love your blog, the pictures are so beautifully composed and the writing is always thoughtful. Your knitting is inspiring and I so wish I could knit better so that I could make one of your lovely little creatures.
    What made me happy? We went to Aviemore for a few days as it’s the school holidays and I enjoyed a walk through Highland forests and along the river Spey in glorious autumn sunshine. The highlight of the week!
    Keep up the good work – knitting-wise and on the blog, it is a tonic.
    Ulrike

  40. I first learned about your blog when I saw your patterns for knitting little stockings. I just loved making them. This week spending time crafting with my grandsons has made me happy.

  41. The thing that made me happy this week was receiving a wispa chocolate bar from my new work colleges. Because they had heard a wispa that i had settled into my new job.

  42. I love your creations! Cant chose a favourite!
    Positive happening this week is that I am healing quicker than I thought from a cold.

  46. I have kidded myself that if I was lucky enough to win one of your delightful bunnies I would hand it over to my granddaughter but I suspect this might not be the case and that a little grey one with a pink cardy would likely move in with me …and be very loved x
    (sorry my name not given on my first comment)

  47. Congratulations on your 12 year anniversary!
    Today I saw two young Crimson Rosellas in our garden; they are beautiful at any time, but i haven’t seen any here for some years, so that made me happy.

  48. I wish I could make toys like yours that didn’t look demented after I’d stuffed them. I’ve had a new toilet – that’s made me happy, not so much the mess left …

  50. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has a bad habit of leaving projects NEARLY finished! Congratulations on your blog’s anniversary.

  53. Congratulations! I have been following you for ages and I made several of your amazing creations, you still are the best and a true inspiration!
    love ,
    lucia xx

  55. Your creations are so wonderfull. it’s a pleasure to keep looking at them and so lovely to knit them.
    I’m impressed that you are capabel of creating them as you do.
    My compliments.

  56. Thank you for this opportunity!
    Also, thank you for continuing your blog. So many have gone by the wayside. I look forward to your posts and your beautiful still life photos! Cheryl

  57. I am happy for my daughter. She graduated from uni in June and has just started her first full time job as a Child protection officer and she loves it!! I am so happy for her and that she has now been launched into the real adult world. I love your animals and have all my pieces knitted but have to find the time now to sew them together. I am fussy as I know you are so want to do it right so want to wait until I have the time and patience to really concentrate on doing my best.
    Best wishes Anne

  58. You bring love to life with your happy little homemade friends. Bundles of cuteness and cleverness that bring so much joy.

  59. I have been an avid follower of yours for as long as I can remember and your posts always brighten up my day!

  61. Hi Julie,
    Finishing one of your bunnies this week has made me happy, I always strive to make them as gorgeous as yours….. sometimes I get close & sometimes not!
    Good luck with everything, we all love your work 💕💕💕

  62. I love your patterns and whenever I make any of them and give them as a gift they always bring a smile .
    Thank you keep up the wonderful work x

  63. I have knitted scores of your designs but I would so like to see one made by you. The attention to detail and beautiful yarns you source blow me away. Fingers crossed.

  65. Happy Anniversary!!
    These are the cutest little animals. I have made several and they are a huge hit with their recipients. ❤️
    Thing that made me happy this week: I reorganized my pantry. It is so nice to not see the chaos that was once there.

  66. Happy bloggerversary! I love your patterns. Sadly, while I own many of them, I have only made a couple girl bunnies, a boy bear, and a girl cat. Although it looks like I am going to be making more soon because my 5 year old daughter has requested a girl bear, and my 5 month old son needs one to match of course. And I really must get around to making a couple sheep for myself, I only bought the yarn for them a year ago.

  67. The thing that has made me happy this week is to harvest some of the bittersweet growing in my garden, then make a surprise delivery to my niece for her fall table. She is going through some tough emotional times right now and I know she loves a surprise. Her reaction tells me I achieved my goal and brought a smile to her face. I enjoy your blog and adore all your little animals. So cute!

  69. This week my daughter sent pictures of the grandchildren enjoying the sunrise , makes my heart sing

  70. I have made one of your bunnies, teddy and s panda…but would love one made by yourself…please count me in on the draw, fingers crossed!

  71. Hi from Denmark in golden autumn colors, now it’s time for hot tea and knitting, maybe this time another little bunny

  74. I live your patterns. Alice stayed with me, my mother got Matilda, Lavinia and Benjamin went to an elderly couple, you get the oicture…the last two I made went to my daughter and her room mate for graduation. Thank you for sharing your little friends with us.

  75. I knit a ginger cat for my mother and each new season or holiday I knit a new outfit for it. She is 90 years old now but her little stuffed kitty makes her very happy which makes me very happy. Its time to decide what to make 🐱 for Christmastime.

  77. I found you through “Sew Sweet Violets” Youtube chanel. I think your rabbits and friends are so adorable! They remind me of the enchanting tales of Beatrix Potter. Ahhh, little rabbits are something treasure for sure.
    I got inspired of trying to crochet again myself.
    Lot`s of love from the Schurwald Forrest, Germany.
    I wrote this twive because my first comment dissapeared after I had clicked on “preview”.
    Christina Hees

  78. This has made me happy this week! I have been following you for 10 years and your work is simply beautiful.

  79. I would love to win one of these, I fill rucksacks for children in Romania each year and I always include a cuddly toy

  80. Happy anniversary. Hmmm things that made me happy – my two glorious boys making me laugh daily. My husband who works so hard for us. The smell of spring in Australia giving me wafts of jasmine and gardenia hedges warmed by the morning sun.

  84. Your little animals make me so happy, they are just so gorgeous! I wish I had any creative talent but sadly I am just not gifted in that department!
    X Alyssa

  87. I have been following your blog for years . I do love your Little Animals ,I reallyi appreciate the care you knit them with and all their perfect tiny details.
    I think you are such a good person ❤️

  88. Your blog and little rabbits 🐇 bring joy and peace into our overly hectic world. I wait eagerly for you to share the bunny life with us. Keep knitting. We love you and the bunnies x

  89. So love your patterns, they are so beautiful. Have made numerous rabbits, the elephant and recently I saw,the cat on the Grocery girls podcast, must cast it on. Thank you so much for the joy you bring.

  90. I love your sweet babies, and I’ve been following you for a long time. Keep up the fantastic work!

  93. I would love this cute bunny to put in a basket for my daughters new baby, born after Christmas .I am happy because I have just finished my first topsy turvy doll this week

  96. Congratulations on your anniversary! I can hardly believe I’ve been following you for so many years.
    The Spring arriving in my part of the world and my magnolia being in bloom and my irises and peonies being in bud has made me happy this week,

  97. The thing that made me happy this week was to know that I’m alive to see all the beauty in the world and your work is part of it. Congratulations for it. ❤🐰

  98. Finding your blog and patterns got me into knitting, learning new skills, I still can’t knit in the round though, at a low time in my life. Seeing your beautiful rabbits inspired me and I can’t thank you enough. I’m still not an accomplished knitter but it gives me great pleasure and keeps my mind active, thank you.

  99. My youngest daughter is expecting her first baby soon… a little girl to be named Tabitha. I can’t think of a lovlier gift for her than one of your exquisite toys.💕

  100. You have been an inspiration to me for years and I love to see all of your creativity. Thank you for giving so much joy into my life through your patterns, which I can then pass on to others by gifting my knitted animals to them.

  101. Walking my rescue dog (who is a huge 8 yr old Rottweiler, with ‘issues’) through the woods at night to avoid other dogs, in this freezing autumn weather and seeing him love it 😍 He’s such a good boy and loves us, our children and our two tiny dogs but he hates all other dogs we meet! Xxx

  102. my previous comment has been lost in hyperspace… 😦 so let’s start again
    It’s always such a pleasure to see your adorable creations, you are so very talented! I am not a very able knitter. I did one of your rabbits… she did not came out so beautiful as yours but she was decent 🙂
    About what made me happy this week… it’s a very stupid thing and I am a little embarassed but here you are: yesterday I received my make up brush cleaner and I was literally blown away. Best purchase of the century. been cleaning my brushes all the evening. I was so happy 😂😂😂

  103. I love your patterns !! They make such beautiful gifts … such a generous giveaway – thank you for the chance x

  105. I’m so pleased I found your blog! It’s so nice to read happy comments. Your cute bunnies obviously put a smile on a lot of people’s faces. Well done!

  107. I have been following you from the beginning! Huge congratulations on 12 years, you are such an inspiration x

  110. This week the rain has made me especially happy. In Australia it as been extremely dry, the grass was crisp and brown. But we have had some heavy rain and a few days of drizzle this weekand the world has come to life! Over night everything has greened up and is florishing. The rain has washed away the brown !

  112. it always lifts my spirits when I see your posts, I’ve made several of your animals but they never look as beautiful as yours. Happy anniversary x

  113. What has made me happy this week? Seeing my rabbit Florence stretched out and enjoying the sunshine. She is recently widowed ( we had to say goodbye to our rabbit Scamp a few weeks ago)The hardest thing has been seeing Florence face her old age without her ‘husbun’ but seeing her enjoy the Autumn sunshine in the garden this week was precious. If I ever got lucky I would chose one of your gorgeous little rabbits.

  115. The thing that made me happier is the birth of the five ragdoll kittens, a breed that I’m breeding with love.
    ❤ maria

  117. I absolutely love all your patterns, they are exquisite. I have them all and love it when you add new ones xx

  120. Hi, a couple of days ago I was looking for a knitted bunny to purchase and I found your works. I was amazed by your ability! So I started following you on Facebook and Instagram and now this post appears to me! So why don’t try to participate to this giveaway?! Anyways, your little creatures are so cute and lovable! They makes me feel so happy and peaceful just looking at them! Hope to be one of the lucky ones, send you a big hug, bye!
    P.S.:sorry if I made some language mistake, I’m Italian and i’m trying to write as well as I can. ❤

  122. More of your lovely treasures made me smile this week . I love seeing your snuggly posts as well as hearing about your family adventures . You always make me feel calm xx

  123. Bon anniversaire !!! J’aime beaucoup toutes vos créations !! Extraordinaire univers pour les enfants petits et …. grands 😀

  124. Love you’re lovely patterns, the children of my friends and family have all got little rabbits and mice. I’d love to enter the giveaway to have a little creature for myself ❤️❤️

  127. Congratulations Julie! Thank-you for sharing a part of who you are with all of us…the bits you share are real and we all know it and feel it because you write so well. Your knitting is such a pleasure to see and the patterns are incredible. You make it easy to knit 🙂 You are a gift!
    So much makes me happy…I am happy to be surrounded by a loving family.

  133. Hi Julie, I’m excited for your anniversary. What a journey! This week I got to listen to one of my favorite authors talk about her new book.
    (Jodi Picoult, A Spark of Light) This made me ridiculously happy and inspired. Thank you. Loving your creations. 💜 🐶🐱🐭🐰🐻🐼🐷🐵

  134. Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary. Have loved following your story, you are an amazing knitter and photographer. Have loved waking up to the colours of the fall this week.

  135. What a lovely idea. Thank you. I have just finished another white rabbit in Drops Puna and about to start on a bear.

  137. Your patterns are just brilliant.
    What has made me happy this week? Sunshine coming through the windows, and sleep. I have lurgy so simple things and quiet is good!

  138. Happiness for me this week was delivering fbirthday flowers to a 95 year old lady and seeing the happiness it gave her love your bunnies too💕

  139. I adore my Little Cotton Rabbit, but I would love another one too 😉
    What’s made me happy this week? A lovely review in my Etsy shop for an order I rushed to the Post Office with. It was totally worth it!

  140. I love when you post more babies that you’ve made! I’m hoping to get lucky one day….LOVE your work!!

  141. Julie! Gorgeous knitting… the lambs are adorable! Twelve years… that’s even more amazing! I am grateful I stumbled on to you early & have been able to enjoy the ride. ❤️ 🤞
    Lori from Port Perry

  143. Seeing your photos of the English countryside always makes me happy as I now live in Maryland USA.
    Your animals are an inspiration as I knit too–but not as beautifully as you!
    Best wishes,
    Carol

  147. I adore your patterns, what made me happy this week is preparing for our first baby! Due in 3 weeks so we’re spending all our time getting ready!

  148. I am currently making 20 of your gorgeous rabbits as table centres for my daughters wedding in April. I just love your creations 💕

  150. Wow, 12 years, that’s amazing Julie, I think I have been reading here for most of that time. From tiny Amy with her cup cake t shirt to now at uni! Toby as a small boy to today as tall as a man, and throughout it all your beautiful knitting and calming words. You have been a warm and welcoming place when I have needed it and I hope you keep going for many years 💕

  151. Each and every time I knit one of your patterns it brings me so much joy! Thank you so much for your wonderfully written patterns. Happy anniversary!

  152. Thank you for offering a couple of your wee little critters for a giveaway! Your knitting is the standard by which I judge all others…mainly mine, which can never live up to your neat perfection! Thanks also for your words of wisdom and humor on your blog, I always enjoy reading it! God bless!!

  154. Love reading your blog, Julie, it always inspires me. Something that made me happy this week? Well someone, for sure, my granddaughter Ruby, who lives with us and always puts a smile on my face 😊
    Linda

  155. Happy anniversary! Oh I just love your animal treasures! I have followed you from the start and was lucky to be able to buy Felicia the Fox for my first born just over 8 years ago when she wasn’t more than a little spark of hope in my heart.
    I would love to be able to win a bunny for my second born.
    What made me happy this week? I work in Special Needs education and one of my students joined a team sport. Massive achievement for him and a huge step towards making a friend or two.

  156. Your little animals always make me smile! Thanks for reminding me of the beauty in little things!❤️❤️❤️

  158. Happy Blogversary Julie! I have followed you & your little rabbits for many years now. I always get excited when a new pattern comes out.
    This week I was able to make some mini blankets for the local animal rescue centre for their new intake of kittens.
    My mum and I make around 30-50 a month & donate them. We then get to see all the animals that have been rescued. Although it’s sad that they’ve been abandoned, it’s heartwarming to know they’ll soon be taken by someone who will love and care for them.

  159. I absolutely adore your rabbits and would be completely honoured to own one 🙂
    I have purchased some of your patterns and I’m so impressed by your attention to detail ♡.

  160. I had not realized that I had been wanting one of your bunny creations for that long!! I’ve bought all your patterns (most of clothing as well) but I want a bunny made by the creator herself!! My babies are not babies anymore, but I would love to display this bunny/animal and give it to a grandchild in the future! Thank you for sharing your love and talent with us!

  161. I absolutely love knitting your patterns. They’re so detailed and easy to follow. I haven’t had time to knit recently, but seeing this makes me want to get back at it. Thank you!

  162. I am so in awe of your artistic eye and your ability to translate it into precious animal babies and stunning photographs. Each time a new post from you lands in my mailbox, my heart takes a happy leap. This week I had the thrill of watching two ruddy ground dove chicks hatch in their nest in the potted fern on our balcony. Such a thrill! Thank you, Julie!

  163. Congrats on 12 years! I love your gorgeous creations! I’ve been laid up the last few days with a trapped nerve in my lower back but those I love that have really rallied around me have really given me reason to smile and be so thankful!
    Helen x

  164. Wow your work is beautiful . 12 years ago on 3rd September 3.20pm my daughter Emileigh was born. So we celebrate this date every year 💕💕

  165. I’m always pleased when I see that you have more babies to raffle off. I hope to get lucky someday and own one of your wonderful creations!

  169. What fun it would be to have a rabbit knitted by you to add to the ones I’ve knitted from your patterns!

  170. How very sweet of you. Ive been folowwing since 2008? You are stil my fav bunny. Admittedly some years I didn’t do much social media, moving to a new state, a new job. But your little yarn babies always bring me happiness. And, I still can’t knit. Ive tried.

  171. This week the colors created in nature has brought me so much joy! Beautiful sunsets and the autumn leaves are at full peak color! Simply spectacular, I just love this time of year as much as Little Cotton Rabbits.
    Lola Higgins

  172. I have followed you on Facebook for a while now, however have never been to the blog. Love your little creatures

  173. LOVE your bunnies and their friends … You have inspired me to try the next level of knitting … successfully completed an intarsia chart for a vintage Christmas Stocking

  174. Your sweet bunnies always take me to the sweet book by msrargaret wise brown,”The Runaway Bunny” would love one of your sweet bunnies to hold when I read this book to my GRANDGIRLS!

  175. Your colours and designs are so inspiring! Having a relaxing day full of knitting (rather than working) has made me happy this week and replenished my soul. Love to see your gorgeous photos!

  176. Happy Birthday !! congratulations
    I love all your bunnies and their outfits they are gorgeous ❤ ❤

  177. What made me happy this week was working in the yard. My naked ladies are coming up again and I don’t know why but it is always a treat to find things still giving one last try before winter strikes. Love your baskets of animals.

  178. Happy anniversary! I am happy to be knitting your little girl 🦊for a. Sweet little girl. Your patterns are the best!

  179. Thank you for your inspiration, both with your blog and your wonderful bunnies. Like everyone, I would love to win! I live on Hill Road in northwest Connecticut and have been knitting for about 10 years. 💞

  180. Congratulations on your Anniversary. Although I’ve purchased a pattern, I still can’t manage to create my own little rabbit as perfectly as you can. I had fun all the same 🐰❤️

  181. I am happy to be back in our Winter home on Furteventura with knitting again after a summer of cycling from Spain to Denmark 😊

  185. I’ve recently retired from work, the thing that makes me happy is truly being able to relax and knit and enjoy a cup of tea! I love your patterns!

  186. I teach at a local community college here in the US and have had a few students email me this week saying they appreciate my hard work. Nearly brought me to happy tears.

  190. Today I spent 3 hours! with a group of fabulous ladies talking about yarn, feeling yarn, comparing yarn colors, discussing patterns, listening to them talk about their yarn dying adventures .. all things yarn. It fed my heart! I squeal in my mind every time I see your bunnies!!! So cute!

  192. Your bunnies have not popped up in my feed in such a long time so that DID make me happy plus I have 4 happy healthy children and a roof over our head. Life is so good. Congratulations on so many wonderful years

  195. Love your blog and patterns. Use the animals as travel animals to make social stories for my Mothers students when we are away.

  196. Congratulations! Your bunnies are adorable! What’s made me happy this week has been winding wool into a ball and casting on for a new project! I’m easily pleased aren’t I? I love furries and could easily find room for one of yours! X

  199. Your work has inspired me to buy your patterns and knit your gorgeous little creatures myself. I love creating each one with individual outfits.

  200. I’ve been following for almost your 12 years. Making me happy this week? I donated my collection of rubber stamps to a local girl guide troop.

  201. I’m following your blog for so long. I’m happy when I do receive a new notification on my e-mail.

  202. Congratulations! I love your patterns and so do my granchildren when i knit them 🙂 Thank you

  203. I like many others have been following you for quite awhile. I also open your posts immediately as I so enjoy reading what you are working on. What made me happy this week is my dance lesson. After dancing in my head forever I finally decided to go and give dancing a try. I have been so pleased at how happy it makes me feel.

  205. Oh the little rabbits are just adorable. My 18 mths granddaughter would just love to have a lovely rabbit of her own. Hope she’s lucky. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

  208. I absolutely adore your work!! Mass produced teddy’s & dolly’s are not for me!! You breathe life into your yarn and the quality of your end product is just exquisite!! I hope you are very proud of your talent!! Keep posting pictures of your work as I think we all love to see your little wool family expand!!
    Donna xx

  209. The thing that made me happy this week was seeing a photo of my two grandchildren walking along holding hands. They live a very long way away from me.

  210. Counting down to switching off the really early alarm as children are off school for a week – that’s making me happy. That and autumn leaves in the ground and the noise they make as you walk over them. Congratulations on the anniversary 🐰❤️

  211. I loved watching my two girls play in the springtime (Australia) with the irises in bloom. Just beautiful. I have followed your creations for a while now, made a couple myself, a few still in the works! Currently working on two little bunnies for my girls for Christmas. But these are seriously the best patterns ever! So beautifully written and as a fellow graphic designer myself, I really appreciate the time you spend on the layout and presentation of your designs. Very admirable. Thanks for the joy you bring!

  212. Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your blog and your work is amazing. I have lots of your patterns

  214. My son tuned 8 today and the excitement levels in the house are off the scale! I love him so much and it makes me happy to see him so happy! Oh and his big sister baked him a Lego ninjago cake too, she is 10 and it’s amazing!

  215. My little rabbits keep me company in my craft room. I’m sure they keep an eye on me.
    I actually ask them if they would like a new dress !

  216. Happy anniversary! I am so glad I found your blog. I made one of your patterns for my oldest daughter’s birthday earlier this year. Seeing your basket of bunnies made me happy!!

  217. I follow you for many years. Everytime i see the litte cotton rabbits i feel happy. On my workscream a picture of 8 little cotton rabbits are greating me every workday so i can start happely on my day.

  220. I’ve been enjoying your blog for many years. It brings me joy! Spending time with all six of my grandchildren made me happy this week!

  221. I never cease to be blown away by your talent, your creations are beyond gorgeous.
    What a lovely gesture to have a giveaway!
    It would be an honour and privilege to own one of your unique creations xxx

  222. Hooray! A giveaway! I love your patterns, particularly the cats. Very cute! I have had quite a tough few weeks, but one thing that made me happy was when my fiance recognised this and surprised me with some beautiful flowers to cheer me up!

  223. You are such a talented lady 😍
    I’ve bought several of your patterns & the details you give are excellent !
    Always look forward to your next creation

  224. I have loved your little rabbits from afar since I started knitting a few months ago. Something that made me very happy today was a delivery of some more yarn to add to my stash!

  225. I love your little rabbits! Congratulations on your anniversary, from Nova Scotia, Canada. Wishing you many blessings!

  227. Thank you so much for making my world a brighter place for the last 12-ish years. 💕🐰

  229. I bought one of your little cotton rabbit patterns when I was a fairly new knitter to make the boy bunny with piebald patch for my baby nephew. I loved how well everything is explained and links out to tutorials for increases etc. included. This project was one of a few that really gave me confidence to continue to learn and also look up things I wasn’t sure about so much so I now have my own page and knit things to sell. Thank you

  231. This past year has been very stressful for our family and this month is the one year anniversary of my oldest granddaughter’s diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 28. Keeping busy with knitting and completing the little animal patterns has surely helped to keep my mind and hands busy. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us.

  232. Enamorada de todos tus muñecos. Espero y deseo que algún día tengas disponibles los patrones en español para todas tus seguidoras de habla hispana. Saludos.

  234. Congratulations on your blog! You have much to celebrate because I am certain that you help bring happiness to others! Each of the little critters that I create from your beautiful patterns bring daily joy and happiness to others! You are impacting the world through your blog and little cotton rabbits.
    Thank you!
    Knitting little bunnies always makes me very happy! 😊

  236. Your patterns make me so happy! On bad days, I sit and knit a little bit of happiness. Thank you so much for your patterns, and sharing your world with us.

  238. Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary! Just love those cute little faces peeking out of the basket. What has made me happy this week – face timing with my daughter and knowing that she is in just the right place for her!

  239. Julie, they are so lovely one could eat them, as we say here in Holland! They have that special “Julie touch”, adorable!

  241. I have adored your precious creations for a long time. I’m currently doing a lot of quilting which makes me happy.

  242. Congratulations on your 12th anniversary. Just love those cute faces peeking out of the basket. What has made me happy this week? Face timing with my daughter and knowing that she is in just the right place for her!

  244. I love your patterns and have made a rabbit for my daughter. I am in the process of making one for my second daughter, just turned 6 months. 🐰🐇

  245. I love your work. it’s exquisite! I’ve made all of the animals and all of the boy outfits for my grandsons. Now to wait for a granddaughter so I can make all the darling girl outfits, too! Thank you for your hard work and well-written patterns. They’re easy to follow and well-priced. Keep on knitting!

  248. I have followed you for many years and feel a kindred spirit with you because of knitting and I am also the parent of a special needs adult! I adore your bunnies and they always make me smile.

  249. We surprised my hubby by pretending we were going to the airport for a quick overnight trip to New Orleans, but we were really picking up his brother and sister in law at the airport 😊 He was so happy and they’re here for a week!

  250. I would love one of your beautiful little bunnies for my granddaughter but if I didn’t win, I may just have to treat myself and purchase the pattern. I think I still have time to make one before Christmas.

  251. I’ve only just seen these on Facebook. Love them would love to have one for my studio to photograph with some babies 🤗🤗🤗

  253. Your Little Cotton Rabbits have given me so much joy. It has been a tough year for me. My Mother was hospitalized December 28, 2017. Long journey as she has turned 96, stopped walking then walked again. Moved from one city to my city and a retirement home. Was sick again and after a couple of months is now in a nursing home and doing well. With this stress, my boyfriend has MS, daughter has anxiety and work issues. Then the big kicker my beloved kitty Bella died on October 17th. So the bottom line is I have been knitting your dresses, a bunny and a kitty. Oh a monkey for a co-worker. I have not enjoyed knitting for myself and as I get too warm in sweaters anyway. Guess what age bracket I’m in ha ha! So I am constantly learning with your little dresses and just love them all. I am so thankful for finding you.

  255. Yours are the cutest knit animals I have ever seen!! (I would LOVE LOVE to win one!) What has been making me happy this week are smiles from my one-month-old baby when I talk to him… there is something just so endearing and heart-melting about baby smiles!

  256. Happy Anniversary! After a very cold, wet start to October, we’ve finally had some lovely sunshine that has made taking walks a joy. The autumn leaves are beautiful right now. I wish I had your photographic skills to capture them properly. Thank you for all the lovely pictures you post on your blog.

  257. I just discovered you recently, let’s just say garment knitting has taken a back seat for Christmas knitting. 🐇🐻🐼🐘

  259. Awaiting my granddaughter ‘s arrival , would love to give her this as her first present x

  260. Love the photo in this post of the bunnies. That made me smile! I’d love to win one.

  261. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! I love your little knitteds and have just been made a Nana to my first baby granddaughter, so fingers and toes will be crossed that she may be one of the chosen to share precious cuddles with a sweet little cotton rabbit! 🙂

  263. I had been plodding along on a zig zag scard that is so simple, and yet has taken Forever to knit, I started it in August…..last week I got a bee in my bonnet (maybe a week before) to make my 3 munchkins a Bunny (or one of your other guys) for christmas. I am almost done with one whole one in so little time (granted I’m working on 4 at once) . I love how your rabbits are so awesomely cute, and take a few notes a week to finish them, and the more you make the better you get. Thank you so much!!

  265. my 7years old daughter loves all you animals patterns and luckily she has nearly all of them knitted by my mother, keep going as your little knitted animals are adorable 🙂 wishing you all the best

  267. Congratulations and happy anniversary I love your work.
    The thing that has made me happy this week was a cheeky hour early finish from work one day this week.

  268. I love your blog. I’ve never knitted a thing in my life, but your little animals are so darn cute! I love the photos from your nature walks and the updates on your children. Thanks so much for sharing your little part of the world!

  269. Wow! I’m a first timer to your blog. The bunnies are delightful. Your photos are candy for the eyes. I’ll be back shortly to take another peek.
    Susan

  270. Hello! I love all your photos, especially the images of your knitting projects, a nice cup of tea and a biscuit beside them, and the colours so pleasing! When I can’t sleep at night I read your blog and check out what you’ve been working on and enjoy reading about your life in England with your lovely family. One thing that has made me happy this week was my gramdson’s fifth birthday party at my house. The look of joy on his face as he opened his presents, and the total whole body enthusiasm as he drew in a magnificent breath to blow out each one of the candles on his dragon cake was a thing of joy.

  271. Thank you for your fabulous patterns; easily followed and methodically explained. Congratulations on an interesting blog!

  272. Your bunnies always put a smile on my face 💜 Magnificent Autumn colours have made me happy this week.
    Congratulations on your anniversary!
    Love from Norway

  273. I love knitting little cotton rabbits and friends.
    I love reading your blog and enjoying your splendid photos.

  274. Love your patterns, they are so cute. I purchased the Fox, and it’s in my queue. Would also love to win one.

  275. love the bunnys I have knit one for my niece she was so happy .so this winter I bought the dresses pattern and plan to knit some for her bunny…thank you so much for her happy face..and congratz with your anniversary greetz from holland

  278. Love your rabbits
    Have several patterns of yours that I have purchased through the years. They are easy to follow and so cute! I really love rabbits!

  279. Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary Julie. I’ve followed your blog for many years. Also I’ve knitted many of your patterns. Your hedgehogs have been a favourite in our family. I purchased your rabbit pattern a few years ago and still not made one, but I will some day. I would love to win one of you little animals, fingers crossed. Take care.
    Love Carole from Rossendale xxxx

  280. I read your blog since the beginning. I love all of your little animals so much. You are so talented. I have attempted to knit the bunny pattern but I just can’t get it to look as special as yours. 😀

  282. Congratulations dear Julie! I hope you have many many more years to go…
    What made me happy this week ( amongst many other small things) was when my youngest sat down after her schoolwork was done on wednessday afternoon and started going through all the dresses I knit from your patterns this summer. She then set about dressing the bunnies I have als knit from your patterns in the colors best suited to them. She took great care in her choices and it made me smile to think that at eleven and while in high school, she can still take so much pleasure from something I made her with equally as much pleasure.

  283. I LOVE these little knitted rabbits with their beautiful clothes. My granddaughter would adore one as much as me!

  284. Very creative and adorable soft toys. Thank you for your blog! Your patterns are very detailed and easy to follow. Every one knitted with unique clothes! XXXXX Thank you for the time you put into this.

  287. Your creations are always so lovely. The late autumn sun has really made me happy this week 🙂

  293. I love you blog. I love making your lovely patterns. To own one of yours would be a treasure.

  294. These are so adorable!! ❤
    I‘m following your blog Many years now, and am still sooo in love with your sweet little animals!
    Since i am sick the whole week, there weren‘t sooo many things that made me happy, but i am going to a friends today having BBQ. And the thing that made me smile the most this week is when i heard that the cute guy i fancy is coming too. (OK, i sound like a 12 year old, actually I‘m 28 😂)
    However! Happy Blog-Anniversary! 😀
    I hope you keep blogging a long time!
    Greetings Liesl

  295. This week our beautiful fall weather and color brings me such joy! Your little “friends” are so sweet! I’m working on knitting my first little dress😊

  298. I love your knitted creations but you inspire me in so many ways. I will come over to your blog to see your beautiful photography. You take awesome pics. I would cherish one of your “critters” but I want to thank you for your blog.

  299. Hi Julie,
    Congratulations on your twelve year anniversary of blogging about your bunnies and life. I’ve been a follower since early on. I first discovered you on Ravelry, and I have selfishly knitted six bunnies for myself.
    One thing that I am enjoying this week in northern California is our magnificent fall weather. The days are still warm, but the nights are turning colder. The leaves are turning from green to gold and red.
    Have a lovely day,
    Cheryl

  300. Your rabbits are darling, and if my name is chosen, I am going to give my new grandbaby (due in a month) the bunny. I have purchased some of your patterns, but have not knit any yet. This week the beautiful falling leaves have made me happy. Fall is such a beautiful time in Wisconsin, USA.

  304. You have such adorable bunnies. Each one has their own personality with your attention to details. I hope to make one soon for my new granddaughter.

  309. Many congratulations on your 12th Anniversary. Happiness is being on holiday with loads of wool, needles and then to be able to knit any variety of pattern from your Little Cotton Rabbits. But then double the happiness to see my granddaughters smile when I give her one of your designs and the happiness she has in undressing same.

  310. I fell in love with your beautiful creations and artistry from the moment I found them. You are a true artist and always anxious to see what new little darlings will become available!

  311. You make such lovely and wonderfull knitted animals! I am so jealous 😉
    What made me happy this week is that I’ve finished my first knitted baby beanie. It’s the second time I knitted something. I’m more of a crocheting kind of person 😀
    But every time I take a look at all these beautifully knitted animals I want to practice knitting some more and I hope that one day I will be able to knit stuffed animals myself!
    Lots of regards from the Netherlands,
    Agnes

  313. I just found and bought one of your adorable little patterns and am currently attempting my hand at an elephant. Your sweet animals make me very happy. I hope I can do them justice. Thank you for this giveaway! Whoever wins will be very lucky

  314. I have loved your dear bunnies and made them for children in my church for Easter. THank you for sharing your gift of talent with us.

  316. Hi there,
    Im new to you blog and your patterns but would like to wish YOU a very happy 12year anniversary and thank you for making your lovely patterns available to people like me.
    What made me happy this week is finally being in remission after what has been a rather testing period in my life and to be able to celebrate it doing the things that I love… Loving, knitting and being inspired by my new life here in the english countryside.

  319. Your little cotton rabbits are so very special. I love all your posts, they are so calm and uplifting, like your knitting and crochet.

  320. Dear Julie,
    happy anniversary! Sending you a post from the sunny french countryside. I love to read your blog it always makes me happy. At our sheep and cow farm there’s always a lot to do. This week we are preparing the sheep barn as the first lambs will be born soon. Your little cotton animals look lovely and make me look forward to the winter when I have time again to knit next to the fire place.
    Greetings
    Vivian

  322. Your patterns continue to make the people in my life happy, happy , happy! I looked at your blog for years before buying my first bunny pattern. Then, I lost control and started making all different kinds of sweaters (OMG, the cardigan!!), dresses and then…more animals!!! The only person who doesn’t have one is ME! I would be thrilled to win one that you have made.

  323. Hello from Washington state in the US. This week I have been so happy to have sunshine and blue skies and have been digging and cleaning up my flower gardens and rain garden, getting ready to spread mulch today. In the evenings I have been knitting my first bunny. Happy days. Thanks for the giveaway.

  324. I’ve compleated the girl fox and girl bunny, I love them both! I need to find the time to try the elephant 😍😍

  326. What has made me happy this week?.. well today I have sorted out some warm down jackets and vests, warm sweatshirts and sweaters and a few of my daughter’s backpacks from elementary school that will all go to some families in need!❤️ I hope you are having a wonderful week. Thank you so much for this opportunity! ❤️-Danielle

  329. Julie I love your patterns and adore knitting them. I would love a bunny knitted by your hands.

  330. You bring Soo much joy and happiness with these amazing creations. ❤️ Thank you!

  331. I have been wishing for one of your littles for many many yrs! This may be my lucky one! Ty for such a wonderful giveaway ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  333. I’ve been following you for years and marvel at your creativity! Thank you for this chance to win one of your babies.
    Mary J. From Magnolia, Texas, USA

  335. I really like all your employers I am fortunate to have some I love your work Greetings from Mexico

  336. I adore your talented work! The thing that has made me happy this week is my mum visiting me from abroad.

  338. Your beautiful patterns have helped to enrich my retirement by giving me something to make that is so adorable. Each one has its own character. Like you, a bit, I am developing a following. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and art.

  339. Love all the bunnies and your lovely patterns unfortunately I’m not skilled enough to make them .

  341. I love seeing all the lovely cute animals you knit, and following the family’s progress. Have followed you for years and love eveything you make 💞.

  343. I was having an awful time with a work colleague , and feeling so low. Then out of the blue a friend sent me a beautiful card to say she was thinking of me. To top it all my daughter 14 yrs asked me to stop on the way to work and she ran into the shop and bought me a coffee out of her pocket money as she knew I wouldn’t have time to get a coffee once I was at work. If filled my heart! There are good and lovely people in this world. Xxx

  344. We planted some young trees, replacing some less useful and badly kept ones (after professional advice) with RHS recommended wildlife friendly ones for the bees and birds & other creatures to enjoy. Seeing them moving in the wind through the windows and watching them changing colours as Autumn takes shape is a joy to behold! It feels so special to give something that all of nature will love to our own little space on our planet – really setting down our roots here both metaphorically and physically! Wonderful!

  345. OMYGOD Julie thank you so much for this chance!! I remember the first time I saw one of your ADORABLE cotton rabbits and fell SO in LOVE with it especially that rabbits arw my FAV animals!! I’ve been following you, your loving family and your precious knitted animals ever since and you are such an amazing woman. I would be SO honored to win your BEAUTIFUL crafted animal, thank you again Julie, have a blessed day and good luck everyone!!
    Oh and besides this giveaway making me happy, I got an A on my English class essay and passed a Psych class exam!!😁💕💕💕

  347. Bunnies make everything better! I had bunny stuffed animals when I was little, and my son was the same way. Would love to have one of your precious bunnies to add to my collection (not to play with of course) They are heavenly!

  348. Your patterns are wonderfully written and the animals are simply beautiful treasures.

  350. I wish I could knit like you.
    The animals and their clothes are so pretty! I would be very happy about the profit for my little daughter! She would love it!
    It is beautiful that through her talent, so many children’s hearts can cuddle so lovingly made little animals and accompany them through life!
    Thank you for the chance!
    Best regards, Leni with Ida 💕

  351. Happy Blogiversary! You are so generous. Because you share so much of yourself, I will share with you something wonderful that happened to me this week… I found out that my daughter, Jenny, is expecting! We will have another beautiful bundle to have and to hold!!!

  353. Walking in the woods with my dog has made me very happy this week. Warmer weather has returned for a while after weeks of rain and the autumn colors are nearing their peak.

  354. Yesterday morning we found out I’m pregnant…With triplets! While I’m terrified and scared, I’m also so incredibly happy to be given this chance. I’ve coveted your little creatures for a long time, and to win for my babies would be so special. Thanks for the opportunity!

  355. I have all your patterns!!! I hope to have time to make a lot of friends for my kids

  365. How generous you are! Something happy that happened this week? My husband has left for a 2.5 week business trip (that’s NOT the happy part!) but my daughter asked if she could bring my 8 week old granddaughter over to hang out with me on Saturday while her husband paints their living room. Then my son called and invited me over on Sunday for a Pokemon Community Day event in his town. (He, his wife and I all play PokemonGo together). So, spending time with two of my 3 kids this weekend, at their request, makes me VERY happy! I hope you have had happiness this week too!

  366. Your little animals are so sweet! One thing that has made me happy is finding your blog for the first time. You are very talented! Blessings to you!

  367. Love your bunnies patterns so much. In fact, you and your pattern inspire me to knitting. And I will thank you for life for giving me the chance to happy so much with knitting. Thank you!

  372. Hello!
    I have enjoyed seeing your darling animals over the years. Something that has made me happy this week was my husband and daughter making brownies together last night and surprising me with them when I got home from work.
    April

  374. What made me happy recently? I found some wool to knit that I thought had got lost when we moved house four months ago. 😊

  377. Love your little family of animals. Would be delighted to win your giveaway. Your a very talented lady. Love knitting myself could not imagine life without my needles,or people like you and the patterns that are created.😁

  379. An inspiration to learn to knit! I am getting better but still have a way to go to knit these lovely little guys! I will get there!
    These little rabbits(etc) warm my heart!

  381. Happy Anniversary …. These knits are fabulous ive tried to make my own, and it just confirms how wonderful yours are.

  382. I’ve been admiring your work for years! I love everyone of these little guys, and all of the sweet details you put into each one!

  385. Connecting with a friend made me happy this week. Also, seeing your little knitted rabbits. I have the pattern, just no time to embark on a new crafty adventure. Thanks for regularly putting a smile on my face through your blog.

  386. Your work is exquisite. What made me happy this week is the beautiful fall we’re having – gorgeous setting for walks in the woods with my husband & pup. ❤️

  387. I e been jk it ting your bunnies for my grandchildren and those of friends for a long time now. Many of them snuggle up every night with little ones who adore them. Your blog is inspiring and I love popping in to see what you and your fMily are up to. Hope I win. Janet

  389. I have been following your blog for a couple years and while I love to see your knitting, I am most thrilled when you post about your walks – your photos are equally as stunnning! The things that made me happy this week are my two kids… my son who did well in a flying competition for school and my daughter for her amazing grace and beauty.

  391. I love the addition of the sheep as I am a fellow knitter. I get so much joy from knitting and making sweet animals is truly a joy. Thanks for your wonderful patterns.

  392. Your patterns are charming, and your blog is such a treat. I’m always inspired by your nature photographs, and love that you share those with us, as well as your family and knitting adventures. Happy blog-anniversary!

  393. I have loved you work for so long – especially the lambs, hoping for a lion to go with it sometime.

  395. Your little knitted animals always make me smile! They are adorable and bring joy to all who receive them! I received news this week that my son who is a pilot in the Air Force will be returning from his second deployment to Afghanistan on November 2nd! Yay! 😊

  398. I really adore this little sweet and so beautiful animals 😍😍 I’m waiting for one 😍😍 you are really a master, an artist!

  400. I never tire from seeing your creations. Such beautifully made rabbits. Would love one of your toys.

  401. Dear Julie,
    thank you so much for your beautiful and joyful animals. You are an artist!

  402. Congratulations on your 12 year anniversary! You continue to inspire and amaze with your beautiful creations. I have learned a lot about knitting, sewing and embroidery through your well written patterns and tutorials. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher! Keep on blogging.
    Happiness is crunching through the freshly fallen leaves with my son.

  403. Congratulations, I love your work. Things that made me smile this week…. knitting, my Knit & Natter group and the friends that I’ve made there, the online knitting community,we’re taking over the world!

  404. Julie, your little treasures bring a warm glow when I read your blog. A go to place to make one smile.

  405. Thank you for your contributions to the knitting world! The patterns you have created allowing others to make these little guys and girls bring such joy to so many.

  406. Love your rabbits so much- every one has so much personality! I enjoy coming to your blog– the photography is beautiful, peaceful and calm– makes me just want to be there 🙂 What made me happy this week…. finishing a big project of a fair isle cowl & successfully grafting 122 stitches in the round!

  407. Julie your little treasures always make me smile when I read your blog – 12 years under your belt – well done you.

  409. I love your wonderful little animals and feel happy whenever I see them. I also feel happy this week because of the beautiful autumn weather ther after a very hot summer.

  411. Hi Julie
    The thing that has made me happy this week is the weather it has finally cooled down, so glad for that an being able to share it with my Family.
    Have a great day..it is always really nice to see one of your posts.Helena

  412. I love your work and I consider you are an extraordinary knitter. Because of you I am knitting again¡¡¡

  415. After my arthritis kicking off with the cold weather setting in, today was the first day in weeks I’ve been able to get out of the house independently. All I did was go to the post office and buy a loaf but it was such a victory for me.

  416. After weeks on end of drizzly cold weather and a premature snow storm the sun came out and the mercury shot up to 14 celsius, it was a drying the clothes on the clothes line kind of day. To top it off my partner and I signed a contract to have all the windows replaced in our 40 year old home. Yay to not having to put plastic on our windows ever again.
    I ❤️ Little Cotton Rabbbits and all the other little critters too.

  417. I’m almost 71, I enjoy knitting rabbits, teddy bears and dolls. Your little bunnies are so sweet. I have a 3 year old grandaughter who would just love one.

  418. My Sweet Friend Shared with me, Thank you to Gail! I LOVE your Cuties!! Heritage Crafts make my heart happy!

  420. Beautiful bunnies. I love them all and admire your skills which have produced such wonderful pieces to treasure.

  421. Congratulations and Well Done on your Anniversary !
    I have followed you for several years and have purchased many of your patterns.
    There is nothing I love more than knitting one of your creations and gifting it, the recipients always love them.
    However, I would love ‘the real thing’

  424. Happy 12th Anniversary! Wishing Little Cotton Rabbits many more sunshiney days, and unending yards of squishy yarn! ❤

  425. Congrats ! I love your patterns. I have got some of them. Cats, elephants, rabbits and dresses. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  426. Would so love one of these. I wanted my Mum to knit one for my baby that was die at the end of October but sadly I had a miscarriage and have not had much luck in conceiving again as yet. Love your bunnies and cats so much.

  430. I love all you your patterns most of all the rabbits
    I’m now making these with the dresses for my little cousin
    and also it’s a pleasere to read your blog withe the beautiful pictures

  431. I fell in love with your Rabbits the first time i saw them! Was daunted by the project but just had to try. Your instructions are fantastic. I have made a Rabbit and a Fox for my Nieces [one was 3 and the other 12 – both love them]. Now I make themed/ holiday outfits for them – such great gifts to be able to share. Thank you for all the inspiration. I am currently visiting w/ them and loved seeing that their LCR’s were already dressed up in their Halloween outfits.💕

  432. Just learning to knit…I have been teaching myself over the last two years. I try to learn a new skill every month. These little guys/gals are one reason I wanted to learn so I could make for the granbaby. So far I’ve made it through socks so should be able to try one of these out in the next few months (hopefully by Christmas) I have already bought the bunny and pig pattern that I was going to try for Easter but was just a bit overwhelming for me still 💖🐰💖👶🏻💖🐷💖

  433. What an amazing give away, I love all your knitted animals, but especially the bunnies.😍
    The appointment with a dear knitting and crochet friend today made me very happy. It’s so nice to have lovely friends to share the same hobby and talk about new yarns and accessories.
    Have a great day!

  434. I adore your bunnies and when I show them to friends they are smitten too. However, more than that you inspire me to ‘live in the moment’ and consequently take pleasure in the world around me rather than stressing about all the things in life sent to try us. Most of these are insignificant and should be treated as such. I wish you well in the future which I know is always a changing picture for you. You are so strong and wise. Thank you for all your wisdom and calming thoughts shared with us. Although I do not know you I feel very drawn to you and send love.

  435. You and the cotton rabbits were the final push to dust off the knitting skills I learned from my mom when I was small. Your optimism in the face of difficulty and ability to see beauty in the small things are part of why I keep coming back, I am learning to look at the world in that same way and I am reminded daily of just how blessed I am. Thank you.

  436. I would be thrilled to win one of your knitted creatures!
    What has made me happy this week is the warm
    Fall sun on my face 😀. Thanks for all you do.
    Tammy Shapiro(Demichelis)

  438. What made me happy this week? My grandson aged 3 telling me he missed me when I was on holiday.
    Happy Anniversary! Your animals are fabulous.

  439. I have loved your bunnies for years! I have patterns and I want to make one….but I may not make it!! I love them, they are so sweet! What a wonderful job you have!

  443. There is always a smile on my face when I see one of your lovely creatures, on your blog, or on Facebook, or even in my bookcase!!! Thank you for all those lovely patterns.

  445. I would so love to win one of your sweet little cotton rabbits. I found your blog a few years ago and have enjoyed it ever since. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging.

  446. They’re so cute!
    As to things that made me happy this week, it’s a bit hard to choose…
    I’d say the reaction my dogs showed when I got home from university for the week-end! They’re simply the sweetest things.
    Once I’m done unpacking, Bambi (she’s a Yorkshire terrier crossbreed sort of dog) watches for any sign that I may be going into the living room, and when I do, she gets onto the couch and waits for me to sit down, then plops down against my left tight, in the dip made by my weight.
    Then she doesn’t move until I do. And I don’t, because I really can’t wake her, now, can I?!

  448. To knit your pattern have given so much fun and challenges. I’m danish and it’s the first time I’ve knitted “in English ” and I didn’t find it very difficult.

  449. Love love love your patterns, everything about them makes My heart sing.
    Happy aniversary.🐰🐰🐰💕

  450. I adore your little animals and I’ve loved knitting the little girl bunny, the little girl cat and the little boy mouse. What made me happy today was reading that I could possibly buy one of yours and then doubly happy to read that there is a chance I could win one!

  453. I love your Little Rabbits!! We are having my daughters bridal shower this evening. Definitely makes me happy.

  454. I’m happy that autumn weather has finally arrived, and I’m back to drinking hot coffee, hot tea, not iced. I love your animals, and congratulations on maintaining an interesting blog for 12 years. Thanks for your commitment to blogging and knitting!

  456. I was captivated by the mouse pattern and have made several. Your photographs are so beautiful and your monthly stories are very inspirational. Hello from the USA.
    Susan

  457. Congrats on your anniversary….I was looking for some cute bunnies a couple of years ago and a picture of your bunnies popped up and I instantly liked them…you do an amazing job!

  458. I live in Holland and follow your blog for many years and I love youre little rabbits.The are zweet. Do I hope to win ons of these zweet rabbits.

  459. You an inspiration to us knitters. To create such beautiful things that are suitable for both children and adults alike. Amazing

  461. I am a BIG fan of all your creations, so I will definitely try to win one of your beautiful toys!!!

  463. You are so talented!
    My daughter won the kindness award at school today. She deserves something better than I can knit!

  464. Happy 12 year anniversary, all your creations are beautiful and I have loved making two of your gorgeous bunnies 🐰 🐰
    I was so happy this week to visit my son in his first home and even happier (and quite shocked) that he and his girlfriend asked me to knit some things for them 💕😊

  466. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent and creativity with us! I have been knitting your bunnies for quite a while now and every one i gift to someone is adored. Congratulations on your anniversary and here is to hoping you have many many more so that we can continue to enjoy your creative efforts!

  467. I love to hear from you on your blog, your work is truly amazing. I’m currently working on a little mouse girl. Congratulations from Canada! 🙂

  468. I love your blog! I have a daughter with autism, and I also love to knit and crochet :). As for things that made me happy this week, I was able to spend some time with my grandchildren, which is the best!!!

  469. Your little creatures are so precious! They are imbued with a softness and love that is palpable. Happy 12th anniversary!

  470. Congratulations.. I’ve been coming here since 2007 and love all the woolly goodness you make… the think that made me happy this week was attending a Zumba class… time to just let go and dance like no-one is watching

  472. My first week back at work from maternity leave – so coming home to my little girl has made me smile 😍

  473. I found your blog a few years after I learned to knit in 2006.I instantly fell in love with them. As I am now 67, I only knit on good days and when I have finished each little fellow I find someone to give them to. Each new baby gets one. A friend asked for a pair of monkeys to give to her newly married son.
    Each little animal seems to have their own personality. They are such a joy for me to make, funny that I’ve never kept one of them for myself. I have eight that are almost done and will be going to our charity sale in November. 2 pigs, 2 cats, 2 bears and 2 elephants. They will go quickly to be sure.I’m glad that I found you and your adorable little friends.
    Thank you.

  474. Reading a book on my balcony kissed by the sun shining in this warmish week made me happy!
    Happy anniversary!

  475. We are currently on a family trip to the next town over the celebrate my birthday. Having 4 kids (2 of which are 5 month old twins) all in one hotel room is madness. They are the key to my happiness and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  476. Your animal patterns are the cutest and have easy to follow instructions. I own all of the ones you have published. Thank you.

  478. Congradtulations on your anniversary!I have loved your blog since I found it..Not just because of your knotted creations but your writing and your beautiful pictures.Thank You for sharing with us..beth

  480. I just love love love your rabbits and other animals, I bought your pattern and everytime I made one, I got tons of compliments, it would mean so much if I win one of the originals, like the holy grail!

  481. Happy blogiversary Julie!
    This week the gorgeous autumnal colours have been lifting my spirits and helping me brave the darker mornings and evenings!
    Xxx

  482. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and beautiful patterns with the world. Anytime I feel lonely or sad, I just pop into your blog and the world is right again. As always, another wonderul collection of furry friends to share. THANK YOU!

  484. I have started on your patterns when being pregnant with my first daughter. Now, step by step, my entire family gets addicted and recently even my father asked for a bear as Christmas present 🙂
    Best wishes from Germany,

  487. I love your blog and your animals. What made me happy this week was finally replacing the banisters with the new ones that have been lying here for months 😊

  489. Congratulations on your Anniversary! What has made me happy this week is looking after my 3 grandchildren for a short time and booking a break in Harrogate to go to the Knitting & Stitching Show.

  490. Thank you for this contest! What made me happy this week was kicking through autumnal golden and orange leaves with my little daughter. 🙂

  491. Something that mead me happy this week were my roses in bloom and talking with my granddaughter on the phone. Your little creations also make me happy and I’d love to win one as I can’t knit. Thanks for sharing your gift.

  492. This week I was made supremely happy hearing from my daughter who is away, three weeks into her Midwifery degree, telling me that she has baked a fruit cake and made a shepherd’s pie in her student flat (no Pot Noodles for her!) and that she has just been notified where her first clinical placement will be. She had major heart surgery as a tiny baby and I am SO proud that she will be caring for mums and babies herself now. She bought me several little cotton rabbit patterns for my birthday last month!

  494. Lover of all thing yarn and gave been following you online. The love you put into your designs and stitches give each of your creations their own personality. I hope to have one of them come to live with me in Canada 🇨🇦💕

  495. I’m enjoying the blog so much, I always take a look once a week/2 weeks if there’s a new post 🙂 It has such softness and happiness :-)..The thing that made me happy this week walking in the forest with my mom and seeing all the wonderful autumn colors and the sun shining trough.

  496. Your work is so beautiful – just looking at it makes me happy! Another thing that made me happy this week… After listening to the Hamilton soundtrack every day for two and a half years, I finally saw the show on Wednesday night! I was a mess of chills and tears from the first seven notes all the way until the lights went out. An absolutely incredible experience!

  497. Happy…to have a soft, new puppy; to watch the leaves change from green to gold and red; to have a wonderful person to share my life with; to be able to knit and read blogs like yours, which gives me a sense of belonging to a great community!

  498. I find quite a bit of inspiration from your posts and projects. Thank you for years a lovely writing!

  499. Giulia have been dreaming to have one of your beautiful treasures! We would be very grateful if we would be lucky to receive one in our home.

  500. Hello,
    I love all your animals and untill now I purchased 2 patters. I love your blogposts and your beautiful pictures. Knitting time means realaxing time for me as I am like you a mom of a boy with autism (and 3 daughters). The happiest moment of this week will be tomorrow, when I will go out to a dollshow. I really need some happy moments as I recently went through a divorce. Totally forgot to congratulate you!
    Best wishes from the Netherlands, Marianne

  504. Thanks for the chance to win one of your lovely knitted animals and congratulations on the milestone!
    This week I finished an amigurumi in hand-dyed wool that came out stunning. Really happy about it!

  508. Happy Anniversary. My birthday is 3 September ! I’ve purchased the pattern ages ago and as I collect rabbits I really must make a little cotton rabbit. It’s just time and motivation I lack

  510. What made me happy this week was seeing my nephew and spending time with him. He just turned a year old and is beginning to learn how to walk- it’s the cutest!!!

  511. I’m happy because Autumn is my favourite season and as the weather has started to get cooler I can wear the sweater I knitted in the Summer for the first time. Thank you Julie for your blog I love to read it.

  512. Honestly, seeing this might be the thing that made me happiest. I’ve never managed to be in on a drawing before, I always seem to see them AFTER they are over. I have EVERY ONE of your patterns, and have made 20-30 of your animals, my favorite just might be the sweet innocent mouse. I just wish I had a real one of yours because I feel like I’m missing something that would help me if I just held one in my own hands. Tomorrow is my birthday, and I’m going to be 69, and I pray that my hands hold up a long, long, time to keep doing this. I have 4 elephants, a mouse, a sweet fox, a kitten,a bear, in the making right now, with a box of clothes ready to go! CHRISTMAS GIFTS❤️Thank you for reading this. I hope my happiness translates into this little post of mine making it be your “something that made YOU happy)

  513. Love all your work and have made several of your little stockings. I admire the work you do and how you juggle everything going on in your life and find time to give inspiration to others. Keep up the good work, but most of all enjoy 🙂

  514. Thank you very much Julie for your beautiful patterns and for the comfort you have given me over the years. My son also has Autism and your blog keeps me going, bless you 💞⭐💞

  515. I love all your beautiful patterns, and have made them as special presents for my grandchildren and makes me so happy to see their smiles when they receive one as a gift 😍

  516. I love your creations. I bought most of your patterns but I have real difficulties with assembling.

  518. I heard today that my friend is pregnant after lots of difficulties so its a very happy day – lots of smiles! One of your lovely bunnies would make a special present for mum and baby. xx

  520. When I look at your little rabbits and friends I feel much happier because they make me smile. I wish I could find more time to knit some more for me and my nieces. Love them all. May you always find inspiration to share with us!

  521. I love your animals – I’ve tried the pattern but they don’t come out anywhere near as lovely. I’d love to win one! X

  522. This week I have had the joy of watching our handicapped daughter swim on her back finally – a longtime goal for her. I hope that you and Toby have success with life small pleasures. i’m sure the charming bunnies will cheer you on!

  524. I love your patterns and the finished critters have made lovely gifts for my friends.
    I also love fall in New England – the changing colors of our leaves is beautiful now.

  525. I’ve knitted everyone up to yet many a time never tire off them they are lovely for new baby’s toddlers adults 🧑 just love 💗 knitting them we celebrate my husband 60th Birthday all the family so happy to be together x

  526. What made me happy this week? Seeing piles of pumpkins and how my house smelled while cooking a pot of chili! 😊

  528. I was so fortunate to be able to buy one of your beautiful creations about 7 years ago and shes been lonesome on her own, it would wonderful to have a friend for her 🙂 thank you for the time you put into your blog, especially for bringing awareness about autism, i hope Toby is doing well and that your eldest is enjoying her stay away at Uni. Knitting and crafting in general always makes me happy and i am very much looking forward to tabling at a craft fair in Haworth next weekend. Lots of love to you all xx

  530. I’ve followed you for most of your 12 years, still have a wee monkey and panda bear when you used to sell them occasionally, I still love them xx

  531. I’ve just found out I’m going to be a great-grandmother, so one of your wonderful toys would be the perfect gift for him or her.

  532. I love seeing my grandchild playing with the bunny I made for her from your amazing pattern. I am so glad I found you….life is a little sweeter!

  533. Congratulations on 12years of showing us the mist lovely creations.The little rabbits are just the cutest ever..thanks for sharing your talent.

  534. ‘’ oh Father Christmas if you love me at all’……. I LOVE YOUR BUNNIES, Every time I see them they make me smile and feel like I feel when I see my grandchildren. You have created such happiness inducing figures. Thank you.

  537. What a wonderful giveaway ☺ would be lovely to win my niece would love one of your creations and spending time with her makes me very happy 💞 xx

  538. I have really enjoyed knitting your lovely creations for many years Julie. They are truly works of art. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and your generosity with us.

  539. Goodness I cannot believe 12 years since I first fell in love with the bunnies!!! Love the blog love the family.
    Thank you for great competition.
    Love Ellie (Scotland) xx

  540. Your patterns are amazingly detailed and so simple to follow, but it would be wonderful to have a little cuddle with a lovey that the maestro had created.

  542. Congratulations on your anniversary I love your patterns and hope to own them all one day.

  543. Thankyou for the gift you share so generously. Happiness at the moment is sitting in front of a roaring wood burner. Xx

  545. I’m a beginning knitter, and l love your animals. I aspire to the quality that you have. I will get there, but it’s a journey. I’m loving the journey.
    I would love to have one of your animals ❤️

  546. Congratulati on yor blog anniversary!!!
    I think your little toys are simply AMAZING. I ‘d like to start knitting , but have no time :(.
    My 8yr daugther would love any af yor knitted animals

  547. I love these little animals you have created. They are darling. I want to make one for myself, but haven’t gotten up the nerve. Winning one of these would be wonderful!

  548. Hello! Your animals always bring a smile to my face and to anyone that I share them with. I make them for baby shower gifts and they are always a hit. As far as what has made me happy this week has been my girls finally connecting with a great group of friends. We moved four years ago and then again seven months ago for my husbands job and they did not deal well with being uprooted twice. Both have some learning issues and they really struggled with finding a place and friends where they felt loved and accepted. THAT happened this week for my eldest and a week ago for my youngest. I am rejoicing as this is a huge answer to prayer for this mama’s heart. It always makes me happy to see others happy. Enjoy your day and many blessings on you for creating these beautiful little animals and having such a huge heart to share your creations with us. ((Hugs))

  549. You asked for something that made me happy this week- a bit of poetry that somehow seems like fall too, from Hugh MacDairmid
    “The inward gates of a bird are always open.
    It does not know how to shut them.
    That is the secret of its song”
    Thank you for sharing your process, your life, and your lovely photos here. I come here for refreshment of the spirit. I hope that bit of poetry goes a little ways to refreshing yours.

  551. The thing that has made me happy this week is spending time with my family , my health is poor and I get little eagerly each day , this week I had a day with my family and managed to last The the whole afternoon ! I love your gorgeous knitted animals and would love to give one to a munched loved daughter . Thank you for this chance to win one . Xxx Caroline

  554. Love, love all your beautiful work! What made me happy this week? Well I’ve just come back from a walk up the lane with my lovely husband, dog Charlie & cat Mai…our own little family together

  555. Little cotton rabbits are just gorgeous. Each animal carefully designed with love for us to create and share the love. Thankyou. X

  556. Congratulations on your anniversary! Your work is just exquisite! I love seeing each animal and their accessories. I also enjoy snippets of your days and the area where you live. I live in Virginia/USA and the most wonderful thing about my week has been the arrival of fall. Summer just would not end here but, finally, we have cool weather and it is awesome. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.

  557. I have just left in Seattle my gorgeous granddaughters. I really miss them! And when i look your tiny little rabbits i feel so happy! They look so alike ! ❤️

  558. Dear Julie,
    since years I am in love with your sweat fury friends. I love them all so much, but my favorities are family Rabbit and Mrs Mouse.
    Thank you for gibing me so many smiles.
    Sending you autum greetings and a big hug
    Marie

  560. Love your knitted softies. I am a beginning knitter and have been trying to get up the courage to try my hand on one of your patterns.

  563. I knitted lots of bunnies and a fox, using your patterns. I gave them all away to lots of children. It would be so nice to get one of those beautifull bunnies to keep for myself 😉

  564. Люблю все ваши Игрушки! Вяжу их с любовью!

  565. I just love your patterns with all the detail and diagrams which is so helpful. I’ve made lots of the animals for gifts and they bring so much joy. The credit goes to you for your creativity.

  566. I am going to be a Granny for the 1st time next week. Your little bunnies and animals are beautiful

  567. Your blog and knitting has encouraged me to branch out with my knitting and give more of my goods to others, even if they’re not “perfect”.
    Your designs and colors are an inspiration!!

  568. Little cotton rabbits is inspiring and charming. The designs are delightfully timeless while keeping right up with now. Each one tempts both knitter and receiver of the final product. Wonderful. Congratulations on reaching your 12th anniversary.

  569. Love your blog and hearing about Toby and Amy. Love your wonderful creations and if I were luckly enough to win one I would be over the moon. In the meantime I will just keep reading. Good luck to everyone who enters.
    Lynne

  570. Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your blog and your patterns. I am a teacher and half term has started, that has made me happy!

  571. What made me happy this week is that I received 3 handcrafted teddy bears that were made by a Hospice volunteer. They were very special to me because they were made from my mother’s flannel pajamas who had recently passed away. I would love to give one of your bunnies a good home!

  572. Two days of beautiful sunshine have made me happy this week. I love your little animals. I have made some bunnies, bears, and lambs from your patterns. Thank you for your generosity.

