Knitted Bunny in a Stocking
The knitted bunny in a stocking is an adorable and heartwarming gift idea for any occasion. This whimsical creation brings together the charm of a classic stuffed animal with the cozy feeling of a warm, knitted stocking. Imagine the delight on someone's face as they reach into their stocking to find this cuddly bunny nestled inside, ready to become their new favorite companion. Whether as a thoughtful present for a child or a cute decor piece for the holiday season, the knitted bunny in a stocking is sure to bring joy and smiles wherever it goes. Its soft texture and sweet expression make it impossible not to fall in love with this charming little bunny.
Bunny in a stocking
Size: 7cm
Difficulty level: beginner
Materials
• 5g red DK
• 3g white DK
• Small amount of Snow Flake or fluffy chunky yarn
• Small amount of fine dark brown yarn or 2 strands taken from DK
• Stuffing
Equipment
• A pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles
Abbreviations
St/st: stocking stitch
St: stitch
K: knit
P: purl
Kf/b: k one through the front then through the back (same stitch)
K2tog: knit two together
P2tog: purl two together
Skpo: slip1, knit1, pass slipped stitch over
Sl: slip stitch
Yf: bring yarn forward
Yb: yarn back
Stocking
Cast on 10 sts with red.
Row2: kf/b in each st (20)
Row3: p with Snow flake
Row4: p with Snow flake
Row5-15: break Snow flake and work in st/st with red
Row16: k14, yf, sl1, yb, turn
Row17: sl1, p8, yb, sl1, yf, turn
Row18: sl1, k6, yf, sl1, yb, turn
Row19: sl1, p5, yb, sl1, yf, turn
Row20: sl1, k6, yf, sl1, yb, turn
Row21: sl1, p7, yb, sl1, yf, turn
Row22: sl1, k8, yf, sl1, yb, turn
Row23: sl1, p to end
Row24: k
Row25: p4, (p2tog, p3) x 2 times, p2tog, p4 (17)
Row 26-28: st/st
Cast off.
String
Cast on 2 sts and work i-cord until the piece measures 8cm. Fasten off.
To make up
Sew the seam and attach the string.
Bunny
Head
Starting with the back of the head, cast on 7 sts with white.
Row1: p
Row2: kf/b in each st (14)
Row3-7: st/st
Row8: (k1, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2(10)
Break yarn, thread sts through a sewing needle, draw up tightly.
Body
Cast on 7 sts with white
Row1: kf/b in each st (14)
Row2-14: st/st
Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly and fasten off.
Ears: make two
Cast on 3 sts with white.
Row1-6: st/st, starting with p row
Row7: p2tog, p1 (2)
Row8: skpo and fasten off.
To make up
Sew the head and body seams and stuff. Attach the head to the body. Attach ears. Embroider the eyes and nose.