A Homemade Christmas #2
I recently stumbled upon the startling discovery that I could knit a shaped object without a pattern! I have only made one of these little guys, but wouldn’t they make lovely gifts for children - and even the young at heart?
Who am I kidding? I love little hand-made critters and dolls!
This is “Bunny.” How did I make ‘im? Well, I don’t have a pattern but I can give you some ideas and tips. First off, I chose chunky, bumpy yarn to hide any mistakes.
Starting at the top of the head, I cast on 6 or 7 stitches. (This is not knit in the round. It should end up looking like a figure eight.) Working in the stockinette stitch (knit front row, purl back, repeat), increase rapidly for a few rows, back off, then decrease rapidly. Your at the neck now.
Now start increasing again, but not as fast - you want the body to be larger than the head. Once the body is looking nice and plump, start decreasing. Once you come to the end with only a few stitches left on your needle, tie off and start stitching up the back of your critter. I filled Bunny with “Organic Cotton Batting” which I also used for the tail.
Bunny’s ears were knit separately and sewn on with the same yarn. His eyes were embroidered, and a scarf was knit with 2 plies from 4 ply yarn with size 2 needles. Bunny’s knitting needles are the tips of tooth picks.
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Shannon on 3 December, 2009, said,
Breezy, he’s just adorable! I’m quite impressed! And the little scarf… *sigh* Too cute!
Blessings,
Shannon
Allison Ruth on 3 December, 2009, said,
Dear Breezy,
Oh he is adorable! So cute!
I must learn to knit so I can make
one of these!
~Allison Ruth
Buttercup on 3 December, 2009, said,
how cute! I’m gonna try that! But crochet style! :)
God bless!
Buttercup
Kate on 3 December, 2009, said,
That’s incredible! I’m new to knitting, but maybe once I can knit something decent, I’ll give this a try. = )
Blessings,
Kate
Penni on 3 December, 2009, said,
He is so adorable! I am sure anyone would be happy to receive him- he looks so loveable! :)
Christin on 3 December, 2009, said,
Oh it’s sooo adorable! Unfortunately I have not taken the time to create anything. :( But I am enjoying seeing your creations! :)
Kristine on 3 December, 2009, said,
These are adorable! I love visiting your blog and all of your creative ideas! Thanks : )
Shutterbug on 3 December, 2009, said,
two thumbs way up! Man is he cute!! :) I’ll have to try to make one. Thanks for the “how to”.
Have a good night!
Marie :)
Eyebright on 3 December, 2009, said,
Aww, how cute! Very good job, Breezy!
Rachel Grace on 3 December, 2009, said,
How creative Miss Breezy!
I know that I have a lot of little cousins that would be very pleased to recieve such a cute, simple bunny rabbit like this… I might just have to try it!
Thank you!
Rachel Grace
Meg on 4 December, 2009, said,
Oh, how cute! It’s as though the smaller he is, the cuter he could be!
Grace Marie on 4 December, 2009, said,
Absolutely adorable!
Tulip on 4 December, 2009, said,
That is the cutest little bunny Breezy. I might have to try it soon.
Thanks for your comment!
Blessings,
Tulip
Michelle on 4 December, 2009, said,
Would you be intrested in selling a few? I’d love to purchase them.
Sara on 4 December, 2009, said,
Oh how sweet!! I’ve been pondering a step into the un-patterned world to knit a jungle baby for my little nephew… you inspire me to actually try! :)
Tonya on 5 December, 2009, said,
Those bunnies are adorable. I like the homespun look.
Tarissa on 8 December, 2009, said,
Breezy,
The bunny is so cute! You did a wonderful job, especially by doing it without a pattern. Absolutely adorable!
~ Tarissa
Rachel on 9 December, 2009, said,
Hello Breezy! I was just looking at all the homemade Christmas posts from this past one, and this is sooo cute! :D I love knitting, and this little guy reminds me of Beatrix Potter (which I know you love). ;) I can’t wait to try my hand at this little guy! :D He needs some friends I think. ;) Lol! That tail is just adorable btw. :D
Blessings in Christ!
~Rachel~