  573. Thank you for this chance to win. I made one of your rabbits for a grand daughter that loved it to bit!

  574. A very special young person with disabilities made me very happy this by a week by giving me the biggest heart felt hug as they transition into adulthood.

  575. How I’d love to give a forever home to one of these gorgeous girls. Thank you for the chance and here’s to the next 12 years! x

  576. Twelve years! That is amazing, congratulations! Something that has made me happy this week has been planning for a quick weekend trip to CA. I’m looking forward to getting away and visiting with friends.

  577. Your bunnies are the cutest. I have your pattern and it will be my new year project for my granddaughter. What has made me happy is knitting outside on this beautiful day away from the problems of the world. A perfect break.

  578. That white bunny in the yellow dress and blue cardigan smiled at me…… Isn’t that something to feel happy about?
    I am positively addicted to your bunny girls.

  579. Your blog is absolutely gorgeous and each visit is such a joy. You inspire me to try one day and have a little shop on the web to make and share little animals all around the world. Thank you for your beautiful work, we love you here, in Canada. Happy time this week? My two year old looking very serious and saying “I love you so much Mummy Chou”. Keep on smiling!

  581. Happy 12th Anniversary! What has made me happy this week? I just finished a pair of socks for my daughter-in-law for a Christmas gift. She loves wearing them and I love making them.

  582. Those are precious. It makes me happy when creative people share their love and passion for creating.

  583. You are an amazing lady and a source of happiness and hope to many across the world.
    These animals are a labor of love and I make one every year for Christmas for my daughter. I would love to have an original.

  585. As a longtime admirerer of your work, I would be happy with any of them – but I really love sheep – as any knitter does🙈

  587. Thanks again Julie for continuing to add to your charming blog-I have enjoyed reading ur posts over the last 12 years! 😀 I am smiling now as I have finally reached half term holidays at school 👍🏻

  590. I would to have one of your beautiful bunnies.I don’t knit(I’ve tried but I have come to accept that I ‘m just not going to a knitter. Please consider me for one of your beautiful bunnies Thank You.

  591. Even though I am in the beautiful city of Venice I am still excited about the chance to win one of your gorgeous rabbits!

  593. I love your little beauties, and i am not the only one. I have all your patterns. you are a inspiration to me. i hope i woll be the lucky one. I wish you and your family all the best.

  595. Congratulations!
    What made me happy was playing with watercolour paints. I painted an apple and it looks really good. My first art lesson for 30 years!

  596. Your lovely animals are so very very sweet and cute ❤️❤️ I would love to be a lucky winner and so I try my luck 🍀🍀🍀🍀😘😘😘

  598. My co-worker is getting married today, we work in a fabric/craft store and she always says knit me something. So I did. For her wedding gift I knitted/crochet a statement teacosy. With Tunisian crochet I made the cover in blue and grey squares that when in position where on point looking like diamonds. I then embroidered a white daisy onto 3 blue diamonds nearest to the base on both sides. I made some glitter white and green knitted twists to hang down from centre and put her favourite purple iris flowers across the top. So it was an original PAM I AM statement piece designed especially for her in an OLD retro theme (she loves retro) in a NEW modern style from a BORROWED technique with BLUE diamonds and purple Irises. So today I am super happy to cover her at work while she gets married knowing she will always have a giggle when she sees her teacosy!

  601. Absolutely love your adorable bumpiest. Also glad I don’t have to pick a favorite, I would pick all of them! I also love your hedgehog pattern. Have made SEW many in different colors for friends who knit and quilt. Thanks for this giveaway….

  602. September 3rd was my 52nd wedding anniversary, so we have something else in common besides the love of gorgeous knitting. Thank you for the joy your blog brings.

  603. Happy – coming home from teaching ESL to a wonderful group of people and then opening to your page on Facebook always makes
    makes me really happy as I love your bunnies – have two on my needles at the moment.

  605. I love all your beautiful little bunnies. I know the little girl I want to share one with 🙂

  606. Vous avez du talent ma chère dame. merci de le partager avec nous. Je vous félicite. C’est super. Que Dieu vous bénisse.

  607. Something that made me smile this week was a new delivery of squishy yarn arriving in the mail! I love the gentleness of your rabbits, they are just lovely.

  608. I just love your knitted animals! They remind me of toys that were given to me by my English relatives, I still have some of them and they are treasures! I am hoping one day to learn to knit well enough to make one! Thank you for the inspiration!

  610. J’adore tout ce que vous faites!! Je vous suis régulièrement et n’en manque jamais les nouveautés. Tout est si fabuleux!! Bravo pour votre si beau travail ❤️!

  612. Your little bunny and fox pattern was my favourite, and those my two little one’s nighty dolls. Thank you so much!

  613. Happy Blogiversary! It’s always a pleasure to see you have a new post and view your spectacular talents and hear about your life tales! Thanks for spreading some sunshine with the world!

  614. Heavens, I can’t believe the amount of comments! I only popped by to see that i’d got 3 posts to catch up on. It’s great that you have so many appreciaters of your creations; your posts,your photos and the inspirational knitting. In answer to your question, this week I was made happy by having my hair dyed; greys hidden by reddish brown, for now! My hair looks younger but my wrinkles, unfortunately, are still 62, but I was happy and still am, warm wishes for a colourful, fruitful and mellow Autumn.

  615. Looking at a whole tub of your animals makes me happy, I have used your “group” pictures as screensavers for years!!! They inspire me

  616. Feeling happy this week because I made it to the end of a very hectic half term of teaching. Knitting up patterns from Little Cotton Rabbits is my therapy and keeps me going especially after the longest, hardest days. Thank you Julie for your inspiration and commitment.

  617. Julie, I love all your little animals, but I think the bunnies are my favorites! The time I spent this week with my daughter and my 2-year-old granddaughter has made me feel happy and carefree. Fall has finally arrived where I live, and the cool temps are refreshing.

  618. I have enjoyed following you and your adventures for years now. Your creations are adorable and so full of personality. I also appreciate the attention to detail in your patterns. They have been among some of the best written and detailed I have purchased. Thank you for being such a knitting inspiration to so many of us!

  619. Thank you for all your beautiful work. I have knitted so many different ones and enjoyed them all. Last year I knitted a cat and adapted both the cat, so that it was identical to the owners cat, and the jumper so that it had a bicycle motif as it was to be used as a mascot on a bicycle race. But I think of all the creatures I have knitted the ram has been my favourite. Thank you again for all your hard work.

  620. I Love your Sweat animals and the close to dressed them up to make it possible to make a special game of love and fantasy … to be the best knitted friends of children or adults. Thank you…
    The best thing for me this week – is the experience of friendship and love that takes place in my life write now, this week.

  623. I am reading your blog over the last 8 years that makes me happy and that my little son got his first tooth today.

  626. I would like to win one of the ‘little animals ‘for my granddaughter, but fear that should I win I would be sorely tempted to keep it myself.
    Something that has made me happy this week, going on holiday to Somerset, I am there now!

  627. Hi, this week i reach some really important goals that made me happy and fulfilled. Just like when a finish a knitting project.

  628. The happiest thing that happens yesterday is that was my daughter’s last day of school. I love vacations, in Guatemala school year is from January to October, the best time of the year. She will read a lot, near me, we will watch a lot of series together, I’ll drive her to the gym, we will bake and eat lots of ice crea and just enjoy ourselves most of the time. She is 15 so maybe not many years left to share with her but meanwhile…😍

  631. It makes me happy to see all the adorable little creatures you have created…..and I would be over the moon if I was chosen to receive one. I love your blog 🙂

  632. Always enjoy your blog your skills are wonderful. you are my inspiration keep up the good work 💕🌟

  634. Your gorgeous knitted animals are truly delightful, and your blog has always been a favourite to follow.
    I have been feeling especially happy this week with the beautiful spring growth and flowers that have burst out here in NZ (and that I finished my current knitting project yesterday).

  635. I have enjoyed reading your blog for some time now. Your photography is lovely, as are your rabbits and such.

  636. One of my greatest joys is to be in my sitting room, with the sun lighting the window, my dog at my side and knitting from any of your beautiful Little Cotton Rabbits patterns. Thank you so much for sharing your creations with us and Happy Anniversary!

  639. One of my fave go to places on the internet. Love the blogs, patterns and cute animals. I love knitting but without any children to knit for i follow your patterns. Many a competed piece has been given away as a get well presents to some of my very poorly friends and they have all brought smiles to their faces

  641. Thank you for the giveaway and the blog, which I’ve enjoyed for years (I love knitting, nature, and work with children with autism, so you cover most of my interests!). Something that made me happy this week was how happy my dog is to see me when I come home from work.

  642. I love all your animals!!! …just bought your pattern for a girl fox, I want to make it for my niece!
    Thank you for your creativity!!

  643. You have changed my life – I love making your animals- I say to people that they are so good for my soul – and to those that receive them

  645. I love making your animals – I tell everyone it’s good for my soul and to those that receive them

  646. 03 Sept is the anniversary of the outbreak of WW2 and it is our wedding anniversary. I’d like to knit a wee Poppy jumper for the teddy bear I made from your adorable pattern; or a poppy dress for the wee rabbit. Awwww – I LOVE your patterns – there’s nothing else like them “out there”.X

  647. This week it was the mists rising from the valley that made me happy followed by a surprise tax rebate!

  648. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You have brought me hour upon hour of knitting joy and my loved ones equal pleasure in receiving my versions of your delightful creatures.

  649. After bringing up 3 boys (they always make me happy) I now have 3 girls with the best wardrobes ever. Florence and Dorothy bunnies and Nancy bear 🐰🐰🐻 x

  650. Hello, I have sighed with admiration over these lil knit creatures from afar; they are so adorable! Thanks You for sharing!

  651. Your bunnies always make me smile when I see them! I have knitted my own, but having one from the master would be priceless! .

  653. The thing that made me happy this week,I went for My first Chemotherapy session!and knitted an elephants head while waiting for it to go through,and was thrilled I didn’t feel too poorly xx

  655. I am very happy this week because my puppy graduated from training as is going to be a good citizen

  657. I have made so many of your patterns, and they are always well received 😁
    We are expecting our first grandchild next year and are so very excited. Keep up the great work you are doing and have a wonderful festive season – from New Zealand

  659. I was spending time with my 25 year old son and hearing what his view and opinions were pleased me gratefully that such wisdom and insight could come from such a young man. It made me feel happy and it warmed my heart. He is incredible and I am thankful to have him for my son. ❤️

  660. I was happy to enjoy beautiful fall days and time spent putting our garden to bed for the winter. I’m always happy to see your posts because I love your work, your style, and the gentleness of it all. Thank you,
    Sue

  661. I absolutely love your work! I follow your Facebook page, and my mom has really enjoyed your patterns that I purchased. I hope the computer picks my comment! 🙂

  662. Oh how I would like to win a Little cotton rabbit. I am going to be a grandmother in february. My plan has for many years been to have a Whole basket full of your adorable creatures for my coming grandchildren. So far I have only knitted two :-/ Thankyou for sharing great fotos, wise words and wonderful typepads. I always read your blog with great joy.

  663. You’ve made another adorable and inspiring bunch of animals, Julie! I love these colors!

  664. I love jour rabbits !!! This week, someone call me to tell me that she will give me a little dog in december ! I am so happy !!!

  665. Happy Blogiversary! I think I have followed you for about 6-8 years. My guess is 6, but if I sit down and really figure it out, I bet it is more like 8. Time FLIES! What is it they say? The days are long, but the years are short.
    I am glad you asked for one thing that made us all happy today. So much in the world today that is rough and hard to hear. We don’t need any extra of that! Happy comments are <3! The thing that made me happy today is that I finished my So Close blanket shawl by Joji Locatelli. It is just in time as it is getting cold here in Maine. It is soft and cozy. I’m going to steam block it and then wear it when it’s chilly.
    I was going to start another shawl, but seeing your bunnies makes me melt! Maybe I dig through my stash and knit a bunny instead? Your color choices are just so gorgeous. I melt when I see all the beauty. Thank you for always sharing with us.
    AND Thank you for making us all smile with these sweet, sweet, sweet knitted lovelies! Happy weekend Julie!

  667. Happy blog anniversary. I have knitted grand children your beautiful rabbitsmile and a bear but would love one of yours for myself. What made me happy? A cuddle of my lovely 4 month old great grand son.

  668. I love your patterns and have become critter-crazy! Congratulations on your success! I would be honoured to have my very own “little cotton rabbit” wrought by your needles. 💗

  669. These Little Cotton Rabbits are the epitome of love! They are so soft, warm and comforting! They are just gorgeous 😍

  670. I love your patterns! I would buy a bunny in a heartbeat just because I know how well made they are.

  672. I have made elephants and rabbits for grandchildren in the past, but would keep one of these little creatures at home with me. Thank you for all your inspirational patterns.

  673. So far I have made the Fox, bunny and elephant. Your patterns are SO clever and I love the way the elephant trunk curls up …… magic. Thank you so much

  674. Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Something that made me happy this week was being able to travel to meet my new baby nephew!

  675. Not only his week and not only your sweet knitted creatures, but also your pics and your peace of mind have brought me a lot of inner happiness since a while already. Thank you so much.

  676. Hi Julie!
    I’m happy this week because I just found out your give-away ends on my BIRTHDAY. Now, wouldn’t that be the perfect gift? A precious little rabbit!

  677. I do so love your animals! The colors and combinations are always just perfect. We are the people that were just traveling in the U.K. and took your suggestion of traveling from London to Hatfield where we enjoyed a day at Hatfield House. That was a happy day for sure.
    Any day spent knitting is a happy time.
    Thanks for your patterns,
    MP

  678. I’ve been following Sally Bee this week “being the best you” and it’s excellent and is making me happy😀. Your work is amazing and is inspirational. Love to have one. Thank you for the opportunity- happy anniversary 🎊

  679. Learn that one of my little cousin had a baby girl on October 17, made me happy. Thank you

  680. What has made me happy this week? Friends, a walk to the river, looking at your knitted animals, helping my dear friend knit her first bunny from your pattern, making meals, the cool crisp fall weather we are having here in New England, and so much more. Thank you for being a part of my happiness. Cheers!
    Lynn

  681. What made me happy this week was my pulling my jandles from the back of the cupboard! Summer is on its way to New Zealand!, yippeeeeee. I’ve knitted all your animals, have all the patterns so maybe if I win I will keep it for MYSELF!! Keep up your beautiful work Jill xx

  683. What has made me happy this week was the beautiful blue sky today and despite the fact I am over 60 shuffling through the fallen leaves as I walk my aged Labrador. Olive your blog and the bunnies are so sweet.

  684. What sets your knitted creatures apart from the rest? Your amazing eye for colour. Thanks for sharing.
    Elizabeth

  685. Little Cotton Rabbits have given me and my friends much pleasure. Thank you for your wonderful patterns. xx

  686. I am happy that I have spent time in scripture this week and that I am able to stay home and minister to my son that battles mental illness. blessings!

  687. So adorable. I’ve knitted the rabbit and elephant. Well rabbit unfinished and elephant finished, but no clothes but haven’t turned out as adorable as yours. Oh to have the real thing!

  689. Congratulations! I enjoy following you, and I just love your things. Spending time with my grandchildren has made me happy this week. 💕

  691. Congratulations on 12 years!! I so enjoy knitting with your patterns and following your blog!

  692. I ust love reading your blog. Your knitted rabbits make me smile. Well done and congrats on your blogiversary

  693. I am happy to report, I just finished my first bunny pattern this week. Thank you for the inspiration! Ann

  694. Happy Anniversary
    Your toys are beautifully crafted, the colours are chosen with such care and I hope I will be lucky enough to win vxxx

  695. Best part of my week….seeing your little critters. ..they fill me with all kinds of warmth and comfort cozy feeling.Love them! ❤

  696. Love seeing all your creations and a little peek into your life and surroundings. What is making me happy this week are the gorgeous blue October sky after last week’s storms and reading The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks. I don’t want it to end!!

  697. Your work is so unique and inspiring and the time and attention to detail you give each little creation is amazing. I too spend time and give attention to two little creatures … my grand daughters who make me happy each and everyhour I spend with them.

  698. I so enjoy your designs, your patterns are fun to make up. I’ve made several, but I have to say I’d love one made by you!

  702. I love making your creatures. They are all so gorgeous and demanding to make. My favourite part is trying to give them the best expressions and faces I can, and my least favourite bit is trying to get the shoes to work out.
    My happiest moment this week was walking through the fog, early in the morning and looking at the colours of the autumn leaves for inspiration on the colour combinations I would use in my dresses for my Little Cotton Rabbits creatures.

  704. I can just tell by your blog, by the beautiful work you put into those bunnies that you truly love what you do. I will say I would totally love one of those bunnies, I don’t think I would even give it away it would stay right with me. I am alone, I do work. I work with students with disabilities, I have worked with kids on the autism spectrum for over 23 years and truly feel those children are so special. They gave gifts unmeasured. I feel truly blessed everyday to go to work.
    Wendy C

  705. I have read your blog for years but I don’t think I have ever been brave enough to comment. However, you have enticed me with your sweet giveaway! I must admit that I do not usually like the look of knit faces but your whole line is just so lovely I just I can’t resist them. I appreciate that your patterns are so well written with lots of photo prompts.
    Thanks so much for the generous giveaway.

  706. Walked into Santiago today finishing part of the Camino and what joy it has brought me!! The sights, sounds, compainionship time for reflection and mindful walking is a true gift. Receiving a bunny in honor of Spain the land of the rabbits would add to the delights.

  708. Feeling very happy as I have just spent two wonderful weeks touring around the UK, and enjoying lovely weather.

  709. Of all the beautiful things out in the big world, your handmade babies are absolutely amazing. Thank you for the beauty you bring .

  710. Happy Anniversary! Although, I’ve made many of your bunnies from your pattern, I would love and treasure one made by your hands.

  711. One thing that has made extremely proud and happy is when my 15 yr old son who normally just grunts and appears for food, actually kept checking on me one day this week to see how I was as he knew I had a bad headache and was concerned over me fefling poorly, a tresured moment. Thanks for an amazing giveaway nadnjust to see your box of woolly goodness has made me smile today x

  712. Greetings from SE Michigan, USA…enjoying the lovely Fall colors of mid-October.
    Your little creations are beautiful! Thank you for being such an inspiration.

  714. I LOVE your little bunnies and others. They are ALL so gorgeous. Thankyou for sharing your patterns

  715. I’m due with my second baby today so I’m excited to meet her soon! I love your patterns and made a bunny for my first born.

  716. My little brown rabbit in a green dotted dress travels with me all over the world. She really helped me stay calm during a Gale force 9 storm in Antarctica!

  718. Julie, I look forward to receiving your posts and love the pictures you always include. Thank you so much for brightening my day each time I receive your post. !the little creatures and their outfits

  719. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! I love your animals and photos, and the stories of your walks. This past week a beautiful train ride to New York City with some of my colleagues made me happy. Thanks for the chance to win and for your wonderful blog!

  720. What makes me happy this week, and every week is that even though my 2 year old Granddaughter lives away from us, she asks Mummy continuously if she can “talk” to Nanna & Pa. I’m sooo happy that even though we can’t be with her I can see her precious, cheeky little face & share special times on my phone. She would absolutely treasure one of the precious “little cotton rabbits”, which I would love to give her for Christmas.

  721. Love your blogs,especially your photos, and your patterns. They make me smile and encourage me to start some bunnies of my own from your patterns.Something that made me happy this week was seeing the sun, after days of clouds. It just lifted my spirits. Please continue sharing your wonderful talent with us. You are an inspiration!

  722. How very generous of you to do a giveaway like this. Love the soft colors you used for this bunch of little critters.

  724. How very generous of you to have a giveaway like this. Love the soft colors you used for this group of little critters.

  725. I look forward to every new blog! I love the bunnies but what brings me back again and again is the patience and insight into raising a son with special needs. Our grandson is now 4 years old and he is undergoing multiple surgeries to save his vision. Your acceptance and strength has helped me so much in finding my own strength.

  726. I love your little rabbits and have made several…….My favourite was one I gave to my friend. She named her Rosie…….Rosie was with my friend from the time she was diagnosed with a brain tumour .. to the end and brought her great strength to face radiotherapy and hospital appointments. Jan was nursed at home by her son, myself and another friend of hers…
    It was what she wanted. Thankyou for yoyr lovely patterns and your blogs too.

  729. I love your patterns. I’ve made bunnies, foxes, elephants and now I’m finishing up a monkey for the grandson.

  730. Happy 12th anniversary and best wishes for many more! Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns and thoughts with us. What makes me happy this week is to work on my little monkeys which will be given to some very special people!

  731. What a lovely giveaway! Thank you so much for the opportunity. ❤️
    Something that has made me happy this week has been learning to knit socks on magic loop, although knitting in general always makes me happy. 😊

  735. Julie,
    I’ve been a long time fan and was so excited when you started offering your wonderful patterns. I’ve made several but none match the sweetness and beauty of your creations. I think what has made me the happiest this week is the beautiful weather we are having. I am so glad it is finally fallish. It will soon be cool enough for wearing knits. Have a wonderful weekend. Congratulations on your blogging milestone.

  737. Yours is the only blog I have ever gone right through the archives and read every word of. You are an admirable person and your commitment to peaceful living and beauty is an inspiration. I have bought your patterns and made many of your animals. Thanks for your writing and your creative genius.

  738. hi! Love your bunnies.
    Things that’ve made me happy this week: getting to go to my knitting club meeting, getting a sweet compliment from a friend, and not having to work through the night this week. 🙂

  739. Your little coton rabbits are the most amazingly cute and cuddly bunnies I have ever seen! I just love every one of them. Rabbits are my favorite animal. I wish I could take the time to make my own.

  740. You are such a kind and warm person and your knitting talents ain’t too shabby. I hope I’m lucky enough to win one of your masterpieces as I have two little ones under 2 and the only project I’ve been able to keep up is a garter stitch baby blanket 🤪😇🤞

  741. Congratulations on your anniversary!! I have always enjoyed everything about your blog, from the pictures to your knitting and wonderful writing. I’ve had three sewing projects waiting to be started for months. This week I completed two! One more to go.

  742. Love you blog! Your pictures! You have a beautiful family!!
    And your knitting animals are to died for!
    Felicidades!! Bellos!! Good bless you!!

  744. Today we went for a glorious drive to take in the Autumn foliage, walk along the shore and collect sea glass. What a treat to have the time to wander with our beloved old beagle, Ruby. Congratulations on your anniversary.

  745. It’s autumn here and it has been unusually cold and grey and so when this week the sun burst through the clouds and the temperature ‘soared’ to 18•C I felt VERY happy!

  748. What made me happy this week was seeing your “A Proper Autumn Walk” blog in my in box! I love your photography & your descriptions are artistic as well. Thank you for sharing with us!

  752. Thank you for such a generous giveaway. I love, love, love your work. It just about takes the giddy biscuit 🙂

  753. Seeing these adorable little creations always makes me smile. I’ve been enjoying the fall weather; the golden glow of light through the trees and the crunch of leaves

  754. I love your little bunnies! I have purchased several patterns from you and have made several! Thank you!

  755. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us , and thanks for the gorgeous knitted friends we all love ❤️

  756. I admire your gift to create…little creatures become life-like because you have given so much of your love into each one. Your photos..you have the eye to capture the beauty of God’s world. Thank you; these photo bring such joy! Moreso, I consider you as a very special heart-friend. You thoughts are so wise in knowing the secret to life is accepting and being thankful in all things. Truly, you are making a difference and leaving life so much better than you found it. Early, this morning…late fall here in High Point, NC, there was a single pale pink Camilla peaking out facing the world for it’s first morning….God’s gift.

  757. Thank you so much for everything you’ve shared with us over the years. The little animals never fail to delight others everywhere they go! All the best to you, Julie, and your family!

  759. Love your beautiful creations which have grown over the years into a family of sweet creatures! I would love to win one!! X

  760. Thank you for sharing your gifts of creation. With your hands, the little bits of cotton and yarn take on a life- like appearance of sweet little creatures…reaching out because you have put your heart in their creation. Your eye for the natural beauty is a gift! I am so blessed by your willingness to share your creations and photos. In my mind, you are a friend of the heart; I am always so happy to receive your emails. You have a special gift to accept life as it comes and finding the best in it. Then you add your touch of peace, leaving life far better than you found it.

  762. I really enjoy reading your blog and love seeing all the adorable animals. I am happy and thankful this week for beautiful fall temperatures.

  763. I just love your patterns and look forward to your posts, esp3cially those with nature photos in them. I hope you continue doing what you do forever and ever. :^)

  764. I have purchased many of your patterns and made lots of animals, but the ones you make are so lovely.
    Something that has made me happy and beyond this week was finding out that my mother did not have cancer. Such a relief. And then taking my 7month springer spaniel to her follow up appointment and hearing that she was fine,as last week when she went to be spayed they nicked an artery and had too open a huge incision and she was supposed to be taking it easy. But she’s a puppy so she’s been wearing the cone of shame and running tough the house leaping off furniture.
    So we’ve had some great news around home this week.
    Even if I don’t win an animal I’m inspired to cast on one for me as all the ones I’ve ever knit have been gifted to family.

  765. I have loved your little animals ever since a lady in my knitting guild made one for her daughter. My granddaughters are past the doll and stuffed animal stage, so when I get to knitting one of your designs, it will be to make me happy! The little clothes are so adorable too. They make me smile!!!

  766. Congratulations! I’ve come this way via the bunny with patch pattern. I am considering making it for my granddaughter’s 2nd birthday but I’m thinking she would want a girl bunny so I will change the colours accordingly. I’m looking forward to the challenge. One thing that made me happy this week, is receiving my safety eyes in the mail. I got to finish my other granddaughters dolly (Mary Janes Tearoom) although it is a week past her birthday ☹️. I’m also looking forward to making lots of cute dresses for the girl bunny (I’ve downloaded the free patterns) and I thank you for that.
    I’m now going to read all your posts 😊

  767. I just love your little friends.And I know that one of them would like to come and live in Sydney Australia,

  769. Absolutely beautiful creations! Have followed your blog for many years and look forward to many more years, thank you!xxx

  771. Happy Anniversary!! Absolutely love your patterns – the little cotton rabbits and their friends are just gorgeous!

  773. I am sorry that I only started following your blog a few years ago rather than 12 years ago but happy every time I see a post from you. Not sure which I like better, the animals or your photos although it may actually be your indefatigable spirit and good cheer given all that you have to cope with. May we all view life so positively!

  774. Going to Disneyland for three days with my grandchildren made me happy this week! Also love all your little animals.

  776. Spring is here and the weather is warming up on this side of the world 🌎 Thank you for this opportunity to have one of your beautiful animals & I enjoy your blog very much. 💞

  780. Thank you for sharing your creativity and your amazing knitting talent! If I win one if your precious animals, I promise to take great care of her/him 🙂

  782. Hola! Amo todas tus creaciones! Lo bueno de esta semana, es que estoy en un emprendimiento con una amiga, estamos haciendo delantales bordados. Las dos tenemos 50 años y hasta altura de nuestras vidas es bueno tener un proyecto! Sos una inspiración para mi! Cariños Vicky!

  784. Congratulations on your anniversary! Here’s to many more years of your beautiful knitting!

  786. Spending time with my granddaughters makes me happy and the stuffed animals make me smile! I admire your work, your knitting is beautiful!

  787. I don’t remember how I found your blog so many years ago, but I have been inspired to knit by you ever since. Thank you!

  789. Happy Happy Anniversary! Thank you for the chance at winning of your lovely Bunnies. Good Luck to everyone.

  790. Love your work and have really enjoyed crafting little cotton rabbits here in New Zealand. Would really love ro win a couple of your beauties!

  791. Your patterns have given my sister Cathryn Leaney a lot of comfort and pleasure during trying times. Thankyou.

  794. My 95-year-old mother watched with envy as I made bunnies for my neighbor girls. SHE wanted one, please!! So I knitted one for her during the nights we spent together while she was in declining health. When she fell and broke her hip, she wanted her bunny in the hospital. She clung to Perry for four days and died snuggling him. I’m happy that I honored her request to knit her a bunny.

  795. Happy Anniversary, Julie! I learned to knit using your patterns and love seeing the improvements over the years. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

  798. Looking at those dear little faces is one of the sublime pleasures in life. They always bring a smile to my face. An added pleasure, your stories of a life familiar and yet of a far away mystical place across the water always draw me in, like a good book. And then, to gild the lily, dazzling photos, which alone would be worth following faithfully. Twelve hearty cheers for twelve wonderful years, and many more years of adventures and sweet faces to come.

  801. My happy memory this week has been spending time with extended family who are in town to stay goodbye to their mom who is now 94. She is declining but we have all had time to say goodby Roma sweet and gentle soul. I feel lucky to be part of such a caring family.

  804. Love to get your updates. Your pictures are peaceful and I love seeing all the fiddly bits that go into your animals.

  805. Well Julie… You’ve got me thinking… What has made me happy this week?
    Honestly it has been a tough week so some small things that have made me happy this week are: Lovely much needed rain, a delicious creamy bacon mushroom pasta my husband made when I needed some comfort food and receiving an extra long hug after a stressful day. Thank you for all you do and congratulations on your anniversary!

  810. I have a “tradition” of knitting one of your oh-so-cute critters as a second birthday present for each of my grandchildren. I started with a girl bunny for my granddaughter and then a boy fix for my oldest grandson. I am now getting ready to knit a bit monkey for my second grandson. I love your patterns.

  811. I was wondering what those gnarly trees are called, hornbeams? We do not have any of those type in NE USA. They are part of the Birch tree family, I looked that up. I always learn something new when I look at your photos. Your robins are much more colorful than ours too!We are seeing the leaves changing color but not at peak yet. Fall can be very unpredictable, we had wet snow 2 days ago! Thank you for your adorable patterns! I just wish I could create all the ideas I have in mind but there is never enough time!

  812. Congratulations! Love reading about your life and enjoy knitting your little animals and clothes. Hope you continue for many years to come.

  814. Your bunny pattern is on my wish list, waiting for me to get more knitting experience under my belt!

  815. I have just completed my first “Little Cotton Rabbit” and absolutely love your patterns! Will be making many more.

  817. Happy anniversary! So I had several things that made me happy this week… my husband and I celebrated 31 years of marriage on Wednesday. We spent our day with friends who have a goat farm like we do. Great weather, great friends and we spent the day in their barn working with Goats. That made me very happy and of course we had good food to finish the day. I took a homemade raspberry cheesecake! I blew my low carb diet. Lol! It was worth every bite 😂. Yesterday I finished an elephant with a little red dress and was she ever cute!! . She made me smile and I mailed her off to make someone else Smile. 😊. I hope you continue to enjoy your blogging and knitting as it sure has brought enjoyment to my life! ❤️

  818. I love your blog and updates as it keeps me inspired to keep knitting and creating. I got to go to a Home Economics conference for teachers the past 2 days and it also has reenergized me and keeps me loving what I teach.

  820. Love all your animals. I’m really happy as got to hear the heartbeat of my daughter’s expected baby due in a few weeks this week. Was an amazing sound. So looking forward to meeting her. Till then it’s knitting and sewing for me.

  821. I work with a non verbal asd child in Nursery and seeing her put her hands in paint for the very first time and enjoying it rather than being afraid made me super happy this week

  822. I have made several of your beautiful patterns over the years. They have made beautiful gifts and brought joy to several little people.

