back in the saddle

September 29, 2009 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)39 Comments

Thanks so much for all of the kind comments about my arm, you're a very compassionate lot and reading that I'm not the only one to ignore the advice of my mum made me feel like less of a twonk! The arnica and cold compresses helped lots and the bruise has definitely reached the 'looks worse than it feels' stage and is currently a lovely shade of chartreuse. Anyway, now I'm able to knit again which is a huge relief – was jonesing there for a bit!

I'm enjoying a bit of gentle-paced lacey knitting and am working on a scarf from this beautiful pattern – simple 4 row repeats giving a really effective result especially in the lovely kidsilk yarn from Rowan.

Enjoy your week and remember – no running in the house!

general stuff

my technicolour arm!

September 21, 2009 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)69 Comments

So, I was in the garden picking beans and the phone started to ring. I dashed across the wet grass, into the kitchen and as my wet gardening shoes hit the lino I took off and flew gracefully across the kitchen. Unfortunately my landing wasn't as graceful and involved a rather heavy up-close and personal encounter with the door frame. Luckily for me though my main knitting arm isn't broken, just rather sore and quite a spectacular colour!

I won't be running in wet shoes again!

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giveaway winner

September 17, 2009 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)34 Comments

I've so enjoyed reading all of your comments over the last week. It's wonderful that so many people find happiness in life's small and simple things and something I count myself incredibly lucky to share in. Anyway, thanks for the smiles that your comments gave me and for all of the very kind compliments about Gracie.

I've put the numbers into the random number generator

and the one that came up was:

"Hi
Julie, Today what has made me happy is a peaceful day at work, the
dishwasher repair man being on the doorstep when I got home, my niece
having a baby, finding the perfect shirt to buy, all my shopping at
Waitrose being on offer, selling a painting and a sunny walk with the
dogs – why can't every day be like today!

I just love the little pocket-rabbit – I'd be happy with just that!!"

Caroline x

Posted by:
Caroline B |
September 10, 2009 at 04:02 PM

I hope you like her Caroline.

I'm sorry there can only be one winner, but I do hope to have more giveaways in future – maybe I'll have one in time for christmas. Thanks again to everyone who commented and took the time to share their happies. I'm off to join my knitting bag for a little happy time!