Dutch Bunnies in Deramores Studio DK - Downloadable PDF

Dutch Bunnies in Deramores Studio DK

What is Being Made

Dutch Bunnies is a downloadable knitting pattern for creating adorable stuffed toy bunnies. Designed by Amanda Berry, these intermediate-level knitted toys are perfect for crafters looking to create charming handmade playthings or decorative pieces. Each bunny is finished with safety features including toy safety eyes and is stuffed with soft toy filling to create a cuddly, three-dimensional figure.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs fundamental shaping techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The design incorporates increases and decreases to create the dimensional form of the bunny, allowing the flat knitted fabric to be shaped into a three-dimensional toy. Knitters will use basic construction methods including working in stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, then assembling pieces together using a darning needle. The pattern requires careful attention to stitch placement and shaping to achieve the bunny's characteristic proportions.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) - The primary stitch forming the stockinette base fabric
• Purl (P) - Used in combination with knit stitches
• Kfb (Knit into front and back) - An increase technique that creates additional stitches for shaping
• K2tog (Knit two stitches together) - A decrease method for reducing stitch count
• P2tog (Purl two stitches together) - A purl-based decrease for shaping
• Ssk (Slip, slip, knit) - A left-leaning decrease technique for refined shaping

Materials and Specifications

The Dutch Bunnies pattern is designed to work with Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK yarn, a durable yarn weight suitable for toys. The pattern calls for two contrasting yarn colors: 1 x 100g in Frost (Yarn A) and 1 x 100g in Chocolate, Ebony, or Gingerbread (Yarn B), allowing for creative color combinations. Knitting is worked on 3.25mm straight knitting needles, with a gauge of 26 stitches and 34 rows per 10x10 cm square in stockinette stitch. The finished toy measures approximately 22cm long. Additional materials include 250g of toy filling for stuffing, two 12mm toy safety eyes, a darning or tapestry needle for assembly and finishing, and stitch markers to track pattern progress.

About the Designer

Amanda Berry is an accomplished knitwear designer who graduated from London College of Fashion with First Class Honours in 2014. Based in Berkshire, England, Berry specializes in creating knitted toys characterized by meticulous detail and charming personality. Her toy designs have been featured in knitting magazines, and she continues to develop original patterns that combine technical skill with playful design.