Bunny in Sirdar Flurry & Snuggly DK - 2488 - Downloadable PDF

Bunny Knitting Pattern in Sirdar Flurry and Snuggly DK – Pattern 2488

This charming knitted toy pattern from Sirdar, reference 2488, provides instructions for creating an adorable Bunny soft toy measuring approximately 35 cm (13¾ inches) in length. The pattern offers two distinct versions — a Girl Bunny and a Boy Bunny — each worked in coordinating shades of Sirdar's specialist yarn ranges. This is a wonderful project for knitters with intermediate experience who enjoy making handcrafted toys and gifts.

About the Designs

Girl Bunny

The Girl Bunny is knitted using Sirdar Flurry in shade 559 as the main shade, with oddments of Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 403 used as a contrast. The fluffy, textured quality of Flurry gives the finished bunny a wonderfully soft and tactile appearance, perfectly suited to a cuddly toy intended as a gift or keepsake.

Boy Bunny

The Boy Bunny uses Sirdar Flurry in shade 558 as the main shade, again paired with oddments of Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 326 as the contrast. The construction method is the same as for the Girl Bunny, with the colour palette providing a distinct character to each version.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Sirdar Flurry (chunky weight, code F221) — 2 x 50g balls in the chosen main shade (559 for Girl, 558 for Boy)
• Sirdar Snuggly DK (DK weight, code F075) — oddments in the chosen contrast shade (403 for Girl, 326 for Boy)
• Oddments of DK yarn for embroidery details such as facial features
• Note: The pattern states the design is also suitable for Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting

Needles and Notions

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles — used for the main Flurry sections
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles — used for the Snuggly DK contrast sections
• Washable toy filling for stuffing the finished bunny
• 1 pair of safety eyes

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the bunny comes out at the stated size. The pattern specifies 16 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using Sirdar Flurry on 4mm needles, and 25 stitches and 35 rows to 10 cm using Sirdar Snuggly DK on 3¼mm needles. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — use a thinner needle if fewer stitches are achieved, or a thicker needle if more stitches appear.

Techniques and Construction

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern is worked flat on straight needles and then seamed and stuffed to create a three-dimensional toy. The construction involves knitting individual sections — including the head, body, ears, and limbs — separately before assembling them into the finished figure. This piece-by-piece approach is common in knitted toy making and allows for careful shaping of each body part.

Stitches and Methods

• Stocking stitch — the primary fabric stitch used throughout the main body sections, creating a smooth knit face and purl reverse
• Increases — including inc (increase by knitting