  823. Hi Julie, I’m very happy I am going to be a Grandma again. My daughter told us last week that she is expecting her first baby. I so love you blog and your photos, which are just gorgeous and most of all is your beautiful knitting creations. Thank you for the chance to win one of your rabbits.

  824. I have been following your blog since you started and your beautiful knitted animals never fail to bring a smile to my face.
    This week we had some good rain which has made me happy as we are hand feeding our cows which is expensive so we should start to see
    the paddocks getting some growth. It has also been lovely to have the Duke and a Duchess of Sussex in Australia and follow their tour.
    Congratulations on your blogaversary 😊❤️

  825. Congratulations on 12th anniversary! I have been following your blog for a longer time and I love your bunnies & other little animals. I have considered knitting at least one of them but I am terrible at putting small knitted pieces together.. You do amazing job on them all. Great design and perfect work.

  826. Happy news this week, a new great niece arrived on Wednesday. One of your amazing bunnies would make the perfect gift for her🤞.

  828. These are so lovely. Congratulations for your blog anniversary. This week I started a new job which was an internal move. I’m happy that I have lovely colleagues who want to see me succeed and not fail. They even fed me with posh biscuits so I think I’m in the right place now. I’m happy that I didn’t sink to the low nasty levels my colleagues have done as we are all in charge of our own lives and happiness to some degree. My crafting has kept me almost sane. Now I need to improve my knitting skills.

  831. I adore your work. Amazing words of wisdom, patterns, toys and photography. It is such a special treat to receive your emails.

  832. 축하합니다! 앞으로도 계속 당신의 선물들을 보여주세요.
    Congratulations! Please keep showing your gifts in the future.

  834. What a basket of loveliness, I’d love to have a loser look! Congratulations on the anniversary, it’s quite the achievement as so many blogs fade away after a few years. A friend at Knitting Club at work gave me two cones of a gorgeous tweedy lilac/grey Aran weight yarn this week, I’m going to knit a Carbeth with it – I can’t wait to cast it on!

  835. I love all your patterns and would love a rabbit. I’m currently making the elephant and hoping to make a Christmas dress for her to wear alongside her purple flowery one.

  836. What a generous giveaway. I own several of your patterns and have made many already but I’d love to own one of yours

  837. Hi Julie, 12 years of blogging, goodness me! Congratulations! I’m not quite sure when I found you but I do know it was an awful long time ago. I’m coming up on 10 years myself and yours was one I found early, so it’s certainly been a few years now! Anyway, thank you for all the lovely posts, beautiful pictures and of course, sharing your amazing animals with us. I’ve had quite a nice week this week but I think the thing that made me happiest was finding time to weave out in the garden yesterday. The autumn sun was shinning and I couldn’t believe how nice and warm it felt. That was pretty cool.
    Sandra x

  838. I have been following you before you started to sell the patterns! I was overjoyed when you decided to do that. I have also enjoyed getting to peak inside your garden so very lovely. Thank you for having this blog and sharing your genius with the world!

  840. What a beautiful way to celebrate, thank you for this opportunity!!! The long weekend, spending time with my precious babies and beautiful friends and this wonderful sunshine. So many blessings. x

  841. I might be getting my knitting mojo back after a long time. I’m interested in making socks again! Thanks for the contest. It’s very nice of you.

  842. Ha ha! I see that’s a carefully edited photo of your ‘heads box’, so we can’t see the full extent of things! xx

  844. I love your patterns and have made a few for presents. The latest keeps me company in my craft room.

  845. Your lovely creations never fail to put a smile on my face! Something that made me happy this week? A lovely walk in stunningly clear, bright, calm autumn weather on Hove sea front with my husband, recovering from a broken shoulder. Forced time out….but very precious and ‘in the moment’. Very fortunate.

  847. Hello Julie. What a lovely giveaway, thank you. Embroidery is keeping me busy and happy at the moment. I often need a mini break from knitting to rest my aching hands. I’m sewing badgers and toadstools which I think I have a slight obsession with! 😂 I hope all is well with you. H xx

  848. Congratulations on your blogiversary. I really look forward to, and enjoy reading your posts and your little creatures are exquisitely made and absolutely adorable x

  851. Have loved reading all your blogs about your family, your various photographs of your leisure activities and of course the lovely knitted animals you have created. I have most of your patterns awaiting time to start making these – for myself of course!

  852. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  853. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  854. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  855. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  856. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  857. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  858. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  859. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  860. I love all your little animals and have wanted to make one for a long time.I will definitely get a pattern and it will be on my list of projects in the near future

  862. Happy 12th blogiversary, Julie. I’ve now idea when I first started reading your blog but a good few years ago now. My daughter turned 12 in September and I know she was small at the time.
    My happiness of the week is that, after sometime out of the working life following a big splodge of depression, I’ve just been called back for a second interview for a really interesting sounding job. I have to do a short presentation next week. Fingers crossed!!
    I would so love to win one of your bunnies – sorry but it’s always the bunnies for me.
    Happy weekend!

  863. 12주년 축하드립니다! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
    I ❤ “Little Cotton Rabbits”
    🐭🐹🐰🐑🐷🐨🐵🐸🐻🐯🐶🐼

  864. Your blogs and photos of knitted animals take me to a safe, cosy and secure place away from a sometimes mad world!

  865. Just reading time for a giveaway made me happy this week..lol..thanks for the opportunity to go into the draw…just love love your work…

  866. Inspired by you, your devotion to your family and your skills!! It’s always a treat to see what you are doing, thank you for sharing your life with your readers.

  867. Happy blogiversary!
    This week has been the second week of our October holidays and it’s been so nice not to be rushing about for school and sports clubs etc.
    Rachael
    @sewrayme

  868. I absolutely love Little Cotton Rabbits my little Grandaughter would love me to win one for her and I would be so much in love with it, it will be well looked after x

  869. I just love these gorgeous rabbits and other creatures and would love to win one. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging.

  872. How wonderful I’d love to win one for my girls there is a space in the dolls bed 🐰🐰🐰

  873. Happy belated Birthday! 12 years of blogging is quite an achievement!
    I love your work! And appreciate your generosity

  874. Congratulations Julie 12 years is an awesome achievement. I found you blog about 8 years ago now and I must say I still get excited every time I get a notification that you have posted. I love the raw honesty of your blog and your beautiful patterns of which I have quite a few. The thing that has made me happy this week is my son’s award at school. Literacy is a real struggle for him but he has been working so hard and finally his hard work was acknowledged.

  875. Returning home after being away has made me very happy as has seeing all the lovely rabbits snugged up in their crate.

  876. Wow! Your creations and patterns are great! I would love to have one of your personally knitted animals. They are so pretty, but it also gives me a chance to see in detail how the master works 😉 What made me happy this week is the lovely weather and the gorgeous colors of autumn! Have a great weekend!

  877. Congratulations on the anniversary! Happiness this week, coming home to see my waggy little mutt! Who doesn’t love a happy little furry face greeting you when you get home from work!
    Thank you for sharing your lovely patterns with us. good luck everyone in the giveaway

  878. Dear Julie,
    Congratulations, 12 years of Beautiful letters to us, all your many friends. You brighten our day. Thank you for the chance to win one of your beautiful bunnies….. with love in every stitch. bunny. Sending you lots of love and hugs from Carol 🦋💙💙💙

  879. Love your little creations – simply beautiful. Would love to win 2 for my gorgeous daughters x

  881. I have made two of your patterns (a rabbit and and elephant) – very pleased with them but will never be a good as you, Julie ! Thanks for sharing and doing all you do; I hope I win ! So happy I can still find joy and love in making and doing. Congratulations on your 12 years blogging !

  883. Happy anniversary. I love your little rabbits and enjoy following your Instagram. Thank you for the chance to win one of your creations. X

  884. This week the rain made me happy. Here in Australia, our lands are dry. Farmers, animals and crops are suffering so it was nice to have a good drenching. More is needed but it was a small reprieve ❤

  886. Julie you are such a kind and talented lady and it gives me so much pleasure just
    Reading your blog – thank you!

  887. How very generous of you once again! I joined instagIns this week and it’s making me very happy to connect with fellow crafter’s all over the world. 🙂

  888. Congratulations on your blogaversary – I always enjoy your posts – and the photos are always such a treat – those happy little bunny faces – and never fail to bring a smile to my face x

  889. Congratulations on your 12th anniversary!!I love your little rabbits! I realy hope I win one, they are so cute!!
    I have made now a few of them myself (realy nice and fun to do) but I can’t get them as beautiful as yours!
    Love your blog!

  891. Congratulations with your blog… I read it every time, sometimes with google translate but that is not a problem. I really like your patterns and I made already som rabbits and some clothing. I hope your continuing for many years… love from holland Marianne

  892. Happy anniversary! Your blog with your knitted friends have been a happy source for me for a long time.
    Something that made me happy this week was finding a new and sought after book on the shelf at the library. I mentally skipped as I left with the book.

  894. Oh Julie thanks for another year of your beautiful blog. I feel guilty commenting here to win one of your beauties as I read your blog and Instagram feed yet I rarely comment. Sometimes I wonder what is happening in the world of my long term bloggers and though it sounds corny its like catching up with an old friend and finding out what they’ve been up to.xxxx

  896. I am a teacher and this week was just one of those magical teaching weeks…I shared/taught writing and reading and my students enjoyed the learning process. We laughed, shared and learned. They from me and me from them❤️

  897. Firstly Many Congratulations on your 12 years of Blogging 😉 I’m forever promising myself to knit one of your Beautiful Rabbits But I never feel quite confident enough But… I’ve been knitting for quite some time now and not really given myself the recognition of my much improved skills So I am now going to commit to make one of your patterns 😉 Today I am a happy “bunny” myself as I managed to have an evening out at a local craft fair last night and got to see some of my “hero’s in our lovely knitting community Health wise a lot going on so I’m very thankful for being able to get out of the house to attend also seeing some of my dear friends Today I am smiling 🙂 Good Luck to all for the Giveaway and Thank You ;)x

  898. Such an inspiration, I’m always uplifted when I see your gorgeous creations and photos.Here’s to another 12 years. X

  899. Happy Anniversary
    I love your cute animals and knitted one rabbit girl as a present for my niece this spring.
    You asked what made me happy this week? It was nothing knitting related…I was at the supermarket and there was this really old man humming along to the song “Despacito” that was playing on the supermarket radio. All stress at work was fogotten immediatly…
    All the best for you and your upcoming ideas.
    Silke

  900. This week my happy moment has been my 7 month old learning how to wave. She has been waving non stop since! Even waving to no one in particular, she’s just thrilled with her talent!

  901. I have enjoyed your blog for a lot of years, with such pleasure. Thank you such much for sharing. 😊
    If I’m the lucky one, the lovely little knitted friend, will find a home with August my grandson. I know that he will cherish it with all his love.

  902. I’m in Australia, so seeing the rain for the passed couple of weeks has been amazing. Thanks for this lovely blog site, I love it when a new post pops up.

  903. Many Congratulations on 12 years – can’t believe I have been following you for so long.
    Your knitting is always an inspiration and the animals are addictive.
    As for the little Christmas Stockings – I make some every year – love them
    Here’s to the next 12 years

  904. Congratulations! I am a big fan and knitted one of your rabbits for my cousin’s baby who really treasures it ❤️ This week I was thrilled with the cooler weather and the beautiful golden fall light and that a friend asked me to teach her to knit and she was such a natural! She says she is in love and addicted, yay!

  905. Congratulations on 12 Years & thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    You have not only been an inspiration to get me knitting again after many years, but you also keep my arthritic hands moving.
    I love looking at your new creations & eagerly await new patterns, so I’m loving your latest dungarees & top with tiny sleeves soooo amazingly cute, well done.
    You & your family must be so proud of you.
    Love the winter colours on you gorgeous photos.
    Please keep your amazing work going as you keep us all going.
    Thank you. Love Tracy.xx

  906. Enhorabuena por tu blog, soy seguidora tuya desde hace algún tiempo y disfruto mucho con tus creaciones y lo que representan.
    Te deseo otros 12 años mas de exito seguro.
    Todo mi cariño y apoyo desde Madrid – España

  908. July congratulations!!! The best thing is to see that you are still around… you lighten the days of so many people with your cute little animals! I haven’t knitted one for over a year but have to start again… my 6 year old daughter loves to play with all the animals I have knitted… although I keep telling her they are not meant to play, she just loves dressing and undressing them! Thanks for sharing with us. Love from Spain! 💜

  909. Just discovered your blog – what a delight! Now an avid follower! Thanks for the chance of winning one of your lovely creations

  910. Happy anniversary.
    You have the cutes little critter and i love them all.
    My grandson Zac is rapidly filling Zacs Zany Zoo.
    What made me happy this week waa finishing Percy the Pig.

  911. Happy anniversary! I wish you more 12 years full of love and joy.
    You are an real artist, when I see your instagram, remember me when my mother used to knit for me and my sister, beautiful sweaters…
    Many tks for your work! Makes my day better when I see it 🙂

  912. Felicidades por estos 12 años, es hermoso lo que haces. También sos mi inspiración. Son adorables tus creaciones y me encantaría recibir una de ellas. Gracias por comparti tu arte.
    Cariños

  913. Congratulations! It’s clear that despite your little lapse there are a lot of people who love reading about you adventures, wanderings, knitting and family. Thank you for sharing so much in this lovely space.
    I’m working on a few of your bunnies and aim to get them done for my niece and goddaughters for Easter – fingers crossed they represent your gorgeous bunnies well. xx

  918. Congrats to you! I am your biggest fan in Chicago! You keep Pinterest going! Thanks for all your time and creativity!

  919. Your rabbits are just the sweetest little things. Something that’s made me happy this week is the kindness of a friend, giving up her time to come to hospital with me.

  920. I love seeing your little creatures on Instagram and it always inspires me to try knitting my own one day. I’d love to win one for my little baby bump to cherish.

  921. Happy anniversary! Your rabbits are just adorable. What made me happy this week was my first rose of the season. I just planted it a few months ago and it’s my first ever rose bush 🌹😃.

  923. Happy anniversary! I’ve made one bunny already and now my daughter has arrived I hope to make a few more friends to join her! We’re hust about to try some solid food for the first time which has made me really happy this week – I can’t believe she is nearly 6months old!

  924. Twelve years and counting! I so appreciate your blog and your patterns. I became a knitter because I wanted to knit one of your bunny girls–one of my best life decisions. Thanks for inspiring us. Kind regards, Susan

  925. These are so lovely!
    Right now, I’m commenting and hoping to win a knitted bunny for my friend. It’s her birthday today. She’s doing her foodshop. Mum of 3 boys & doing a fab job on her own; her boys are a credit to her!!
    She makes me happy & she makes me laugh. She’s a great friend. They say you can count real friends on one hand. She’s one of those digits. When her own life is so busy, she is there as a support to many.
    She’s a bit down today, so a little female bunny would be a surprise and a joy to her & I hope will remind her she’s special & appreciated.
    Thank you.

  928. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! I work with young children and they always make me happy. This last week it was so joyous to watch them chasing the leaves as they fell off the trees. The sun was out and their faces were beaming as they ran screaming after the leaves. Young children bring such joy to the world.

  929. Happy anniversary to you! Love following your blog and those adorable rabbits what a talent you have. My husband has just booked a weekend in Dublin for my 40th birthday, this has made me very happy. X

  930. Happy Anniversary! I have enjoyed knitting your patterns, and have reached my ninth recently! They are a growing family that I have made for my 2 year old grandson. He lives in Singapore, so he enjoys getting a new one every-so-often. Keep up the good work. Love Lesley

  931. How lovely! This week I made a start on my Christmas preparations and cast on some beautiful socks for my friend I know she will adore them and it’s made me smile just thinking of her openejng them on Christmas Day x

  933. I’ve been following your blog since the beginning. You really brighten my day!
    Really hope I win one of your little creatures ❤️
    Love
    Kate

  935. Your blog is the same age as my eldest daughter-Happy 12th Birthday! My mum introduced me to you and your beautiful animals, which she loves knitting for her grandchildren. Having lunch with her and my two littlest boys made me happy this week! X

  938. Congratulations! I am new to your blog and it is very inspiring, it is refreshing to find someone celebrating the simple and ‘quiet’ things in life amidst a world which tells us we must be constantly achieving, constantly setting goals and constantly striving. It’s lovely so well done 😊 and that brings me to what has made me happy this week. A couple of weekends ago I planted up an old metal feeding trough in my garden with winter bedding plants in attempt to bring some colour into the garden which has lost its summer flowers. This week that trough has really started to fill out and the little violas have all started to flower. I placed the trough outside the patio doors so I can see it from the sofa when I have my morning cup of tea and this week it has looked so pretty in the autumn sunshine and it’s just put a smile on my face everyday. It reminds me that sometimes (or all of the time??) the smallest things are the most important 💗 have a great weekend. Emma x

  941. Happy Anniversary! My first grandchild is on the way, and I would love to give one of these bunnies to him/her. Wishing you continued success!
    Rae

  942. Congratulations! I hope your blogging brings you as much enjoyment as I get seeing your little bunnies and sheep! Smiles all around when I see them in clusters probably gossiping their day away!

  943. Happy Anniversary to your darling blog! I love your animals ~~ you’re so gifted and creative!
    Lisa

  944. Your little rabbits are so adorable. I hope that one day I will be skilled enough to make one myself, but in the meantime Thankyou for offering one as a prize. Sewing little hexagons has made me happy this week.

  945. Congratulations! I just love your work. It’s been a while since I read your blog. I used to read a lot. Now I’ve prefer Instagram. But I still come here 😉. Thank you for your generosity ! Best of all for you !

  947. Congratulations 🎂
    Thanks for such an lovley Giveaway.
    Your Rabbits are sooooo preciuos littel creatures.
    😘kaansy

  949. Congratulations on 12 years!!! Rabbits are my favourite animal and we recently lost our house bunny Oscar who was 9 years old but still not ready to replace him yet so one of your rabbits would be most welcome xx

  950. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! That is amazing – just like your sweet animal friends. I am so happy to have discovered you have a blog. It is going to be my little treat this afternoon during lunch.

  952. Dear Julia, congratulations on your anniversary! Your blog and your knitted masterpieces are such a source of inspiration to me!
    And regarding this week, it was really important and happy for me and my family! My daughter finally started to dive and not be afraid of this! If you could only see her happy face right after this!!!

  954. I adore your sweet rabbits & really enjoyed knitting one for my Grandaughter. A true labour of love. I’d love one of yours though for my room! Congratulations on your inspiring blog. Happy Anniversary & thanks for the opportunity to win.

  955. Congratulations on 12 years of your blog! I love your patterns, they are adorable and a pleasure to knit! Many things have made me happy this week, but one for now is that we have started work on our garden. It is lovely to see it progress and I am excited to see it finished. Although I will enjoy the progress of making it as well.

  956. Hello,
    Congratulations!! Thank you for a chance to win. You are so talented. I would love to knit these cuties. But winning this giveaway would be a dream come tru.
    Aparna

  958. Happy blogging anniversary! 12 years is amazing!
    This week, I was delighted that fall weather has finally come to our little mountain town. Time to unpack all the woolens!

  959. Those are the cutest knitted animals I’ve seen. If I practice knitting them I should have a decent one by the time I have grandchildren….fingers crossed!

  960. Congratuldations on your anniversary! I look forward to many more posts with their beautifol photos, and hearing about how you manage life’s ups & downs. One thing that made me happy this week was hearing that our grandson, who suffered a seizure, is going to be okay.
    Karen

  962. Love your patterns and your blog. I’ve made a few of your patterns over the years and they’ve turned out perfectly, your instructions are always clear and easy to follow.

  963. I love your animals and enjoy making them. This week I particularly enjoyed a long walk with friends in the autumn sunshine to the Muslim peace garden followed by a coffee on the way home.

  966. Something that has made me happy this week was being greeted by a beautiful Labradoodle puppy when I walked out the door from a bad day at work yesterday. Puppy cuddles make everything better! I would love to win one of your bunnies, I have been admiring them since I first started knitting, about 8 years ago!
    Taylor

  967. Taking a sneaky lunchtime walk to enjoy the spring flowers at work made me smile this week.
    I’ve been a long time follower. Your random baskets of animal heads always make me smile so much.

  968. I knitted a bunny some years ago and i love him 😍. Would be wonderful to have a sister for him.

  969. Congratulations, Julie – 12 years is a lot of work and a lot of joy shared with the universe.
    Your rabbits and other animals give such pleasure – thank you. And keep going 😉

  970. Your colour palette is so beautiful. Just looking at this little pile makes me take a deeper breath and relax. Just what I need after a hectic week in the operating theatre!

  971. Happy Birthday to you ! 🎂
    I adore your happy and beautifully dressed family of rabbits and other gorgeous animals 🐰🐵 !
    I have just started knitting a bear for my grandson, who always makes me happy 😊

  972. What beautiful bunnies. Love your pastel colors- so sweet. I have 4 granddaughters and would love to share with them. Happy crafting.

  973. How lovely! Congratulations on 12 years! I have enjoyed cooler weather this week and spending time outside (not sweating) with my five little children. My youngest is 6 weeks old and she gave me her first “real” smile yesterday which just warmed my mama heart. Watching the sibling relationships, her nine year old sister care for her and her 2 year old brother love on her has especially made me happy to watch.

  974. Thank you for your blog I love your animals so much. Something made me happy this week, I participated in a run in an amazing little zoo in France to raise funds to protect snow leopards.

  975. Happy 12 years! I have found your blog through the free pattern posts and since then, have fallen in love with your little animals. What has made me happy this week, is the weather. We have been having a lot of rain for the last month and finally this week, we’ve had a few sunny days. I get to take my little people out for walks in the park. Stopping by our favorite bakery for some sticky rolls and eating them in the park while enjoying the leaves turning color and picking up lots and lots of acorns. I hope that you too are enjoying the autumn season! Shiho from Japan 🙂

  977. I can’t believe it has been 12 years Julie, where does time go? It is as always a pleasure to drop by here and see what you’ve been up to and of course see your beautiful little animals, which are always a joy!!!
    Happy bloggiversary,
    V xxx

  978. Your knit animals are adorable. The ones I’ve knit up for my nieces and nephews have been favored items. Thank you!

  979. Happy anniversary!! Your bunny patterns are my latest obsession! I hope you have/had a wonderful anniversary! I look forward to seeing your creations in this upcoming year!
    Sincerely,
    Kimberly Nelson

  980. Gefeliciteerd met 12 jaar!!!! En doe graag met met deze super leuke give away. Lieve groet uit Nederland, Ingrid x

  981. Congratulations on this 12th anniversary. I adore to read your posta and I think you have a wonderful family. I Just adore all your puppies and would be very happy if o é of tem couls come to my house in Portugal.

  982. 12 years. Where has the time gone. Only seems like yesterday since I discovered you, you have brought so much joy to people all over the world and you should be very proud of yourself.

  985. Congratulations on your anniversary……your work and blog are amazing.❤️
    Going to my first grandbabies baby shower this week made me happy.
    After storm damage to our house had us returning home 3 and half hours into our journey I didn’t think we were going to make it.

  989. The personalities of your bunnies just shines through-joyful and comforting. Thank you for the opportunity, Kelley

  990. Congratulations!
    These little rabbits and animals are truly wonderful. There are so many patterns out there, but for me, none come close to yours and how beautiful they look with their little wardrobes of clothing. They are the reason I decided to learn to knit, I just adore them so much!
    Congratulations and all the best for continued success.

  991. Congratulations. I’m making my fourth and my 96 year old Mum has boldly begun the little elephant. They are delightful.

  992. Your animals bring a smile to my face! They really are the sweetest, each such a labor of love. ❤

  993. You are still my favourite maker! I just love your beautiful rabbits… I’m so glad that this blog has blessed you in your life journey … I was out in my garden this week and heard the most beautiful birdsong… I walked over to the tree that I thought the sound was coming from and right there in front of me… so close that I could have touched him was the tiniest little Eastern Yellow Breasted Robin… he hopped around and sang for me again and then flittered away, they are so rare here in Melbourne! I have looked for him again many times since, have heard him but never seen him again 🙂 … it just made my day… I love tiny birds so much… we don’t see many here… anyway that’s my happy moment xx

  994. I only found your blog just now because of your IG post. Love the previous post with the autumnal photographs, I’m finally getting happy about summer being over in part because of posts like that. Your bunnies are sweet too of course…

  995. Thank you for those 12 years of dream. I can’t believe it! I thought it was yererday! I hope you will come here to show us your beautiful creations for long time 😚

  997. Thank you for this opportunity to own one of your beautiful animals! I adore them! Tonight I toasted marshmallows with the family and that made me very happy!! Much love from Queensland, Australia. ☺

  998. Your sweet creations are so delightful! What makes me happy this week is that I get to be with my toddler grandson – he makes my heart sing! He is beginning to talk and give hugs. I am currently his favorite person and he holds on to me tightly when I pick him up!!

  1000. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. Your little animals make me smile and I can’t wait to find the courage to start knitting them. I truly hope I win one to give me the start I need to kick off my knitting.

  1001. I rarely participate in a giveaway but I fell in love at first sight with these dolls. Sweet little animals in dresses and coats inspire me and make me very happy. Thanks for making such precious things and sharing them with the world!

  1002. Congrats on your anniversary! I’d love to win one of your toys. I’ve had a couple of creative wins this week, both designing and completing a project, which brought me happy moments.

  1003. Congratulations on 12 years! I am knitting your boy elephant right now and I just love it. What’s making me happy this week is the cool crisp fall air and the beautiful colour on the leaves 🍁

  1004. This week was a rough one, not only for me but for my friends to. So yesterday we decided to met up and just dedicate some time for one and each other! That was the highlight of my week! Got allot of love from them girls and gave allot back<3
    I love you’re bunnies they are so beautiful and I would love to have them in my home. 😀

  1005. Life in general makes me happy! I have a lovely family and friends, I’m healthy. That’s enough to make me happy

  1006. Congratulations…and celebrate you should! 🎉 What a treasure you are! I so enjoy following along when you share of your life and talents! Here’s to you…cheers 🥂

  1007. I want to live in a world of your adorable bunnies and other animals. I want them as my my friends!

  1010. Hello, Congratulations for your so beautiful work. I’ve been following you on Instagram for many months, it’s always a pleasure to see your new animals, so cute and well dressed. They always bring a smile on my face. ♥♥♥ Véronique.

  1011. Just got to half term and so happy that all my new little reception children are all happy and settled.! Then to top it all off a new class of sweet animals landed in my inbox! Thanks for all the gorgeous photos that bring calm to my busy life 💕

  1012. Congratulations on a wonderful 12 years! This week had its ups and downs, but seeing the joy in my daughter’s face as she learned to jump rope was definitely the highlight!

  1013. Wow, Congratulations on your 12th anniversary of your blog Julie.
    Thank you for the give away. I Love your animal patterns..they are so adorable!
    What’s made me happy this week..we adopted a beautiful dog from pet rescue,
    She is getting lots of cuddles and has settled in well.

  1015. Congratulations! 12 years is amazing. Your designs are the cutest and always make me smile when I seem them.

  1016. Twelve years ! Congratulations! I love your bunnies and hope to someday accomplish making my own. I know my chances of winning are similar to my chances of winning the lottery so I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your designs and enjoy seeing your Instagram and blog posts. Yes call me a stalker 👀 here. Keep up the great work and Inwish you many more anniversaries. Cheers

  1018. Congratulations on your 12 years of blogging so far. I have loved following you and look forward to many more posts x

  1019. I love your little rabbits! If I’d win one I’d give it to my granddaughter who also loves rabbits 🐰🐰🐰

  1020. What a kind way to celebrate 12 years of blogging! I discovered your blog this spring through the blog attic 24. Your work in lovely and I enjoy reading your posts about your daily life as well.

  1022. What makes me happy this week ( and every week) is creating something adorable – usually with wool and one of your lovely patterns! I congratulate you on your special anniversary. Happy knitting and creating to you!

  1024. Congratulations on 12 years – I would love to win one of your little animals. They are adorable.

  1025. I’ve been a long time reader of your blog, first time posting a comment!
    What a lovely way to celebrate 12 years.
    This week watching my 2yr old daughter growing everyday is making me snile, learning to jump and making up her own songs! X

  1026. little CottonRabbits introducedmeto the Joys of knitting, Blogs and all thing making really!!! I am so grateful you make, tell the world about your process and off such clear patterns with visual aids! ( you were my FIRST knitting patterns and so I thought all patterns would be so clear….Ha!) 😉 thankyou andhappy Blogaversary!

  1027. Something that made me happy this week was seeing our first grandbaby smile. He just turned a month old this week! I love the way he looks at his Mom & Dad! If I’m lucky enough to win, whatever animal I win will be going to him!

  1028. Congrats on 12 years! Seeing this photo of all your little bunnies put a big smile on my face. They are all so cute.

  1029. Congratulations on your 12 year Anniversary Julie, your blog is beautiful.
    A moment of happiness this week I helped a friend with a knitting pattern, it would have been lovely if we were in the same room, but
    We live in different hemispheres and time zones, we were both awake ( incredible I know ) and through DM’s the difficulties were over come, and that was brilliant.
    Best Wishes

  1030. I love all the lovely things you make they are so sweet. Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary.

  1032. Congratulations x I have been following you from the start can’t believe it’s 12 years wow x xx

  1033. Huge congratulations on the twelve years. I’m so thankful for the day I walked into a knitting shop and the sales assistant told me about little cotton rabbit. I now have most of your patterns and knitting them is my travel relaxation. Mine are not as good as yours but loved by all that are gifted them. How wonderful for the chance to win one of yours. Have my fingers crossed real tight.😀😘❤❤

  1034. I absolutely love your work! Congratulations on 12 years! Yesterday I finished all of the laundry in the house. Does an absurd sense of accomplishment count? It made me ridiculously happy to see empty laundry baskets…

  1035. Congrats on 12 years! I love reading your blog posts. What made me happy this week was spending time with my grandson. 😍

  1036. Congrats on twelve years of lovely knitting…
    I started moving into my new place this week, which made me happy, but is stressful as well:
    I’m autistic and will be moving to 24/7 assisted, but independent living in my very own apartment!
    Your stories about living with Toby has always kept me going back to your blog 🙂
    Now, the giveaway, coming back to that, only made me happy, as I still have not taken the time to learn to knit well enough to make one myself…

  1037. Happy 12th Anniversary!! Your little rabbits are so sweet. They always bring a smile to my face when I see new designs. Thank you so much for celebrating your Anniversary by sharing a chance to win one of the lovely rabbits. Fingers crossed for everyone ❤️

  1038. Congratulations! I love seeing all your animals come to life. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations.,

  1040. I am so excited to see that you will have more animals for sale! We would be thrilled to be able to call one of them our new friend! My one and three year old will be dressing up as bunnies this year for Halloween and I hope to crochet them some bunny hats to wear. I wish I knew how to knit because then I would try to make one of your bunnies! Your animals are so adorable and they alone would encourage me to go ahead and try to learn…once my one year old starts sleeping through the night and I can think clearly, of course! We are taking a music class together and the songs come home with us in our minds and hearts and they’ve brought so much happiness and joy to us this week when we especially needed it. ❤️

  1042. Is this for real……..have watched these for years, love every one……..would love to actually own one of your babies….any one……thanks for a chance…gg🍓🍓🍓

  1044. I’ve tried several times to win the chance to buy a little cotton rabbit. Congratulations on twelve years of making the cutest knitted toys. Good luck everyone!

  1045. Congratulations on 12 years.love your animals and especially the rabbits .would love to win one
    ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🐰🐰🐰🐹

  1048. Seeing all of your precious knit animals has made me happy this week! I hope that the 14 people that need some “happy” are the lucky ones😌.

