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September 15, 2014 by Joy Kincaid 10 Comments

Knitting and Reading {Bunnies!}

Do you remember a year ago when I mentioned this little knitting project? Yeah, I figured you probably didn’t. A year is a long time ago. I had forgotten about it myself! I actually finished these little guys way back then and forgot about them.
When I found them in my closet and brought them out last week, Ezra was so thrilled with them! He said, “What are these for?” 
I said, “They’re for you. Do you like them? They’re called ‘bunny nuggets.'” 
He laughed at the name and answered, “Really?! You made them just for me? Oh, I love them!”
He spent a long time playing with them, and then he told me, “Hey, Mom, you should make more of these little nugget-things. They’re so cute!” He even sleeps with them at night.
I originally planned to make them as part of his Before Five in a Row unit studies. There are so many bunny books in Before Five in a Row, and these would be a fun go-along for any or all of them. I got the idea to make these from Michelle at Delightful Learning. She always inspires me!
My sweet mom gave me all the yarn to make these. I only had to buy the little eyes at a local craft store. I still have lots of yarn left, so maybe I will make some more! It’s hard to resist when my kids actually request a handmade item! You can find out more on my Ravelry page. 
So, while it’s bunny books for my youngest, I’ve got several books going for myself. 
I think I’ve mentioned that I love making soap. Last year I was able to make all of our family’s soap, and I also gave some away as gifts.
It’s about time to stock up on soap again (I try to make it all at once, to last for the whole year). I’ve been enjoying looking through Jan Berry’s book, Natural Soap Making. Even though I already know how to make soap, I like getting new ideas for scents and colorings, and I’m always looking for ways to improve the skills I already have. 

What have you been creating or reading lately?

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  1. JES says

    September 20, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Those bunny nuggets are delightful! Thank you also for the soap making inspiration… That is something I really want to do but am intimidated by. Thank you for sharing your lovely homemaking with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays Joy! 🙂

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you, JES!

      Reply
  2. Iris says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Those bunnies are adorable!

    I'd love to try soap making but I'm a bit scared of the lye. Perhaps one day… 🙂

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you, Iris! I agree that the lye is scary, but the risk seems worth it when I see my own bars of handmade soap curing on the shelf! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Zauberflink says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Your bunny nuggets – and even more so the story about their creation and reception – are beautiful! Good on you making your own soap! Lena x

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 16, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you, and thanks so much for visiting!

      Reply
  4. Christy H says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I LOVE the bunny nuggets!! So cute!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you, Christy!

      Reply
  5. Amber says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I would love to try out soap-making! The whole "lye" thing makes me a bit nervous though. The bunnies are so cute. What a nice little gift for your little one.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 15, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      I know what you mean about the lye–I'm scared of it every time I do it! I think it's so much fun that I continue making it, despite the fear of the lye. 🙂 And thanks about the bunnies!

      Reply

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