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Size:
Approx 18 cm
Material:
3 mm knitting Needles
Cotton Yarn in DK 1 Main Color approx. 25gr,
I used a DK yarn where 50 grams measure 125 meters. (if you use different yarn the Size might change)
Some yarn for the face. Filling, Darning Needle, Scissors
Additional: I used a small stone for the bottom, so they stand better
Abbreviations:
kn = knit
pr = purl
KFB = Knit st in front and back
k2tog = knit 2 together
sl1k2tog = psso: slip 1 knit 2 together and pass slipped stitch over
This two funny easter figures as super cute Idea for Easter Decoration and a cute gift to bring for an easter hunt. They are quick enough finished and a unique decoration.
I tried to write the pattern as beginner friendly as possible but if you have any issues or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me either here as a comment or a message and I get back to you as quick as possible.
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Body for Both Figures: (white for Bunny, yellow for the chicken)
Cast on 12 stitches and spread them equally over 3 Needles.
1. Round Close to a round and knit 12 st
2. Round Knit in front and back each st (24 st)
3. Round Knit all stitches
4. Round *** Knit st in front and back, knit 1 *** Repeat until end (36 st)
5. Round Knit all stitches
6. Round *** Knit st in front and back, knit 2 *** Repeat until end (48 st)
7. – 26. Round (20 Rounds) Knit 48 stitches in each Round
27. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 6***, (repeat till end) 42 s
28. – 31. Round (4 Rounds) Knit 42 stitches in each Round
32. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 5***, (repeat till end) 36 st
33. – 35. Round (3 Rounds) Knit 36 stitches in each Round
36. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 4***, (repeat till end) 30 st
37. + 38. Round (2 Rounds) Knit 30 stitches in each Round
39. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 3***, (repeat till end) 24 st
40. + 41. Round (2 Rounds) Knit 24 stitches in each Round
42. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 2***, (repeat till end) 18 st
Close the Bottom hole, start with the filling, for more stability I put a stone into the bottom of the figure
43. + 44. Round (2 Rounds) Knit 18 stitches in each Round
45. Round ***Knit 2 tog, knit 1***, (repeat till end) 12 st
46. Round ***Knit 2 tog***, (repeat till end) 6 st
Close the last 6 st, use needle and pull yarn through remaining stitches, pull together.
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Bunny ears: (work 2x)
Cast on 16 stitches, close to round, work 18 rounds all stitches knit
19.Round **Knit 1, Knit 2 tog, knit 5** 2x (14 st)
20. Round **Knit 1, Knit 2 tog, knit 4** 2x (12 st)
21. Round. **Knit 1, Knit 2 tog, knit 3** 2x (10 st)
22. Round. **Knit 1, Knit 2 tog, knit 2** 2x (8 st)
23. Round **Knit 1, Knit 2 tog, knit 1** 2x (6 st)
24. Round. ** Knit 2 tog ** 3x (3 st)
25. Round. slip 1 knit 2 and pass slipped stitch over, cast off last stitch
Fold bunny heads and sew ears on head.
Face features Bunny:
Use black thread for the eyes with one swiss darning stitch each 4 stitches apart, and sew on the nose and mouth with yarn thread. Use pink thread for the cheeks with 3 swiss darning stitches on each side.
Face Features Chicken:
Use black thread and work 1 Swiss darning stitch each for the eyes 5 stitches apart, use orange thread and work nose 2 rows further down, work 5 Swiss darning stitches), work 3 Swiss darning stitches one row further down and one last Swiss darning stitch one row further down.
Work a pom pom in orange and attach on the head.
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Swiss Darning: (stitch on to the piece, start always in the middle of the little v and work up 1 leg underneath the loop and down the other leg)
I have attached a few photos to explain a bit better how to work Swiss Darning.
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POM POM:
I have used an ordinary fork for the Pom Pom and wrapped the thread around 15 x 20 times, I wouldn`t recommend more times as it would get to big.
Use the thread with was used to tie to attach to the piece, I used 1 thread and pulled the needle through the piece, got the second one and did the same in another loop so the Pom is attached securely :)
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