  1049. This makes me happy! I had no idea you had a blog!! I have been following you on Instagram for a while and love your photos. I’m a very new knitter and jumped from scarves immediately to animals. I’m a very very slow knitter. But it brings me great joy. So happy for your inspiration. Thank you.

  1051. Julie – Thanks for such a generous giveaway. I absolutely LOVE knitting your animals but owning one that you actually knit would be such a treat. Your blog is so inspirational. I love all of it – the knitting, the nature, the baking, and of course the stories of your son and daughter. Thanks again for sharing your life’s journey with us.
    Beverly

  1052. Congratulations on 12 yrs of blogging! You are so generous with your giveaway. Your knitting is so beautiful. I wish I could knit as beautiful as you.

  1053. Congratulations on 12 years, I love your little rabbits and their clothes and would love to win! What has made me happy this week is walking my doggy after a day behind a desk, always my favourite part of the day getting outside in the fresh air and such a pretty time of year!

  1054. Hi Julie….
    When I was learning to knit I was browsing through Ravelry and stumbled upon your gorgeous little animals… it was truly my inspiration !!!! I downloaded them and when I got my skills up attempted to make them, and did !!!… just looking at all your little animals makes me happy !!!! I just love when your posts come up on Instagram!!!!
    Please keep creating … 💗 Cindy
    P.S. congratulations on your blog longevity…I would be beyond delighted to win one !!!!!

  1056. I love your little animals and it would be great to win one of them 🤩. It made me happy this week, that I had my last test at university ☺️.
    Congratulations on your 12th anniversary of your blog! You do a great job 🐰🐹.
    🍀

  1058. I’m happy this wekw because I’m visiting my grandmother in the UK who I haven’t seen for 7 years. She is the person who taught me to knit!

  1059. Congratulation on your 12th years! Your designs are so beautiful and I always enjoy making them.

  1060. I adore your little cotton rabbits and will one day get around to making one. The thing that’s made me happy this week has been making our Guy for Bonfire Night. I work in a year 3 class and we designed an Autumn Guy, covered him in printed leaves and he looks pretty amazing.

  1062. Congrats on 12 years! I’m sitting here at the emergency vet this Saturday morning with my blue point kitty Anna. 😿 She has a uti or a stone maybe and she’s not very happy. I wish I could knit, your patterns are adorable!

  1063. Congratulations on 12 years! Yours was one of the first blogs I discovered – and although I only sporadically manage to visit now (that Instagram is such a time suck!) I am always glad that I did – your posts are both thoughtful and thought provoking.

  1065. Wow! Conngratulations on 12 years!I adore your little friends! I started knitting last year and made a few crochet animals with toft patterns, but found you on ravelry and just fell in love with your bunnies and all the beautiful animals you create. Have one of your patterns but haven’t had the courage to start making until I have more knitting practice. Currently making my very first sweater! So maybe by next year I’ll start my very own little cotton rabbit. Love following you and wish you all the best! Happy Anniversary. 😊

  1066. Such lovely knitting and fabulous critters. I’ve made many, many of your patterns! Congrats and thanks. Christie

  1067. The best thing that happened this past week is that my son had a good week in school (and didn’t get in trouble)!

  1068. Congratulations! Your work (and your photography of it, too) is a great inspration and pleasure to see.

  1069. Congratulations on twelve years! I’ve followed your blog for many years and love your soft colours and loving nature.

  1071. Absolutely love these bunnies 😍 Spending our days in the woods have made us very happy this week, loving sunny Fall days 🍃🍂🍁🌲

  1074. My daughter Ruby would just love one of your gorgeous bunnies and she’s 5 on Wednesday!

  1075. Would love to win one of these my granddaughter would love one looking forward to looking at your website too regards jayne xx

  1077. It always makes me happy to see your posts in my inbox. Your words, photography, and craftsmanship are an inspiration every time.

  1078. Happy Anniversary! Looking at your lovely little rabbits has made me happy today! Having visited or been visited by all my children (and children-in-law) has also made me happy all week!

  1083. What a lovely giveaway, thank you for your generosity. Securing a job in Australia has made me happy this week. 🇦🇺😍

  1084. There are certainly a lot of comments preceding mine but nevertheless how wonderful it would be after loving and admiring aswell as being inspired by your loverlies to actually have one come and live with me here in Adelaide South Australia. I will cross my fingers and toes and wish upon the first star I see tonight. Xxx Deb

  1086. This first time grandma would love a cuddle bunny. My grandson lives 1300 mikes away…😭
    I’m going to keep my fingers crossed! 😙 Thank you

  1087. All of your animals are amazing. My happy place this week was a quiet evening at home with a hot cup of tea and my book.

  1088. Congratulations on so many years of sharing your thoughts and makes with all of us. Your knitted animals bring so much joy to everyone. I knitted a teddy bear for my granddaughter’s 2nd birthday- we Skyped last night and I got to see her playing with it – pure joy 🐻

  1089. What a lovely give away. Thank you so much! My happy event of the week has been the birth of my third grandchild, a little girl, as yet unnamed and not without a difficult start for both her and her mum.

  1091. Congratulations on 12 years!
    I adore your little toys, they are so sweet, very beautifully made and they always make me smile. I would love to give one a new home with me! What made me happy this week was feeling the sun on my face while going for a walk in the woods with my loved one beside me.It was a lovely day! ♡

  1092. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your beautiful bunnies.
    Playing with my toddler grandson is always the highlight of my week.

  1095. 12 years is quit a landmark. And, in those years you have shared so much of yourself with us your admirers. Thank you so much . And, now, a chance to own one of your enchanting little darlings . 💕

  1096. All of your little animals give me a feeling of warmth and fun. I have made several bunnies and given them away. But I think when no one is looking they become alive and have a grand time.

  1097. We finally had some autumnal weather this week, which has made me very happy! Finally able to bring out my cozy sweaters!

  1098. Your bunnies are the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long time!!! You are so talented! My happy place this week was spending time with family ! I’d love to win one of these little beauties! God bless and keep you!

  1099. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your adorable creations and craft with so many others. Your Little Cotton friends bring a smile to all of us! xo

  1100. So excited for your celebration. Love your knitting skills. Such a timeless treasure.

  1101. 12 years! How wonderful. I feel sure I’ve been following along for most of it. Love these sweet babies.🐰🐰🐰 I’ve dreamed of buying one for years.
    Our new puppy has made me happy this week, she’s quite sweet. We lost our 12 yr old Lab in early July, this new baby 🐶 (Sissy), is helping me grieve, bringing lots of joy, and chewed shoes into our life.

  1102. Your animals are so beautiful!! Would love to win one! My crochet projects make me happy 😍 Thanks for such a lovely giveaway xx

  1103. Your animals are so gorgeous! Congratulations on 12 years of doing what you love. You’re such an inspiration. I hope I win one of these babies for my little girl. She would absolutely love it.

  1104. I can’t believe it’s been 12 years! Your sweet and creative animals and outfits always inspire me! My happy moment this week was meeting an old friend for coffee.

  1105. Thank you for making happiness and goodness. I love having found your charming rabbits when you guest blogged on another knitting site. Incredible!

  1106. Happy bloggy anniversary! What’s made me happy is seeing this sweet pile on instagram…no lie! I’ve purchased some patterns, but I don’t know if I have the right stuff for this type of knitting. So winning would be wonderful! 💗

  1107. Congratulations Julie these little cotton pets are so adorable! Happiness for me this week has been completing a little knitted dress for precious newborn baby girl. Would love to win a bunny!

  1108. Good morning from Oklahoma. My husband and I just returned from our 29th anniversary getaway to Pennsylvania, where we had an amazing time. We both agree that our favorite days of the trip were the hours we spent driving around the beautiful countryside and taking in the sights of Amish farmhouses and land. We saw many one room Amish schoolhouses that were so quaint and intriguing to us. We found 4 gorgeous covered bridges as well. Spending that time with my best friend is something that makes me totally happy and grateful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your last blog entry and seeing your gorgeous photos. I felt like I was walking alongside you. Thank you for sharing!
    Joanna Cotton

  1109. Thank you for the opportunity to own one of your treasures! I enjoy reading your posts and viewing your beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.

  1111. I just finished my first bunny for my 3 year old granddaughter. I wish I could say it turned out as well as yours but I’m going to continue practicing!

  1112. What a lovely idea to have a giveaway. And what fun to be able to choose among so many lovely creatures. Always enjoy your blog and photos especially. Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us all. They are an inspiration.

  1113. These knittted animals are one cute lot – their clothes/ accessories are fab and best of all their expressions😃. I am an all-time fan of pastel colours and nothing could be more happier to see. Have a good week!

  1114. I have always loved your wee knitted characters, and been a frequent visitor, although I never comment. You have drawn me out of the woodwork. I also have an autistic child. She is 40 now and an Olympic Gold Medalist with the SO. In any case, thank you so much for this lovely giveaway. Whoever wins one of your creations will be a very lucky person. xo

  1116. Your pictures are so inspiring and so are your patterns! Thank you so much for the time you’ve spent on them and for sharing them with us all!

  1117. What an exciting treat! I so enjoy reading your blog on a Sunday morning with my frothy coffee. The little things. So for my happy moment of the week was when my son, who has had such a dreadful year, was offered a job. He now has hope. Congratulations on 12 years of wonderful blogging. 🐇

  1118. What a lovely (and kind!) idea. I’m sure your creations and patterns have and continue to make lots of people happy. I know I’ve thoroughly enjoyed attempting to make one!

  1121. You have designed the best bunny pattern (not to mention all the other critters) everrrrr. I adore mine but would just squeal to have an original from you!

  1122. Oh how wonderful! And I cant believe its been 12 years! I’ve followed your blog and your IG for….well, a good long while now!~
    Thank you so much for the chance to win one of these darling little creatures!! Crossing my fingers! 😀

  1123. I absolutely love your work and strive to one day be able to make one of these bunnies! Your work is amazing!

  1124. You are an inspiring woman. I watch your relationship with Toby and I am in awe. He is very lucky to have chosen you for a mom. Oh and your rabbits are so adorable!
    This week, going to work actually made me happy. I am in an amazing team finally and it’s a joy to work with them.

  1125. It seems like I’ve been following you for all of those twelve years. Congratulations. 🎊

  1126. I’m thankful for my husband! I’ve been suffering for over 6 months with a herniated disc, and he’s been a real trooper, a perfect example of “in sickness and in health” 💖

  1127. Yesterday my step-niece was born. I would love to give her one of your adorable creations. Congratulations on 12 years.

  1128. I love your patterns so much. I gave a different animal to each of my children to celebrate the birth of our third child (aka. the little brother 😀).

  1129. Gosh time goes quickly. I have always wanted one of your lovely rabbits. Fingers crossed. So many comments.

  1130. Happy 12th Anniversary, not only do you design wonderful
    Patterns but you knit them to the highest possible standards too, so cute, such a kind gesture going away 2 of the little animals too 😍

  1131. Congratulations on your blogoversary!12 years is quite an accomplishment. Cool autumn temperatures, sunshine, and beautiful fall leaves have brought me joy this week. Hope you are experiencing a lovely fall where you are!

  1132. I love your work. The attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent with such easy to follow patterns.

  1133. Happy Blogiversary!! Your animals are so adorable!!! I’ve purchased a few of your patterns in the past. I need to get to knitting them so I can have a cute bunny, or bear, myself. 🙂
    Something that made me happy this week…. seeing the sunshine and getting ice cream with my mom and daughter. 🙂

  1134. Twelve years with this blog! That’s incredible! I’ve loved following you!! Something that made me happy this week…Monday evening my husband had a meeting so our 6 year old and I were home. We had probably the best evening ever! We had silly conversations, a tickle fest, it was just a really great evening!!

  1136. I just discovered your site at the perfect time! Your hand knitted dolls are so lovely. I just made a unicorn for my 6 year old daughter, but she is always begging me for more knitted dolls. Yours are so sweet!

  1137. Your animals are adorable each time I make one they bring so much joy. I’m a Brit living in Canada and the photos make me nostalgic for the beauty of England – thank you for sharing

  1138. Your little animals are just delightful and I would love to win one! Thank you for the drawing. I love your blog…

  1139. You make the loveliest treasures. Thank you for the giveaway , it would be a privilege to own one.

  1141. I have knitted many of your animals and followed you here for many years, thank you!

  1145. Congratulations to 12 years of blogging and so many cute cotton animals! They are always a joy to see!!!
    Soon my little girls will have one to hold and cuddle with- I only have to start knitting 😉
    Thank you for brightening our lives!

  1146. Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns with us! They make so many people smile. Congratulations on 12 years!

  1147. This past week we moved into our new home. I’m feeling so happy and blessed. I’d love to bring one of you sweet rabbits here to love and love.

  1150. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! I love your adorable animals! Hope to own one soon! Thank you!

  1151. I still find your knitted critters absolutely enchanting and magical after all these years. ❤ I always squee a little when I see you in my news feed. Xx Julie

  1152. Your bunnies are all so beautiful! Congratulations on 12 years of sharing all your loveliness with the knitting community! We certainly do love and appreciate you and your talents. I was so happy that my mother was able to get to her drs. appt. this week as she has been under the weather lately. Thank you so much for sharing!

  1153. These bunnies are the sweetest! My fiercely independent eight month old got a fever this week, which was sad,but it also made her cuddly (which she NEVER is otherwise) and getting to cuddle and rock her was the highlight of my week!

  1156. I returned from 2 weeks in Poland for work last Friday. I was able to spend tome with family this week and started working in a new office . All of which made me extremely happy!!!!

  1158. Congratulations!!
    Muchísimas felicidades!! Me encantan tus muñecos, son pura inspiración ❤

  1160. What excites me every day is my husband, and congratulations from Norway🧡🤩 had been perfect to win, on my birthday the 27th😍

  1161. Congrats! I love your knitted animals! My brother in law signed up for the army this week. I don’t know if I am happy about that but he is very excited.

  1162. Happy anniversary! These little animals are so precious and I know my daughter would love to have one for her own! 🙂

  1164. Happy 12 years of blogging for all of us to enjoy!! I am knitting my first bunny and can’t wait till she’s finished. I absolutely adore all of your creations.

  1165. Congratulations!!! I love your work and all the details you put into each toy! So much love and care! Thank you for all the work you do!!!

  1166. I love your patterns. I love your patterns. I LOVE your patterns!! I have a special little girl in mind for one of those bunnies! Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🍄🍄🍄🍄❤️❤️❤️❤️

  1167. Wow !!! Happy anniversary!! Your work is amazing, I absolutely love your bunnies. I have a real soft spot for bunnies as I have a little grey mini lop named Rose as a pet. I would love to own one of your little handmade bunnies, it would be truly wonderful x

  1169. Congratulations on 12 years with your lovely blog. I have been peeking in for a few years now and have so enjoyed reading about your experiences in knitting and life. I initially found you when I saw a photograph of one of your knitted rabbits online. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your beautiful creations….this opportunity is one of my happy moments for the week! 🙂

  1170. Love your little animals and patterns too. I have made about 20 of them and enjoy sharing the animals with family and friends. Also enjoy your blog and pictures. You are a wonderful role model for parenting. Thanks for all you do.

  1171. We had an early start to winter here in Canada, but this week we’ve had a break with fall temperatures. Grateful for a bit more time outdoors. Learning to knit is my mission this winter! Crocheting came easy, I’d love to be able to make your bunny, they’re perfect 🤗

  1172. I just love your patterns. I love how each one ends up with their own personality. My very first one I knit up, the fox, came out so adorable, I couldn’t give it to my niece when she was born🙈I kept it for myself🙊I’m hoping if I win that my 3 year old neice will finally have one for herself to cuddle and dress.

  1173. I absolutely love your patterns! Making these has helped me expand my knitting skills. Thank you for sharing you talents with us!

  1174. I love your sweet rabbits in sweaters. Thanks for this opportunity. This week, it made me happy to schedule a “Craft Tea” with my local friends. We plan to meet regularly during the school day to work on our various craft projects and visit. I’m very excited to begin!

  1177. Your animals are so lovely and just looking at them bring a smile- I can only imagine how luxurious they must feel. Thank you for your wonderful blog!

  1178. I have made several of your adorable patterns. I give them away. I would love one of my own that someone else made for me. Bringing joy to others is truly a gift. Thank you fit sharing your talents.

  1179. I have admired your beautiful rabbits and knitted animals for years! I’d love to see two in person (and share with my daughter). Congrats on your anniversary and please continue sharing your gorgeous knitting!

  1181. Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement. We all love your wooly critters here…I’ve knitted rabbits and mice and they’re just too adorable.

  1182. Thank you for this lovely giveaway but mostly thank YOU for the joy you give to all of us with your lovely creations! Maryjo

  1186. 🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰
    I love these sweet bunnies.
    Such great patterns, very easy to follow and a fun knit!
    🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰💕🐰

  1188. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your lovely bunnies. They are gorgeous. Apart from your email today the thing that has made me most happy this week is the beautiful Autumn weather that has been so uplifting.

  1198. What a wonderful gift for someone – hope it’s me! No other animal patterns can compare to yours. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging!

  1199. What made me happy this week – knitting the dungarees for my bunny who has been waiting patiently for them. Also, feeling a bit better from my disabling condition. And the comfort of my cat, Sophie, purring and cuddling up to me — that makes me very happy.

  1201. Wow I love your little animals and have never mastered knitting. So here’s hoping I’ m lucky.

  1202. Congratulations on achieving this milestone in blogging. How wonderful, and so very generous of you to celebrate by gifting two of your lovely creations. You are truly amazing. Thank you and I hope you keep blogging.

  1204. Congrats on your 12yrs of blogging! Your patterns make me so happy! But what made me happy this week was when my 18mth old granddaughter got the all clear at her hospital visit on Friday!

  1205. You are a treasure and gift to this world. Your talent, your humble demeanor and your vulnerability with life’s challenges have been an inspiration to me for many years. These new pictures make my eyes so happy.

  1207. You are the most beautiful knitter! I am grateful for the chance to win one of your gorgeous treasures. Cooler weather makes me happy. I love fall!

  1208. Congratulations on your anniversary 😊 Your bunnies have always been a favorite of mine ❤️

  1211. I have loved these little rabbits for years! Now I’ve become the grandma of a beautiful little girl who loves bunnies. Keep up the spectacular craftsmanship that I so admire!

  1213. My sister showed me your patterns a few months ago and since then I have enjoyed many hours of knitting your adorable patterns for my grandchildren. They are a joy to make and turn out so well. I love the creative process of choosing what animal to make, the patterns and colour combinations of the clothes. I mix and match the shoes and socks, sweaters, and dresses, pinafores from all of the patterns I have purchased. Is there anything cuter than the pinafore with the bunny in the pocket? My husband kids me that I’m actually making the bunnies for myself not the grandchildren…ya, he’s right. 🙂

  1217. thank you Julie for this giveaway, even if I have your patterns to knit it would be awesome to have a original rabbit! what made me happy this week was discover a little video my boy made to our cat, so sweet and surprising : ))
    Roberta

  1218. This week, we celebrated being in our first purchased home for a year! Thanks for the giveaway…blessings on 12 more years!

  1220. They are all amazing, your gift of creating has an enormous legacy. Your human kindness gift is a true blessing to many…you are my hero!

  1221. I’m not one to comment on blogs but I have made two of your bunnies for my nieces, and have one more miracle baby in the family … family members are gently hinting for one, and I’m very much looking forward to making another. They’re the most wonderful, enjoyable challenge I’ve had in 30+ years of knitting, and are truly an heirloom gift. Thank you for your contribution to so many of our lives.

  1222. These little cotton rabbits and all their friends are the cuttest thing I’ve seen! I made one little rabbit so far and can’t wait to do some more in the future!

  1223. Looking in that crate makes my heart happy. I’ve knit two little rabbits, one for each granddaughter, and now it’s time to start one for myself!

  1224. Congratulations on your anniversary 💖 I love your bunnies so much since I first saw them on Pinterest long time ago 😊
    What makes me happy this week is our new puppy Jack – he is full of energy and can play all day 😊 He makes us laugh all the time, and taking care of him and teaching him commands and how to behave is a very rewarding experience, and also a much needed responsibility lessons for my kids 😊
    Have a great weekend ❤️

  1225. I have been following your blog for years, be it is one thing that always makes me happy! I can’t explain how excited I was when you started releasing your patterns, and since then as I’ve tried to make them, I’ve developed an even greater appreciation for your talent. I hope you continue blogging for years to come. 🙂

  1226. Thank you for the giveaway! I love your animals’ sweet faces and pastel color schemes. I’m entering because I want to gift my niece with something beautiful to have in her room.

  1228. Big congrats on your 12 years!!!🎂 I love your cute animals and would absolutely love to win one!!😍 What made me happy this week was celebrating my birthday with my family and boyfriend in my favourite Indian restaurant!😋 I hope you keep blogging and designing new cute animals and their patterns for another 12 years!🥂🍾

  1230. This week, the beautiful crisp autumn weather has made me so happy. Congratulations on your anniversary!!

  1231. Your patterns make me happy! I have them all and use te animale while I am teaching. I have gave away my last mouse this friday to a student who needed it so much.

  1232. Happy anniversary. I have made 2 girl bunnies Florence and Dorothy and a girl bear Nancy, they have the best wardrobes of clothes ever. What makes me happy is how much it winds my 3 boys up when I talk to them and take on holiday 🐰🐰🐻👍x

  1236. What has made me happy? I feel truly blessed and humbled that the Lord has allowed me to work with such special people.

  1240. Hi ! Congratulations! Due to your tutorials I made some rabbits always for presents. Thank you!!!
    I love your works very much!

  1241. I love your work they are so gorgeous and would love to have one to cherish and pass down. What has made me happy this week is I finally had a moment of sunshine instead of clouds, things haven’t been great and I finally had some news that makes things seem like they will really improve!

  1242. Happy Anniversary to a very talented and passionate lady!! Your little bunnies and critters are so prescious! Here’s to many many more bunnie babies and years to come!

  1245. Happy 12th anniversary! I love your beautifully designed patterns and the attention to detail that you have put into each creation you make! I have purchased a couple of your patterns and hope to make one soon. My best friend is having a baby in November and if i won I would pass it on to her! Thanks for this opportunity to win one!

  1249. I am an admirer of your beautiful knitting and patterns. Visiting your blog is like spending time with a a gentle, wise, and talented friend. Thank you for sharing bits of your life and creative work with the rest of us. Wishing you peace and blessings.

  1250. Thanks for this fun giveaway. I love following you from afar. God bless you and your family.

  1254. It would be a dream to win one of your dolls. The lambs put me in a happy mood to keep knitting and crocheting and raising my nine-year old grandson with so much ❤️. Blessings to you every day. My happiest part of the week is waking up, seeing a day filled with promise and hope, and making the most of it.

  1255. Julie, it is such a pleasure to read your blog. We are given a glimpse of your life and family as well as the beautiful counatryside you live in. I fell in love with your animals the first time i saw them and have been knitting them ever since. Most of mine have been given as gifts to friends and family who cherish them as much as I do. There is no joy like giving something that has been made by hand. Keep up the wonderful work that you do!

  1256. Congratulations on your anniversary! This pile of bunny goodness is so sweet.
    What made me happy this week was wandering in the forests in gorgeous autumn weather with my daughter. We should have been doing something more “productive” but this was most productive in terms of emotional health! And we returned with mushrooms – edibles for her, dye-potential mushrooms for me…my sunny windowsill now shows the evidence of tests on the go!

  1257. Those animals are so very sweet!!!
    Happy things: going on a fall walk with my kids and my kids hanging out with my parents

  1258. Your blog gives me lots of pleasure and I particularly enjoy the nature photos you share. I was very happy today hiking in the tall grass in the dunes by the sea.

  1259. Hello(: I’m happy that you are happy and so generous to do this giveaway! I love rabbits they have been my favorite since I was a kid.❤️ And a huge congrats on your 12 years 😊

  1260. Seeing these little knitted rabbits made me happy. So did a ceramic painting class with my friend. And my oldest son has just brought me a cappucino 🙂

  1261. Happy blogging for 12 years! You make people very happy- I would love one of your animals as I can’t knit myself! Xxx

  1262. Hey your bunnies are the most adorable!!i love the pattern I purchased from you, but having one of your bunnies would be amazing! Bunnies are my favorite collection animals. They are so cute!!!
    What a sweet offering!! Thank you for your generosity!!
    Betsy

  1263. I look foward to seeing your posts, the colours of these new cuties are gorgeous. This week i caught up with an old school friend and enjoyed lots of laughs ☺

  1264. Happy blogiversary! Your animals are so cute!
    Something that’s made me happy this week: my 3yo’s Halloween costume is almost finished and she is SO excited. It’s adorable.

  1266. You inspire me so much! I’ve been following, lurking, for many years. I admire your creativity and perspective. Yesterday I took the day off from work and went to the mountains with my two boys. It was beautiful, with crisp air and a bluebird sky. In the car we talked and laughed and they showed me their latest favorite music. It made me so happy. On the drive home we got to watch an amazing sunset and the Rockies were beautiful. (we live in colorado) The picture of your basket of animals is amazing and adorable. You inspire me to get out my knitting basket.

  1267. Absolutely love love love your creations. You have a great talent. My kiddos make me happy it would be a dream to own one of these rabbits

  1268. I would be so thrilled to win one of these rabbits. I just love them…so cute and make me smile. I just finished my first one and didn’t get the head stuffing right. Oh well more practice.

  1269. Your rabbits are so beautiful we’ve been coveting them for many years! This week I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary and also the 10th anniversary of my small business which keeps me out of trouble!! We have a house full of flowers and cake and cards … what a week!
    Best wishes Wendy

  1271. Thank you so much for all the inspiration. Your photos, patterns and beautiful little animals. I have loved following your blog.

  1272. What an amazing opportunity for me to say ‘thank you’. I walked in to a local yarn shop where she had a display of your animals. I never had a desire to knit until that moment. I am a beginning knitter at 50! 6 months and 3 animals later, I feel like I have discovered a passion I didn’t know I had! Thank you for helping me find the art of knitting. My goal is to knit all of your animals for future grandkids to enjoy when they visit. My knit group is waiting to see what animal will join your menagerie next. (Maybe a dog?) 🙂
    I had this last week off and spent most of my time knitting. One of my favorite weeks this year!

  1273. Wow happy Blogday 😂 your pattern are gorgeous and I will knit them all for my little one!

  1274. Your lovely little rabbit would be nice sitting nearby and watching over me as I regain mobility after a hip replacement. That would make me, and my knitting friends, very happy. Your work is divine.

  1275. Congratulations Julie I love your Blog and your knitted buddies!! 😍 Here is to many more blog anniversaries 🥰 lots of love from California

  1276. Merci d’être là. Vous faites un énorme cadeau à tout le monde en tricotant ces merveilles. Vous êtes l’ange du tricot. Je vous envoie beaucoup d’énergie et de bonheur dans votre vie. Louise XXXXX

  1277. Have been lusting for years to make one of these, now have waited so long I need five! Would love to start with one.

  1278. Happy Blog Anniversay. I’m enticed by your lovely little animals to buy your pattern and try my hand but then get cold feet”. If I would win, I would have something to refer to as I blunder along. Anyway I just love and am fascinated by your work.

  1279. I’ve been obsessing over your doll designs for some time now. The finished products are so perfect and cuddly.

  1280. Happy that this unexpected warm weather means I can tidy up the garden without needing wellies and a rain mac.

  1281. I haven’t been here for the whole 12 years but at least for the last 5.
    I found your patterns looking for bunnies at Easter time and have been hooked ever since.
    I’ve made a lot of your little animals (for my grandkids and others) and plan on doing it for a long time to come.
    Keep up the great work and congratulations on the 12 year milestone!

  1282. Autumn weather has made me very happy this week! I just love your knitted animals. I was lucky to purchase one of your hedgehog pushpin holders before but I’d love to get a little rabbit! ❤️

  1284. I would love to win one of your animals. Just wish my knitting was as neat at yours.
    Sue

  1286. The cool feel of autumn in the morning has made me so happy! Thank you for the giveaway. 😀

  1287. Wow congratulations! I like to hop in and catch up with your blog as often as I can and adore your little creatures. My sister has gifted me one she made and I adore it. Something good that has happened to me recently is passing a coaching course I did and who knows, it may be the start of a new adventure.

  1289. Ongratulations on 12 years of bringing Joy to so many. Hope all is well with your sweet family. My daughter is expecting our first Grandhild in November so I will be watching for your sale as well. Best, Susan

  1290. After finding you on Instagram and following you on here I’ve fell more in love with these bunnies each time I see them. Hoping to give a loving home to one sometime soon especially as I’m sure my growing bump (due Nov) would love to grow up with it and treasure it forever! 😊

  1291. These little cuddly friends are absolutely charming! Happy Anniversary for your blog. I am new to it, and am looking forward to following it backwards!

  1292. Bunnies!!❤ Two things have made me happy this week: my fever has broken and I’m on the mend, and Hubby has said he has gotten the supplies he needs to build me some rabbit cages so I can get some lovely angora bunnies that I’ve been wishing for this last year!! ❤❤❤

  1293. Congratulations on your Anniversary, I would love to win one of your gorgeous animals, I’ve admired them for so long

  1294. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging Julie! Being on holiday in Scotland is making me very happy today, I feel very blessed to be here. Your latest batch of animals looks like it will be very hard for the lucky winner to choose! Best wishes, Sue x

  1298. I have been following you forever! My daughter had a baby girl 41:2 months ago her name is Avalyn. She is my world!! Who knew you could love something so little so much!!! I would love to give her one of your creations!! Thank you so much for doing this!!!

  1299. Your work is wonderful! Such lovely knitting to bless us with and make us happy.
    I was especially happy to visit this week with a high school friend to plan a trip to Europe and UK.

  1300. Congratulations on 12 years! Seeing that you have a new post is always such a treat!

  1303. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! I have been following you for long time but didn’t know that you had a blog till today. I’d love to win a bunny pattern. Thank you.

  1304. I love your bunnies and other animals very much. One year before I ordered the pattern and started to knit some of them. It was not easy for me, because my English is not very good. But I did it! Thank you very much for your inspiration, I love your blog with the wonderful pictures. Congratulation, and thank you so much.

  1306. Your bunnies make me smile. Thanks for letting us all be a part of your life. Cheers to your Anniversary!!

  1307. I love all your animals!!! Thank you very much for the give away!! I just bought your Girl Fox pattern and look forward to starting to knit it!!

  1308. My heart is full to bursting. My son who has various disabilities has just moved into his first home. What more could a mother ask for apart from a wee bunny to keep him company.

  1309. Congratulations. What a lovely giveaway. Have loved watching you on Instagram. I so love the bunnies.

  1310. Such sweet little animals, especially the bunnies.Your patterns are a must for every knitter.
    I have purchased many of them and look forward to more of them. You inspire me Julie !

  1311. Happy blogging anniversary! It’s always nice to drop in and see your beautiful pictures and read your warming posts.

  1312. Congratulations on blogging for 12 years.I have followed your blog for ages.Love your animals and patterns.thanks for all your hard work.Intend to try and make bunnies for my grandson and great grand daughter.would love to win one you had made though.

  1313. Congratulations! I love your animals and I’d be very happy to hold one of them in my hands. Thank you for the chance!

