Mini Bunny Free Knit Pattern
Our Marshmallow Easter Bunny pattern has always been one of my favorite patterns. I recently had the idea to shrink it down to a smaller more Easter basket friendly size. I absolutely love how it turned out and I hope you all do to!
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This pattern is such an easy, fun and quick knit. Make a whole pastel rainbow of bunnies to spruce up your Easter decor or add to your Spring markets or craft shows.
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner that understands basic increases and decreases.
Bunny is made with two pieces knit flat then seamed together.
Bunny is knit from the bottom up.
Gauge for this pattern is not important.
Finished bunny measurements 9 in. tall x 6 in. wide
Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
sts – stitches
kf&b - knit into the front and back of the stitch
sl1 - slip one stitch as if to purl
psso – pass slipped stitch over
K2tog – knit two stitches together
Supplies:
US 7 (4.5 mm) straight knitting needles
1 skein of Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn in Bubblegum (I can get 2 bunnies out of one roll)
Small amount of brown yarn for the eyes and nose
Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Click the skein of yarn below to see all 53 color options available!
Below you will find the complete pattern for the Mini Marshmallow Bunny or for an ad free, inexpensive, easy to print version click here
Pattern:
Starting from the bottom cast on 10 sts.
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (12 sts.)
Row 3: Purl
Row 4: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (14 sts.)
Row 5: Purl
Row 6: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (16 sts.)
Row 7: Purl
Row 8: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (18 sts.)
Row: 9: Purl
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Purl
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Purl
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: Purl
Row 16: Knit
Row 17: Purl
Row 18: Knit
Row 19: Purl
Row 20: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (16 sts)
Row 21: Purl
Row 22: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (14 sts)
Row 23: Purl
Row 24: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (12 sts)
Row 25: Purl
Row 26: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (14 sts)
Row 27: Purl
Row 28: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts, kf&b, K1 (16 sts)
Row 29: Purl
Row 30: Knit
Row 31: Purl
Row 32: Knit
Row 33: Purl
Row 34: Knit
Row 35: Purl
Row 36: Knit
Row 37: Purl
Row 38: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (14 sts)
Row 39: Purl
Row 40: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (12 sts)
Row 41: Purl
Now you will begin working on the ears as follows:
Row 42: K5, Bind off 2 sts, K5 (10 sts)
Row 43: P5
(Continue working on these 5 sts. while leaving the other 5 on the needle unworked)
Row 44: K1, kf&b, knit to the last 2 sts,, kf&b, K1 (7 sts.)
Row 45: Purl
Row 46: Knit
Row 47: Purl
Row 48: Knit
Row 49: Purl
Row 50: Knit
Row 51: Purl
Row 52: Knit
Row 53: Purl
Row 54: K1, sl1, K1, psso, knit to the last 3 sts, k2tog, K1 (5 sts)
Row 55: Purl
Row 56: K1, sl1, K1, psso, k2tog (3 sts)
Bind off purlwise
With the wrong side of work facing attach yarn and purl the other 5 sts then work as follows:
Repeat rows 44-56
Bind off purlwise
Repeat pattern again to make the other side of the bunny.
Use picture as a guide to duplicate stitch with brown yarn the eyes and nose. You could also substitute small felt circles or safety eyes if desired.
Using your preferred method, seam the bunny together leaving the bottom open for stuffing. When stuffing be careful to not over stuff since bunny is supposed to resemble a marshmallow bunny you want it to look kind of flat as opposed to plump and round. Seam the bottom closed weave in the ends and enjoy!
This bunny was made using Premier Snow Cone Light yarn also on US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles. Click here to see the 8 different yarn color options.
This pattern is written so it will work with any yarn weight. Just adjust your needle size to a few sizes below the yarns recommended needle size.
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