Fluffy bunny pillow

A pretty keepsake pillow, ideal for a child’s bedroom

Time: 2 hours Skill level: Intermediate Yarn and maTerialS

Rowan Brushed Fleece (65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyester) bulky (chunky) yarn 2x1¾oz (50g) balls (114yd/105m) in shade 266

Heather (a)

1x1¾oz (50g) ball (114yd/105m) in shade 251

Cove (B)

A small amount of fluffy grey yarn (we used Drops Air, shade 04 Medium Grey) Cushion pad measuring 16x16in (41x41cm)

needleS & equipmenT

US 10½ (7mm) knitting needles Yarn sewing needle A pompom maker for a 1½in (4cm) pompom, or 2 cardboard circles 1½in (4cm) in diameter with ¾in (2cm) hole in centre.

GauGe (TenSion)

11½ sts and 16 rows in stocking stitch to a 4in (10cm) square on US 10½ (7mm) needles.

meaSuremenTS

The cover is for a cushion pad measuring16x16in (41x41cm). Bunny motif is 5½in (14cm) high.

aBBreViaTionS

k-knit; st(s)-stitch(es); st-st-stocking stitch

To make pillow Back

Cast on 44 sts in A. Beg with a k row, work 62 rows in st st. Bind (cast) off.

Front

Cast on 44 sts in A. Work 20 rows in st st. Row 21: K17, join in B and work 1st row of chart, k17. This row sets position of chart. Work rows 22-42 in st st as set, completing motif from chart. Break B and cont in A. Beg with a k row, work 20 rows in st st. Cast off.

To make up

Using the pompom maker or cardboard circles, make a pompom in grey yarn (see instructions on p103). Trim the pompom and use the tails of yarn to sew it in place for the bunny’s tail. Join pillow seams using mattress stitch, inserting pad before sewing up final seam. Weave in all loose ends.