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Mr. Bunny

Knitted bunny toy with pants, jumper and bow in DROPS BabyMerino

DROPS Baby 25-8
DROPS design: Pattern no bm-063-by
Yarn group A
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Height: approx. 30 cm / 12" (includes ears)

Materials:
DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio
50 g color no 02, off white
50 g color no 03, light yellow
50 g color no 23, light beige
50 g color no 28, light mint
And use: a remnant black for eyes, mouth and snout

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES size 3 mm / US 2.5 - or size needed to get 24 sts x 32 rows in stockinette st = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm).
DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3 mm / C - for lace on pants.

DROPS WOOD BUTTONS LIGHT #503: 1 piece

ACCESSORIES: Some poly stuffing for filling

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. Convert from inches to cm here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, convert "crochet terms" here. See this pattern in British English here.

MAGIC CIRCLE:
To avoid hole in the middle beg with this technique:
Hold yarn end in the left hand and make a loop around left index finger (from left to right).
Hold the loop with left thumb and index finger. Insert needle through loop, get yarn from ball (i.e. place yarn 1 time over needle from you), pull yarn back through loop, 1 YO (now place yarn from the back and towards you) and pull YO through sts on needle, * insert needle through loop, 1 YO (place yarn from the back and towards you), pull YO through loop, 1 YO (from the back and towards you) and pull YO through outermost st on right needle (i.e. the last st made) *, repeat from *-* until there are 6 sts on needle.
Then work as explained in pattern – AT THE SAME TIME pull yarn end so that loop is tighten tog and the hole disappears.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO. On next round/row work YO twisted to avoid holes.

GARTER ST (back and forth on needle):
K all rows. 1 ridge = K2 rows.

STRIPES:
* 4 rounds/rows light mint, 4 rounds/rows off white *, repeat from *-*.
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HEAD:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles from snout and back.
Make a MAGIC CIRCLE with light beige - see explanation above = 6 sts on needle. Distribute sts on 3 double pointed needles size 3 mm / US 2.5 (work with fourth needle) and work in the round as follows:
ROUND 1: K all sts.
ROUND 2: * K 1, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 12 sts.
ROUND 3: K all sts (always K YOs twisted to avoid holes).
ROUND 4: * K 2, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 18 sts.
ROUND 5: K all sts.
ROUND 6: * K 3, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sts.
ROUND 7: K all sts.
ROUND 8: * K 4, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 30 sts.
ROUND 9: K all sts.
ROUND 10: * K 5, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 sts.
ROUND 11-12: K all sts = 36 sts.
Insert 1 marker after the first 3 sts at beg of round and 1 marker after another 6 sts. Then inc 1 st inside the 2 markers - READ INCREASE TIP (= 2 sts inc). Repeat inc every other round 2 more times (= 3 inc in total in each side) = 42 sts.
ROUND 18-19: K all sts = 42 sts.
ROUND 20: * K 5, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 sts.
ROUND 21: K all sts.
ROUND 22: * K 4, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 30 sts.
ROUND 23: K all sts.
Continue dec like this on every other round (i.e. on every round with dec work 1 st less before working 2 sts tog = 6 sts dec per round) until 12 sts remain on needle, cut the yarn and pull it through sts on needle (without tightening).
Embroider eyes, mouth and snout with black, fill the head with poly stuffing, tighten tog sts and fasten (= mid back of head).

EAR:
Worked in the round from bottom up.
Cast on 8 sts with light beige and distribute sts on 2 double pointed needles (work with third needle).
ROUND 1-2: K all sts.
ROUND 3: * K 1, 1 YO, K 2, 1 YO, K 1 *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 12 sts on needle.
ROUND 4: K all sts (always K YOs twisted to avoid holes).
ROUND 5: * K 1, 1 YO, K 4, 1 YO, K 1 *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 16 sts on needle.
ROUND 6: K all sts.
ROUND 7: * K 1, 1 YO, K 6, 1 YO, K 1 *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 20 sts on needle.
Then work in stockinette st in the round until piece measures approx. 5½ cm / 2¼". Then dec as follows:
ROUND 1: * Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso, K 6, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 16 sts.
ROUND 2: K all sts.
ROUND 3: * Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso, K 4, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 12 sts.
ROUND 4: K all sts.
Continue dec like this every other round until 4 sts remain on needle (i.e. on every round with dec work 2 sts less between dec in each side). On next round K2 tog around. Cut the yarn and pull it through sts, tighten tog and fasten.
Fold each side at the bottom of ear towards the middle so that a pleat is formed in the mid of ear.
Sew tog at the bottom with a couple of stitches and fasten ear on head. Work another ear the same way.

