BBE-02 Knitted, Felted, Jointed Rabbit by Joan C. Haigh

BBE-02 Knitted, Felted, Jointed Rabbit

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Knitting
January 1997
#3 Perle Cotton
#5 Perle Cotton
all 3 are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
250 - 330 yards (229 - 302 m)
10 - 12"
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Summary Adorable bunny with long floppy ears and oversized feet. Not safe for children under three due to small buttons & eyes. Has a page of drawings showing assembly, embroidery & facial expressions.

Additional Yarn Info Since the rabbit is felted this must be wool (and not superwash). Other yarns tested for use in rabbit: Donegal Tweed Homespun, Lamb’s Pride, Nature Spun, Top of the Lamb, Lopi, and Hearty Worsted.

Additional Yardage Info 200 yd MC, 50 yds CC1 for lining ears & embroidering foot pads. 80 yd CC2 if contrasting chest, muzzle, tail, hair and foot bottoms are wanted. #3 perle cotton in matching or neutral colors. #5 perle cotton in matching or neutral color closing seams.

Additional Materials Shank buttons or craft eyes .25 - .5” in diameter. 4 buttons (.75 - 1.0”) for joints. 7” doll needle, tapestry needle & sewing needle with large eye.

He is shown in adorable vest or scarf. Directions for them were also available from the designer at her website.