  1314. Such beautiful bunnies! Just looking at these photos makes me happy.
    Fabulous sunshine, crunchy leaves, glorious autumn colours and walks – all these and more have made me smile and be happy this week!
    Thank you for your giveaway ❤️ I would love to give a sweet bun a home xx

  1316. 12 years of blogging!! Wow!! I love, love love your patterns. I’ve knit 4 animals now. But id absolutely love to win won that yiu had knit yourself! 💗

  1317. Congratulations !!! I am in love with your bunnies. I should be very happy with a bunny for my newborn grandson (this week 17 october). His room has the theme’forest’. Best wishes !!!!

  1318. The animals that you make are so beautiful 😍 I cross my fingers and hope that I would win one of those to my little girl ❤️

  1319. Congratulation to 12 years of blogging! Wonderful! What made me happy this week? Well, I just came home from the Dutch Knitdays in Zwolle. (Nederlandse Breidagen). Met some lovely people and bought some beautiful handdeyed yarn. That makes me very happy. 🙂

  1320. Huge congratulations! I’ve only found you fairly recently but I love your work. I’m trying to pluck up the courage to make one of your patterns! Maybe I’ll just have to go for it!

  1321. Honestly, your little rabbits are the cutest things. They just make me smile and I would LOVE to have one! They are absolutely adorable.

  1323. Oooooo would love to be entered in the giveaway! Who wouldn’t want to give a home to your precious animals 😊 I have two real live bunnies here at home with me! ❤️ Happy 12 years of blogging!!!
    Heather

  1324. Huge congratulations on your twelve year blogging anniversary! Would love to own one of your gorgeous creations, they are all so adorable. x

  1325. I have two of your patterns and have love making them for my niece and nephews – your work and blogs are so inspiring – congratulations on your anniversary!

  1326. I envy your talent. Seeing your animals almost inspires me to learn to knit. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.

  1327. I’ve made 4 adorable bunnies from your patterns and will soon try a little bear. Love all your patterns and am constantly impressed by your creativity!

  1329. OMG 12 years that’s amazing well done you x i have been following your work for along time now and when I see you pop up on Facebook or see your pictures on Instagram they always manage to make me smile.

  1330. Congratulations on 12 years !!!!!!!!!
    I think you can tell by how many have already left posts, that you touch many lives !!!!!!
    I am Always so excited when a new post pops up !!!!!!
    Thank You for such a Wonderful blog :0)

  1331. Congratulations to your 12th anniversary. I love your creations. They are so full of love. I have 2 of your patterns that I will make this winter but an original from you would be a dream. ❤️

  1332. Happy Anniversary! Simple things can make me happy. A good book, a cup of tea and a little bit of knitting afterwards:) I love your patterns and your creations. And I made a girl cat for Christmas for my daughter.

  1335. How fantastic for all of us that you have blogged and shared for so many years. Truly a gift to us! 💜. I love each and every animal you create!

  1337. Such a lovely, kind, and generous give away. I have admired your creations for so very long. How I would love to be one of the two winning recipients!

  1339. How lovely! You started your blog on my birthday! I’ve loved following your journey, and look forward to reading about this new stage in your life.

  1340. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging. I love your little frienda and would love to have one of them. Giveaway thanks.

  1341. I can’t believe its been 12 years, congrats! Thats a really long time to keep a blog going! I think I have been following you for about half that time and I’ve been knitting your patterns for almost 4 years now. I knit so many little cotton rabbits and give them as gifts to children I know, I also have a little tub of them saved for when I have children and they get to the age where they want to dress up dolls. I work at my LYS and keep a few little buns near the register, I think I tell people EVERYDAY I’m there that they are your patterns and that you have an entire menagerie of animals to chose from. I even taught a class to a group of our patrons on how to make your buns (apparently 16 pages of instruction isn’t enough for some people(?) despite how throughly explained I find your patterns!).
    I frequently visit your blog for inspiration, and I have a folder of my favorite images saved on my computer that I play as a slideshow when I’m knitting your animals. I have an entire stash of ‘animal color yarns’ specifically for your patterns and a whole selection of mini skeins for clothes.
    Basically Julie, I love you! You are an inspiration to me and I think you are both an amazing knitter and an amazing human being. I think I recommend you to other knitters more than any other pattern designer or anyone in the knitting world. Also, your photography skills and style kill me, I love it so much. It would melt my heart if I owned an animal knit by you. But really, I just hope you see this comment so you can know that you have touched my life and I will follow you for as long as you post, knit, and create new beauties.
    Congrats on 12 years, heres to another 20! (;
    Off to go knit some mice and rabbits now,
    Kat

  1342. Your little creations amaze and fill me with joy and wonder each time I bring one to a new life. Thank you for sharing your gift.

  1343. Dear Jule, your talent is just amazing!!! I absolutely love your bunnies and animals!! Congratulations on your anniversary! I hope lot more years will follow! 😉

  1346. I absolutely love your sweet bunnies. My granddaughters love to play with them when they visit. Congratulations, Julie on your successes!

  1347. 12 años ya??? Una maravilla tu blog, encantada de participar en el sorteo. Muchas gracias
    Olga

  1348. oh my goodness oh my goodnes!!
    congrats with your aniversary 12 years that is a long time, but wonderfull if you do the things you love.
    i really love your work
    love pien

  1351. I have had a very happy week with my daughter visiting! The sight of these bunnies made me even happier!

  1352. Wow, 12 years of blogging, that’s amazing. Congrats!
    I am really in love with your bunnies. This year I have made 2 boy bunnies for my pregnant collegues. And now I am proud to knit one for my own first baby, who will be born in December. I would be very happy to win one of your knitted animals. That would be lovely for the babyroom.

  1353. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging – quite a feat!! My happiness this week came from spending some time away on holiday with my best friend.

  1355. What makes me happy is what makes us all happy: when someone has created something with love and heart and soul: it just shows in your lovely creations 🙂

  1356. Congratulations! You are an inspiration to so many not just because your creations are so beautiful but the way you have shared with us your struggles. As a Mom with a daughter with high functioning learning disabilities, it is overwhelming some days even though she is an adult now. Being able to sit and create right along with you has been a saving grace for me. People stop and ask me all the time what I am knitting. Then I get to share your brilliance! I do, occasionally, sell them to people but my stipulation is that the money goes to charity and I tell them all about it. We have a beautiful organization here that packs backpacks with food for the weekends for children whose families are struggling. It has made a tremendous difference in the kids behaviour and well being and I get teary eyed telling people about it. Thank you for starting your blog, carrying on for 12 years and allowing us to join you on your journey. Thank you Julie! ❤

  1357. you make the most beautiful things, and as a mu with an autistic son I applaud your ability to get things done and stay creative. what made me happy this week? I bought a ticket to visit my parents (I live across the ocean from them) and within hours both my siblings also bought tickets to be there when I am. Hooray for family!

  1358. Knitting makes me happy! Love your patterns – so creative, and so perfectly easy to follow. Thank you!

  1359. Waiking to bird song following an overnight storm that outed the power. Nature is full of terrible beauty.
    Love your posts, your sweet creatures, and your generosity.

  1361. You’re knitted creations always warm my heart and make me smile. . Congratulations! Looking forward to many more years of reading your blogs.

  1362. Your blog is a source of joy and delight – one of the few I always check in on! Thanks for the giveaway x

  1363. Thank you for your beautiful blog…the darling animals, the gorgeous photography and the sharing! It is a breath of fresh air when I open my emails.

  1366. Just wanted to say thank you. For your lovely blog sharing a little of your life with us and for your beautiful patterns, I do so love your bunnies. x

  1367. Congrats on 12 years! My happy moment this week was when my baby girl took her first steps! would love to win one of these adorable creations for her. 🙂

  1368. I took my grandsons to the bookstore and they each picked a book. Then we went for ice cream and sat outside in the sun.

  1369. Just found you ! And my you are so talented! Would love one for my little 3 month old baby girl

  1371. Something that made me happy this week… I got to spend a couple hours over yarn and coffee with a good friend.

  1373. Enjoy your your blog with the beautiful photography so much. Oh to be so lucky to win one of you gorgeous animals.

  1374. Hello lovely!
    I don’t mind if I don’t win – I just love reading your uplifting and positive and honest blog.
    One thing that happened this week that made me happy was being able to spend some time with my youngest son at his forest school session – the weather was mild and sunny, and we had so much fun toasting marshmallows and playing with sticks and climbing trees!
    Best wishes to you and yours
    Heather

  1375. Many ,many congratulations on your 12 year anniversary. What an amazing achievement! Your blog is an absolute joy to read and a constant source is inspiration. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing with us. What has made me happy this week? Well, I am away on a much needed holiday and have spent many hours relaxing on a gorgeous porch in the sunshine, with of course, my knitting!

  1377. Huge congrats! 12 years has flown by. Seems like just yesterday, I was watching your precious hand knit animals taking shape. Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your creations with the world ❤️

  1378. What made me happy- building a ramp for the kid goats to get onto the roof of their house and watching them slide down.

  1379. I love your blog and all your knitted animals, your patterns are easy to follow, I have quite a few of them!

  1381. Something that made me happy this week was singing in a squeaky voice with my 3 year old grandson and my friend, at my grandson’s request of course!

  1382. Hi Julie. Many congrats on your blog. I’ve been following it for quite few years now and it is so interesting to follow the live of your family. I fell in lave with each and every animal you have designed so far. I admire how you have found a way to give every one of them its own character! They all are a true labour of love and a joy to look at.

  1383. Being outside in the garden watching birds build their nests has made me happy this week. Also knitting some fingerless mittens for friends has been a joy.

  1384. I’m happy that I have just completed a pair of socks I have been knitting for ages. Now to start another pair xxx

  1385. These bunnies are so beautiful. You truly have so much talent in making them. Thank you for taking your time to do so.

  1386. Oh my these are adorable. You make it difficult to choose a favourite. A little boy bunny would be perfect as I’m waiting for a special delivery this coming week, my first grandson. Thank you Julie for your creations 💙

  1387. I love your knitted rabbits! They make me smile. 😊 This week I got a glimpse of how my life would be if I will follow my dream of becoming an illustrator. 😊

  1389. Happy Anniversary! I have been following your stories for about 6 years! I love your beautiful knits and would be so proud to win one!

  1390. Congrats on your blog! I find your work inspiring…am building up my skills to cast on a rabbit for my daughter.

  1391. Wow, 12 years! Congratulations! I’ve been following you for about 7 I believe. Love your blog! You have the cutest knitted animals ever! The chance to win, or even buy one makes me happy!

  1393. I love bunnies. I will be a first time grandmother in December. The would be a perfect addition to the nursery.

  1394. Happy blogiversary! I love your little critters and the peaceful little corner of the internet you have created.
    Thank you!

  1396. Congrats!!! Since I found your blog, I have been following your work,on facebook,ravelry and now on instagram,I loved all of it.Thanks to share it. It’s so beautiful and sweet,with great personality.I’m waiting the perfect moment to knit two of your patterns,cause like you say,these aren’t quick patterns.Getting one of this beautiful companions made by you would be great!
    Every time I have time to knit,I can smile.

  1398. I have really enjoyed seeing all your bunnies and I would love to have one for my granddaughter!

  1399. Thank you! I love your blog and your sweet knitted creations make me smile every time I see them in my Instagram feed. Thank you for sharing them with us x

  1401. I love Tour animals, I made some tiny bunnies in the past and the are adorable. I Would love to knit some of your loving paterns someday. Thanks for your wonderful work!
    I watched Christopher Robin today at cinema and your creatures remind me the vintage style of the children mascots
    Luv from Spain

  1402. Congratulations on 12 years! That’s an especially long time in internet years — nearly the beginning of blogs. I am very grateful and happy this week about having the opportunity to go for a walk with a friend and her dogs in a particularly beautiful wood. I love the obvious love and attention to detail you put into each of your knitted friends. Thank you for the opportunity to own one.

  1403. Huge congratulations for 12 years of little cotton rabbits! You’ve inspired me so much with my knitting projects and many little animals have been knitted for my friends new arrivals this year! I would absolutely love to win one of your creations! Something that made me happy this week…my best friend had her first baby 🙂

  1404. Come te adoro l’autunno, i suoi colori, la sua sottile malinconia che mi calza a pennello. Stupendi i tuoi coniglietti, auguri per un futuro ricco solo di cose belle

  1405. Your little creatures are pure fibre joy.
    The thing that made me smile this week was finding and rescuing a snail that was so tiny, he was transparent; even his shell was translucent (you could see all the inner workings) – I’m a gardener and generally not too happy to find snails but this chap was a marvel.

  1406. I love your animals, such happy personalities all of them, you truly put your love of them and your family into every one. What made me happy this was Friday night pizza and ice cream with my family, just relaxing and laughing at the end of a long week.

  1408. This was a tough week but you know what? the safe birth of my friend’s baby daughter just yesterday has made me extremely happy. I love your happy happy bunnies! I just adore little cotton rabbits ♥️

  1409. Happy Anniversary !The thing that made me smile this week, my little toddler daughter firmly insisting that she must wear not one but two warm wooly hats on top while going for a walk in the warm autumn sunshine:O)

  1411. Hi Julie, congratulations! I’m happy that’s it’s autumn, my favourite time of the year. Xx

  1415. Hola, mi nombre es Piedad, vivo en Colombia y desde hace 5 años le sigo a través de su blog y su instagram hace poco. Soy admiradora de su trabajo, de hecho compre un patrón pero no he podido hacerlo pues sólo se tejer crochet y no dos agujas. Pero lo amo. Me hizo muy feliz esta semana saber que podría tener la oportunidad de ganarme uno de sus trabajos. La verdad eso me hizo muy feliz. Actualmente hago conejos de crochet pero me encantaría tener uno de su autoría. Felicidades por su aniversario.

  1416. 12 wonderful years and I do think I’ve followed you almost from day one. One of the highlights in my blog feed always. The best part of my week is that I can wear sweaters (similar to the ones your bunny babies are wearing!) since the weather has FINALLY turned brisk. I’m happy happy. Happy!!!

  1418. Today before I saw the post i purchased a kit from Lucylocketland of your rabbit. What made me happy was visiting Lucy Locket Land today!

  1421. These are the cutest animals in the world. Today my daughter in law, Angela and I went to the Great Junk Hunt at the Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon, and we found a few treasures.

  1422. Something that made me happy today was cuddling with my rabbit. Her first birthday is tomorrow. She gives me purpose and love. I love your bunny’s, and would love to own one.

  1423. I think it was FB where I first saw your little knitted critters, and it was love. It brings me much joy to see someone realizing a dream, being able to create, and their work be loved and coveted. This week I had the realization that I am still young (45) healthy, and my life has still so many beginnings! Not only did this realization form, but I started taking steps to prove it to myself everyday. I have been struggling the last few years, and to have such a major shift… Well there is Joy to be had in all things, and I am finally feeling I am able once again to tap into that.

  1425. My daughter Adeline is (most of the time) a little ray of sunshine who loves to sing and dance, well shake her bum bum anyway. Would love to win a little rabbit for her as she has a set of toes on each foot that are nearly connected and we call them her bunny ears. If she was to win a rabbit please be assured it would be in constant receipt of pretend cuppas and big bear hugs 🤗

  1426. I have long admired your work and your mothering. I don’t feel worthy to win one of your knitted friends but I’m keeping my fingers crossed anyway.

  1430. On Christmas Day my first grandchild is due and I am starting to build memories for this much wanted, already loved, and much anticipated arrival. A little bunny for Granny’s house would be simply lovely. Thank you for your beautiful creations. x

  1432. Happy (Belated) Anniversary Julie!! I still love scrolling back to your earlier posts and looking at all the chubby animal faces! I’m honestly glad that I stumbled onto your blog and patterns, thank you for sharing!
    It’s been a rough period in our family (my dad’s cancer is back) and typically I take joy in knitting and crocheting. But it’s been so busy with the kids and family that I really only have the energy to steal peeks at the beautiful work others are sharing. A young man made a significant act of kindness on Thursday that refilled what felt like an empty cup of faith! That you find time to share while fulfilling family duties is amazing Julie! Thank you sincerely!

  1433. I simply adore your tiny little rabbits. Hope one of them will find its way to my home in Norway. 🙂

  1434. Being with my two boys in the fall vacation made me very happy this week. Congratulation with your blog anniversary. I enjoy very much to follow and read your blog.

  1435. Our family has been enjoying the end of term break here in Scotland this week. Lots of time spent outdoors, exploring beautiful autumnal woods, baking and crafting. Would love to give one of these beautiful animals a home 🙂

  1436. Your animal creations are so adorable, and I LOVE knitting from your patterns! They’re so skillfully designed, and the attention to detail makes them so much fun to knit.
    Something that made me happy this week: cool autumn weather at last, so I can enjoy taking my two young daughters outside for long periods of time, to play or go for a walk.

  1437. I was able to celebrate the anniversary of my birth with my family his week. What a joy it is to be alive and be loved by those who surround you.
    The best of luck to everyone! And, thank you for this opportunity at a chance for someone to win such a darling creation.
    ~DeAyn

  1438. Happy anniversary !!!! I love all your little rabbits and friends!! Thank you so much for the chance to win one!

  1439. Happy anniversary! Your little animals are adorable. I only wish that my attempts at creating these little cuties looked as perfect as yours. My happy time this week is today. I have arrived in Somerset for a weeks holiday and meeting family that I have not seen since last year.

  1441. I have had the patterns for many years now, I so want to knit one! I just have not had a chance to find the perfect yarn. Thank you so much for the chance to win one of your beautiful rabbits!

  1443. We’ve been happily enjoying each unique day of our lovely autumn!
    May you receive the gift of time to appreciate this beautiful season! 🍁

  1444. Best wishes on 12 years of blogging, may there be many more ! Your little animals are beautiful.
    Karen

  1445. Happy “Twelve-aversary” and thank you for your continued sharing of thoughts, ideas, patterns, photos etc with us virtually. My happiness moment this week was actually an extended afternoon of a birthday celebration for my best friend. The two of us went to a local cafe restaurant, housed within a pottery studio, where we had a fabulous lunch of locally sourced food and then went to a quilt show together. It was lovely spending time together – we are somewhat of kindred spirits. It’s pretty amazing since we have only known each other for two years and it was actually knitting that brought us together!!

  1447. Dear Julie
    Congratulations for the 12 years of blogging, and thank you
    for sharing your lovely work and your life with us.
    I would love to get one your adorable animals.
    Best Wishes.

  1448. Happy Blogiversary! Your little animals are so beautiful, and I would love to receive one. I love to see them scroll up in my ig squares! Thanks for sharing them. Today they made me happy to see their cute little faces scroll up! I needed a smile today.

  1449. Happy anniversary! I love your animals, and always look forward to seeing your new creations!

  1450. I think you are the most talented lady. And I love love your little
    Animals. I love everyone. I have made two and know how much
    Work they take to make. But want to make more.
    Thanks for your patterns.
    Sandi
    Sandi.olson@shaw.ca

  1452. All these little critters carry a special kind of aliveness and joy in them. And i sense that too in your sharing with so many. Thank you. I am happy for the birth of baby Piper in colorado USA.

  1453. I’ve been following along almost since the beginning! Sending you love on your blog anniversary!! Thanks for bringing me (and so many others) such joy with your knitted creations!

  1455. I checked in to see if you’d produced any new patterns lately, and was delighted to see you’re holding a giveaway. Oh, how I’d love to have one of your original animals as my own! I’ve purchased several of your patterns, but alas, have yet to finish an animal. 😦 When the winter rain begins, that’s what I’ll be doing.

  1456. Came here from Instagram – can’t help trying to win in your giveaway, your toys are legendary 🙂
    As for this week, taking some time off school with my daughter was truly precious, we talked and talked so much!

  1457. Congratulations on 12 years of blogging! (I’ve followed you for many years!!) I adore your rabbits and other critters! Thank you for the chance to win! Best wishes, happy knitting and happy blogging!

  1458. I love your animals …. all of them …. l can’t choose a favourite! Love reading your blog…. l live in Australia so l find it interesting to see what happens during different seasons in the U.K. Keep knitting and sharing your ideas, Julie 💓

  1459. I have enjoyed creating wee critters from your patterns and eagerly wait to see your posts. Yout pictures and stories are a bright spot in the day.

  1460. I really love your toys and I always come to see your blog every day just want to look all your toys photo . It is so beautiful and I’m learning to knit them . I may not have expensive clothes, but I must learn to knit rabbit 😊😊. Happy anniversary and pls keep going

  1463. I find your lovely designs bring a smile to my face every time I see them, thank you for sharing your talent.

  1464. I so very much look forward to your posts. I absolutely adore your knitted projects and especially the bunnies and their outfits. My grandaughter is autistic and should I be so fortunate to win I would gift her with your adorable bunny 💕

  1465. Love your knitting creations. Thanks for the chance.
    I was very happy planting my tulips today for next spring.

  1466. Your generosity is evident of your sweet and loving spirit! Love your creations and your beautiful photography. Blessings to you and yours. Thank you!

  1468. Happy 12th Anniversary❣️❣️❣️ I am amazed that you have created SO MUCH Love and Beauty in these Bunny Rabbits!
    I love each and every one of them❣️ Thank you for the JOY you have brought into my life. ❤️

  1470. Happy Anniversary. You are truly talented and your little cotton rabbits are a delight.

  1472. Beautiful work Julie. My happiest day was last Sunday my 65th Birthday. The family treated me to a lunch at Poderi Cresci Vineyard on Waiheke Island and it was wonderful. Love Julie L xx

  1473. Your patterns are absolutely adorable!!! I would absolutely love to win one but if not I’ll just continue to admire them from afar!! Their little outfits just kill me!!!

  1474. Bright Blessings 🌟🌟and good wishes🌟🌟. SO Grateful for your place in the world of creativity and snuggles ❣️🐰

  1477. Happy Anniversary!! I adore your animals – finished one for a friend and started another for my mom. You are super talented – thanks for sharing it with the world!! God bless you!!

  1479. Happy Anniversary! A friend made one of your rabbits a little while ago, and I’ve been in love ever since. They are fantastic!!

  1481. Thank you Julie for a truly lovely blog. Your knitted bunnies, photos and updates on your family and your life are a tonic.
    Jacqui

  1482. My highlight this week has been spending quality time with my 17 year old son and hearing all his news and being so proud of what a great human being he is.

  1483. I love your work. You are an inspiration for so many people. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  1484. 12 years! I’ve followed you for over 10 of them – it goes by so quickly. Congratulations and your animals are beautiful – I’ve knitted a couple from your patterns & the recipients loved them x

  1485. I adore your patterns – having now purchased several. The bunnies are definitely the favourites. I am in New Zealand and so am enjoying a wonderful sunny long weekend stripping paint off our cottage, I would much rather be knitting.

  1486. This week I have spent time with my grandchildren, some of which I dont often get to see. They are growing like weeds and so lovely.

  1487. Hola, hace años que soy seguidora de su blog, y me encanta todo lo que realiza. Son adorables todos lo
    trabajos que muestra!!! Felicidades por todos estos años de inspirar con su blog. Gracias por la oportunidad de poder ganar uno de sus animalitos! Feliz esta semana me ha hecho muchas pequeñas cosas, recibir fotos y noticias de mi hija que esta en Siri Lanka , de mi hijo que esta en Grecia, esto me llena de felicidad, saber que están bien y disfrutando de la Vida.

  1489. I would love to be included in your draw – your animals are so lovely. And with regard what has made me happy this week is still sitting outside for breakfast in the NE of England at the end of October – contemplating a nice morning of pottering at home followed by an afternoon at the allotment- good prep for the busy coming week 😃

  1490. Congrats on your anniversary. I have bought two of your patterns and so enjoyed knitting them up. Would love to be lucky enough to win one of yours though. Love everything you make. Clever lady that you are. xx

  1493. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts for many years now and look forward to many more to come, congratulations on reaching this milestone. I’ve enjoyed knitting your well written patterns and keep hoping to see a girl and boy badger pattern appearing here one day…

  1494. Floating leaf boats down our little local creek, flowing again after lovely soaking rain, has made me happy this week. How lovely such simple things are! Your little knitted animals are so lovely too, I am sure they will bring joy to those who become their new owners. And…12years is just amazing! Meg:)

  1495. I love your creations and since my daughter’s birthday is approaching fast, it would be perfect if I won!
    My (little) knitting moments were the happiest this week.

  1496. I visited my 10 year old Austrian grandson in Linz whom I haven’t seen for 14 months. Spent a joyous afternoon with him. Thank you for your blog and lovely photos. Your knitting patterns are the best . I have several and have made over 50 for charity – sheep, foxes, rabbits, bears , pandas and elephants. Have even written a pattern and made a couple of badgers. I wish you continued success in all you do.

  1497. I would love one of your cuties!
    I’m from France and trying to knit one rabbit with your pattern!
    Kind regards

  1498. How cute! I love your little rabbits and would be thrilled to win one. Thank you for the opportunity.

  1501. Have been following you since really near the beginning of your blogging journey and love your beautiful creations. I have also used your patterns to make bunny gifts for most of the babies in my immediate circle of friends! (Was so pleased when you decided to release a pattern🤗)
    I am a Forest School leader at a local school and what has made me happiest this week was helping a little boy in yr3 (who has two prosthetic legs) finally climb a tree! He’s never been brave enough before to try but this week he was and he did it! We were both squealing with excitement and his mum couldn’t believe it when I showed her the photo I took! Moments like that in my job make my heart sing!😍

  1502. Happy birthday wishes for your blog! What makes me happy are often the small things, like digging in the garden and the robin paying me a visit. I loved the photos you took of the robin family in your garage. Other things are more like a relief, when a job that needed doing is completed, and I had two of these moments last week as well, so not a bad week. You give me and others so much joy with your blog and Instagram posts, please keep going.

  1503. Always enjoy the photos on your blog ….I am always struck by how the beautiful little rabbits make fee like a little girl again!

  1504. I have been reading your blog for almost 12 years. I love your patterns and beautiful knitting. I have enjoyed making the little knitted Christmas decorations and quite a large family of hedgehogs for my friends and family. Thank you for sharing all of your calming thoughts and beautiful creations xx

  1505. I love making your bunnies, but would love winning one you made! One of my happy things this week was taking an extra day off to be home, enjoy the Fall weather, relax with my fuzzy boys and knit.

  1506. Happy anniversary! Your creations are so beautiful and your blog makes the simple things in life very inspiring x

  1507. Oh My! These are the most adorable little creatures ever!! I would love to have one of these!!

  1509. I’ve got two little granddaughters who would love these adorable little bunnies for Christmas!!!

  1510. Hi Julie, I would love to win one of your little creations! Your blog is lovely. Thank you for sharing your life with us. x Charmaine

  1511. My happy week has been out in this lovely sunshine digging my garden with two little robins for company and my three grandchildren . Happy walking and knitting Kate X

  1512. Cleaver lady . I love your colour choices. I’m making my first bunny , loving the process.
    Thankyou for making it possible, one thing that’s made me happy .. taking my father in law out and see his face light up with all the lovely autum colours . He’s 91. But forgets so quickly. I’m beginning to understand the saying live for the moment x

  1513. Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed and have drawn inspiration from your lovely photos and words. What makes me happiest is knitting for my daughters and nieces. They treasure everything I knit for them. Thank you for the opportunity for one of your little cotton rabbits! Two somebody’s will be incredibly lucky and just as happy. I could only hope ❤️❤️❤️

  1515. Hi Julie and all people who commented here! What have I done this week? I married my son! Yeah! now I am a mother-in-law! After the ceremony we went to a restaurant with a beautiful park all around, and what did we see? a lot of little bunnies in the grass… thinking of you, Julie! 🙂

  1517. Hi Julie, I have always enjoyed your work and love that you share your patterns with us. Would love to be the recipient of one of your animals.
    Hope you have a wonderful day!!

  1518. I adore your creations! I made a couple myself. I’d be an honor to own one you made! Thank you!

  1519. Hello, We love watching to see what you are up to making. Your photos are beautiful. So many things to be thankful for – going to visit my son in college, spending time with family, thankful to God for his goodness.

  1520. Happy Anniversary. Bought most of your patterns. Enjoyed knitting every single one. Lots of love. Jean

  1521. Happy Anniversary to you again.
    The thing that has made me happy this week is BBC2’s Autumn Watch. My pen friend lives in New Hampshire and it’s been really lovely to see what a beautiful place she lives in.

  1522. Congratulations on twelve years in the blogging world. I have followed you for a long time and loved your wonderful animals, trying along the way to get in on some of the purchase opportunities. No one makes these sweet animals better than you, and I look forward to seeing your blog for a long time.

  1523. thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, your tutorials ( the mattres stich was so helpfull) and for creating this
    beautiful creatures that we can all enjoy

  1524. I have only just recently found your lovely little creatures. I’ve just started getting all the items to make your ballerina for a second birthday present. I hope it’s going to be something that she can keep for a very long time, the fact that I can make additionalclothinga for her means that I can always be adding.

  1525. Hi I just love your bunnies! They are ADORABLE!!!!!! Thank you for this opportunity I just love bunnies! Thank you

  1527. Happy Anniversary, Julie. Seeing your little animal creations takes me back to my own childhood. They are so lovable! Two things have made me especially happy this week. The first was a drive through the countryside in southern Ontario, Canada, to see the beautiful autumn leaves in all their splendor. The second was a trip to my favourite yarn shop that carries yummy wools, handpaints, etc. and always inspires me.
    Eileen

  1528. What makes me happy is the crisp Fall air, the ability to walk outside and enjoy God’s beauty and creation. To share in creativity myself in the medium I choose and to enjoy the photos of your creative endeavors are pure pleasure. Thank you!

  1529. Hi, I have followed you for ages now and made some of your rabbits as gifts for friends. What makes me happy is my new grandson Patrick, we have waited a long time for him, xxx

  1530. Hi! Congratulations with the 12th anniversary! I love your little creatures, haven’t taken the time to make one yet, but I plan to make one for my girl for Christmas at least. And thank you for this generous giveaway! Jannicke.

  1531. I’ve been following your blog for years and I just love all your little creatures. They look so soft and cuddly! Thanks for this opportunity and congrats on your blog anniversary!

  1532. Love your blog Julie! I’ve been shopping around for yarn this week to attempt to make one of your cats. I am attempting to make her look like my cat Molly. This has made me very happy this week. Kind regards!

  1533. Its hard to say what makes me happy for today. It’s family diner here tonight and that makes me feel good and of course a bit tired getting it all together. Your animals also make me happy. I’ve made so many that I have a hard time coming up with names I like. As always thank you for your willingness to share information so that our animals look the best we can do.

  1534. Happy Anniversary! Your creations are so beautiful!! I’ve bought most of your patterns and have enjoyed knitting them.

  1536. Your creations are so nice and lovely. Ir’s a pleasure to feel you through your instagram profile!

  1537. I love knitting your little bunny patterns! Your bunny selection this year is adorable. Your are so good at picking out colors! Hosting a club meeting and being with friends has made me happy this week.

  1538. I envy your talent as a beautiful knitter! Your little animals are so sweet! I’m gearing myself up to try one of your patterns in the near future.

  1539. What made me happy this week is secretly knitting socks for my daughters 🙂
    I love your patterns and blog posts.
    when the socks are finshed a little bunny will be my next project.

  1541. Happy anniversary! I’m planning/hoping to knit a rabbit with multiple outfits for my daughter for Christmas, planning to . . . .

  1542. This week I was happy when spontaneously walking 20 minutes in the woods with my DH. The sun was just setting and the colours were subtle but amazing.
    I love your blog, it‘s so authentic, tranquile yet interesting. And your photos are so beautiful!