BODY:
Worked in the round, top down.
Cast on 16 sts with light beige and distribute sts on 4 double pointed needles (work with fifth needle).
ROUND 1-2: K all sts.
ROUND 3: * K 2, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 24 sts.
ROUND 4: K all sts (always K YOs twisted to avoid holes).
ROUND 5: * K 2, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 sts.
ROUND 6: K all sts.
ROUND 7: * K 3, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 48 sts.
Then work in stockinette st in the round until piece measures 5½ cm / 2¼". Switch to light yellow and K 1 round and P 1 round. Then work 8 rounds in stockinette st.
Continue to dec as follows:
ROUND 1: * K 6, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 42 sts.
ROUND 2: K all sts.
ROUND 3: * K 5, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 36 sts.
ROUND 4: K all sts.
Continue dec like this on every other round (i.e. on every round with dec work 1 st less before working 2 sts tog = 6 sts dec per round) until 12 sts remain on needle, cut the yarn and pull it through sts on needle (without tightening).
Fill body with poly stuffing, tighten tog sts on yarn and fasten. Sew head to body (light yellow should be down (= pants)).

LEG:
Worked back and forth, bottom up.
Cast on 30 sts on double pointed needles size 3 mm / US 2.5 with light beige. Work in stockinette st back and forth for 3 cm / 1". Then work as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): 1 edge st in GARTER ST – see explanation above, K 10, K2 tog 4 times, K 10 and 1 edge st in garter st = 26 sts.
ROW 2 (= WS): 1 edge st in garter st, P 5, bind off the next 14 sts, P 5 and 1 edge st in garter st = 6 sts remain in each side.
ROW 3 (= RS): Work the first 6 sts on needle and then the next 6 sts on needle (the 14 bind off sts form a hole in the mid of piece).
Then work in stockinette st back and forth over the 12 sts with 1 edge st in garter st in each side until leg measures approx. 8 cm / 3". Switch to light yellow, K 1 row from RS and K 1 row from WS. Then work as follows:
ROW 1 (= RS): * K 1, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains and finish with K 1 = 23 sts.
ROW 2 (= WS): P but K edge sts in each side and P YOs twisted to avoid holes.
ROW 3: * K 2, 1 YO *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains and finish with K 1 = 34 sts.
Then work in stockinette st back and forth with 1 edge st in garter st in each side until leg measures approx. 12 cm / 4¾", bind off.
Sew opening mid on top of foot with grafting/kitchener sts. Sew foot tog mid under and continue up along mid back - sew in front loop of outermost st.
Fill leg with some poly stuffing. Baste a strand up and down through bind-off edge at the top of leg (on the yellow). Tighten tog to make it baggy.
Work another leg the same way and fasten both legs on body.

LACE EDGE
Crochet a lace edge on hook size 3 mm / C with light yellow at the bottom around pants on each leg as follows (crochet in P sts): 1 sc in first st, * ch 4, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 sc in next P st on pants *, repeat from *-* the entire round and finish with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round. Fasten off.

ARM:
Work back and forth on double pointed needles from top and down. Cast on 10 sts with light beige and work in stockinette st back and forth with 1 edge st in garter st in each side until arm measures 9 cm / 3½". Cut the yarn (make it long enough to use for sewing the arm tog), pull yarn through sts on needle (= at the bottom of arm), tighten tog and then sew arm tog in front loop of outermost st. Fill arm with poly stuffing and fasten at the top of body by neck (below the head). Work another arm the same way and fasten in the opposite side.

