Brunny the Bunny will teach you neat finishing techniques for knitted toys.

Brunny the Bunny is the twelfth project in Boost Your Knitting, a programme to help you grow your knitting skills.

SIZE
Total height from ear to toe: 39cm [15¼ in]

YARN
Arnall-Culliford Knitwear Something to Knit With 4ply (4ply / fingering weight; 70% highland wool, 30% superfine alpaca, 187m per 50g skein)
Yarn A: Twilight; 1 x 50g skein
Yarn B: Cherry Blossom; 1 x 50g skein
Yarn C: Strawberry; 1 x 50g skein

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
1 set 2.25mm [US 1] double-pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, or size needed to match tension
1 set 2.75mm [US 2] double-pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, or size needed to match tension
Small quantity of waste yarn for holding stitches
2 buttons for eyes (or alternative)
2 buttons for back of dress (or alternative)
Pom pom maker or equipment to make a small pom pom
3mm crochet hook to make button loop (or alternative for your chosen method)
Toy stuffing material
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

TENSION
30 sts and 44 rounds to 10cm [4in] over stocking stitch using smaller needles, after washing and blocking – stitches will stretch somewhat when stuffed
28 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm [4in] over stocking stitch using larger needles, after washing and blocking

PATTERN NOTES
Brunny the Bunny is knitted in pieces and then stuffed and sewn together. The face is sewn on after stuffing, to help ensure you give your toy the most personality! Instructions are also included for a dress and cape for your bunny.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Photo tutorials for the following techniques can be found
within this book:
Stuffing your toy
Sewing up the body and limbs
Creating the face

The following video tutorials can be found on our website at
www.acknitwear.co.uk/boost-your-knitting
Stuffing your toy
Sewing your toy together
Creating a face for your toy