  1546. Thank you Julie for being a constant source of inspiration, I really love your work. Have a great week everyone!

  1547. I I love these! I’m new to knitting and just found these and I love them! I would love a little bunny so much!! Ahahahah they’re wonderful and thank you for making them! ❤️

  1549. Happy anniversary! I’ve really enjoyed your blog so much! One of the things that has made me happy this week was getting to spend time with my 16 year old at an amusement park. We rode so many rides together and made some great memories laughing and joking around. Stuff to remember forever! Those kinds of times don’t happen too often these days and I hope he will one day share the memories we made with his kids one day.

  1550. Watching my 6 year old son, with his floppy blonde fringe flapping away, running over to me to say hello after a night away 😍

  1551. I just love your imagination in creating these little creatures. Your patterns are just amazing. The lovely weather and caleido scope of autumnal colours has made me happyx

  1553. Your little rabbits are adorable! I hope that I will be able to do one of them on my own some day 😊

  1554. Beautifully created as ever, and a very generous giveaway, thank you. You’ve been busy I think. Well done on 12 years of blogging, that’s amazing. I’m looking forward to following along for many more. CJ xx

  1558. Hi and Happy Anniversary, Julie! I am so inspired by your creativity! What made me happy this week was being outside on these beautiful fall days! I look forward to your posts to see what you are making and all your beautiful photography! Thank you so much. Hugs to you and your family.

  1560. Happy anniversary, I love following your life, knitting adventures and seeing the beautiful animals you create.
    My little 18 month boy makes me happy (and exhausted) every day. He tried to kiss me good night the other day, my heart was full!

  1562. Hi Julie, I love your blog snd your patterns, they are wondetful! Congratulations on your bloganiversary!

  1564. You have a wonderful blog and it spreads such happiness.
    I love all of the wool types and colours that you use in your creations.
    Thank you Julie.

  1565. My beautiful special boy passing his first unit at college.
    Your blog makes me feel normal!
    Happy anniversary.

  1566. Lovely pictures of your work as always, your little animals are so sweet and they must be a joy to create. Congratulations on your 12 years and long may this inspirational blog continue. What’s making me happy at the moment is I’ve found that knitting a pullover isn’t quite so scary as I first thought and so far it’s not looking half bad. Have a lovely week! Jane xx

  1567. Your work is so ,so beautiful. My youngest just told me that they are expecting so this will be our 11th beautiful grandchild. We are so very lucky that they all live nearby. Yes, we breed like rabbits in this family! xx

  1569. Hello from our new home in Florida!
    This morning I saw 3 dolphins in the Gulf as my husband and I took a little beach walk. So graceful and serene.
    I am a relatively new knitter but loved your patterns so much I tried them right from the start. Yours are prettier than mine, of course, but I persevere.
    I’m currently making baby sea turtles and they bring me such joy. Like your critters, they all have their own personalities.
    I hope I win but even if not, I’ll be following your blog with joy.
    Thank you and congratulations on 12 years!

  1570. Thank you so much for your generous sharing of so many complimentary patterns. I have purchased all of your patterns. I have made several dresses but have not gotten up the confidence yet to knit an animal but i pllan to in the future. I enjoy your blog and all of your tutorials.
    Thank you
    Mary yates

  1572. Happy Anniversary- it’s such a joy to see our little animal friends. Always puts a smile on my face

  1575. Have followed your work for years now with great joy, and have made up many of your patterns. Thank you for the pleasure you give to others through your blog.

  1576. I just want to let you know that your blogs and the pictures that you post on your blog , your love for nature and birds is very inspiring. I love the vibrations that emanate from your blog.
    As to what made me happy this week, it was my dream to learn fair isle knitting from a knitting teacher in UK. And I live here in India. The dream almost seemed impossible. But nonetheless I kept dreaming and Ann Kingstone , the knit wear designer from Yorkshire suddenly arrived here in India on some visit . And of all the places, she arrived in my city!!! She agreed to teach me !!! And I have been learning from her 😊. Well.. dreams come true. And learning from her is making me very, very happy !!

  1577. Congrats for 12 years . One thing that makes me happy is spending time with the grand kids and they would love your handy work!!!

  1580. Your collection of little animals are precious….. I started with one little cotton rabbit….For my daughter Bethany who loved bunnies. She was her Pop-pop’s snuggle bunny. Please keep creating…. you’ve created such joy.

  1581. What an awesome giveaway! I’ve admired your little animals for years, and when you came out with the patterns (thank you!) that was just one more great reason to learn how to knit! (The first reason being making my own perfect cardigans.) Confession: I’ve been knitting for almost two years now and still have yet to make a bunny (so many things to make, so little time!), but it’s definitely on my to-do list. I love scrolling through the projects on Ravelry to see other’s beautiful and fun little knit friends. Thank you!

  1582. Things that make me happy… the beautiful family and friends I have in my life. They make life rewarding and worth living. Happy anniversary my sweet friend. Your creations and writing bring such joy to so many.

  1583. Congratulations on 12 years! I spent yesterday watching my daughter marry the love of her life! It makes me so happy to see her find so much joy! Her beautiful smile warmed my heart!

  1584. So glad to see you are back!
    I just love how amazing your patterns are!
    However, there is always something special about the animals you knit!!!
    I always look forward to your blog posts and your pictures are the best!
    Congrats on your 12 yr Blog Anniversary!

  1585. Congratulations on your 12th anniversary! I think I am one of your readers who have been “popping” in from the beginning and admiring your cute bunnies! My dogs have made me happy this week as well as my knitting, which is turning out so much better than expected! And, of course, seeing this blog post has also made me happy. Maybe this time I will be picked to receive one of your adorable animals?

  1586. Happy anniversary! Been a follower of yours for years – wish I could knit! Would love to win a sweet animal for my baby on the way!

  1587. Happy 12th Anniversary!
    Your lovely little animals are enchanting, thank you for sharing them with us!

  1588. Your creations are adorable. What made me happy this week? My son is home from university for a week long break. It’s great when they come home after being away acting so much more grown-up but still need to hug their mom!

  1591. Hi Julie,
    I’ve been enjoying your blog and just looking at your beautifully knitted animals!
    One thing that made me happy in the week of 10/15 (since the week of 10/22 has just started) is that my youngest son enjoyed his camp…this year. He joined the same camp last year, but didn’t seemed to enjoy it too much. This is a very rare outdoor camp that we can find in Japan, so he actually slept in the tent outside at a little camp site. I was more excited to go than he was 😉 but he came home very happy. He is eight, by the way.
    Please keep on knitting beautiful animals!

  1592. Congratulations from Sweden on your blog anniversary! Would love to give my three-year-old a sweet animal sinne she’s given up using dummies 🙂

  1593. Happy 12th Anniversary, Julie! Thank you for your gorgeous bunnies, their equally cute friends and your heartwarming musings about life, knitting and gardens.
    I am sitting here in Australia watching the Invictus Games and feeling so happy for, and inspired by, these amazing athletes. As I listen to their stories I can’t help but notice the recurring themes of community and belonging that are stressed as being so vital to leading healthy and purposeful lives. It is huge events like this that build awareness on a global scale but it is smaller, gentler actions (such as a wonderful blog about knitted bunnies, the changing seasons, etc) that sustain our hearts and provide a welcoming community on a daily basis.
    With grateful thanks and a happy heart,
    Nicola

  1594. Happy anniversary from a fan and her mum in San Francisco! Your little animals are the sweetest.

  1595. Congratulations!
    Wow there are so many things that made me happy but the best was a surprise visit from my sister and her 2 year old niece who can now say my name and that is just the sweetest little girl 💕

  1596. Your knitting is beautiful Julie. It would be lovely to win one of your little animals.
    The sunshine has made me happy this week. x

  1597. Congratulations on the 12 years!! I already own one of your gorgeous little foxes. She needs a sister or a brother to keep her company. Things that have made me happy this week – having my husband home, he works away a lot, and hugs from my daughters.

  1598. Happy Anniversary! The world is a very place with your weekend animals in it: )
    The autumn leaves have been making me happy this week 😀 x

  1600. My happies memories are from walking in the Yorkshire dales for a few days this half term break. The weather, beautiful trees and the hills were heavenly. Thank you for your wonderful designs and blog.

  1601. Un caloroso abbraccio dall’Italia.. il tuo vivere leggero è un esempio per tutti!
    I tuoi lavori sono per me ispirazione.
    xxx Cati

  1603. I’m happy today because the sun is shining here with total blue sky and I have the chance to win one of your cuties. Bless you.

  1604. Julie your blog is a place I visit to look at the beauty that you create and photograph. Your gorgeous little animals are always so pretty, with shades of colour that are so perfectly chosen. My weekend made me happy this week after a hectic week at work. I spent time in the gym, a few hours reading, baking a chocolate cake and precious time crocheting a ladybug. My crafting time is like meditation. Thank you for providing so much inspiration. Happy anniversary. Kind wishes. Kate

  1605. I love and am inspired every time I visit your blog. I have followed you for many many years. Happy 12th!

  1606. Thank you so much for 12 years of sharing your talent
    Seeing your little cotton rabbits 🐰always warms my
    Heart! It is fall here in New England- the weather is
    turning crisp , the leaves 🍁 are vibrant colors -favorite
    time of year- thoughts turn to knitting. Thank you for
    your generous spirit- may you continue to find joy in
    what you choose to create- you have made many people
    Happy ☘️

  1607. What has made me happy this week, the sight and smell of fresh rain…
    How quickly the grass greens up after a little bit of rain….
    And of course who needs an excuse to knit….
    Love seeing what you are up to…. 🙂

  1608. Thank you for giving me my knitting motivation back!
    With all the huge projects like cardigans or shawls I kinda just… stopped.
    And now I I can make a cute little toy (or two, or three) every time I need a break from a high-yardage project.

  1609. What made me happy this week was going on a trip to a craft chocolate fair with my 18-year-old son. Our relationship has been a bit rocky recently for various reasons and it was a great chance to have a good chat on the way and share the endorphin rush of tasting some excellent chocolate.

  1611. Congratulations, I have followed your lovely blog from the beginning.
    Always so beautifully made. I have several patterns and one quiet day l shall sit down with my tiny needles and knit myself a bunny!
    Thankyou for all the inspiration xx

  1613. Thank you so much for your wonderful patterns, and congrats on 12 years! I start my new job today, so that has made me really happy this week. 🙂

  1614. So happy you plan on blogging in the future, as I’m always happy to see a new post, read your thoughts and see the lovely pictures.

  1615. Your blog is so inspirational – beautiful photographs too – and your lovely bunnies never fail to raise a smile. Thank you so much.

  1616. I am so grateful for the talent you share! The little animals you create are precious! Your blog and website is a happy place for me to visit and be inspired! Thanks!

  1617. Congratulations Julie. Your blog and patterns woke up a dormant skill in me, for which I thank you. This past week, spending time with my precious grandchildren made me happy.

  1618. Congratulations from the Netherlands on your anniversary! I enjoy your blog and patterns very much. Because of you I started knitting again (it was a long lost hobby of mine) and enjoy it so much. What made me happy this week? My daughter turned 8 and we celebrated with friends and family. My little girl still has a sort of permanent smile on her face! 🙂 Thank you for your inspiration! Now the colder weather (finally) started I can’t wait to start knitting again on a new project. Happy knitting!

  1620. Hi Julie
    Congratulation on your blog anniversary!! I enjoy your blog a lot and have purchase every animal you have made.
    I love them all. I haven’t knitted since I was a teen and know I can’t stop making these wonderfull and sweet little toys
    for my grandchildren and my daughters friends children and they all love them.
    Thank you for your lovely animals.
    Best wishes for you and your family.
    Julia from Argentina

  1623. Very Happy Anniversary – thank you for those years of beautiful posts and patterns…they have been a big and happy part of my life
    xox

  1624. Happy Blog-versary. Always enjoy your posts and photos. This weekend I’m happy as my two rabbits Foxy and Mr. Wolf are bonding!. Foxy after years of not wanting a buddy is now interested. So happy to see them together. Best Wishes to you Julie x

  1625. Great giveaway!
    This week I have come home from a holiday to America to visit one of my oldest friends.
    I am therefore generally very happy because it was so wonderful to spend time with her.
    Thanks!
    Laura

  1626. My favorite times of my life is spent with family. We are so fortunate to have our little grandson each weekend and he is such a source of enjoyment – reliving life through the eyes of a 3 yr. old is so fun! I love your knitting projects and would love to put one under this year’s Christmas tree for Wyatt. Happy Anniversary and may God Bless You.

  1627. Happy Anniversary, I love your blog and wish I could tramp some of the paths in your photos. The one of the trees in the previous post calls to my soul. I am grateful this week that my 80 year old friend who has had difficulty walking for some time now is able to have knee surgery. The doctor says the surgery should allow her to walk again without pain. I’m so happy that modern medicine can give her the ability to be mobile once again.

  1628. wow! 12 years is wonderful! I’ve enjoyed your blog for quite a few years now. I come here for happy…
    A happy moment this week in my world was hearing my daughter call a teeter-totter a tater-totter, like the potato tater tot. It was hilarious. She is right at the age of mostly being done with these kind of word plays, so it was extra fun to know she has a few baby/toddler-esque words left in her! 😉
    best to you

  1629. I always enjoy your posts, I often save them if I am in a hurry as I rip through my e-mails because they are like a little oasis in the middle of what is sometimes chaos! Thanks for that! Love your knit work, keep it coming!

  1630. Thank you and best wishes, I so look forward to reading what has been going on at ‘little cotton rabbits’. Here’s to the next 12 years!

  1631. Thank you so much for your beautiful blog, patterns, and giveaways!
    The thing that made me happy this week the most was sitting on the couch at night with all three of my children (8, 6, and 2) piled on top of me . . all totally engaged while I read the simple story of Farmer Boy to them. (One of my husband’s and my favorites from our childhood.) It was so wonderful to keep that tradition alive and have them be so interested in it.

  1632. 1618 comments so far,…what are my chances?!? But it’s worth a tre. I love the delicate detail in your rabbits. You have a gift, and it brings joy to many others. Thank you!

  1633. I would love one of your gorgeous rabbits as since the frosty mornings I have not seen one for a while and your ones reminded me of them. Beautiful work and love your blog getting an insight into your life family and knitting projects.Tottally love your work XXX

  1634. Love your beautiful creatures. The thing that has made me most happy this week is kicking autumn leaves.

  1635. I would love a little rabbit, don’t mind which one – there’s a loving home ready for her here if she would like to live with a wood fairy (me) we would have so much fun together, blowing dandelions, chasing dragonfly and picking flowers. I can see that I will be very lucky to be chosen as there are so many of us out here in blogland who want to be considered for adoption. Fingers crossed 🙂

  1636. Happy Anniversary!!! Your work is beautiful. Seeing the lovely pictures always put a smile on mi face.

  1637. My favourite thing at the moment that has made me smile is my husband. He has just retired and has insisted he wants to take on more housework and cooking!

  1638. I love your designs and have enjoyed knitting one of your bunnies but would absolutely love to own a “real” one knitted by yourself.
    Reading your blog and looking at your stunning photography always makes me smile

  1639. I was really happy this week when my 9 year old daughter wanted to come to a local crochet group meet up for the first time. She brought her hook and yarn cake and continued practising doing a chain 🙂

  1640. Thanks for giving us a peek into your life and lovely knits! I haven’t knit in years, though I used to enjoy it. I am looking forward to a day (when my toddler allows me more time!) when I can pick it up again and try my hand at some of your patterns.

  1641. Love your photos and various sweet critters! I’ve made a bunny and a friend made me a fox! Love them both. 🙂

  1644. Your bunnies remind me of the Little Grey Rabbit Stories.
    Last week my beautiful mum died suddenly, this week the tears were replaced with a smile as I gained not one but 3 amazing Godchildren. Think I need to get cracking on bunnies for them. Thank you for such a fabulous blog, here’s to many more. X

  1645. Hellow from Spain!
    I love your beautiful work and thous photos you show us of such a wonderful nature.
    You are a great inspiratíon for me.
    I am working in a present for a friend. I use to create little animals and their little worlds.
    Your work inspire me. Thak you so much! !
    Lucia

  1646. I am so grateful to be able to look in on your world and share the things we have in common. Your photography is amazing and your bunnies are scrumptious! Congratulations on your anniversary. Here’s to many more!

  1648. Congratulations on 12 years!! I’ve been with you from the beginning. Throw my name into the contest pool!!!

  1649. You have a very lovely blog. One of my favorites. Your knitted animals are charming and beautiful. Thank you.

  1650. I love your animal knits and have made many for my grandaughter. This week my son managed to wear a sock on his foot after falling 25 foot off a cliff. It made me SMILE☺

  1651. Hi Julie,
    I also love your animal patterns and collect them and hope one day to actually knit one or two. You mentioned I should write something that makes me happy — I have been making my 2 year old grandson a fox costume and when he put on the finished fox it was wonderful to see his face grin at me.
    Best wishes to you and your family.

  1653. Oh, I so love these. Have made a few and given away as gifts – they were much appreciated. Would love one of my own!

  1654. Thank you for the lovely patterns you have produced! I have made a few of them, some still to try out.
    I appreciate your talents and your generosity in sharing them and making them available for us all to practice our skills with and to learn more about knitting.
    Much appreciated!

  1655. You are an exciting discovery for me. Your little animals and the little dresses are amazing. I knit but nothing like those wonderful pieces. Thank you, Geraldine (Jeri) Dalbec

  1657. Your blog posts always make my day! I very much appreciate that you take the time to post little snippets of your makings and life in general. I own almost all of your patterns and while I derive a lot of pleasure out of knitting my own little critters, owning one that was created with your hands would make me feel like the luckiest person in the world!

  1658. Thank you so much for taking the time to blog and for your wonderful wonderful knitting and patterns. What a joy!!!!! I am delighted to have finished my very first wee sheep today dressed in purple and lavender ready for a friend’s birthday. I kept my first little rabbit – she isn’t going anywhere no matter who wants her!!! An elephant is next, a boy I think and a friend who I think will love him. Thank you once again!! I felt it such a struggle bringing up my autistic boy, but now i know how blessed I was that it was so much easier than the road you are walking. I have so much respect for the beautiful job you are doing with such grace 🙂

  1659. Dear Julie, thank you x 3 for writing up your patterns. I have so much joy and happiness from making my own LCRs 😀

  1660. Your creations give me joy. As does your blog. Thank you for sharing your talents. I would love to win one of your beautiful little animals.

  1661. Such sweet little animals!
    A recent happy moment for me: watching my (adult) daughter play soccer at the Special Olympics Fall Games.

  1663. I love your creations! I have been following you from the beginning posts! You are such an inspiration!

  1664. Love your critters, such wonderful expressions! My happy this week, actually most weeks, is my Siggi, a most gentle cat who likes “blankietime” which means curling up on my lap atop 2 blankets – he likes it cushy :))

  1665. Thank you yet again for your inspirational knitting blog.
    One thing which made me happy this day? Well, it is still a wee bit early here and completely dark outside. yesterday though I loved walking through wet, afllen leaves. The rain had given them a Claude Monet look 🙂

  1666. Congratulations on the success of your wonderful blog, Julie, through which you share your great talents, your lovely perspective of the world and your experiences.
    My great joy this week is after my dear sweet chow pup was diagnosed with liver cancer last week and was not doing well, he has rebounded and is doing so much better. We have resumed our walks/sniffs and snuggles. And just today he had a very exuberant tail wag which was wonderful! He is such a dear boy and I hope we will have many more days together.

  1667. Hello, Julie!
    My little girl is always so excited to go to school and that has made me so happy all school year! Today was crazy sock day and she wore her unicorn socks and unicorn dress! She was thrilled! Thank you for being you and for sharing your delightful creations with the world!

  1668. Hello from Australia,
    I am loving watching a family of Bower birds hang out in our back garden (the male is a shiny blue/black and the females an olive green). The male displays all sorts of bright blue items he has found in the bower he builds for his ladies. We leave out pegs and blue milk caps, scraps of fabric and wrappers. Yesterday he flew off with two caps in his mouth at once! Would adore one of your special rabbits:)
    dswalk16@tpg.com.au

  1669. Hello Julie … we share the same first name! I love your blog & enjoy popping by the see your amazing creations. Thank you for the chance to enter your gorgeous giveaway. What made me happy this week was just at long last … a chance to spend some time in my garden amongst the flowers & trees. After a stressful week visiting my elderly Mum it was just the tonic I needed. Cheerio from Julie 🙂

  1670. Hello from Wiltshire; this week I have been happy planting bulbs in my garden in anticipation of a glorious spring display.

  1671. Hello from New Zealand! Yesterday was a holiday Monday and I had a lovely weekend catching up with friends and family in various locations around the North Island. The weather was glorious so summer is definitely on it’s way which is keeping me happy even though I’m back at work today : ) I love your blog – your little animals have such character, and I enjoy all the snippets you share of your life. Thanks for letting us all have a chance of adopting one of those little cuties!

  1672. Hi. I think your patterns are just gorgeous. I have used the rabbit pattern many times and have been delighted with each one. Thank you for making them available. I also enjoy reading your blog. Many thanks.

  1673. What has made me happy this week is walking in glorious autumn colour in the woods near my house

  1674. The thing that has made me most happy this week is finding the time once again to get back into knitting and visiting blogs like yours for lots of squishy goodness 😊 xx I would love to win one of your wonderful creations.

  1675. Thank you, Julie, for all your inspiration that has led me into picking up those knitting needles again after such a long time! All the best from Rome.

  1676. Love your work! Your details make for very sweet critters. What has made me happy recently is getting to know my new granddaughter. She is in for many knitted buddies.

  1678. I love your work Julie. I’ve been following for years and love seeing a new post pop up in my feed.
    The sweet smell of my newly flowering sweet peas just outside the back door are making me happy this week.

  1679. Hi Julie,
    Love the animals. Would love to try and knit them, but don’t have the courage. I live in South Africa and would love to get one. Regards and Thank you.

  1680. Tending to my garden each day, even if only for a moment, always makes me happy. I have made a number of your animal patterns, and am always on the lookout for the perfect fur (or non fur) yarn. I have quite a collection of yarns to knit into little animal friends. Love your patterns.

  1681. Little Cotton Rabbits is an inspiring blog for me… your photography and approach to life always is a boost to me. This week, I completed the Void shawl that I first saw on your blog, so that was alot of fun.
    I work in the middle of a state park, Bear Mountain,NY, so actually when I am work and look out at the spectacular view of the Bear Mountain Bridge and Hudson River Valley, it gives me great joy and happiness!
    Thankyou for your beautiful blog-
    Paula Holt

  1682. I always enjoy your photos and the sweet faces of your animals! I was able to spend the weekend with my son who is away at college and yesterday with a dear friend, so the week is off to an amazing start. I hope yours is as well!

  1684. Even though it’s fall here, it’s been super sunny– I hope to celebrate by winning a bunny!
    I made homemade tomato soup with the last few from the garden and got an unexpected hug from my teenage son. That made me smile.
    I love your patterns and the meticulous way you craft each one. There’s art, love, sweetness and skill in each animal. It would be a privilege to own one.

  1685. Hello Julie,
    it’s allways very exciting to open your blog and see what you have made. Your knitted animals are super cute.

  1686. I have enjoyed your blog for many years (and through many computer updates = loss of information on my part). I am mostly a sock knitter, but have yearned to try one of your adorable patterns for too long now. Do you have one of your kitties in that pile of soft hugs? I look forward to the results, and to keep reading your blog. Cheers

  1689. Your creations are wonderful. I keep coming back for more and I can’t wait to start on my little rabbits. Thanks for everything.

  1690. Oh, I love all of these little darlings, Hope to have one ! Love your blog and all the field trips. Beautiful.

  1691. 12 years! Congratulations. I originally discovered your blog several years ago while learning about Autism. I adopted a ten year old boy with autism who now is 26!

  1692. Happiness is sitting in the warmth of the unexpected autumn sunshine, embroidering on the face of my latest bunny and watching as his character comes to life……… Hello Teabag

  1693. My most awesome happy moment this week was my birthday picnic in a botanical garden with my reuniting family! Awesomest of awesome memories!!

  1694. Seeing your lovely animals in my feed made me smile and finally cracking sock knitting was a really positive thing this week for me. Big congrats xx

  1695. Seeing your work always brings such joy! Thank you for all you bring to this community.

  1696. Hello from Prince Edward Island, Canada! I love rabbits, and think your knitted animals are some of the nicest I’ve seen anywhere. I’ve knitted a few larger teddy bears over the years, and would very much like to try knitting one of your patterns soon. – Lindsey

  1697. I love your Little Cotton Rabbits! I am not up to the level of being able to knit them yet – but they are an inspiration for me. I have had time for sewing this week and that makes me happy. Thanks for the give away chance.

  1698. Hello from Canada.My daughter is an avid follower of your blog and has purchased a number of your patterns. Her birthday is Oct 26 and I’d love to give her one of your bunnies for her birthday. Your animals are the best!

  1699. The sight of your pile of adorable, woolly critters put a big smile on my face. I have one of your little rabbits (knit by me) sitting on my sofa and that always makes me smile every time I see it. My Mom died 3 years ago, but I got to spend time with my other mother recently (her identical twin sister). That made me very happy. My other half (Denny) did something very special and thoughtful for me last night. That made me very happy. I get to work every day with wonderful, talented people. I have a LOT to be thankful for. I look forward to each and every one of your blog posts, Julie. They are the next best thing to actually being there with you. Sending hugs your way… ♥ P.S. Getting to knit or crochet a little every day always makes me happy.

  1700. Hello Julie,
    Thanks for the lovely chance! I enjoy your blog so much, the photos, the patterns, and your beautiful stories. Thank you for it all. It is one of the things that make my day!
    This week my daughter decided to decorate for Halloween and as she did I realized how many knitted things I’ve made for Halloween/autumn over the last few years. While I certainly cannot devote as much time as I’d like, bit by bit we have acquired several adorable knits to help accentuate the seasons. I think the best part was when she found a stash of leaves that I had knitted and asked if I could make a couple of tiny pumpkins to add to it to make a garland for the mantle. As teens aren’t often excited by knits, or the interests of their mothers, it was a nice moment that made my week. You can bet I’m working on tiny pumpkins today!
    Thanks again for the wonderful blog and all that it entails!
    Best,
    Jennifer

  1701. Honestly? THIS! My Mum and I are huge fans of your work; yours are simply my favourite patterns of all the patterns of all the things! My mum saw your instagram post linked to this and we both gasped and got to the blog! These little rabbits and their friends bring a lot of joy…yours look quite perfect and would love to own one one day. My mum made me a couple which I treasure and then I went on to knit my own…I look forward to knitting with you for a long time…Happy Blog Birthday!x

  1702. I’ve already won a prize from Little Cotton Rabbits as I chanced upon your blog shortly after the sudden death of my husband ten years ago when I was in search of some solace.
    I’ve been able to knit for as long as I can remember but hadn’t realised the comfort it could bring. I managed to conquer the art of crochet shortly after – a craft which had eluded me but one that I am able to teach to others these days.
    I’ve followed your family’s highs and lows with interest (my son -now 46 – was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes at the age of fourteen) so understand that life has its challenges.
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and indeed your talents with us.

  1703. Congratulations on your Blogiversary Julie! I’ve been following your blog from very nearly the beginning, and I still love popping in for a catch up. Here’s to many more years. Love Rosy x

  1704. Hi,
    your rabbits are so cute !!
    My last happiness : start knitting a bunny for my little niece of 3 years 🙂

  1705. We live in the southwest of US – Arizona. What makes me happy is the nickering of my horses, and their sweet sweet breath. Also – the weather is finally cooling off! Thank you!

  1708. A very British comment I know, but the beautiful autumn weather has made me happy this week. I have mowed my lawn, dug over some flower beds ( the couch grass does NOT make me happy!!), and stacked logs. Oh yes and Maisie the cockapoo and I had some lovely walks. Just to offer a balanced picture, learning bridge has made me very frustrated this week-it’s so hard.
    I am also trying some more complex knitting -one pair of toe up socks done and started cuff down pair.
    As you can tell, I am retired and can spend most of my time pleasing myself – how lucky am I ?.
    Love your blog and your wonderful photos

  1709. Absolutely love your patterns. Since I knit my first bunny as a gift, family has kept me busy with requests.

  1710. Your talent is amazing and how you cope with life is also an inspiration to me.
    I am extremely happy this week to be spending time with my grandchildren who live on Norfolk Island, a small dot in the South Pacific Ocean.

  1711. Your writings and creativity are inspiring. One cannot look at your whimsical and beautiful little friends without smiling with sheer delight!

  1712. It gives me such pleasure to knit your patterns Julie. I am doing two bunnys I have suitcases and will put them in there with a variety of clothes. Two little girls will be very happy. Our litle Cockerpoo Alfie goes to Happy Hounds to play with other dogs for the day, I was happy to see him come to greet us with his tail wagging although he loves to play he is happy to come home with us. Thank you for the giveaway. Hilary

  1713. It has been delightful to open my email and see a new post from you. Your photos are stunning and a glimpse of the beautiful part of the world you have the privilege of living in. I’ve so appreciated and been thankful for your honesty about your journey and your family. You are real! Lastly, but my comments are definitely not in any order, thank you for sharing your love of knitting with all of us. I have many of your patterns and my wee bunnies, elephant, hedgehog, and fox are being loved by some very special people in my life. As time permits I hope to complete the other animals. I love how personal and individual I can make them with different outfits. So cute! I’ve also followed your links for tea cozy and socks. You’re an inspiration and a gift. Thank you!
    Jennifer

  1714. I love reading your blog, and seeing your beautiful pictures, I have been reading for a few years now. What’s made me happy this week? Many things, but today it was having my lovely rescue cat curl up on my knee purring.

  1715. Your blog is an inspiration to us all with special needs family members. Thank you for sharing yours.

  1716. Hello Julie, I just want to say that I admired your work from the first moment I saw your cats woven and from there I have not stopped to see everything you have created. I am a big fan of yours and I have admired all the construction of your dolls and all those beautiful dresses and sweaters that you have shared with us all.
    I have woven several rabbits, some cats and some other fox thanks to you and I never have as nice as yours, it would be an honor to have one of those 14, here in Mexico is not easy to get something so cute, I think I would put it in a showcase to show off to everyone. Thank you very much for your beautiful creative work, the world is better for people like you. A kiss and hug from Mexico with love.

  1717. Today my husband and I went to parent-teacher conferences for our youngest child. We heard many nice things about him. Though the comments didn’t surprise me, they did make me happy. The beautiful fall weather here in Michigan was nice too.
    Thank you for your beautiful blog and for the chance to win one of your adorable animals.

  1718. Hi,
    Your animals bring a smile to my face. If my entry is picked, please donate it to a sick child.

  1719. I enjoy reading your blog and looking at your photos. Your animals make me smile every time I see one. The first time I saw your rabbits, I fell in love with them because of their
    Mary Jane shoes. I made a rabbit for my self and dressed her and called her Belinda Bunny. When my granddaughter saw her, she asked me to make one for her which I did. Her bunny has a blue dress so she named her Blueberry. I felt that our bunnies needed sweaters so I sent for that pattern and one for additional dresses. I absolutely love your work and hope to do more knitting this winter for our bunnies.

  1720. Two things that have made me happy this week: my cat curling up on my lap now that it’s cooler and beautiful sunsets on my drive home from work. Thank you for the chance to possibly choose a bunny, if my comment is picked.