JUMPER:
Piece is worked in the round on double pointed needles up to armhole, then work back and forth on needle.

BODY:
Cast on 60 sts with light mint. P 1 round, K 1 round and P 1 round. Then work in stockinette st and STRIPES - see explanation above. When piece measures approx. 9 cm / 3½" – adjust so that last round in a stripe with light mint remains, work next round as follows: bind off 6 sts for armhole, work 24 sts, bind off the next 6 sts for armhole and work the last 24 sts. Put piece aside and knit the sleeves.

SLEEVE:
Worked in the round on double pointed needles. Cast on 20 sts with light mint. K 1 round and P 1 round. Then work in stockinette st and STRIPES in the round.
When 11 rounds with stripes have been worked (i.e. last round in a stripe with light mint remains), work next round as follows: bind off 6 sts for armhole and work the remaining 14 sts.
Cut the yarn, put piece aside and Make another sleeve.

YOKE:
Slip sleeves on to same needle as body where armholes were bound off (without working them first) = 76 sts on needle.
Beg round from RS mid back on body and continue stripes as follows (1st round = off white):
ROUND 1: 1 edge st in garter st, K 9, K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 10 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 20 (= front), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 10 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 9 and 1 edge st in garter st = 68 sts.
Then work back and forth from mid back.
ROW 2 (= WS): P but work edge sts in garter st.
ROW 3 (= RS): 1 edge st in garter st, K 8, K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 8 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 18 (= front), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 8 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 8 and 1 edge st in garter st = 60 sts.
ROW 4 (= WS): P but work edge sts in garter st.
ROW 5 (= RS): Switch to light mint and work 1 edge st in garter st, K 7, K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 6 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 16 (= front), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 6 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 7 and 1 edge st in garter st = 52 sts.
ROW 6 (= WS): P but work edge sts in garter st.
ROW 7 (= RS): 1 edge st in garter st, K 6, K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 4 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 14 (= front), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 4 (= sleeve), K 2 tog, K 2 twisted tog, K 6 and 1 edge st in garter st = 44 sts.
ROW 8 (= WS): P but work edge sts in garter st.
Switch to off white and work next row as follows: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, K 2 tog *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains and finish with 1 edge st in garter st = 30 sts. K 1 row from WS, K 1 row from RS and K 1 row from WS before binding off with K from RS. Fasten off.

BOW:
Cast on 5 sts on double pointed needles size 3 mm / US 2.5 with light yellow. Work in garter st back and forth for 8 cm / 3", bind off. Sew short sides tog in front loop of outermost st to form a ring. Fasten off. Find a new strand, wind it a couple of times around the middle of bow and fasten bow in the neck on jumper.
Put the jumper on the bunny and fasten the button through both layers at the top of neck at the back.

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Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

How do I know how many balls of yarn I need?

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

Can I use a different yarn than what the pattern suggests?

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

What are the yarn groups?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

How do I use the yarn converter?

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

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Why do you show discontinued yarns in the patterns?

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

What size should I knit?

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

Why do I get the wrong knitting tension with the suggested needle size?

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Why is the pattern worked top-down?

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

How do I work according to a knitting diagram?

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

How do I work according to a crochet diagram?

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

How do I work several diagrams simultaneously on the same row/round?

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Why are the sleeves shorter in larger sizes?

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

Where on the garment is the length measured?

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

What is a repeat?

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Why does the piece start with more chain stitches than it’s worked with?

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

Why increase before the rib edge when the piece is worked top-down?

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

Why increase in the cast-off edge?

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

How do I increase/decrease on every 3rd and 4th row/round alternately?

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

How can I work a jacket in the round instead of back and forth?

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Can I work a jumper back and forth instead of in the round?

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Why is the pattern slightly different than what I see in the photo?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

How do I make a women’s size garment into a men’s size one?

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Why does my garment pill?

