Lion Brand Bunny Blanket Buddy
Isn’t it cute? I ran out to Joann’s and got the yarn for it yesterday and I’m over half done already. Velvetspun is a fairly nasty yarn but I wanted it to look just like the photo. It has some YO’s in it that show up more if you don’t use a fluffy/bulky yarn so I went for the nasty velvetspun btu I think it’ll be worth it once I am done!
Anyone want to knit this with me? It’s REALLY quick and could easily use up extra stash! Knit it in something washable tho. I am already dreaming of a Rowan Calmer version, or even Plymouth OH MY! I think would be REALLy perfect for it!
that is so adorable!
Do you have a baby in mind for this gift, or is it just an impulse knit? I seem to have a stash of gifts all knit up, but no babies.
I would totally knit this up with you, if ONLY I had the yarn in my stash…sigh.
I might have to try this one…since it says no gauge …I think I’ll make it with Lionbrand Suede. I think I have a couple balls of that somewhere. Won’t be able to start this right now but will soon.
I’m preggers 
plus that yarn matches a little bit of color in my diaper bag LOL!
Congrats to you mama, and count me in! I have some Encore chunky at home and friend with a baby girl due in a month. I’ll cast on tonight.
Is the Velvetspun really hard to work with?
Deb
yeah I don’t like it at all 
I am at the head now and im supposed to go down 2 needle sizes and my fingers are worried its gonna hurt./ It just doesnt have any stretch or give, and thats the problem.
Congratulations mom-to-be! I am pregnant too and would love to do this put I don’t the yarn for it. :-/ Maybe I’ll get some as your is turning out beautiful!
congrats to you pregger knitters. 
. :psst:I’ve been spayed …
its a good thing :poke: :blooby: :woohoo:
I’ve used baby homespun and had them come out great. Also, if you want it smaller, use thinner yarn and smaller needles. A friend of mine did it with two strands of yarn- one cotton and one lion brand microspun- and it came out amazingly soft and about 12" tall…
Hi Pixie -
well, I made it up to the head. DS is having a sleepover at his aunt’s tonight (gotta love summer) so I actually had a little interrupted time… YAY! It is going by quickly. How big is yours? I haven’t measured yet, but mine seems so tiny.
When are you due? Do you know if you’re having a boy or girl?
Yeah I’m stil at the head, I’m about to go on a 6 hour flight so I might take it with me to finish it up! Mine seems pretty big, but that velvetspun is so huge. I am having a girl in late august or early september. I’m also going to knit some cute pink unicorn washcloths for the diaper bag heh. I am thinking I would like to knit this again in different yarn that would make it a bit smaller, it seems a bit bulky for a newborn but maybe thats just me! I hope the head comes out cute tho! Goodluck with yours!
I’m going to have to get involved in this one. My friend just told me that she’s pregnant.
Hi guys,
I just finished an “adapted version” of one of these that has garter stitch edges but is otherwise all st st - I posted the pics on the What’cha Knitting forum - click here to see: http://knittinghelp.com/knitting/forum/showpost.php?p=881601&postcount=1
It was knit with double strands of Lion Brand Microspun and is SO soft…Thought you all might like to see it done up in a “variation” from the pattern…
Have fun - it is an ADORABLE blankie/woobie/thingy!! and congrats to all you Mom’s to be!!!
chrislt8 - Cute “adapted version”. I love the whole knitted set.
Went shopping today “gotta love the 40% off coupons” so I’m in. A little late but then I get to see how everyone else has progressed.
Thanks Walmin22 :lol:
For all of you who have finished this, may I ask how you did the head? I got lost in the instructions there for “knitting 2 at once” and ended up just joining and knitting the head in the round - but I would like to understand what I was supposed to do for future reference-TIA. Chris
I working on the head now. To K2T you need to put your needle through 2 stitches while doing a knit stitch. There is a video on this site you can watch.
Thanks for replying Walminn22-it wasn’t the K2Tog that confused me, but knitting both pieces of the head separately but at the same time…so that you had two “flaps” to fill with the stuffing…I know I probably missed something obvious, but just got frustrated and ended up joining the stitches and knitting in the round. However, I would like to know the “right way” to have done it for future reference Chris
Did you try this with the Suede yet? Did it come out soft enough? I have suede but want to hear your results before i do this! Thanks
Oops My Bad. I hope someone does answer otherwise I’m going to be in trouble when I get to the ears.
plus that yarn matches a little bit of color in my diaper bag LOL!
I am at the head now and im supposed to go down 2 needle sizes and my fingers are worried its gonna hurt./ It just doesnt have any stretch or give, and thats the problem.
. :psst:I’ve been spayed …