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Knitting the Bunny Knit, felt and stuff an adorable bunny of angora and wool. From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-311

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Right Back Leg

With RS facing, join yarn to end of the cast-on for back piece. Pick up and knit 22 sts around leg opening, ending at the edge of the tummy cast-on.

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Note: The following sets of short rows are worked all on one edge of the leg first, then repeated on the other edge. This shapes the leg so it bends forward.

Row 1: p2, W&T, k2.
Row 2: p3, W&T, k3.
Row 3: p4, W&T, k4.
Row 4: p5, W&T, k5.
Row 5: p6, W&T, k6.
Row 6: p7, W&T, k7.
Row 7: p8, W&T, k8.
Row 8: p9, W&T, k9.
Row 9: Purl across all 22 sts.
Row 10: k2, W&T, p2.
Row 11: k3, W&T, p3.
Row 12: k4, W&T, p4.
Row 13: k5, W&T, p5.
Row 14: k6, W&T, p6.
Row 15: k7, W&T, p7.
Row 16: k8, W&T, p8.
Row 17: k9, W&T, p9.
Row 18: k9, k2tog, k2tog, k9. (20 sts)
Row 19: Purl. Cut yarn.
Rows 20-33: Join a single strand of contrast yarn and, beginning with a knit row, work 14 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 34: k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1. (16 sts)
Rows 35-37: Beginning with a purl row, work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 38: [k1, k2tog] 5x, k1. (11 sts) Cut yarn.
With a tapestry needle thread yarn through remaining 11 sts, pull together tightly and fasten off.

Left Back Leg

With RS facing, join yarn to the end of the narrow strip of tummy. Pick up and knit 22 sts around left leg opening. Work as for right back leg.

Ear placement

Ears (make 2)

With 1 strand of each yarn, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1: (WS) Purl.
Rows 2-5: Beginning with a knit row, work 4 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 6: k4, k2tog, k4. (9 sts)
Rows 7-11: Beginning with a purl row, work 5 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 12: k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1. (7 sts)
Rows 13-17: Beginning with a purl row, work 5 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 18: k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1. (5 sts)
Rows 19-21: Beginning with a purl row, work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
Row 22: k1, slip 1, k2tog, psso, k1. (3 sts)
Row 23: Slip 1, p2tog, psso.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Inner Ears (make 2)

With a single strand of contrast color, cast on 10 sts and work the same as outer ear.

Prepare for Felting

Note about seams: All seams should be sewn with a single strand of the wool yarn used in the bunny, changing color at join if a contrast was used. Sew flat seams, just catching the edges together and keep tension loose. The seams will not be visible after felting.

Leg seaming

Face and Leg Seams

Match the point of the nose with the point of the chin piece. Sew down each side. Easing the cast-on edge of shoulders to fit between markers on chest, continue the seam down the inside of the front legs. Repeat on other side.

Match the 2 cast-on sts of the back piece with the 2 cast-on sts of the tummy section. Sew from the center out down each back leg, ending by sewing the cast-off sts together for paw.

Assemble and Attach Ears

Lay out one outer ear with purl side up. Place an inner ear on top of the outer ear with purl side up and a full st of outer ear showing around the outer edge. Sew ears together with a slipstitch, using yarn to match the inner ear. Lay bunny face up on a flat surface and mark position with pins, taking care to keep them even and slightly cupping the lower edges. The ears on our bunny were placed about 1/2" apart.

When you are happy with the position, sew the cast-on edge to the head with an overcast stitch on both the front and back of the ears.

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RESOURCES :

Yarns, knitting needles
Skacel Collection Inc.
Website: www.skacelknitting.com

Felting supplies
Fiber Trends Inc.
Website: www.fibertrends.com

Patterns for felt lamb, koala and teddy bear and other felted knits
Fiber Trends Inc.
Website: www.fibertrends.com

Wool Mix
Baabajoes Wool Company
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Felted Knits
By Beverly Galeskas
Interweave Press 2003
Website: www.interweave.com

GUESTS :

Beverly Galeskas
Fiber Trends
Website: www.fibertrends.com