Let's Knit - UK (2020-04)

48

DK

YARN

3.5MM

NEEDLES

Start

knitting

here...

NOTE: When there is no

indication of RS or WS, the

fabric is reversible

Small

Bunny

BODY

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on ten sts

£ Row 1 (WS): p to end

£ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 20 sts

£ Rows 3-7: beg with a p row,

work in st st

£ Row 8: (k2, k2tog) to

end. 15 sts

£ Rows 9-13: cont in st st

£ Row 14: (k1, k2tog) to end.

Ten sts

£ Cast off

HEAD

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on ten sts

£ Row 1 (WS): p to end

£ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 20 sts

£ Rows 3-8: beg with a p row,

work in st st

£ Row 9: p4, (p2tog) six

times, p4. 14 sts

Change to yarn B

£ Rows 10-15: cont in st st

£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,

thread through rem sts, pull

tight and fasten off

EARS (make two)

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on three sts

£ Row 1: kfb, k1, kfb. Five sts

£ Rows 2-10: k to end

£ Row 11: skpo, k3. Four sts

£ Row 12: skpo, k2. Three sts

£ Rows 13-14: k to end

£ Cast off

ARMS (make two)

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on ten sts

£ Beg with a p (WS) row,

work six rows in st st

£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,

thread through rem sts, pull

tight and fasten off

LEGS (make two)

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on five sts

£ Row 1 (WS): p to end

£ Row 2: (kfb) to end. Ten sts

£ Row 3: p to end

£ Row 4: k3, (k2tog) twice,

k3. Eight sts

£ Row 5: p to end

£ Row 6: k3, k2tog,

k3. Seven sts

£ Rows 7-9: beg with a p row,

work in st st

£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,

thread through rem sts, pull

tight and fasten off

WHAT YOU

NEED TO

KNOW...

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Small Bunny: 11cm tall
Mummy Duck: 7cm tall
Chick: 5cm tall
Eggs: 3cm tall
Nest: 7cm diameter

KNIT KIT
Yarn: (A) Fleecy Brown; DK, shades
(B) White, (C) Pink, (D) Yellow, with this
issue of Let’s Knit

You’ll also need
Yarn: (E) Orange DK; Dark Brown 4ply,
oddments of each
Needles: 3.5mm
Beads: 5mm, four; 4mm, four
Sewing needle and thread
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holder

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN
This yarn was produced exclusively
for Let’s Knit magazine. It is made from
polyester and yarn A has a lovely fleecy
texture. The DK knits to a standard
tension. We’d recommend handwashing
to preserve your knits. You can buy an
extra yarn pack at magazinestoyou.com

USE YOUR YARN PACK TO KNIT

SACHIYO ISHII’S ADORABLE MINI MAKES

GREAT FOR

IMPROVERS

HAPPY Easter

TAIL

Using 3.5mm needles and

yarn A, cast on five sts

£ Rows 1-3: beg with a p

(WS) row, work in st st

£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,

thread through rem sts, pull

tight and fasten off

TO MAKE UP

Using cast-on yarn end of

Body, gather cast-on edge

and draw tightly. Sew seam

up to neck and stuff. Keep

neck edge open. With

fastened-off yarn end of

Head, sew muzzle seam.

Gather cast-on edge, sew

Head a little further, stuff

and close seam. Attach

Ears. Attach 5mm beads for

eyes. Using yarn C,

embroider nose, mouth and

whiskers. Seam Arms, Legs

and Tail. Stuff and attach

them to Body. Attach Head

to neck

great

ADVICE

“Leave long ends at the

beginning and end for

sewing up. Sew seam with

right side out, using

mattress stitch. Instead

of bead eyes, you could

also embroider French

knots with black yarn.”

LK DESIGNER, Sachiyo Ishii

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Add some character to your seasonal display with these easy toys and decorations!

Made using our special fluffy yarn and bright DK shades, they are quick to make

and are suitable for beginner knitters who are comfortable with increasing and

decreasing. You can find the patterns for the rest of our Springtime Friends

characters at letsknit.co.uk/eastermakes. Share your photos of your finished

makes using the details on page 11.