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Ever since we announced that we were pregnant, my Mum has been knitting up a frenzy. Largely encouraged by me, obviously. These are some of the beautiful bits and bobs she produced so far. We chose all the wools together; unisex but not a pastel colour in sight. We’re not really pastel-colour people. And there’s more being produced as we speak. I’m even thinking of branching Happy Circus out to include some of Mum’s amazing knits. A little Mother-Daughter collaboration. I’d love to know your thoughts.

For now, this will be my last post round these parts for a while. Tomorrow, as the sun rises, we’ll be heading off to Cornwall for our long awaited, much needed holiday. 8 grown ups, 2 kiddos and a bump. All snuggled up in a cottage that overlooks the beach. Sea, sand and fingers crossed a bit of sun. But, we’ll be back a week on Sunday with plenty of stories, pictures and a couple of Bump Day photos too. We’ll be halfway through when we return. I can’t believe we’re nearly at that milestone already.


Thank you for all your lovely comments over the last few months, and a shout out to all the new readers who have joined from around the blogosphere.


We hope you all have an awesome week.

Love Ben, Nell and The Belly xx

14 comments:

  1. Oh how cute are these! Especially the wooly trousers with feet. Are you finding out the sex out of interest? I think you should sell your mum's things too, sounds like an excellent business plan. Have a lovely holiday X

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  2. What beautiful knitted garments for the little one; I love the choice of colours - and that they would look perfectly lovely on a wee boy or girl. Have a happy, relaxing time away. Be kind to your soul xx

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  3. How darling are your little knits! I think a mother-daughter collaboration is a great idea too. The colours you have selected are lovely, I'm not much of a fan of pastels. Enjoy your weekend away, I'm extremely envious! xxx

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  4. Hope you have a relaxing break in Cornwall, can't wait to see your photos. Totally agree re pastels, those cardis are great!

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  5. Yes Mum! Fantastic, she HAS been busy! Hope you are enjoying your break (and congratulations!).

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  6. oh I haven't been here for the longest of times and look what has happened! the biggest of congratulations to you and your dear husband. Enjoy this time fully, they grow too quickly :(

    Gorgeous, gorgeous knits.

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  7. you and your mom are such the knitting duo - so impressed. enjoyed your much deserved holiday, can't wait to see pics. have fun!

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  8. I die. I LOVE these knitted goodies. Just picked up a few at a second hand market on the weekend (as I can't knit to save my life) and have been rubbing my hands in glee ever since.
    Have a wonderful holiday!

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  9. oh my goshness YES!! Collaborate wiht your mum, as I neeeeeeed two of those gorgeous little cardies for my boys.

    Enjoy your holiday!

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  10. Such wonderful knitted goodies. I see where you get your skills from. I think a duo with your mum is a great idea. You should totally do it! Hope you are having a great holiday and that the sun is shining! xx

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  11. Oh my! Your mum is amazing! Those are the cutest little cardigans I have ever seen. :)

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  12. These are amazing. Your mum is so freakin talented. And bub is so very lucky. Nothing beats a gorgeous knit.

    And I think the mother-daughter colab. sounds fab! xx

    Ps Hope you're enjoying Cornwall and can't wait for you to get back!

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  13. you are so lucky!! poor t only has one hand-knit cardigan! i really need to learn how to knit. :) i guess we will settle for vintage sweaters for now!! xo

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