Before I started the Little Cotton Rabbits Facebook group it hadn’t occurred to me how much people like to give their knitted animals accessories. Seeing lots of projects there with little shoulder bags and backpacks started me thinking that it might be nice to have a range of bag accessories for my animals, and so here they are.
There are 5 little patterns within one, though lots of extra options within that so that you can customise each bag or basket:
- A backpack/rucksack with a gusseted flat bottom so it can stand on it’s own, a front flap to keep any treasures inside secure and the option of fastening the flap with either a strap and loop or a button and buttonhole.
- A basic basket that can be made in 3 different styles depending on the type, length and attachment points for the handles.
- A little shoulder bag which can be made in colour-work or texture.
- A shopping/market bag in a choice of 2 different open-work patterns
- A cross-body/handbag in either a 2 or 3 colour tweed pattern or a honeycomb texture pattern.
The pattern is up on Ravelry and over on Etsy too if you’re interested in giving it a go. As always I am excited to see what people do with these and as they knit up quickly I’m hoping they’ll be good fun to knit.
Well, I’m off to do some housework (reluctantly, I’d definitely rather be knitting) and get things ready for Amy coming home tomorrow. It’s been 4 months since I last saw her and I’ve missed her so much, it will be lovely to have her back here for the next few weeks. Hope you have a good weekend in store too, J x
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Thank you Julie for the lovely new bags, baskets and backpacks they look so much fun to knit!
I remember the long weeks before my daughter came home from Uni and the joy of the reunion!
Enjoy your precious time together xx
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These are adorable!!
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How lovely, Julie! I never thought my bunnies needed bags, but I think I will have to change my mind now! Have a nice time with Amy!
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So very cute Julie!!! 🙂
Happy weekend lovely and enjoy that girl of yours!
V x
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How sweet, Julie! Thank you for sharing! Love on Amy and enjoy your time with her! xoxo, Diane
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Thank you Julie,a Rabbit can never have too many bags!
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Thank you so much! These are just darling and I cannot wait to knit them up.
Have a lovely time with your daughter. 🙂
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oh, Julie…you are without a doubt the most talented creative knitter I know!!! These are adorable!!!
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These are unbelievably cute! Enjoy having Amy home and I hope you have a peaceful summer Julie x
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Hello Julie, cold and frosty in Nelson NZ. Love your bag patterns, bought the pattern off Etsy, I will have to look in my computer to see if I have the small Rabbit pattern, I have all the big patterns. Thank you so much, enjoy your summer with family.
Kindest Regards, Katherine
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Awww Julie, you’ve done it again! These are just adorable. I’ve just had a little catch-up on your last several blog posts — as always your pictures are beautiful. After my catch-up, I ran over to etsy and purchased all of your new patterns — I hoard LCR patterns (like I do fabric LOL) and look forward to making them. Hope you’re having some wonderful family time! XOXO
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These are just the cutest and I cannot wait to start making them!! I think I’ll have a go at a backpack first, or maybe a basket…. hmmm, maybe one of the little purses! Lol! How will I ever choose one to start with???
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I love these cuties. I have made everything except the basket. I just made the backpack and it came out so cute! I am making them for the Glitter Girl dolls donated to Stitching For Kids. Thank you so much for creating this pattern!
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