Knitted Tiny Bunny

The Knitted Tiny Bunny is a charming and adorable creation that brings joy to both children and adults alike. With its soft, fluffy yarn and intricate details, this little bunny is perfect for snuggling and displaying as a cozy decorative accent. Its tiny size makes it perfect for small hands to hold and play with. Whether placed on a shelf, tucked into a gift basket, or given as a thoughtful present, the Knitted Tiny Bunny is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Its handmade quality adds an extra touch of warmth and character, making it a delightful addition to any collection of knitted toys or stuffed animals. A true labor of love, this tiny bunny embodies all the charm and sweetness of handcrafted items, making it a cherished keepsake for years to come.

Materials
*small amount of white DK (8-ply)
*small amount of 4-ply (fingering) dark brown and pink (you can take 2 strands from DK)
*Yarn or thread for the dangler string
*small bell
*stuffing

Equipment
A pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles
A sewing needle with large eye and fairly sharp point

St/st: stocking stitch
St: stitch
K: knit
P: purl
Kf/b: k one through the front then through the back (same stitch)
K2tog: knit two together

Body
Cast on 4 sts with white DK
Row1: p
Row2: (kf/b) to end (8)
Row3: p
Row4: (k1, kf/b) to end (12)
Rows5-9: st/st
Row10: shape neck; (k1, k2tog) to end (8)
Row11: start working on the head; p
Row12: k1, (kf/b)six times k1 (14)
Rows13-15: st/st
Row16: shape eye line; k3, (k2tog, k1) two times, k2tog, k3 (11)
Rows17-19: st/st
Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly and fasten off.

Ears: make two
With white DK, cast on 2 sts and st/st 4 rows. Fasten off. Hide the fasten-off end yarn inside the ear.

To make up
With the fasten-off end yarn, sew the head, stopping at the neck. With the cast-on end yarn, work a gathering thread along the cast-on edge and pull tightly. Stuff the head and body, avoiding stuffing in neck area. Close the seam. Work a gathering thread along the neck and pull tightly to shape. Work a gathering thread in front of the face over the decreasing row of row16 if you wish. Attach ears. With dark brown yarn, French knot the eyes and embroider the nose and mouth with straight short back stitches. Tie pink yarn around the neck, make a bow and secure with a few stitches. Attach a string and a little bell if you would like.