Bunny knitting pattern, knitted amigurumi animal toy

Bunny knitting pattern

Do you know why the handmade toys are the cutest things in the world? These toys are made with the part of the creator‘s soul! 

Knitted bunnies take a special place in it. You can not only play with them, but also present them as a souvenir or decorate the interior of the house. And, most importantly, they are always “alive”, as they are created by craftsmen’s hand who loves their work.

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD means ready to download immediately after the payment. This pattern is written in English only.

About the pattern

Bunny with the dress and the headband

Knitting method for the bunny: 1) knitting “in the round” on DPNS and 2) knitting “back and forth” using straight knitting needles.

Knitting method for the dress and the headband: “back and forth” method using straight knitting needles

2 PDF files with the detailed instructions

Instructions for stuffing and finishing the toy

Skill Level – Intermediate

Skills required: Cast on/Cast off/ Knit/ Purl/ Increase/ Decrease

Finished size

Length of the bunny – approx. 20 cm (7.9”)

Materials

Yarn A (for the bunny) – “Sandnes Garn” Myk, color 1030 Sandmelert or 1042 Gramelert (approx. 45 g)

Yarn B (for the dress and the headband) – “Dale Garn” Lerke, colors (any to choose) 8123 Gammelrosa, 8145 Vanilje, 8139 Pudderrosa, 8126 Dus pistasje, 0020 Ubleket hvit (natural) (approx. 25 g)

Yarn Technical characteristics (from the ball)

“Sandnes Garn” Myk  – 48% baby alpakka, 30% merinoull, 22% polyamid, 50g/110m (1.8oz/120yds).

“Dale Garn” Lerke  – 53% merinoull, 47% egyptisk bomull, 50g/115m (1.8oz/125yds). 

Knitted over 10×10 cm tension square in St-st

“Sandnes Garn” Myk (using 2.75 mm knitting needles) – 21 stitches x 30 rows

“Dale Garn” Lerke (using 2.75 mm knitting needles) – 25 stitches x 33 rows

Toy stuffing – washable polyester (approx. 25 g)

Black embroidery thread for the nose

Two black round loop backed eyes (diameter is approx. 6 mm)

Two buttons for attaching the legs to the body (diameter is approx. 15 mm)

Three buttons for the dress (diameter is approx. 11 mm)

Two small decorative buttons to the front of the dress (diameter is approx. 8 mm)

Equipment

One pair of 2.75 mm straight knitting needles (UK12/US2)

Double-Pointed Needles (DPNS) 2.75mm (UK12/US2)

Crochet hook 1.6-2.0 mm (UK1/US1) to make the buttonholes

Plastic-headed pins

A tapestry needle with a rounded point for sewing up the pieces (length is approx. 5 cm)

A tapestry needle for embroidery the nose and attaching the eyes (length is approx. 8-9 cm)

You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern.