Free Knitting Pattern – Roly-Poly Easter Bunny

Welcome to our review of the Roly-Poly Bunny knitting pattern, available free on the Knit Picks website!

This charming and delightful toy is the perfect project for experienced knitters looking to expand their skills and try their hand at making toys. The design is versatile and can be easily customized to suit any occasion, whether it be a special holiday or as a gift for a loved one. The bunny can be made in any color of yarn you prefer and even added ribbon to give it a personalized touch.

The head and body of the bunny are worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, which makes it easy to knit and allows for a smooth finish. The paws are worked seamlessly in the round, like an afterthought thumb or heel, making them easy to knit and attach to the body.

The ears are worked flat in double knitting and then sewn to the head, giving them a 3D effect. The face is embroidered which makes it easy to personalize the bunny to your liking. The tail is a pom-pom which adds a fun and playful touch to the design.

To achieve its round shape, the toy is knit at a tight gauge and should be stuffed firmly. The increases and decreases are staggered throughout the pattern to minimize the appearance of obvious shaping lines, giving the bunny a more natural shape.

The pattern includes clear and easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for knitters of all levels. With this pattern, you will be able to create your own cute and cuddly toy that you or your loved ones will cherish for years to come.

So don’t wait any longer, head over to the Knit Picks website and download your copy of the Roly-Poly Bunny pattern today and start creating your own charming and delightful toy! With this pattern, you will be able to make a toy that is not only adorable but also functional and perfect for children and adults alike.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create something special and unique. Happy knitting!

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Not too long ago my daughter and I had a discussion about what a chestnut really looks like. The nut itself is small and brown, of course, but on the tree they’re covered with this weird kind of spiky, kind of fuzzy shell. It’s a wonder anyone ever figured out they were edible.

If you didn’t know that, you might wonder why this project is call Chestnut balaclava, but now you know.

This fun design from Yevheniia Pyroh is covered with spikes just like a chestnut shell, and is even the same color, though of course you can make yours whatever color you like. It uses two strands of fingering weight yarn held together (which it says is fingering weight but you could try a light/DK yarn and see if you get gauge with it if you’d rather).

There are two different design options in the pattern. One is a more fitted balaclava style hat (it doesn’t cover the face but does go around the neck) and a looser fit hood.

It’s worked primarily in garter stitch, with shaping done by knitting and purling in the same stitch and through various decreases (including a knit 3 together).

The pattern is charted but also explained in words. It’s worked flat to the size you want, and then joined into a hood shape with ribbing at the neck. The opening for the face is finished with I-cord.

This hood/balaclava would definitely be a conversation starter and in different colors it might read more dinosaur than chestnut, which could also be fun. The sizing is totally custom so you can make it fit whatever head you’re stitching for.

If you want to try it for yourself (and I’d love to hear about it if you do!) you can download the free pattern from Ravelry.

[Photo: Yevheniia Pyroh]

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