Easter Bunny Knitting Pattern - Fluffy Bunny Toy in Flower Easter Basket

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight

What you need to know

Sachiyo Ishii's Easter flower basket and bunny toy make charming gifts

Use DK yarn in bright colours and a fleecy effect yarn to knit this Easter knitting pattern combo. This delightful basket features pretty flowers in pastel colours that could also work as brooches or present toppers. The knitted basket uses easy basketweave stitch which is produced by simply alternating your knit and purl stitches. Whether you treat your little one or use this make to enhance your spring décor, the results are sure to be incredible! Complete the set with a little fluffy Easter bunny rabbit knitting pattern, made using textured fleece yarn.

Sizing

Basket diameter: 16.5cm
Basket height: 18cm
Small bunny: 11cm tall

What you need

BASKET
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shade (A) 1835 Buttermilk, one 100g ball, (B) 1833 Blush, (C) 1432 Wisteria, (D) 1001 White, (E) 1841 Cornish Blue, (F) 1263 Citron, (G) 1422 Aspen, oddments of each, oddment of dark purple 4ply
Needles: 3.5mm
Cardboard circle: 15cm diameter
Felt circle: soft yellow, 15cm diameter
Sturdy card: 8cm x 52cm, 3cm x 32cm
Masking tape
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook: 2mm

BUNNY
Yarn: (A) Fleecy Brown; DK, shades (B) White, (C) Pink, oddments of each
Needles: 3.5mm
Beads: 5mm, two
Sewing needle and thread
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before she turned her hand to crafting. Now a multimedia designer, Sachiyo is particularly renowned for her adorable knitted and crocheted animals and figures. View all of Sachiyo's patterns here.

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