Original Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/download/59990/free
Needle Size: US 5
Cast on 22 stitches.
Rows 1-32 - Knit 1, Slip 1 Purl Wise all the way to the end. (k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p, k1, sl1p)
Take special care to pull yarn tightly at the first and last stitch of each row so your work is not loose. Also make sure that when you slip a stitch your yarn is behind the needle AWAY from you.
Video on How to Slip a Stitch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH31nc7dRYI
About row 10 or 11 you will really be able to see the bunny body starting to take shape. I put a little bell in the 'pouch' so you could see it easier.
Cut the working yarn, leaving about a 12 inch tail. Thread the yarn onto a needle.
Run the thread through ONLY the stitches that have a 'bump' but do not pull tight.
Flip the needle over and run through the stitches that have a 'bump' on the back. do not pull tight.
Slip the work off the knitting needle and pull the sides apart gently. You will have a little pouch.
Turn the bunny inside out so you have the nice knit stitch side on the outside.
Thread a needle with black yarn and go around a knit 'V' 4 time to give the bunny eyes.
Do the same to make a tail, or use a bell.
Tie off the cast on tail and cut off extra yarn.
Bunny Ears (Moss Stitch)
Video on Moss Stitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec2xOVNwINo
Cast on 9 stitches
Row 1 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (moss stitch. make special note of yarn in the back for knit and the yarn in the front for purl.)
Row 2 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (knit the purled stitche--the stitches with the bumps--and purl the knit stitches. Make special note of yarn in the back for knit and yarn in the front for purl)
Row 3 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (moss stitch)
Row 4 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (moss stitch)
Row 5 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (moss stitch)
Row 6 - k1, p1, k1, p3tog, k1, p1, k1. you will now have 7 stitches.
Row 7 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 8 - k1, p1, k3tog, p1, k1. You will now have 5 stitches.
Row 9 - k1, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 10 - k1, p3tog, k1. You will now have 3 stitches.
Row 11 - k1, p1, k1
Row 12 - k1, k2tog. Bring the first stitch over the second stitch like you are binding off.
Cut the working yarn, leaving about 12 inches and thread a needle with it. Run the yarn through the last stitch. pull snuggly, but do not tie.
Weave the yarn about half way down the bunny ear, then weave the edges of the ear together to make
it curl.
Make another bunny ear, then place both ears on a knitting needle and knot together. Cut the loose yarn off, leaving about an inch tail.
Stuff the bunny with fiberfill
Place the ears on top of the head and pull to 'choke' around the bunny ear knot
Make a few stitches over the opening to secure
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