Teddybearscottage

Knitted Presents

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:29:00 +0000

My. It's been a while since I've posted. Been busy making Christmas presents and cards for friends and family.

I've found these beautiful leg warmers that I know my niece will love! I plan to knit two pairs. One cream and the other blue like in the photo

And these cute little mice. Aren't they adorable!!!
I plan to knit lots of these little fellas and make them in to tree decorations and greeting cards. They are designed by the magnificent Barbara Prime over at Fuzzy Thoughts. She has some great patterns for sale and they knit up beautifully and are easy to follow.

I've also made some more knitted monkeys. Three are ready for adoption and Santa will soon arrive to pick them up!

I hope you all have a smooth run up to Christmas and enjoy your day.

Keep warm this winter

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Keep warm this winter by knitting these beautiful hat and scarf sets.
Drops is an amazing site. If you haven't heard of it before you really must take a look. All the patterns are free and you can buy the wool directly from them and I can highly recommend. Please take a peek!

Busy bee....

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:00 +0000

My the weather's been blustery here in Derbyshire. I've been busy working, knitting and having family get to-gethers. We've all had a great time. My nieces Birthday is just around the corner so she has a lovely surprize in stall!

I've been working on a new addition to teddybearscottage. A cheeky little monkey from Ala and Ela. He's lovely to knit and ever so straight forward. I've made about five so far and already have new homes.

Here are the newest additions.....

Keep warm...

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:14:00 +0000

Get knitting to keep yourself warm this winter..

The evenings are getting cold here in Derbyshire. I seem to be lighting the fire earlier every day. Here's some great patterns to help keep you warm during the coming months. Get out those needles and start knitting!

This gorgeous Cabled Boyfriend Cardigan

Gorgeous hat and scarf

and this sexy skirt

This beautiful Chunky Throw

More presents to knit

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:49:00 +0000

For those of you still searching for presents to knit to fill your stockings the wonderful Jean Greenhowe has some amazing little treats for you.

I'm sure they'll make lovely gifts and are quick to knit.

Lovely little Rainbow men

Yummy treats

Cutie pie snowman

Let's get knitting!! Christmas is coming!!

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Let's Knit Magazine has some super gifts to knit.
It's easy peezy to join. Just click here to find out how

This gorgeous tea cosy will brighten up any kitchen

Close up of the pretty flowers

This gorgeous bag will suit any girls outfit

Let's all get to work and spread the joy of all things handmade.
Good luck to everyone!

Christmas is coming!!!

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000

The nights are now drawing in, coal fires are burning and out comes the cocoa and blanket.

I've been thinking a lot about presents and what I need to make. I've found some lovely knitted gifts I'd like to share with you. I'm afraid this one's only available to members of ravely, but it's easy peezy to join and there are some beautiful project to look at. Tess young has a lovely free pattern for these super little cupcakes. Go take a peek

This gorgeous bag would make a lovely gift and can be found here. I can think of a few of my friends who would love this. Me included!

A lovely moss stitch headband can be found here

Off on our holidays

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:25:00 +0000

Our bags are packed and we're off on our adventures.
S'illot is on the Eastern coast of Mallorca, still quite traditional I'm told. Let's hope!

We shall spend our time outdoors joining in with the locals; fishing, eating, searching through rock pools and playing games.

Giveaway Winner

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Unfortunately there can only be one winner. Wish I could send you all a little something. I shall do another giveaway in time for Christmas and have runner up prizes too!!

I used the Random Number Generator so the results were fair. Thank you so much to everyone that entered. Good look for next time. Hope you all have a lovely day from me and the bunnies down at teddybearscottage

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
42
Timestamp: 2009-09-26 06:52:59 UTC

Unfortunately I don't have the fancy software required to link directly so I've had to copy and paste.

The winner is Comment number 42. Miss Cake!

*Miss Cake* said...
Oh, this is so cute! My son would love a new little freind... :)

22 September 2009 13:46

Congratulations to you. Please send me your address to teddybearscottage [at] hotmail.co.uk

Kipper Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone that's entered and left such lovely comments. As it's worldwide I'll be posting the winner Saturday morning British time. Good luck to everyone!

Softie Giveaway! Now closed

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:53:00 +0000

Hello everyone

I think Autumn is finally arriving. The leaves are falling from the trees and the evenings are getting chilly.

Thought I'd brighten up the colder weather with a giveaway.

Kipper is a Knitted Bunny using Rowan Classic Yarn in Alpaca Soft and his jumper with Luxury Soft Cotton. He's one of my smaller bunnies measuring 12 inches from the tips of his ears down to his lovely little paws!

Just leave a comment below and the winner will be chosen at random on 25th September.

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:23:00 +0000

Hello everyone. My It's getting chilly here in the evenings. We've had some lovely sunshine in the day though. I've been able to spend some time in the garden. Pruning, cutting, sweeping and painting!

I've found a lovely shop while visiting Leamington Spa. "Joules" Ladies, Mens and Childrens Wear.

The most fabulous Wellies too!!!

They have a Mail Order Catalogue you can send for packed with colourful and well made clothing.

I've been working on a few more additions to Teddybearscottage. Four new Bunnies. Aasia, Aimee, Lily and Bobby. I've popped Aimee in to my Etsy Shop and the others are gifts to friends and family.

Aimee

Aasia

Lily and Bobby!

