Chose your favorite of these 6 Textured Bunny Knit Softies. Long-time Studio Knitters will remember my Bunny from a Square pattern from a couple Spring seasons ago. Over the years, these little bunnies have become quick knit Easter favorites for beginning knitters. Check out how each one turned out and then you can knit these bunnies today. They are sure to be the cutest new addition to your collection of Easter basket treasures.
MATERIALS for Bunny Knit Softies
- Yarn in any weight, fiber, & color of your choice. I used Bernat Wool Roving Bulky Weight in color Rice Paper.
- Knitting Needles sized appropriately for your yarn. I used Knitting Needles by ChiaoGoo 9-Inch Blue Flower Single Point Knitting Needles, Size 10 US / 6mm.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stuffing
- Fork for making Pom-Poms
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for Bunny Knit Softies
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• Slip Knot
• Cast On Long Tail Method
• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Bind Off
BUNNY SIZES AND TEXTURE OPTIONS
I get so many great comments from Studio Knitters making my original Bunny from a Square. Most are really excited at how cool it is that such a sweet 3-dimensional softie can be knitted with such easy techniques. I started out by knitting up squares of my most popular knit stitch patterns. For each of these cuties, I cast on 30 stitches using and #10 US Knitting Needles. But you can use any yarn weight, appropriately sized knitting needles, and cast on any number of stitches. Then just knit up a square and make your bunny.
MEET THE BUNNY PATCH
I love my little Bunny Patch Each of my knitted softies has a unique personality that perfectly suits their names. Introducing Mr. Garters, Stockie, Seedling, Easter Basket, Bamboo, and Bubbles. Look at how cute these little bunnies turned out!
GARTER STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
Here’s our original little guy in the Garter Stitch. When you are knitting every row in your knitting swatch, you are creating most basic knit stitch pattern, the Garter Stitch.
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
Knit All Rows until the length desired.
MEET MR. GARTERS!
STOCKINETTE STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
When you are Knitting one row, then Purling the next, you are creating the Stockinette Knit Stitch Pattern.
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
Row 1: Knit All
Row 2: Purl All
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the length desired.
MEET STOCKIE!
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NEW BUNNY FROM A SQUARE VARIATION
AMIGURUMI BUNNY: Many subscribers wonder how we can get even more creative with this Bunny pattern, especially in size. I’ve received dozens of questions asking if it can be knitted bigger or smaller than my example shown. Absolutely it can be any size! To prove this, I knitted up the smallest possible little Amigurumi Bunny using toothpicks. Really!
SEED STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
This Knit Stitch Pattern is called the Seed Stitch because the raised bumps from your PURL stitches resemble seeds. It creates a really pretty and sturdy piece of knitting.
Cast On an Odd Number of Stitches
All Rows: * K1, P1 *, K1
Repeat pattern within **, ending with K1 until length desired.
MEET SEEDLING!
BASKET WEAVE STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
The Basket Weave is really impressive. It looks like your pattern is actually woven like a basket, but it’s really just a combination of knit and purl stitches row after row.
Cast On in Multiples of 6
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: * K1, P4, K1 *
Row 4: * P1, K4, P1 *
Row 5: * K1, P4, K1 *
Row 6: * P1, K4, P1 *
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: * P2, K2, P2 *
Row 10: * K2, P2, K2 *
Row 11: * P2, K2, P2 *
Row 12: * K2, P2, K2 *
Repeat these 12 rows in pattern until your work is the length you desire.
MEET EASTER BASKET!
BAMBOO STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
I love the Bamboo Stitch because these two simple rows allow us to create really pretty rows that look like stalks of bamboo.
Cast On in Multiples of 2
Row 1: * YO, K2, Pass 1st St Over *
Row 2: Purl All
Repeat these two rows until your piece is the length you desire!
MEET BAMBOO!
BUBBLE STITCH BUNNY KNIT SOFTIE
This Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is three dimensional, has a lot of texture, and is totally addictive to knit up!
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3
Row 1: Purl All
Row 2: Knit All
Row 3: Purl All
Row 4: Knit All
Row 5: Purl All
NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, this is a good point to do so.
Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *
(repeat pattern within astericks)
Row 7: Purl All
Row 8: Knit All
Row 9: Purl All
Row 10: Knit All
Row 11: Purl All
NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, this is a good point to do so.
Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *,
(repeat pattern within astericks) until last 2 stitches then finish with K4B and K1
Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your work is the length you desire, ending by purling after either Row 1 or Row 7, then Bind Off.
MEET BUBBLES!
THANK YOU FOR VISITING STUDIO KNIT
I hope you’re inspired to knit creatively and make your own Bunny from a Square in your favorite Knit Stitch Pattern, too! Make sure to hop on over to my original Bunny from a Square tutorial, as well as this year’s tiny new Amigurumi Bunny.
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