Product Description
It is a pattern to make a bunny, a scooter, and a basket with eggs.
All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No circular knitting is required.
The project calls for small amounts of yarn. Feel free to use your stash. DK (8-ply) weight yarn is recommended.
The front of the scooter is weighted to counterbalance the eggs the bunny carries. Omit the weights if you prefer not to use them.
Yarn used
Sirdar Snuggly DK (8-ply)
Scooter Bunny Knitting Pattern by Sachiyo Ishii
Project Overview
The Scooter Bunny is an advanced knitting project designed by Sachiyo Ishii that creates a charming toy collection featuring three coordinated pieces: a scooter, a bunny, and accompanying accessories. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for experienced knitters seeking a multi-component toy project with playful detail work.
What Is Being Made
- Scooter: A 11cm long and 11cm high toy scooter component
- Bunny: A 13cm tall bunny figure including ears
- Basket: A 3.5cm decorative basket accessory
- Eggs: Small 2cm egg pieces to complete the set
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Sirdar Snuggly DK (8-ply) yarn, a durable blend of 55% Nylon and 45% Acrylic with a yardage of 50g per 165m. Small amounts of multiple colors are required, including Precious (pink), Cream, White, Choo Choo Train (sky blue), Sorbet (yellow), Lullaby (light grey), Bramble (dark brown), Lemon, Whizz (yellow-green), Tawny (red brown), Apricot, and Rosebud (pale pink). Additional materials include coral pink 4-ply yarn for details, toy stuffing for filling, 4mm mushroom-shaped eye beads, a chenille needle, sewing needle, cotton thread, small coins for weights, sturdy card, and 10cm lightweight wire.
Needles and Tools
This pattern uses 3mm straight needles as the primary knitting tool. The tension is set at 26 stitches by 34 rows over 10cm. Additional supplies include a chenille needle for yarn work, a standard sewing needle for assembly, and optional mushroom-shaped eye beads for embellishment.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Stocking stitch (St st) forms the foundation of this project, creating smooth, professional-looking fabric for the toy components. The pattern employs standard knitting abbreviations including RS (right side), WS (wrong side), RH (right hand), and LH (left hand) to guide construction. Advanced techniques are incorporated throughout, as indicated by the advanced difficulty rating, likely including shaping, color work, and precise finishing methods.
Construction and Assembly
The pattern emphasizes careful finishing work, with practical tips advising knitters to leave long ends at the beginning and end of pieces for sewing. Assembly involves seaming with the right side facing for neat, professional results. The use of toy stuffing, wire, and card suggests three-dimensional shaping and structural support within the finished pieces, creating toys with defined form and durability suitable for play or display.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Sachiyo Ishii |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | • Toy stuffing • 4mm mushroom-shaped eye beads • Sewing needle • Cotton thread • Small coins for weights • Sturdy card • 10cm wire |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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