Simple bunnies

Suggested needles: 4mm/ US6 I suggest circular but if you are making a small bunny
DPNs work too.
Yarn: about 70gr of DK weight yarn. You can use any yarn you want (wool or cotton) but
will have to change your needles accordingly. I recommend to knit a small swatch and see
how you like the drape and fabric.
Gauge: 5 stitches x 5 rows = 2.5 cm/1’’ in garter stitch measured after blocking. Gauge is not
relevant for this project.
Finished measurements: 18 cm/7’’ tall (including ears), 21cm/8.2’’ wide
Other notions: darning needles, small amount of wool or leftover yarn to stuff the head.
Optional: thread to embroider eyes, progress keeper, wooden tether.
Skills required: knit, YO, k2tog, ppso (see abbreviations on page 3)
Directions:
CO 2
Increases:
Row 1 (RS): k1, yo, k1 (3sts)
Row 2 (WS): knit all the stitches
Row 3: k1, yo, knit to end.
Repeat row 3 until 50 sts or until desired. Tip: you can add a progress keeper at the
beginning of the 3rd or 5th row to mar the right side.
Middle section, work arms:
Next row (RS): cable cast on 10, bind off 10, k1, yo, k2tog x 2, knit to end.
Next row (WS): cable cast on 10, bind off 10, k1, yo, k2tog x2, knit to the end of row
Decreases:
Row 1: k1, yo, k2tog x2, knit to the end
Continue decreasing until you have 8 sts left: k2tog x 4
Next row: k2tog x2 and on the next row: psso
Ears: leaving a long tail, CO 3 sts
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: k1, m1, k1, m1, k1
Row 3: knit
Row 4: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1

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Knit 8 rows
Next row: K1, k2tog, knit to the last 3, k2tog, k1. Knit the next row.
Next row: K2tog, k1, k2tog (3sts)
Sl1, k2tog, pass stitch over.
Finishing:
Before assembling, I suggest steam blocking or wet blocking each piece. Fold square in half
and tie knots for hands. With a darning needle and a thread of the same yarn pinch the
middle, and sew head, placing a small amount of stuffing as you do so. Sew close. Sew ears
to head and embroider eyes if you like.
You can add a round wooden teether at the bottom by placing it between the edges and
sewing them together.
Your bunny is ready and ready for a baby to play with!
Abbreviations
K: knit Psso: pass slip stitch over
K2tog: knit 2 together RS: right side
Ktbl: knit through the back loop SM: slip marker
M1R: make 1 right Ssk: slip slip knit
M1L: make 1 left St: stitch
P: purl Sts: stitches
Ptbl: purl through the back loop WS: wrong side

Useful links

 Cable cast-on: Tutorial by Very Pink Knits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YUfdREnSQI

Thank you for downloading this pattern! I don’t take credit for this design as it is
super simple and can be easily modified and improvised. Use as you wish.
For questions regarding this pattern you can contact me through:
Ravelry: as JuliaVR
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E-mail: juliarojas89@gmail.com