At times it is difficult for me to keep up with all the emails that I receive. So I've put together this page to try and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
If you do wish to contact me please feel free to - I will do my best to get back to you although it might not be quickly!
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"Can I buy your patterns?"
Yes, you can find the current range of patterns to buy here. and my entire range of patterns (including free ones) are all listed on Ravelry
Please note that the only official and valid locations that you can purchase or download my patterns from are here on this blog, Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrafts. If you find my patterns available for download anywhere else please be advised that they will be pirated copies, taken without permission and supplied to you illegally, most likely with a side order of malware/ransomware. Please be careful out there and don't fall victim to any other websites offering my patterns for free or in exchange for 'tokens'
I will keep the blog updated with news as each new pattern is released.
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"Can I sell items that I make using your patterns?"
It's absolutely fine for an individual to sell things made from my patterns for any kind of good cause or charity fundraising or for hobby selling*. As far as I am concerned that is personal use.
*ie. not a business/commercial enterprise where you are employing others to make items.
Here's a link also to the official UK government position on copyright of knitting patterns:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/copyright-notice-knitting-and-sewing-patterns
If you do make items to sell using my patterns it would be lovely if you could credit the source of the pattern with something like 'made from a little cotton rabbits pattern' or 'made from a pattern by Julie Williams' but please don't label items that you sell as 'Little Cotton Rabbits'.
Finally, please do not sell replicas of my one-of-a-kind finished items, thank you.
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"Can I teach classes using your patterns?"
Yes, you may be able to (a least for physical face-to-face classes), but please be aware that there are copyright/usage terms that you need to comply with, so please contact me to discuss in person. I also like to keep a list of location and timings of classes being taught and will share this with anyone asking for extra help with my patterns.
Offering online tutorials/classes or making video tutorials of the pattern instructions is not permitted.
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"Where can I buy your finished knitted things?"
At the moment I sell my knitted things through Etsy. I add them in small batches when I'm able but this can be sporadic depending on how much time I have for making. The animals cost between £30 - £40 (not including postage) depending on the size, design and materials used. I can ship them overseas and take payment via paypal. I will also have occasional batch sales at my own little blog shop. If you'd like to be added to my advance email list and receive a notice before new items are listed for sale please fill out your details on the 'subscribe to email list' (link on the right).
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"Can I order one of your knitted animals?"
Because demand has exceeded the speed with which I make them I can no longer take on any orders. I also prefer to make each of my animals unique - it keeps it interesting and fun for me and I think it makes each one a little bit special. For now I'll be adding them to my Etsy shop and have a few occasional batch sales over on the blog.
** Not Toys **
All the finished items that I create are made from all new materials (merino wool, pure cotton, cashmere, silk and alpaca) in the finest branded yarns. The stuffing I use is a high grade carded polyester filling which conforms to British standards: cleanliness BS 1425 and fire safety BS 5852. It is a suitable component of articles requiring BS 5665 and the European standard EN71 and those required to carry the CE logo.
Please note however that although my finished knitted animals are made to a high standard they are intended as decorative and/or collectable items and are not intended as toys for children under the age of 14 years.
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