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Howdy folks. How are you all. My we've had some rain here in Belper this week. Beautiful sunshine one minute then a downpour the next. I've been caught out a few times. My washing too! As well as working and drinking lots of tea I've found time to do some knitting. An order for Fi' at work and one for an old friend. I used three of my favourite yarns; R.Y.C Cashsoft Chunky, R.Y.C Alpaca Soft and Sirdar Luxury Soft Cotton.

I've also put my name down for the Cricket Match on Sunday so that will be fun! Hope you've had a lovely week.

Ruby was made for the Grand-Daughter of a very special friend

I really enjoyed making Ruby and her pretty dress. I'm sure she is well loved in her new home

Summer Memories..........

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:54:00 +0000

Hello there. The weather's been very changable here in England these last few weeks. Brilliant sunshine one day then pouring the next! This week we've had some lovely sunny periods especially late afternoon when the temperature's just right for snoozing in the garden while the dinner's cooking! Makes me feel all dreamy and I start to reminisce about the years adventures - Holidaying in Norfolk - Following the coast round from Sheringham to Lowestoft, through the broads and back again. It's a beautiful coast line and was very windy some days! but great fun.

Beautiful Beach-Huts adorning the coastline. The colours really make you feel like you're at the sea-side

Me steering the boat. Four mile an hour speed limit which I wasn't too happy about!

I love this photo. Everything about the broads appeals to me. Boats, fishing, swimming, beach huts, tea rooms and eating ice-cream

The boys having fun at Wells Next The sea. Quite a rare event they play together without falling out.........

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Hello everyone. Hope you're all okay and managing to keep dry now all this rainy weather's on it's way out. We've had more than our fair share and the weeds in my garden have gone mad!!! I've been busy putting the final touches to my Etsy Shop. I aim to be up and running by Wednesday! Here's a few of the latest additions down at teddybearscottage

Tabbitha in her new pink dress

Here's Beau in his favourite jumper

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:23:00 +0000

Hello everyone. Hope you're having a lovely week. I'm heading off to Stratford-Upon-Avon for a short break tomorrow. Before I go I'd like to share the newest additions here at Teddybearscottage. They're ever so quick to make and eezy peezy, so are great fun too! The pattern can be found here. Just make his nose a wee bit longer and add the cutest little ball feet! Hope you all manage to keep the children entertained during the holiday

Henrietta wearing her new hair slide

Sophia

Here's Sophia and Henrietta together.....

Knitted Sheep

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Hello everyone. I've been a busy bee this week. Still had time for a spot of knitting though! Found a super little pattern to knit the most adorable sheep. You can find the pattern here. I changed the yarn to Drops Eskimo to give a more chunky feel and used 4mm needles, then added a cute little flower to make her look pretty.

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:15:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:22:00 +0000

My. Hasn't the weather been changeable this week. The rainy weather has given me chance to catch up on some knitting and give the cottage a very late spring clean!!

I've also been looking back at the lovely times we've had this year and I'd like to share a few of them with you. Hope you've all had a lovely week

Friends For Tea!

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Hello everyone. I've been a busy bee this week. No time for blogging or knitting. aarrgggh..... We've all had a lovely time though. Lots of tea parties in the garden (in between thunder storms!). The guests fell completely in love with the knitted bunnies so now I have three less.

This cheeky chappy left with Hendrix.

Summers here!

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:18:00 +0000

I think summer's finally arrived but the days have been really stuffy and warm. I do love the sunshine but isn't it great about 9 o'clock onwards. The sun's gone down and just the right temperature for supper in the garden! Hope you've all managed to keep cool. Will visit the horses later. I've been thinking about giving them an apple, but not sure whether i should. Wouldn't want to make them feel bad. I've been working on a few bunnies this week. Here's the latest editions down at Teddybearscottage. Hope you like them!

Elizabeth and Hughie

Elizabeth

Hughie

New neighbours

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:55:00 +0000

I've been expecting the new neighbours for some time now and yesterday they finally arrived! Been to see them twice already.....

Little Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:09:00 +0000

Hello there. I'm bright and breezy having returned from my little holiday to Chester. It's a beautiful town surrounded by a Roman wall, cobbled streets and an abundance of cafe's and bars! Stopped off at the cutest little town in Wales named Conw'y. A teeny tiny house in the harbour, just the right size for some teddy bears I know.....

Frederick...

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:53:00 +0000

Hello there. We've been enjoying some lovely weather here in Derbyshire. I've been able to spend lots of time in the garden, which I love. The baskets and bedding plants are coming along beautifully and get very thirsty on hot days! I found some lovely wool to knit my new batch of bunnies jumpers. I've gone crazy for knitting bobbles so you'll see a few bunnys wearing them. Received a photo from Tina showing me Fredericks new home and an embroidered Tea-Towel I made. I'm sure he's well looked after and loved in his new home. I'm off on a little holiday to Chester and Wales now. I do hope you all have a lovely week and see you soon.

Lovely Day......

noreply@blogger.com (TeddyBearsCottage) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:28:00 +0000

I'm so pleased todays been fine. I finished knitting two bunnies and even had time to visit the Well Dressings. So much hard work and dedication goes into making them. Today they were in Monsal Head. Derbyshire has some beautiful countryside and the views from The Head are stunning. I do hope you've had a lovely weekend