  1722. For me the weather has been cooling down so it has finally started to feel like fall. I just got a new cookbook and I’m dying to try out a new pastry recipe (the weather is finally cool enough so the butter will not turn into a melted mess). And my family is planning on having a fun fall day where we will carve pumpkins, make kettle corn, drink some apple cider, and watch some Scooby-Doo and Charlie Brown. I haven’t knit in a while due to school and work but I finally get the day off so maybe I’ll drink some tea, knit, and settle down with a good book.

  1723. You are so generous! And such a prolific knitter. I enjoy every one of your blog posts.

  1724. Thanks for your generous giveaway. I love your rabbits and would love to own one. The thing that makes me happy this week is, I have my 2 granddaughters this week. The are 27 months and 2 1/2 months. I’m having such a great time. I love being a Nana!

  1725. I had such a rough month and so exhausted and your giveaway had popped into my eyes and that’s the best thing happened to me this week!!!!! Just the fact you give away for your anniversary to anyone makes me fulfill with a happiness. Here in Japan, we do have a lot of shops to get yarns and staff but not a CUTE and GORGEOUS pattern, especially a doll. So I love your wonderful work and admire you. And one day I would love to try your pattern and hope you can visit Japan and open some knitting event with us!

  1726. Your little cotton rabbits rekindled my interest in knitting which I learned growing up in Ireland. After I married (in the U.S.) I also learned to crochet, but knitting is far better, in my opinion, in that things can be shaped more exquisitely – the proof is in these sweet little rabbits!
    Besides the smile your rabbits always brings to my face, this week I was very happy to hear from my oldest son who is going through a rough patch and had been out of touch for a long time. He is all grown up but still my sweet boy. It made me so happy to hear from him and especially that he was safe.
    Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us.

  1727. Autumn has finally arrived in Pittsburgh! The nights are cool with cloudless starry skies. By day we are still warmed by the sun. Wonderful season of the year.

  1729. I love the sheep with her little dress. Happiness, yesterday, I got to look after my 2 month old granddaughter, while her Mummy had a well deserved nap.

  1730. Spent a wonderful weekend in the country with my daughter and a good friend enjoying the peace and quiet of country life.

  1731. Seeing the world through the eyes of my 3 year old grandson, and sharing the simple joy of running through falling leaves with him. Congratulations on your blog anniversary.

  1732. Congratulations on the anniversary! I love popping in and following this blog, you are so talented and so inspiring. This week we have had our first rains of the season. Perfect for knitting and there’s nothing better than a thunderstorm in Africa after all the heat and dust October brings 🙂

  1733. Love, love, love your blog!
    My last happiness – spending several days getting to know my 3 month old granddaughter! she is a sparkly girl!

  1734. My exciting news and happiness, is being able to tell friends that my daughter is expecting their first child in April, this is a little miracle after having life changing damage from cancer and chemo and radiotherapy. I have some of your cutie animal patterns which I have made, so I must start making some for the new arrival. xcx

  1735. Hi from down under Australia. I love reading your blog & what makes me happy week after week is seeing my mum who recently turned eighty knit your cute little characters for friends & family.

  1736. I really enjoy reading your blog. You are so talented and I look forward to seeing your photos
    and hearing all about your family.
    It is Spring time here and the sunny, warm weather we have had this week
    makes me feel incredibly happy and blessed.
    Congratulations on your achievement.

  1737. Twelve years is amazing! I think I must have read you for a good few of those years by now and I’ve made a few of your animals too.
    The changing of the seasons is making me happy – I like summer well enough but I am looking forward to wearing my lovely woolly jumpers, going out for walks and rustling through leaves, snuggling under quilts with my loved ones and I have started on making all kinds of wintery soups and cakes!

  1738. Your knitted animals are so full of life, each with their own character. It must be hard work at the same time as being a way of relaxing.

  1739. Seeing a huge pink full moon this morning light up the sky, it was magical and made me extremely happy!

  1744. Your blog is always a pleasure to look at. Your pictures are always very relaxing.
    I really enjoyed doing little cats and rabbits from your patterns.

  1745. Love your blog and am always happy to see a new post. I am the proud owner of a new pair of Duckboots thanks to you!!

  1746. Hi Julie,
    Love to see all your beautiful pictures and read updates about the children.
    My husband and I just returned from a road trip to Northeast Georgia. It was a beautiful drive with little cabins tucked around bends in the mountains and alongside lakes. We were in bear country but didn’t see a bear!! On one hand I wanted to see a bear and on the other I probably would have fainted if I did see a bear!!
    Loved our get-away but glad to be back home with our two Scotties, Archie a Wheaten and Luna a red brindle. They are sooo dog-gone cute and funny!
    I hope you have a lovely fall. Enjoyed your sock knitting picture…may get mine out and finish a long overdue gift!
    Ren

  1747. Hi Julie,
    Congratulations on your 12th anniversary and thank you for generously giving away two of your unbelievably cute little animals. They are guaranteed to make me happy just looking at them in their adorable outfits. The fact that my daughter, at the age of 30 and single, has just been accepted for a mortgage on her own little house has made me so happy as it is what she has wanted for quite a while now – mixed feelings for me, I love her being at home with us. The good thing is that she will only be 10 minutes drive away so it isn’t all sad! Thank you for all the enjoyment that your blog brings to, clearly, an enormous number of us. Love Chris.

  1748. Happy anniversary! Your blog was one of the first I found when I started to knit, and I am so thankful for your beautiful pictures and your precious patterns. I just returned home after a week in Bulgaria. Being with my family again has made this week a happy one. Just cooking breakfast and sitting down with my favorite people every morning brings great joy to my heart.

  1749. Hello,
    I’m a teacher in Texas. The thing that has really brought joy to me this week is how much my students have enjoyed sewing during what would have been their recess time outside. It has been raining so much that we have mostly stayed inside these past few days. A few of them have even been slowly learning to knit (I’m not great at teaching that skill).
    Also, I love your stuffed animals.

  1750. Hi Julie,
    Congratulation on your anniversary. Your little animals are really very cute and you are very creative. You might have a lot of fun knitting them. Greatings from Hungary!

  1751. Twelve years of blogging is an amazing achievement – congratulations! I always enjoy reading your posts which convey a sense of calm and gentleness however frantic real life might be, and always make me feel better for reading. Thank you xx

  1752. This week I was made happy by my 4 year old receiving her Halloween costume and falling so much in love with it that she’s worn it every day since, even on all our various outings around town. I love all the smiles she gets from random strangers as she prances around in her full costume and mask while helping me put apples in the grocery cart, rake the leaves, pick up parts at the hardware store, etc.
    Thanks so much for your generosity with this giveaway. I love reading your blog and, of course, love all your lovely knitted animals. They have such an old-fashioned innocent charm and it makes me happy just looking at them all.

  1753. This is such a sweet idea, especially in this time of bad news, always nice to think of things that make us happy… The loveliest moment of this week for me has been being up late with my son who is teething. He was wide awake around 3:30am so I picked him up for a cuddle. He spend a good 20 minutes looking up at me, inspecting my face, and smiling. It was such a lovely time. I made sure to sear it into my memory because it was so wonderful. Thank you for the opportunity to share 🙂

  1754. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1755. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1756. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1757. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1758. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1759. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1760. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1761. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1762. Hi Julie, I found your patterns a couple of years ago and started knitting the teeny tiny toys. I Sent 2 to my sister when she was ill to cheer her up. When she was in hospital I knitted her a full size rabbit in a blue dress with hearts on, she named her Ivy. My sister passed away soon after this. Since then I have found it therapeutic to knit several of the teeny tiny toys, which I put in a little bag with a note and I leave them dotted about in places that have meaning to us such as the coffee shop where we used to go and the cathedral in Durham. All of your patterns are so beautiful and I cannot do them justice but I enjoy knitting them anyway. Thank you for such lovely patters and knitted pieces and your blog. Also thank you for the therapy your patterns and photographs gave given me. T x

  1763. Happy blog anniversary from Canada! Seeing a new post from you always makes me happy. I love seeing your projects and you nature photos are lovely.

  1764. Happy anniversary of your blog, I love all of the things that you do and was so thrilled when you started releasing patterns,have made 12 of your little animals so far and everyone has loved them.What makes me happy are the little things, sunshine, lovely views and some crafting to do.Thanks for all your inspiration, you always have the best pictures on your blog xx

  1765. How I love your darling patterns! I have just seen them and will be purchasing soon. I LOVE the seasonal dresses.
    With best wishes for a continued successful blog and business.
    PACC

  1766. Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for having a give-away. Today it made me happy that I could kick through piles of yellow autumn leaves on the sidewalks when taking the dog out for his walks.

  1768. Congratulations on your anniversary. Your work is simply beautiful and so cute. I love everything you make so don’t stop!
    Mandy

  1770. Thank you for sharing your story is too find knitting as an outlet from everyday stress. I stumbled on your bunnies and frequent your blog to see what you have been working on

  1771. Thank you for your beautiful work. You have given me hope to continue my own journey as a knitter of small creatures. I have an extremely difficult family situation and part of what draws me to your blog is how you continue to create even when you have to take unanticipated breaks because of family issues. It really helps me keep going as a knitter when it so often seems as if my dream of having a fiber business can never be realized given my life situation. Thank you again. Your little creatures help me feel happy.

  1772. Так много желающих потискать этих мягких славных игрушек.

  1775. Happy Blogversary! (Did I say it right?!)
    I enjoy the peaceful tone & beautiful colors of your posts.
    Good luck to everyone in the giveaway!

  1776. Your stunning photos,adorable knitted animals, recipes, tips, and stories are always such an inspiration to me! I enjoy nothing more than spending a few minutes of an afternoon with a cup of tea and your beautiful blog! Thank you!

  1777. Wow! Already so many reactions! The change to win is pretty small… But I gove it a try anyway :o) And hope it is open internationally, because I live in the Netherlands.
    You askee for what made me truely happy this past week. That one is easy to answer: last saturday, my mum and I went to Sauerland in Germany to have a wonderful long walk. Since I have fibromyalgia, I’m totally exhaused this entire week because of the walk and long day (and the business the week before). But it doesn’t matter. The fun day makes every exhaused feeling worth it :o) I hope to have such days more offen!

  1778. I love dropping in to see what you have been doing besides your lovely animals! Your photos are wonderful, makes me want to come see your side of the world! Am sewing up two foxes just now, I hate sewing up but they are turning out quite well! Thank you!

  1779. Love coming to see your beautiful photos. What made me happy this week taking my seventeen year old daughter out for lunch.

  1780. Your little animals are adorable. I have knitted a few different ones from your superb patterns. My happy news is that, hopefully, my husband is coming home after being in hospital for eleven weeks.

  1782. I would kill for one of those lovely toys for my grandbabies ! I have read you for years as I also have a son who is also severely autistic. It is nice to read yours as so many times you read of someone who is ” severely autistic ” and they just aren’t. Your descriptions are of the real life realities and its a tonic to read. Hope you are well into sorting the transition to adulthood for when he leaves school, it would be nice to say theres lots out there for them but there isn’t and you need to explore all the options to get the best for him.
    I am a very basic knitter so cannot hope to replicate your wonderful designs but you are so creative and its a pleasure to look at all your beautiful creations !

  1783. Your blog are so beautiful and always makes me happy and wanting to knit and make beautiful craft! I had the monday of and spent the day in the woods and at home sewing all by myself. That is truly making me happy. Noticing the nature and being present for it, and knowing that we all belong to this mystery, is truly a gift for us all.
    Wishes you the best!
    Randi

  1786. Happy anniversary ! I love your blog and I have knitted in 60 years .Love your photos and all your beautiful animals.

  1788. Twelve years is a long time – and I must have found you and your blog at the beginning when I googled “knitting bunny” in 2007. I’ve enjoyed following you and your Children growing up over the years – we have daughters about the same age. I’d give your Bunny a good home – and other Bunnies to socialize with. 🙂

  1789. The thing that made me happy today sitting in my summerhouse in the sun starting a scarf with some lovely yarn I had bought from Yarndale. Any spare will make lovely clothes for my rabbits.

  1790. Congratulations on this milestone! Anything with bunnies makes me happy! I have long admired your work and have yet to dive in and try to make a little sweet bunny of my own; so I would cherish the opportunity to have one of yours. Thank you for offering this opportunity!

  1791. Your little animals are so cute! The bunnies remind me of Peter Rabbit. I know a couple of young kids that would really appreciate them and would love to gift it to them. I know that they will be cherished.

  1792. I love little cotton rabbits! I’m so excited to start making my first rabbit with your pattern… it’s the cutest pattern I’ve ever seen. It looks like I’m in with a 2 in 1760 chance of winning but fingers crossed… especially as it’s my birthday on the 26th 😉 Whatever the outcome, I’ll be using all my birthday cash to buy wool to make some adorable cotton rabbits!

  1795. I’m always delighted to see a new post on your blog. Is that a gray-and-black sheep I spy among the animals? I love sheep, and she would be welcomed with open arms (and I promise to keep her safe from the cats!)

  1797. I really love your animals. Been knitting some of them myself, but they never turn out quite so cute as yours. But I´ll try some more anyway.. 🙂
    What made me really happy this week was my daughter trying her new watercolour set that she got for her birthday.
    Thank you!

  1798. Thank you so much for the opportunity to give a loving home to one of your sweet little creatures. Your blog has given me so much delight and inspiration over the years. I even created a color chart that I call my “Little Cotton Rabbits Palette.” A touch of cool weather (finally) has made me happy this week.

  1799. Thank you for sharing your talent! I have several of your patterns and love them all. Happy 12th anniversary of your blog!
    Jodee

  1800. I’ve been visiting your blog for quite some time and love seeing all the animals and clothes that you make, they are absolutely adorable! This week lots of things have made me happy but most of all I’m enjoying the blue skies and unseasonable warmth whilst it lasts 🙂

  1801. Oh how lovely they are indeed. I’d love to win one of these cuties. Something that has made me happy this week is working on a new knitted scarf for my husband. Hope you have a lovely day. 🙂

  1803. Hello from Brazil! I love your blog and your sweet amimals!!congratulations for you!! The thing that makes me happy these days was that my three months old son was with a cold, but now he is feeling much better!!!

  1806. A couple of years ago I found your blog and was inspired by you to start knitting again after 30 years! I bought the pattern and I’m on my twelfth bunny. They are even beginning to look almost like your bunnies! All the children that have received one have taken them to their hearts. Thank you for sharing your talent x

  1807. Your blog and knitting make me happy and to feel inspired to keep creating. My week has included a small digger in our small back garden digging out ten years of invasive bamboo. And now my daughters and I are going to make a garden yay.
    A little cotton rabbit would complete it! Xx

  1808. You know it took me a minute to think about which thing to put here but I’d have to say it was when my hubby and I went out to dinner the other night and we both forgot our cell phones. It was the greatest. I usually take mine everywhere as my brain and he has his for work but this day we didn’t. And we just talked and talked. It was awesome!! It reminded me of when we were dating, we didn’t have cell phones yet and long distance cost so we wrote letters until we saw each other.
    Anyway, I think everyone should try a phone free trip once in a while.

  1809. I really enjoy your blog and designs, and would love one of these for my lovely little daughter. She makes me smile every day with her funny little ways!

  1810. Having actual fall weather has made me happy this week. It’s been hot for so long where I live, that it’s wonderful to feel some cooler temperatures. Of course, what knitter wouldn’t love this weather, and the chance to wear all the wonderful woollies we’ve made?

  1811. Hi Julie
    This is the first time I have left a comment on your page but I just want to say a massive thank you for your posts and updates as they really have been an inspiration to me over the years. I love your patterns and have made lots over the years but would love to own an original. Thank you again for the time you put into your page xx Jude

  1813. OMG I have a new GREAT granddaughter I would love to win this for. Your work is so beautiful.

  1814. Hello! I love your blog and adore those little rabbits! What made me happy this week is seeing how the leaves on the trees are starting to turn yellow, orange and red. Hugs from Barcelona 🙂

  1815. Hello from Barcelona! Thank you for setting uo the giveaway, those rabbits are irrisistible. What made me happy this week was that I found a little time eveyday to read or draw. Even 30 minutes make such a difference. Hugs!!

  1816. The chilly weather and leaves turning have made my sister happy. I am happy for her! Me -I like hot weather and summer.

  1817. I actually just discovered your blog last week and have loved exploring it as I recovery from surgery. Your blog is truly lovely and inspiring. Hello from the U.S.A

  1818. What a milestone for you and I have been following you for almost as long – I would be so thrilled to won one of your bunnies.

  1819. What a darling bunch of little people. I would love to win one, but I am sure that whoever wins will be most deserving! Autumn cheer to all.

  1820. Watching my (grown up) sons rabbit play with her fluffy ball making little ‘happy’ noises lifts my spirits!

  1821. I have been following you for a couple of years now and always lovend your creationisme. One day I will try to make one of them but up untill then I enjoy your blog verymuch.

  1822. How wonderful those little rabbits are. What made me happy this week? Realizing just how very blessed I am. I have a happily home, 3 children that are very dear to me, a new grandson coming home from the hospital today and contentment. God has been good to me.

  1823. Happy evening yesterday when they let me out the hospital after a routine procedure that went wrong.
    A box full of delights.
    Good luck to all who comment.

  1825. You have fairy hands. Only a beautiful person can create so much beauty, so necessary in the times we live.
    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
    God bless you and your family
    Beatri

  1826. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!
    Was für süße Kerlchen.
    Ich habe auch schon zwei gestrickt -nach deiner Anleitung natürlich!- Meine Nichte bekam ein Häschen zur Taufe, jetzt ist sie schon fünf Jahre alt und liebt Hasen, ich liebe deine Unikate auch!
    Freue mich immer über neue Anleitungen. Danke ♡ und Gruß aus Bayern

  1827. Hi Julie,
    I love your creativity and your beautiful photos, as well as your knitting! Happy things have been in short supply this week as my daughter attempted suicide on Tuesday, but we are of course grateful/relieved that she is safe and alive. xx

  1829. Thank you for posting! Just looking at your little animals makes me very happy and inspires me. I started again with making my velted mice now the evenings are getting dark and cosy.

  1833. What a very generous woman you are.Your knitted animals have delighted me for years and now I can make my own I’m even happier. But to own one knitted by yourself would be the icing on the cake. Thank you for years of happiness .( I even have little cotton rabbit stamps for card making X)

  1834. I love making your patterns. And the recipient is always delighted with them too. Congratulations on your anniversary

  1835. Hi Julie,
    congratulations on your blog anniversary and thank you for the chance of winning one of your stunningly cute creations!
    The thing that has made me happy this week is getting to spend time with both of our sons and we all went out to lunch together. It was a very rare treat as our eldest son has moved out into his own house with his girlfriend and our youngest son is at uni but just popped home for a couple of days. It was wonderful!
    I hope that the pain of missing Amy is getting easier – it did with me in time.
    Thank you for sharing your lovely photo’s and a snippet of your world – I always feel more peaceful after reading your blog!
    Eve xx

  1836. I have admired (and coveted) your adorable animals for some time. I don’t knit, but I treasure handmade items. One of these would make my heart sing.

  1837. Happy Anniversary! I have been following your blog and your sweet creatures for years and years. They all still bring a smile to my face. Thank you celebrating your blog with this wonderful drawing.

  1838. Oh my, I only came across your gorgeous creations this week. I’ve never been a huge soft toy lover- but I’ve fallen hook, line and sinker for these! Would love to own one!

  1839. Congratulations on your Blog anniversary! Your little critters are so yummy! You make me smile everytime I go to your blog!

  1840. My two little granddaughters have made me very happy this week. They are such a joy to have around, laughing and playing. They give so much joy.

  1841. Half term for me has been a lovely week of crafting, lying in and catching up with my 2 boys and husband. Thanks for creating my favourite blog…and giving us this opportunity, I love your animal creations xx

  1843. Ich mag deine Häschen, Lämmchen… wenn ich deinen blog besuche, bekomme ich gute Laune.
    Vielen Dank für deine Ideen, Anleitungen und die viele Arbeit.
    Grüße von der Ostsee
    Gabi

  1844. Hej, such a lovely give-away, thank you for that.
    What made me happy this week? Well, knitting hats and legwarmers.
    Hope to read here for many years to come.
    And a big thank you for all the blog posts so far.

  1845. Hi Julie,
    I love your work! What made me happy this week? Holiday with our lovely 4 year old daughter!
    Greetings from Annelies

  1846. Such a fun give-away..
    Happy? Getting home after being away for 5 weeks. Even though I had a great time away, there is no place like home (sounds like a good line for a movie!) home to my yarn and fabric. One of your little characters is next on the list.

  1847. Julie
    I have followed your blog now for about 4 years and regularly check in for updates. I started knitting your animals to get me through a difficult time and I am now hooked and can’t stop! My daughter loves looking at all the patterns to see which she animal she would like next or outfit for them! I can honestly say these are the best written patterns I have used, so clear and well illustrated I get great results every time but I would love the have an original made by you. Thank you and keep doing what you do you are so talented,
    Kind regards
    Vicky

  1848. Congratulations…I love your observations on the nature of things! What made me happy this week? Putting Spring bulbs in the ground and dreaming about seeing all the happy fresh colors and textures after winter.

  1851. I love your knitting and your writing. What made me happy this week? My 11 year old daughter (with severe allergies) was able to go on a playdate because her friend’s mum learned how to use the epipen in case she needed it. I can’t even remember when her last playdate was before that…

  1852. I have spent some very happy hours knitting your creations! I am enjoying the muted fall landscape and the sounds of leaves crunching underfoot.

  1853. I love everything you do. You truly have magic hands. I wish one of them can come and stay with us.

  1854. Congratulations on your beautiful work. I hope I am the lucky one to receive one of your lovely animals.

  1855. What a beautiful giveaway. I so hope I get to be the lucky one and welcome one baby animal. Thank you and congratulations!

  1856. Happy Blogiversary!
    Those rabbits are too adorable and fun looking all together.
    We have a new puppy, and it has made us laugh and get up off the couch a lot more often than usual.

  1857. The bunnies are adorable! I have a skein of jewel Peruvian wool which I luckily picked up in a thrift shop. It is just waiting for a snowy day to start either slippers or mittens. Whichever look best in it. That is all it takes to make me happy.

  1858. Ils sont si mignons et si adorables !!!
    Thank you for being so creative and so generous. Take care and enjoy 🙂

  1859. Ha! Over a thousand comments!!!! Just shows how much people love your adorable creations! Don’t we all need some bunny loveliness in our lives! Congrats on the blogversary!

  1860. Happy blogging anniversary! I’ve been following you from nearly the beginning I think. I do love your rabbits!

  1863. Your knitted creations always bring a smile to my face. Another happy thing that happened this week was the first spoonful of baked potato soup on a cold rainy night!

  1864. As a left handed knitter who struggled to learn from a right gander, I am in awe of your little creatures.

  1865. How lovely are your little wooly creatures. I would love to win one for my grand daughter, who has slept with a little bunny ( now very ragged) since baby hood. Fingers crossed. Cheers, Kim from Australia

  1869. Your rabbits are absolutely wonderful. You have given them personalities, and looking at them makes me smile. Happy Anniversary.

  1870. I am so glad I found your blog a few years ago. It takes me to another world full of lovely little knitted animals (your knit work and the colors you use are so beautiful) and woodland walks while centered in the reality and love of home and hearth.

  1871. Oh that basket of bunnies and lambs makes me happy. They are so cute. Have to say a day of rain made me happy this week even though it was only a couple of millimetres, also looking forward to a coolish day on Sunday. Weather is a big factor in how happy you are I think. Maybe it is just me? I also visited a lady who quilts and sells some fabric during the week with a friend and that was a very happy excursion too. Hope you are having a wonderful week and sewing all those tiny limbs is not too frustrating for you. Very very kind to offer a giveaway when those tiny creatures must take such a long time to make. Thank you.

  1872. This is such a lovely giveaway, thank you for doing this. I love all your knitted animals and keep practising my knitting so one day I might manage your patterns!

  1873. Such lovely creations! I just adore your work and your blog. What is a king me happy this week is finding time to weave a shawl and drink some warm pumpkin spice tea.

  1874. I just love your blog and all of your patterns. Additionally it would be such a wonderful thing if I were to win one of your so lovely animals!! Good luck everyone!

  1875. What a wonderful and generous way to celebrate your anniversary. I admire your work and how you manage motherhood immensely – many blessings.

  1878. I have to admit your pictures are beautiful and your walks so inspiring. Love love your patterns. I have about half of them. Greatings from Nevada USA.

  1879. This week I’ve been super happy to visit a craft scrapstore in the Borders, and to spend time at the beach with my baby in the autumnal sunshine. I would love to win one of your adorable animals!

  1880. This week I was happy because my daughter made a friend.
    She is in preschool and has autism and her favorite line each day is “I really don’t like kids, I like dogs”
    But this week, her teacher told me she had made a friend
    This made my heart so full and so happy

  1881. I love 💗 your little bunnies and admire your patience and creativity. I love to knit but find toys so fiddly to do- winning one would be terrific! Thanks!

  1884. I absolutely love your rabbits. They inspired me to start my own little bunny, hopefully she will get done soon!
    Thank you for the inspiration and the great instructions!

  1886. . Your pictures have such clarity. Walking through the woods with you, I could almost smell the autumn leaves. Your talents are so obvious to see. The little cotton rabbits are such a joy to have. Having knitted a couple, I would love to own one of yours and see if I ever reach your standard.x

  1887. Such beautiful bunnies and sheep. Things that have made me happy this week… signing up to bake cakes for the evening of parent-teacher conferences at our elementary school. I love to bake, but rarely have time, or a good enough reason to want to have such indulgence in the house, but baking for our wonderful teachers is a fantastic reason to break out a fancy cake or two. I’m also extremely happy that our seemingly never-ending summer here on the US east coast has finally ended and the trees are finally beginning to turn. I’ve brought out some hand kits and am starting to get into a cosy frame of mind – such a nice change from heat and humidity. Thank you for doing such a lovely giveaway. I made one of your bunnies a few years ago, and have plans for a more when I can find the time around kidlet activities for focused knitting.

  1889. I love your meticulous work. The highlight of my week has been my husband sitting on the couch next to me holding hands. This rare occurrence is special because he has Alzheimers and is not always in touch with his old empathetic and loving self.

  1890. It always makes me happy to read one of your post, and these cute rabbits oh I love them. Best things this week.The annual big kreative festival in Denmark Fredericia.

  1891. I’ve enjoyed your blog from the beginning. All that you make and the snippets of your life. Lover Leanne from New Zealand

  1892. Love all your precious little animals. Something that made me happy this week was having dinner with a friend who was in town for work. I haven’t seen her in a couple of years, so it was nice to give her a hug and just relax while catching up.

  1893. I have been following your blog for your writing, photography, inspiration and knitting (of course). If I should be lucky enough to be chosen for one of your cherished bunnies (or other knitted friends), please donate him or her to be auctioned off or given to one of your chosen charities. This will benefited more and make me very happy. Thank you for your wonderfully inspirational blog.

  1894. thank you for the chance to win! I love coming to read your blog and see your photos and creations.

  1895. Dear Julie,
    Your fun,whimsical creations put a smile on my face. I never learned to knit, but appreciate your skill and artistry. Thank you for your lovely blog.

  1896. Your amazing little animals bring such joy! I would live to learn how to knit someday to be able to create them myself. Thank you for sharing!

  1897. I’m not nearly talented enough at knitting to be able to make such cute little animals; I love to see yours. Thank you for the chance and happy anniversary!

  1898. Would adore one of your darling animals! Congrats on the anniversary! And thank you for sharing your little creations😚

  1899. I’ve loved your blog for ages and have mad 3 beautiful bunnies from your pattern for my granddaughters. Congratulations on your blogging longevity and anniversary.

  1900. What a lovely giveaway,thank you. I managed to get away with my husband for a mini walking break this week and the weather has been glorious(and the sunsets!).It does feel as if we will be hunkering down for winter soon, plenty of knitting and reading!

  1901. I could not think of anything more delightful than to win one of your handmade creations…..hoping 2019 will finally be my year for making some of your wonderful patterns fingers x

  1902. Thank you for the lovely giveaway, you are very generous. I love reading your blog and sharing in your world. I had some FaceTime with my two year old granddaughter yesterday who told me she was drawing and that she had used her potty! That made me smile and it is so good for her mum as there is to be another baby in March. This will be grandchild number five as my daughter is expecting in February, I am truly blessed.

  1906. I love your beautifully dressed creatures. I wish I had just a fraction of your talent. All the best for year 13.

  1907. I love the knitted bunnies! What a fab give away!
    What has made me happy this week is walking the hills with my dog, feeling the warm sunshine, listening to the birds and loving the trees moving gently in the breeze!

  1908. This week I’ve been happy because the weather here has been beautiful, despite how late it is in the year, and I’ve had fun kicking my way through crispy, fallen leaves. I love your blog – it’s so warm and friendly and beautiful- very inspiring. Thank you x

  1909. Autumn walks with my dog Tilly who chases the leaves. Knitting in the evening by candlelight. Driving singing along with London Grammer. Helping little ones make birthday banners for their mothers’ birthday. Finding conkers and beautiful leaves and displaying them under a glass dome lit up with fairy lights . All of these made me happy inside this week.
    I always enjoy reading your blog, love your rabbits and the care you take with the designs and colours .
    May knitting always be part of your life
    Wendy

  1910. The thing that has made me happy this week? A sunny autumn walk with the children followed by coffee and cake at our favourite cafe, just perfect. Keeping fingers crossed to win one of your beautiful animals.

  1911. It’s my birthday today and what has made me happy is watching my husband and daughter play in the surf at the beach while I happily knit in the car.

  1912. I find your blog therapeutic, the photographs are stunning and your knitting inspiring. Thank you.

  1913. I really like your blog beautiful animals lovely colors and stunning photographs what cheered me the most this week was my husband getting up early to go down to the beach with me so i could get sunrise photos

  1914. What made me happy was seeing the smile on my 83 year old Mum’s face when I took her shopping for 4ply yarn so she could finally dress the bunnies she had made. Thank you

  1915. I love your knitted animals. Things that made me happy this week were seeing my children happy, and family and friends rallying with an emergency hospital visit that all ended well.

  1917. I’m happy because I’ve just read your blog post and seen your amazing giveaway in the nick of time!! I’ve had a little cotton rabbit on the needles for…well a long time, but to win one of yours would be a dream come true 🐰💕

  1918. I love your work ! ❤ I made 2 bunnies and my youngest daughter want another, but a baby bunny this time 🙂
    What makes me happy this week is that my childhood friend braught me my mentally desabled sister home. It was a long trip saved for me and the most important is the feeling that I am not alone for my sister. So, even though I am supported by my husband and my children, someone cares for us and it’s warm our hearts ❤ ❤ ❤

  1921. I love your patterns .
    I have bought a lot of your animal patterns and have knitted a lot of bunnies.
    I love your blog and the beautiful pictures of the nature.
    I think, one day I must travel to GB.
    What made me happy this week ?
    Still 2 days with wonderful sunshine and the opportunity to be outside in the sun.
    Have a fine day and greetings from Germany
    Beate

  1924. I have knit one of your rabbits before, your patterns are easy to follow. Knitting makes me happy.

  1927. Julie, your work is inspirational. I have enjoyed knitting your mice and bunnies and am striving for your same quality of work, although it will be impossible to achieve. Knitting makes be happy as does hiking. Just returned from hiking the Camino del norte in Spain.

  1928. Happy Anniversary what made me happy this week having a picnic in the gardens with my 11month old grand daughter

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