The changing of seasons from summer through to autumn is about midway through here, the leaves are yet to fully turn and drop but there are fungi everywhere out in the woods and the days are starting off with a definite chill in the air. For me this means a welcome return to prime knitting time and I’ve been busy sorting out the messy mass of projects that I started over the summer months.
I’m hoping to have patterns for a small bear, small mouse and some small sweaters ready by the end of the year (I’ve set myself a long deadline to hopefully hit it and minimise any deadline related anxieties). And I’m also working on a few tweaks to the Seasonal Dresses pattern – I’ve wanted to change the front cover for a few years now and make a few small tweaks to how the pattern repeats work on some of the designs, I’m hoping to add in a new design too. I’ll keep you posted on progress.
Once I’m organised on the pattern writing front I’ll be finishing a couple of animals ready for my annual giveaway – my 16th blogging anniversary was on September 4th, but as often seems to be the case these days, I just wasn’t ready. And talking of anniversaries it was Toby’s 21st birthday yesterday! Time really does fly doesn’t it? He had a lovely evening filled with all of his favourite things, a big helium balloon, new duplo lego, bath toys, sweets, a new dvd and a new musical book, cake and curry and custard – though not all together in the same bowl 🙂
Well, I’m off to make the most of my ‘working hours’ and hopefully tick something off my to-do list today. I hope you’re having a good week where you are and thanks as always for dropping in to visit with me, J x
little cotton rabbits 
Happy birthday to Toby! Beautiful knitting as always, I am so in awe at your talent. I wish my fair isle was even half as good as yours : )
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Such fun to see your projects!!! I am now retired so the fun can begin. Looking forward to your new patterns!!!
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Happy Birthday to Toby. It sounds like he had a great time.
I love the collection of heads. I too wish my fair isle knitting was neater.
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It is such a pleasure and a very much appreciated gift to receive your emails. Thank you for all you do and all you share.
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I love it when I open my emails and see your name, a little gift first thing in the morning.
Happy Birthday to Toby! How is Amy?
Hope you are all well and enjoying autumn!
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Congratulations! And I love those small bears already 😉
Happy autumn and happy knitting,
love Carolien
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Thank you for an update. I love it when you post. If Toby is 21 Amy must be all grown up .
May you have many peaceful knitting hours.
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Happy Birthday to Toby! As always, a treat for the eyes and excitement at news of new patterns! xx
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Happy belated birthday to Toby. I am excited for the new additions. It’s always a treat to find your new posts in my inbox.
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Congratulations to Toby on his 21st birthday, what a milestone. Thank you for keeping us all sane and happy!!
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Happy birthday to Toby and happy blogaversary to you! I love those little heads in the basked 🙂 xx
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I’m glad that Toby had a good birthday, because that means you’ve had a good day too! I have to say, nothing makes me smile more than seeing a wee basket of heads! Someday I will actually make one of your littles instead of just collecting patterns. Maybe I should make myself a kitten. They’re my favorite.
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Happy Birthday, Toby! I love your tiny bear and rabbit, knitted several to give away. I look forward to the new patterns. Your pictures are always so uplifting. Thank you! Fan from SLC,UT,USA
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It’s always a joy to see your beautiful knitting photos Julie.
Happy 21st birthday to Toby, so glad he had a lovely day doing and eating the things he loves best.
16 years Julie!!! Goodness, where does time go to!!
V x
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As always it’s soothing to see what you’re knitting. Happy Birthday to Toby. It’s always nice to have a special “me” day.
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The bears are charming! Did you know there is a National Park Service (USA) inspired affair called Fat Bear Week. Just finished. It shows the impressive size of the Alaskan bears who are preparing for hibernation!
People get to vote for their favorite bear.
It may sound bizarre, but it is actually quite fun.
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Glad Toby had a good birthday. I know the excitement can get a bit much at times.
The smaller animals are very useful to pack into “care” packs – looking forward to them!
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Happy Birthday to Toby. Sounds like he had a lovely day with lots of his favourite things. What a lovely mum you are!
Love the post too. So nice to see your knitting and designs. We all look forward to seeing what you are planning. Little bears and animals are so adorable, and quicker to knit, so definitely a great idea.
Enjoy the autumn colours and peace.
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Happy Belated Birthday Toby! It sounds like it was wonderful. Happy knitting season Julie! I’ve gotten my cortisone shot in my thumb but now just need the time to knit again…
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Congratulations to Toby on his 21st Birthday. Hope that he enjoyed his special day and all the special treats you lined up for him.
How beautiful those little bears are … cant wait to see the new patterns.
Have a happy and healthy Autumn 🍂
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Happy Birthday to Toby.
I am in awe of your knitting talents. Such beautiful designs. I can’t wait to see your new patterns.
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Oh no, how could I missed your update? Happy birthday to Toby! Those little bears are absolutely adorable and the dresses are stunning. First in line when you release the patterns. 🐻🐭🍁
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Happy Birthday Toby!
It sounds like a perfect day💕
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Hi Julie I cannot believe Toby 21 where have the years gone!! Make me feel old lol. I am so happy he had a super birthday with all his favourites.
It’s been a busy year here hunny had two lots surgery so has kept me on my toes not to mention grandsons!!
Our weather here in .west coast Scotland has been very wet and starting to get lot colder, but reading your lovely blog and seeing beautiful pics etc not to mention all the wee critters coming alive keep us all going.
Thank you for taking time to update us all its very much appreciated .
Hope you and family keeping well and safe.
Love and hugs
Ellie xxx
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Hello Julie. Truly amazing to think of Toby as being 21. I have been following you both since you started and he was so young.
Although, my grandtwins, I got knitted items from you when they were 2, are soon to be 13. Where does the time go.
Enjoy fall and all it has to offer.
Kindest regards,
Jeanette Hurwitz
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Hi Julie,
I’ve been following you since you first started posting. Your beautiful photos, knitted animals and sharing have been so comforting
to me, especially after I lost my daughter 17 years ago.
Happy Birthday to Toby- you are a talented Mum and 21 is a milestone to be celebrated!!
❤️xo, Susan
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