Free Knitting Pattern – Roly-Poly Easter Bunny

February 22, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

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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Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]