Saturday 23 March 2019

Peeps, the Bunny

"Knit Peeps Bunny" was one of my early designs for this blog.  It was a quick, simple little knit that produced a cute little bunny that looked like, well obviously, a Peeps Bunny.  Red Mitten Designs is not affiliation with Peeps, I haven't even eaten a Peeps Bunny in years!  I just really like the "spring-like" pastel colourings of the fluffy, marshmallow-y treats!  They look so simple and minimalist-ic!



"Peeps, the Bunny" pattern has a substantial number of changes from the original.  Primarily, it's construction.  I always had a minor dislike of how the ears turned out.  And I especially disliked the fiddly, between the ears sew up.  Due to that, this pattern is a complete inversion of how the original was constructed, thereby making the ear sew up easier!  With Easter coming and custom orders for this little guy to be filled, the easier sew up saves lives!!

Curious to see the original pattern?  You can check it out: HERE












Peeps the Bunny has an added tail and scarf (both completely optional - it's your unique creation!).  Alternately, a cute ribbon or a store bought bow, flower or button would also all look completely adorable!!


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Now, on to the pattern!!









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Peeps the Bunny


skill level
advanced beginner


size
approx. 5.5 inch x 2.5 inch


needles & notions
3.5mm double point knitting needles
3/4” pompom maker
stitch holder
tapestry needle
stitch marker
stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
2mm safety eyes, set of 2



yarn
stylecraft special dk, approx. 35 yards
(pictured in: spring green, sherbet, white)
stylecraft special dk, approx 15 yards for scarf
& small amount for contrasting pompom

gauge
24 sts x 32 rows = approx.  4 inch



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pattern
beginning at the top of the ear, cast on 3 sts. Join to work in the round.


Rnd 1:  KFB around.  Divide stitches on 3 double pointed needles.  (6 sts)


Rnd 2:  knit


repeat last 2 rounds one more time (12 sts)


Rnd 5:  *K1. M1R.  K4. M1L. K1.  repeat from * to end of rnd (16 sts)


Rnd 6 - 14:  knit


Rnd 15:  cast off 1st st of rnd.  K14. cast off last st of round (14 sts)


cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.  Place remaining live stitches onto the stitch holder.


Repeat above for “ear two” but do not cut yarn. Weave in starting tail ends.








bunny head
redistribute the stitches of “ear two” so they are on 2 double pointed needles.  Transfer the stitches from “ear one” onto 2 double pointed needles. Holding ears beside each other, begin knitting around “ear one.”  K6. K2tog. K6. Then work around “ear two.” K6. K2tog. K6. (26 sts).

Both ears will now be joined together. Proceed in rounds.


For visualization please refer to the picture below ⇩






Rnd 2:  knit


Rnd 3:  K6. M1L.  K1. M1R. K12.  M1L. K1. M1R. K6. (30 sts)


Rnd 4:  knit


Rnd 5:  K7. M1L.  K1. M1R. K14.  M1L. K1. M1R. K7.  (34 sts)

sew closed the gap between the bunny ears with the yarn tail from “ear one.”


Rnd 6 - 13:  knit


Rnd 14:  K6. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K12.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K6. (30 sts)


Rnd 15:  knit


Rnd 16:  K5. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K10.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K5. (26 sts)


Rnd 17:  knit


Rnd 18:  K6. M1L.  K1. M1R. K12.  M1L. K1. M1R. K6.  (30 sts)


Rnd 19:  knit

Rnd 20:  K7. M1L.  K1. M1R. K14.  M1L. K1. M1R. K7.  (34 sts)


Rnd 21:  knit


Rnd 22:  K8. M1L.  K1. M1R. K16.  M1L. K1. M1R. K8.  (38 sts)


attach safety eyes to bunnies face at desired location.  Approx. ⅓ down the head and splayed wide seems to look nice.


Rnd 23 - 29:  knit


Rnd 30:  K7. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K14.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K7. (34 sts)


Rnd 31:  knit


begin stuffing bunny


Rnd 32:  K6. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K12.  K2tog. K1. SSK.  K6. (30 sts)










Rnd 33:  knit


Rnd 34:  K5. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K10.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K5. (26 sts)


Rnd 35:  knit


Rnd 36:  K4. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K8.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K4. (22 sts)


Rnd 37:  knit

finish stuffing bunny to desired firmness





Rnd 38:  K3. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K6.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K3. (18 sts)


Rnd 39:  knit


Rnd 40:  K2. k2tog.  K1. SSK. K4.  k2tog. K1. SSK.  K2. (14 sts)


add any final stuffing required

Cut yarn.  Pull tail through  remaining live stitches.  Pull tight and secure end.  Weave in end.


Make pompom and attack to backside at desired location


scarf (optional)
cast on 4 sts.

work in garter stitch until piece from cast on edge measures approximately 10 inches.

cast off loosely. Weave in ends.  Tie around bunnies neck.


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2 comments:

  1. SUPER EASY PATTERN (I HAVE BEEN KNITTING FOR 50 YEARS).

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    1. 50 years of knitting is a WONDERFUL accomplishment!!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I hope you enjoyed the quick and easy, cute little knit!!

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