Farmhouse Bunny

YARN WEIGHT AND COLORS: #4 medium worsted Wool and Ease by Lionbrand- 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 85g/3 oz, 180m/197yds shown in colors: Thrush, Grey Heather, Umber and Oxford Grey. The total amount needed is as follows: Size Small- 70gr, 148m, 162yds Size Medium- 140gr, 295.5m, 324yds Size Large- 250gr, 527.5m, 577.5yds OTHER SUPPLIES: Tapestry needle a pair of scissors stitch marker fiberfill stuffing twine (optional) pom pom maker (optional) poly pellets/beads/rice (optional) muslin cotton bags (optional) HOOK SIZE: 4 mm, 5 mm and 6.5mm or any suitable hook size SKILL LEVEL: EASY FINISHED SIZE: Size Small- 28 cm Size Medium- 35 cm Size Large- 44 cm This pattern includes three sizes, all made using the same written instructions. The difference in size is created by adjusting the number of yarn strands and hook size. For the small size, use one strand of worsted weight yarn with a 4 mm hook. For the medium size, use two strands of yarn held together with a 5 mm hook. For the large size, use three strands of yarn OR bulky weight yarn with a 6.5 mm hook.(See page 7 for how to turn a skein of worsted weight yarn into a bulky weight) Before you begin, simply choose your preferred size, select the corresponding yarn setup and hook, and then follow the written pattern. For the body of the bunny, we will insert a small muslin cotton bag filled with weight so the bunny can stand nicely on its own. You can use rice, beads, craft sand, or poly pellets—whichever you prefer. The amount of weight can be adjusted depending on the size you are making. For the small version, I used one bag, for the medium two bags, and for the large size three to four bags. Once the weighted bag(s) are in place, continue filling the rest of the body with poly fiber stuffing until it is nicely shaped and firmly filled.