laid low

March 23, 2012 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)62 Comments

This week saw both H and I laid low by the same virulent little lurgy that kept Amy off from school last week and as a consequence I feel as weak as a kitten today. Luckily for me I have lots of balls of wool to play with and cheer me up.

So I am sitting here stock-taking my stash and wistfully re-packing my precious but dwindling reserves of Rowan 4 ply cotton.

1. bloom, 2. cheeky, 3. boudoir, 4. orchid, 5. angel, 6. allure, 7. tutti frutti, 8. mandarine, 9. honeydew, 10. zest, 11. fresh, 12. cooking apple, 13. fennel, 14. monsoon, 15. sage, 16. ripple, 17. tear, 18. baby, 19. bluebell, 20. violet, 21. nightsky, 22. navy, 23. steel blue, 24. cobalt, 25. agean, 26. shale, 27. ardour, 28. aubergine, 29. violetta, 30. flirty, 31. provence, 32. bleached, 33. cream, 34. opaque

Luckily I've been able to track a little more of it down recently, thanks to some very nice people over on Ravelry, but in a few colours I'm down to my last precious ball and there are a few colours that I have never had the pleasure of getting my needles into!

It's such a shame that Rowan discontinued this lovely yarn. Hopefully one day they'll see the light and re-release it because in my opinion nothing comes close to it's pretty colours and soft handle and it is perfect for bunny clothing.

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Talking of which, I'm off to cast on a little dress and knit myself better. Happy weekending all x

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PS: just to let you know, I've turned on a new comments thingy that lets me reply, which I will endeavour to do when time and Toby allow. So if you ask me a question, check back the next day and hopefully you'll see my answer.

smiling

March 17, 2012 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)20 Comments

I have a big smile on my face today. And what has prompted my big smile? Well, it's this lovely little package…

A package

It's always a delight to get a package in the mail, especially one that is so prettily wrapped and one that contains something eagerly anticipated, but not yet seen. I pulled one end of the gingham ribbon and revealed…

Block

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…the beautiful block that I won in Annie's lovely giveaway to celebrate her year of blogging. It comes from the very talented Fee who has some wonderfully desirable items in her shop Chipper Nelly.

Shelve

Shelf

I will treasure this block with its pretty vintage button and perfect-for-me-colours and will keep it on the shelves next to the computer, where I can see it every day. Like all of my other gathered treasures, it will prompt thoughts about the very best bits of blogging: of fellowship with people you've not met for real; of sharing interests, ideas and passions and celebrating all forms of creativity.

Thanks Annie and thanks Fee

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PS: thanks for all of the kind comments on the little video of Toby in the previous post. I'm so glad that you all saw what I saw – that unbridled joy. It does make you laugh out loud to see him like that and such carefree, all-consuming pleasure and delight is infectious. I'm glad you enjoyed it too.

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PPS: It's Mothers day here in the UK tomorrow, so best wishes to all you lovely mummies out there – hope you get breakfast in bed and a relaxing day!

crafts & knitting · general stuff

blossom, birdsong and bunnies

February 29, 2012 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)66 Comments

It definitely feels like the start of spring here because now we have all the right ingredients. There is plum blossom…

Blossom

birdsong…

Birdsong

and a big old bundle of bunnies!

I’m putting the finishing touches to them now so will email my mailing list and update my facebook page as soon as they’re ready.

I do like spring and the feelings of hope and anticipation that it brings along with it. I am hopefully anticipating long summer days with Toby tearing around the garden and exhausting himself so he can sleep all night. As Toby grows bigger our house seems to feel smaller and I think we have a touch of cabin fever after the winter!