Happy Bunny

Happy Bunny is here! I’ve wanted to make a larger lop-eared bunny for the longest time. I love this chunky-style toy made with our bulky-weight yarn. The Happy Bunny is worked seamlessly and cleverly, starting with the head and working on down. The knitting goes pretty quickly with the larger needles and heavier-weight yarn and the finished bunny is a really snuggly character in the end. Happy Bunny is the perfect companion for Waffles Puppy if interested! I hope you love this toy-knitting experience as much as I did. **Finished measurements** 9-inches tall when seated to the top of the head. **Yarn** Barrett Wool Co. Home Bulky Twist (100% Climate Beneficial American Wool), 160 yards/100 grams. 2 skeins for the bunny and 1 skein for the hat and cardigan. A 12-inch cut length of Home Worsted in the Strawflower colorway (blush pink) was used for the nose embroidery. **Sample 1 uses:** Home Bulky Twist in the Picket Fence Twist colorway (cream) for the bunny and Red Flannel for the hat and cardigan. **Sample 2 uses:** Home Bulky Twist in the Folkstone Twist colorway (gray and cream marled) for the bunny, and the Bluff Twist colorway (blue and cream marled) for the hat and cardigan. **Needles** **Bunny:** US size 8/5mm double-pointed needles **Cardigan Sleeves:** US size 10/6mm double-pointed needles **Cardigan and Hat:** US size 10/6mm, 24-inch circular, **Or** use the size to obtain gauge. **Gauge** **Bunny:** 4.5 stitches per inch **Cardigan and Hat:** 3.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch **Materials** Locking stitch markers Yarn needle Two 6mm safety eyes (optional and considered a choking hazard for infants and young children) Polyester fiberfill Black embroidery floss or crochet cotton for the mouth Waste yarn Three 3/4-inch buttons Sewing thread and needle for buttons