Knitting Pattern for Ralph, the rabbit

Ralph, the rabbit

Ralph, the rabbit was a special request from my local children library. They wanted to have a rabbit as one of the prizes to win in the next fun contest for children. The display is as always eye catching and children are very happy to participate in the contest to win one of these two toys.

Ralph, and Grace

The knitting pattern for Ralph, the rabbit is available now in my Ravelry store or you can purchase the pattern by clicking on this button:

T-Bone and Ralph

Before I gave away Ralph and Grace to the library I snapped a picture of our 15 months old puppy and the rabbit. T-Bone has been a wonderful addition to our family, since we adopted him from animal shelter last year in April. Somehow I did not imagine that the tiny puppy we brought home would grow up so much.....

T-Bone

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Knitting Pattern for Rabbit Lovey

Rabbit Lovey

Knitting Pattern for Rabbit Lovey (cat, piglet, or dog) is available to purchase now.
The sample is using Knitpicks Billow yarn.

Rabbit Lovey

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Gift away part 2

Bob, the bunny and Ferdinand, his helper

The winner randomly picked by my kid is Iveta Cantwell. Congratulations!

Please send me message to sort out the shipping of Bob and Ferdinand to their new home.

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Gift away and Mystery KAL

Since I created my little group on Ravelry named Stana's critters etc. I host periodically Mystery KAL. The theme is always softie and I tried to make them fun, adorable and not too complicated.

My first Mystery KAL in the Fall 2014 was Hariette, the hedgehog:

She lives in my craft space and is a great pin cushion.

My second Mystery KAL in December 2014 were Bob, the Bunny and Ferdinand, his helper:

Read through to the end to see what they will be up to!

My third Mystery KAL in January 2015 was Petal, the Flying Pig:

She will be donated to our library summer reading program gift away.

My fourth Mystery KAL in March 2015 was Lily, the ladybug:

She was a gift for my friend.

My fifth Mystery KAL in April 2015 is still running in my group on Ravelry and Roy G. Biv will be the finished softie from these yarns:

 

He is going tomorrow to his new home, where I hope he will be loved and played with.

And now, the gift away:

Because tomorrow is Easter, and since we still have snow here and it's snowing in Europe Bob, the bunny and Ferdinand his helper are in disguise as Santa and are ready for some fun adventure.

Leave a comment and you will be entered into the lottery to win Bob, the bunny and Ferdinand, his helper.

Or if you prefer you can receive one pattern of your choice from my collection of patterns for sale.

We will randomly select the winner next Saturday, April 11th 2015.

Knitting Pattern for Bob, the Bunny and Ferdinand, his helper.

Bob and Ferdinand

Bob, the Christmas Bunny and Ferdinand, his helper were part of my December Mystery KAL in my group on Ravelry.

The pattern is complete and available now. This is the link to download the PDF file with the pattern.

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Knitting Pattern for Bunny Pencil Box

Bunny Pencil Box

Bunny Pencil Box: by Stana D.S. 

Finished size: Pencil box is 8” (21cm) wide and 4 ½” (12cm) tall.

 

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in # 873 (Extra Crème Caffe)

Total yardage is about 70 yards, and remnants of white fluffy yarn, dark brown, white,  and black colored yarn. 



Recommended Needles size: US # 5/3.75mm, and DPN US # 5/3.75mm.

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, stitch holder, fabric 2 rectangles about 9" x 6" (23cm x 16cm), light brown zipper 9"(23cm) long.

Abbreviations:

KFB = Knit in front and back of the same st, it creates 2sts from 1st.
SSK = Slip st, slip st and knit the 2sts together. This decreases 2sts to 1st.

Gauge: 21sts& 27 rows = 4” in stockinette stitches.

Instructions:
This pencil box is knitted flat in stockinette (knit and purl rows).

Cast on 50sts.
Row 1, and every odd row until row 55: Purl (50sts total)

Row 2, and every even row until row 54: Knit (50sts total).
Row 56: Knit and bind off.
Fold the knitted piece in half and sew together the sides.

 

Ears (make 2):

With the yarn and two DPN cast on 10sts (5sts per needle). Place the stitch marker on the first st and begin working in the round.
Round 1: Knit around (10sts total)

Round 2: KFB, Knit 4, KFB, Knit 4 (12sts total)

Round 3: Knit around (12sts total)

Round 4: KFB, Knit 5, KFB, Knit 5 (14sts total)

Round 5 - 9: Knit around 5rows (14sts total)

Round 10: SSK, Knit 5, SSK, Knit 5 (12sts total)

Round 11 - 15: Knit around 5 rows (12sts total)

Round 16: SSK, Knit 4, SSK, Knit 4 (10sts total)

Round 17: Knit around (10sts total)

Round 18:  SSK, Knit 3, SSK, Knit 3 (8sts total). Cut the yarn, leaving long enough tail, and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the end through the remaining stitches on needles, gather up and close the hole, stitch to secure. Repeat for the second ear. Sew the ears to the top side of the pencil box using the picture as a guide.

 

Paws (make 2):

With the dark brown yarn and three DPN cast on 15sts (5sts per needle). Place the stitch marker on the first st and begin working in the round.
Round 1 - 2: Knit around 2 rows (15sts total)
Round 3:  *SSK, Knit 3; repeat from * around, 4sts per needle (12sts total)
Round 4: *SSK, Knit 2; repeat from * around, 3sts per needle (9sts total). Cut the yarn, leaving long enough tail, and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the end through the remaining stitches on needles, gather up and close the hole, stitch to secure. Repeat for the second paw. Sew the paws to the front side of the pencil box using the picture as a guide.

 

Tail:

With the white fluffy yarn and three DPN cast on 15sts (5sts per needle). Place the stitch marker on the first st and begin working in the round.
Round 1 - 2: Knit around 2 rows (15sts total)
Round 3:  *SSK, Knit 3; repeat from * around, 4sts per needle (12sts total)
Round 4: *SSK, Knit 2; repeat from * around, 3sts per needle (9sts total). Cut the yarn, leaving long enough tail, and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the end through the remaining stitches on needles, gather up and close the hole, stitch to secure.  Sew the tail to the back side of the pencil box using the picture as a guide.

 

 

Finishing:  With the black and white yarn embroider the eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers on the face using the picture as a guide. Weave in all ends.
Use the two rectangles of fabric. Sew the three sides together. Insert the fabric inside the knitted piece. Attach the zipper to the opening and sew the zipper to the knitted and fabric layer. Before sewing on the sewing machine tuck the ends of the zipper between the layer of fabric and knitting for a neat finish.  

 

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