Easter Bunny Rabbit Plush Photo Frame Holder

Easter Bunny Rabbit Plush Photo Frame Holder

What is Being Made

This is a charming knitted Easter bunny plush toy designed to function as a photo frame holder. Created by designer Andrew Lucas, the project combines decorative appeal with practical functionality, making it an ideal seasonal decoration for Easter displays. The finished plush features a three-dimensional bunny form that can hold a photo, perfect for festive home décor or gift-giving.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a knitting project suitable for beginners. The design uses fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to those new to the craft while still producing a satisfying finished object. The construction method involves creating a stuffed body form through increases and decreases in stitching, which is a foundational technique for shaping knitted pieces.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs several essential knitting stitches:

• Knit (k) – the basic knit stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
• Purl (p) – the reverse of the knit stitch, used to create texture variation
• Stocking stitch (st st) – alternating rows of knit and purl stitches, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric appearance
• Garter stitch (gs) – continuous knit rows producing a textured, ridged surface
• Increases (inc) – techniques to add stitches and expand the fabric width, essential for shaping the bunny's rounded body
• Decreases (k2tog) – knitting two stitches together to reduce stitch count and create the tapered sections
• Bind and Tie (B and T) – a finishing technique using a tapestry needle to thread the final stitches, draw them closed, and secure the end

Materials Required

This beginner-friendly project requires minimal materials:

• Needles: 3.25mm knitting needles
• Yarn: Double knitting (DK) weight wool in white and pink; oddments (small leftover amounts) are sufficient
• Stuffing: A small amount of polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing material to fill the plush body and give it dimension
• Hardware: A plastic milk bottle top, which serves as the photo frame holder component
• Additional tools: A tapestry needle for finishing and seaming

Construction Overview

The body is constructed by casting on 6 stitches and systematically increasing stitches to create a rounded, three-dimensional form. The pattern uses strategic increases—first doubling every stitch, then using spaced increases—to build the width. Once the desired dimensions are reached, the piece transitions into stocking stitch rows to establish the main body section. Decreases are then worked symmetrically to taper the form back down, creating the characteristic bunny shape. The row ends are stitched together and the body is filled with stuffing before final closure using the bind and tie method.

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Andrew Lucas is protected by copyright and intended for personal use only.