Knitted Handmade Bunny
The knitted handmade bunny is a charming and delightful creation that adds warmth and coziness to any space. With its soft yarn and intricate details, this little bunny is not just a toy but a cherished companion filled with love and care. Its fluffy texture and cute design make it a perfect gift for both children and adults who appreciate the beauty of handmade crafts. Whether sitting on a shelf or cuddled in a child's arms, the knitted handmade bunny brings a touch of whimsy and joy to anyone lucky enough to have it.
ABBREVIATIONS
- CO - cast on
- BO - bind off
- k - knit
- p - purl
- k2tog - knit two sts together
- p2tog - purl two sts together
- skpo - pass slipped sts over
- st st - stockinette stitch
- m1 - make one
You need:
- -3mm needles
- -acrylic yarn in white, blue and beige
Pattern:
Using blue yarn, CO 40 sts
Rows 1-2: k
Row 3: p
Change to white yarn
Row 4-7: st st, finishing with purl (4 rows)
Change to blue yarn
Rows 8-11: st st (4 rows)
Rows 12-15: st st (4 rows)
Change to white yarn
Rows 16-19: st st (4 rows)
Change to blue yarn
Row 20: k1, (k1, k2tog) X 13 (27 sts)
Row 21: p
Row 22: k1, (k2tog) X (14 sts)
Row 23: p
Break the yarn, leave a long tail (about 15 cm). Thread
through sts.
HEAD
CO 5 sts, using white yarn
Row 1: p
Row 2: (k1, m1) to the end of the row (10 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: (k2, m1) to the end of the row (14 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: (k2, m1) to the end (20 sts)
Row 7-9: st st, start with purl (3 rows)
Row 10: k3, m1, k1, m1, k12, m1, k1, m1, k3 (24 sts)
Row 11: p
Row 12: k4, (skpo) X 2, k2, (skpo) X 2, k2, (skpo) X 2, k4 (18 sts)
Row 13: p
Row 14: (skpo) X 4, k2, (skpo) X 4 (10 sts)
Row 15: p
Row 16: (k2tog) X 5 (5 sts)
Row 17:p
The finishing is the nose of the bunny!
Break the yarn, leave a long tail. Threadthrough sts.
EARS
Make two
With beige yarn CO 4 sts
Rows 1-8: knit every row
Row 9: k2, m1, k2 (5 sts)
Row 10: k
Row 11:k2tog, k1, k2tog (3 sts)
Row 12: k
Row 13: k2tog, k1 (2 sts)
Row 14: k2tog (1 st)
ARMS
Make two
With blue yarn CO 6 sts
Rows 1-9 : st st, start with purl
Change to beige yarn
Row 10: k2tog, k2, k2tog (4 sts)
Row 11: p
Row 12: k
Row 13: p
Break the yarn, leave a long tail. Threadthrough sts.
LEGS
Make two
CO 4 sts with beige yarn
Rows 1-3: st st, start with k
Row 4: BO
Sew all parts together. Use fabric paint for the eyes and nose or black yarn.