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (42)

Vitaline wrote:

Bonjour,\r\nC’est le 1er ouvrage DROPS que je fais. Il a fallu que je me familiarise avec les explications. Le petit lapin est trop mighon. Je suis contente du résultat. Pour un 1er essai je l’ai fait avec une laine différente. Maintenant, je vais en faire un autre bien plus facilement avec la laine DROPS BABY MERINO que j’ai commandée. Merci beaucoup pour ce modèle adorable que j’ai eu envie de réussir et que j’ai réussi.👌❤️😘😘😘😘

06.04.2023 - 13:17

Bonjour, Quand vous dites « 1 m lis au point mousse de chaque côté », cela veut dire : tricoter une maille endroit au début du rang et une maille endroit à la fin du rang ?

04.04.2023 - 07:31

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Vitaline, cela veut dire - tricoter une maille endroit au début du rang et une maille endroit à la fin du rang, sur l'endroit et sur l'envers. Bon tricot!

04.04.2023 - 07:44

Bonjour, JAMBE : RANG 1 (= sur l’endroit) 1 m lis au POINT MOUSSE. RANG 2 (= sur l’envers)) 1 m lis au POINT MOUSSE. Vous dites - voir ci-dessus - (où ?). Je ne comprends pas comme faire ces mailles lisières .

31.03.2023 - 15:00

Bonjour Vitaline, pour tricoter au point mousse, on doit tricoter les mailles à l'endroit, autrement dit, sur l'endroit on tricote toutes les mailles à l'endroit, mais sur l'envers la 1ère et la dernière maille se tricotent à l'endroit (et les mailles jersey à l'envers). Dans cette vidéo, nous montrons comment tricoter en jersey avec 1 maille lisière au point mousse de chaque côté. Bon tricot!

11.04.2023 - 10:02

Bonsoir,\r\nJe suis finalement arrivée à tricoter la tête. J’ai compris le montage avec les 6 premières mailles.\r\nPar contre, je trouve qu’au niveau des augmentations (jetés) mon travail n’est pas très net, il y a comme un petit trou. Pourtant je tricote bien la maille torse.\r\nJe vais recommencer.

27.03.2023 - 01:10

Bonjour, Le rond magique se fait au crochet avec 6 premières mailles qui sont reprises aux aiguilles circulaires ? Merci pour votre réponse.

25.03.2023 - 06:57

Bonjour Vitaline, non, les mailles sont bien montées aux aiguilles, cette vidéo devrait pouvoir vous aider. Bon tricot!

27.03.2023 - 09:04

Zuzana wrote:

Geniálny návod, do detailu prepracovaný.

23.12.2022 - 21:09

Janne Jacobsen wrote:

Jeg har købt garn og printet opskrift til Mr Bunny fra Ritos hjemmeside, men jeg synes der mangler opskrift på bukserne.

28.02.2022 - 07:33

Hej Janne, jo bukserne starter på benet, der hvor du skifter til lys gul :)

02.03.2022 - 11:57

Lisa Crawshaw wrote:

Hi, What do you do with the 14 bind off stitches in the leg? This is my first toy I’m knitting, I’m not sure what bind off means. Many thanks - Lisa

25.10.2021 - 08:20

Hi Lisa, To bind off is, when you have finished a piece, work 2 stitches, then lift the first stitch over the second, work another stitch and pass the first stitch over the new stitch worked and so on. This gives a neat finish and will not unravel. When you are left with 1 stitch, you cut the strand and thread it through this stitch, pull tight and fasten the strand. Happy knitting!

25.10.2021 - 08:50

Barbara Hosking wrote:

Are the yellow pants underwear or his shorts? I want shorts turquoise. Do I just knit turquoise where your pattern says yellow?

29.09.2021 - 14:01

See previous answer :)

30.09.2021 - 09:21

I’m making the pants bright turquoise and the jumper striped turquoise and white. Are the pants that are knitted in the waist area down the bunny’s underwear or are they his pants? If pants, then I think I should knit them turquoise where the pattern says yellow. Is this right? Thank you for such a quick answer to my previous question.

29.09.2021 - 13:38

Dear Mrs Hosking, yes you are right, if you are working the pants turquoise, then you should work turquoise when pattern says to change/work with yellow. Happy knitting!