THE STASH GOBBLERS #04

Aren't they cheerful, these Mini Bunnies? They will brighten up you Easter table, and they are knitted up so quickly that you will have an extended bunny family hopping around the place in no time at all. They will delight family and friends alike as little presents – just choose some nice leftovers and start knitting!

No need to buy yarn: Just dive into your leftover yarn stash and come up with nice colour combinations – you can use yarn of all qualities and yardages! The pattern is pretty elaborate to makes it a pleasant experience for the beginners, but the seasoned knitters will have fun as well!

You already master:

• knit, purl
• cast on, bind off
• knitting with dpn in the round

Included tutorials:

• increases, decreases
• 3-needle bind-off

What you need:

• Original yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool Merino Superfein (100 % Merino wool, 175 yards (160 m) per 1.76 ounces (50 g)), 8 g in main colour (head), 12 g for the body altogether and leftover yarn for the pompon tail
• Beads, halfbeads or safety eyes, ø approx 4 to 5 mm, sewing thread
• Polyester stuffing, polyester granule or rice, thick felt
• Set of size 3 US (3 mm, 12 UK) double pointed needles, optional: crochet hook for picking up stitches
• Embroidery needle, sewing needle, scissors, glue, pincers, 2 small safety pins, circle, cardboard, blusher

Have fun with the little critters! Yours Steffi from cats&hats