Bonny Bunny

Bonny Bunny by Emma Varnam

Our beautiful bunny is fun to play with and a friend for life. This issue we show you how to make little Bonnie, while next month you can create her entire adorable wardrobe and bed set.

MATERIALS
● Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply, 100% Merino wool, 50g/180m/198yds
Yarn A: Ecru 002 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Blush 034 x 1 ball
● 3mm hook
● Stitch marker
● Safety pin
● Yarn needle
● Polyester stuffing
● Safety eyes
● Black embroidery thread
● Small white pom-pom

Next month you will need the following yarn:
● Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply, 100% Merino wool, 50g/180m/198yds

CLOTHES
Yarn C: Cloud 042 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Denim 013 x 1 ball

BLANKET
Yarn A: Ecru 002 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Fuchsia 022 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Cloud 042 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Amber 039 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Blush 034 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Willow 036 x 1 ball

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any 4ply wool or cotton yarn can be substituted here – try Wendy Merino 4 Ply, Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply or Rowan Wool Cotton 4 Ply.

TENSION
Work 6dc and 7 rows to measure 2.5 x 2.5cm/1 x 1in using 3mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished bunny is 30.5cm/12in tall.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Emma has published several books including Crocheted Keyrings & Charms and How To Crochet. On her award-winning blog www.emmavarnam.co.uk she features many of her free patterns and discusses the inspiration behind them. Find her on Twitter @EmmaVarnamUK.

PATTERN NOTES
Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated, using a marker to indicate start of round.