Bunny Onesie Girl
Easter eggs munched? Then knit them something cute! Sophie Jordan’s Bunny Onesie Girl is ready for cuddles.
We all have favourite toys that bring back childhood memories, and often they become heirlooms for generations. The inspiration behind Sophie Jordan’s latest knit is her nursery books and the many ragdolls she played with as a child. Create a childhood memory for your little ones with this great stash-busting gift.
Note The addition of buttons make this toy more suitable for children over the age of 3 years. Always make sure you attach buttons, pompoms and facial features securely.
FRONT AND BACK
Notes The Front and Back sections of the Bunny Onesie Girl are knitted exactly the same except for the head, where the Front head is knitted in Yarn C, and the Back head in Yarn E. The Front and Back sections start with the feet and legs, working upwards. Each Foot and Leg is worked separately and knitted together at the top of the thigh.
FIRST LEG AND FOOT
Cast on 9 sts using Yarn A. Row 1 Knit into the back of all the sts. Row 2 Purl. Row 3 Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. [2 sts inc’d] Row 4 Purl. Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. [19 sts] Next row Kfb, knit to last st, kfb. [21 sts] Work 4 rows in st st, starting with a purl row. Next row P2tog, P to last st, p2tog. [19 sts] Next row Knit. Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to end, k2tog. [17 sts] Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to end, k2tog [15 sts] Next row Purl. Change to Yarn B and work in st st for 12cm, starting with a K row and ending with a P row. Break off yarn and move Leg to the back of the left- hand needle, or transfer to a st holder. * Work as for First Leg and Foot to *
BODY
Place both Legs together on the same left- hand needle with RS facing. Joining row K across sts on both Legs securing the loose end in the middle. Row 1 ( WS) Kfb, purl to last st, kfb. [32 sts] Row 2 Knit. Row 3 Purl. Row 4 Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [34 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows.
Next row Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [36 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows.
Next row Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [38 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows.
Next row Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [40 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 15 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [38 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 5 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [36 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 5 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [34 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [32 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [30 sts] Beg with a P row, work in st st for 3 rows, ending with a P row.
Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [28 sts] Next row Purl.
HEAD
Change to Yarn E if you’re knitting the Back, and Yarn C if you’re knitting the Front. Beg with a K row, work in st st for 4 rows. Next row Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [30 sts] Next row Purl. Next row Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [32 sts] Rep last 2 rows until there are 40 sts ending with a K row. Next row Purl. Next row Knit. Next row Purl. Rep last 3 rows 3 more times. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [38 sts] Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [2 sts dec’d] Rep last 2 rows until there are 30 sts. Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [2 sts dec’d] Next row P2tog, P to last 2 sts, p2tog. [2 sts dec’d] Rep last 2 rows until there are 18 sts. Cast off.
FIRST ARM
Return to the left side of the Bunny Onesie Girl’s Body. With RS facing and using Yarn B, pick up and knit 15 sts from where the Yarn C neck section starts working down the body. **Beg with a P row work in st st until the Arm measures 11cm. End with a purl row. Change to Yarn C. Work in st st for 4 rows, beg with a K row. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [13 sts] Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [11 sts] Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [9 sts] Next row Purl. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [7 sts] Cast off purlwise.
SECOND ARM
Return to the right side of the Bunny Onesie Girl’s Body. With RS facing and starting from where the Yarn C neck meets the Body, count approximately 15 rows down the other side of the Body making sure the Arms line up on each side, pick up and knit 15 sts working back up towards the Yarn C neck.
Rep from ** on First Arm to end.
Place the Front and Back sections RS together and sew around the edges, changing yarn to match the colours on the doll and leaving a gap for turning and stuffing. Turn RS out and stuff carefully making sure you reach the ends of the limbs and the top of the Head. Try not to overstuff.
TUMMY PAD
Cast on 20 sts using Yarn A. Row 1 Knit into the back of all the sts. Row 2 Kfb, K to last st, kfb. [2 sts inc’d] Row 3 Knit. Rep last 2 rows until there are 28 sts. Knit 25 rows. Next row K2tog, K to last st, k2tog. [26 sts] Next row Knit. Next row K2tog, K to last st, k2tog. [24 sts] Next row Knit. Next row K2tog, K to last st, k2tog. [22 sts] Next row Knit. Cast off. Sew the Tummy Pad to the front of the stuffed doll using Yarn A.
BOOT & WRIST CUFFS
(MAKE 2 IN YARN B AND 2 IN YARN A) Cast on 44 sts. Row 1 Knit into the back of all sts. Work 6 rows st st, beg with a P row. Cast off. Sew the Yarn A Boot Cuffs to the top of the foot section and the Yarn B Wrist Cuffs to the wrists using matching yarn once the doll has been stuffed. Tie a ribbon around each ankle.
HAIR
Cut 80cm lengths of Yarn E. Starting from the centre- back at the top of the doll’s Head, insert a crochet hook under the 2 threads of a single Yarn E stitch, coming back out the other side. Fold one of the hair lengths in half and hook the loop over the crochet hook. Pull the yarn length back under the single st leaving a tail on the other side. Thread the tail through the loop you have pulled under and through the stitch. Pull the tail end tight making sure the loop is snug against the head. Rep moving down the back of the Head. Attach a second line of Hair yarn next to the first. Rep this process along the edge of the head down to approximate Ear level. Use shorter lengths of Yarn E to create a fringe. Trim carefully to neaten. Plait the Hair on either side of the face. Secure with ribbon.
HOOD
Cast on 78 sts using Yarn B. Row 1 Knit into the back of all sts. Work in rev st st for 8 rows beg with a P row. Row 10 Knit. Work in st st for 10cm ending with a P row. Cast off. Fold Hood in half widthways RS together making a square. Pin and sew one edge to make the back of the hood. Starting at the seamed sides of the Body, pin the Hood’s long edge around the back of the Head below the Yarn E Hairline. Sew in place neatly using a tapestry needle.
EARS
(MAKE 2 IN YARN B AND 2 IN YARN D) Cast on 21 sts. Row 1 Knit into the back of all the sts. Beg and ending with a P row, work in st st until work measures 5cm. Next row K2tog, K to last 2 sts, k2tog. [2 sts dec’d] Next row Purl. Next row Knit. Next row Purl. Rep last 4 rows until 3 sts rem. Cast off.
FINISHING
Ears With RS facing, pin a Yarn B Ear to a Yarn D Ear along the 2 long edges. Using Yarn B sew these sides together, leaving an opening at the bottom. Turn RS out. Fold the bottom edge in half with Yarn D Sides facing inwards and sew along the bottom edge making sure you catch all the back and front sections of the Ear. Pin in place on top of the Hood (this is easier to do from inside the Hood). Sew in place using Yarn B. Buttons Add 3 buttons to the Front of the Bunny Girl using sewing thread. Tail Make a medium-sized pompom in Yarn A and sew it to the Bunny Onesie Girl’s Back, above the Legs. Face Embroider the eyes and nose in dark brown yarn and the mouth in Yarn D, using the photo as a guide. NEXT MONTH CELEBRATE THE ROYAL BIRTH WITH OUR CROWNED TEDDY! ISSUE 171 IS ON SALE THUR 22 MARCH. Attach the Hood after the toy has been stuffed, sewing it on using a tapestry needle and Body-coloured yarn.