Hello and sorry to have been absent for so long.
The school break times are a little bit of a challenge in our household – as always Toby finds the change in routine very unsettling and having him around 24/7, though lovely, is demanding, so not much else gets done. For most of April Amy was back from uni too, so I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible and we went off for a couple of lovely country walks together, just like the old days 🙂
I’ve got lots of beautiful blossomy pictures from our walks, but I’ll show you those another time. Today I just wanted to pop in briefly, say hello, and post the pictures that I had planned to post a few weeks ago in order to wish you all a happy Easter. I had also planned to let you know that I’ve updated my free pattern for the Easter eggs to include an extra flower design and also to provide the pattern in a new pdf file. I know it’s now too late for this year, but if you fancy knitting some Easter eggs for next year then you can download the free pattern here.
Because I liked the new spring flower design so much I’ve also popped it on a free dress supplement. You can download a free copy here. Please note that you’ll need use it with one of my animal patterns that has a dress included or the seasonal dresses pattern, in order to have the instructions for the cast on and bodice (my entire range of patterns are here) – I like to share the free pattern supplements as a little thank you to those who are kind enough to support my work.
Well, I’m off to quietly knit a little this afternoon. I’m working on a batch of blue dressed animals (the first 3 of them are in the picture at the top of this post) which I hope to have ready to sell before the summer arrives properly. I’ll share some progress updates here as the rest of them start coming together.
Hope to pop back again more regularly now that the school break is over and I have time to call my own again, see you soon x
little cotton rabbits 
Julie, your pictures always bring a smile to my face. Beautiful as ever. Enjoy your afternoon of knitting – I’ll be following one of your patterns this evening (as is normal for me). Thank you for the supplements – always greatly appreciated. x
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OMG so cute — Thanks for sharing
Deb M
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Beautiful Julie … I just adore all that blue!!
So glad you enjoyed some lovely walks over Easter!!
Can’t wait to see the rest of the animals and thank you for so generously sharing your designs. 🙂
V x
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I love when I check my emails in the morning see that you have a new post update! I’m going to love the blue dressed animals. They are so cute already.
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Oh my Julie I always love seeing your little critters and like us make me smile a lot. My knitting is not so good so I admire from afar. Good you had special time with Amy ♥ Look forward to seeing your walk pics and maybe a glimpse of Toby too. Enjoy your knitting afternoon. Hooking here on a sunny day in Oz
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The eggs are so beautiful, I had a good, long stare at them. As always, the wee ones are adorable, the dresses delightful. I was seized by the idea that I want, immediately, to sit down on the floor and play with them. Try all the dresses on them. Have an egg hunt with them, then maybe a tea party. The photo really seemed to tap into my childhood memories of playing with dolls and “animoos” as we called them. Not sure you realize that therapeutic message you send out to us all through your posts. Much appreciated.
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The blue outfits are so lovely Julie. Glad you had a lovely Easter break with your family. Always a treat to see a LCR email in my inbox. Sue x
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Many thanks for sharing your patterns Julie. Glad you had a nice Easter and got time with Amy. It’s such a wrench when your children are not there 24/7! The three ‘girls in blue’ look really pretty, as always. Peaceful knitting.
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Thank you for the free updates Julie. Have you thought of doing a Badger pattern at all please or even just design a head that we could fit on existing bodies ……. here’s hoping x
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Hello Sweet friend. Glad to hear from you. I glad to hear your Easter holiday was lovely and I know how much joy having Amy home must have brought you.
Your blue animals are a joy to look at and the elephants knickers ❤️!❤️ You’re a gift to us all and I hope you enjoy some quiet knitting time now things have resumed to a more normal schedule.
Best, Bonnie
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Thank you for the lovely dress and Easter egg patterns.
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Lovely to hear from you. Always an enjoyable read. Just also want to say that you sound a bit like me. I used to think that I should have done this or done that, instead of feeling very chuffed about all the things we do achieve. You are a star and thank you
Meryl
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It was your egg pattern that helped me first find you! Seeing the picture again takes me right back to being a fairly new knitter discovering the joy in making teeny, cute things.
I was also excited to see your bunny pattern in yarn harlot’s blog- I’m sure you’ve seen it too?
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I like them all, but the bunnies are my favorite.
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Your little animals and clothing are really adorable!
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They are beautiful. I can’t knitting only crochet. But is lovely to see what you make.
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Thank you so much for sharing!! I absolutely adore both of the free patterns! I am currently working on the girl bunny and I am learning so much! I cannot wait to finish her and then start another one right away!
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I just cant stop making these little guys. My son loves them and they hold up to play so well! I may end out with a whole set if im not careful haha.
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Hello Julie. I wanted to buy your mini bunnies and bear pattern but cannot see it listed on your “patterns to buy” area. When I clicked on your Etsy link, it says “no longer available”. Can you direct me please? Many thanks. Am desperate to make some little ones! Thank you – and belated Happy New Year.
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