Julie (little cotton rabbits)'s Profile

The arrival of winter always brings a desire to slow down, to cosy up, to hibernate a little. Winter storms have rolled in bringing cold winds, lashing rain and grey skies but here inside it is quiet, and still, and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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sweater dresses, new patterns

For the 9 inch animals... And for the 7 inch animals... Hello there, I'm just emerging from my cosy little corner, where I've been ensconced for the last few weeks knitting away every spare moment in my days, and I'm... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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A month for memories

October is a bitter-sweet month here in our household. We celebrate five family birthdays, two for both of my children who turn a year older, eight days apart at the beginning of the month, and three for family who are... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Settling in to September

The past few months have been some of the most tumultuous so far in our journey with Toby. We'd spent a long time researching and making plans for his life after college, and things looked for a while like they... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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A summer round-up

Hello hello, long time no see. I’ve been holding off writing until things felt settled with Toby’s new routines in the hope that I could be all positive and upbeat. And for a few weeks at the end of July... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Endings and beginnings

June brings early summer here in the south of England. Not that you'd know it from the recent weather though; chilly winds, frequent rain showers and a distinct lack of sunshine have meant it's been feeling much more like March... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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May days

May has been a beautiful month here, with just the right mix of sunshine and rain showers to provide perfect growing conditions. As a result the countryside is now abundantly green and lush with new growth. At the orchard I... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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A little lamby giveaway

Hello there, I hope things are good with you. Everything here seems to be taking longer than anticipated and I'm counting any day a good day if I manage to tick one thing off my to-do list. Today however will... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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New Patterns: Skirts, shorts, trousers & panties for the 9 inch and 7 inch sizes

Hello, I hope you're having a good week. It's been very spring-like here, with blue skies, sunshine and a warm and fragrant breeze to ruffle the new leaves on the trees. So far however I've been inside and having a... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Easter Break and a bit of a re-set

Firstly I wanted to say sorry for being so downbeat in my last post, usually I'm able to find a bit more balance and positivity. Thank you so much to everyone who took time out of their day to comment... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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March

March has been full of extra challenges here, a two-steps-forward one-step-back kind of month. Amy went into hospital for surgery on her complicated wisdom teeth, which required a general anaesthetic and, for someone with quite intense anxiety issues, this was... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Spring, maybe?

It's been so wet here, rain has fallen for weeks on end and many of our familiar pathways through the woods are now well beyond muddy and are completely flooded and impassable. It's been mild too, we've only had a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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A little lull

There's currently a lull in our planning for Toby and a temporary reprieve from paperwork, so I'm enjoying decompressing a little with regular walks out in the woods. Although winter still has the countryside in it's grip, there are signs... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Winter Walks

The countryside is currently drab and dormant and much given over to mud, so most of the pleasure in a winter walk comes from the promise of what awaits on returning home. Coming back home after a chilly walk in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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January, beginnings

Well here we are again at the beginning of a new year, I hope it has started well for you. We're doing quite well here, Toby coped with going back to college yesterday and the much earlier start to his... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2024 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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End of year ponderings

At the beginning of 2023 I had such big plans: I was going to write lots of patterns; make lots of finished animals, some to sell and some to give away; reply to all of my emails; reply to all... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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the golden hour

The shortening days are making me appreciate how precious light is and I take time to notice how magical the daylight is at this time of year. Here at the beginning of December the sun only rises to around 16... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Autumn in the woods: part 2

There's a line from a Mary Oliver poem, which resonates for me... "If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much" 'How I go to the woods' from 'Swan: Poems and Prose Poems'... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Autumn in the woods: part 1

Autumn has arrived here, with wet and windy weather and a sudden profusion of fungi out in the woods. I head there at every opportunity, savouring the soothing peace and quiet that flows between the trees. It's been a good... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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New Cow Patterns

The cow patterns are finished! As always with my patterns there are 2 versions available: one that comes with a naked body, removable shorts and a choice of 2 removable sweaters, one in an Argyle colour-work design and the other... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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An emerging herd

Well, I am edging ever closer to a finished cow pattern. The kind team of people test knitting for me have been doing a wonderful job and it's been so exciting for me to see the first cows made by... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Early Autumn

It still feels like Autumn is waiting in the wings here, poised but not quite ready to make the dramatic entrance that the season is so loved for. There are inklings though of what will come; whisperings in the treetops,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Summer's end

Summer is drawing to a close here and we're preparing for next week's return to term-time routines. Looking back over the last 2 months I have to say that this has been a good summer. The weather has been perfect,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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Summer days

Well, we're half way through the long summer break here and have settled into a comfortable daily routine. Mornings are calm and quiet as happily Toby enjoys quite long lie-ins, so I usually have a couple of gentle hours to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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June and a picnic at Panshanger

Firstly, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for the kindness that you sent my way via your comments and emails after my previous post. Writing things down here on the blog is somehow easier than saying them out... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2023 at Little Cotton Rabbits

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