I've finally got this typed up as a free pattern for you !
It is just the instructions for the dungarees, hat and rucksack. To purchase the pattern for the rabbit go
here or
here
Edit: The dungarees pattern is now also available in Dutch, thanks to one of my readers Jeanette Kemp. If you would like the Dutch version the link
here
As everyone
stuffs their rabbit differently, the waistline for the trousers is quite
generous. Test your knitting alongside your finished rabbit as you work – you
may want to reduce the number of stitches in the trousers slightly.
The same goes
for the hat – depending on how well you stuffed the head and where you placed
the ears, you may have to adjust the number of stitches you cast on and the position
of the ear slots.
The
accessories are not suitable for a rabbit that is to be given to a very young
child as the small parts could present a choking hazard.
Dungarees
for Robert and Rosie Rabbit
Suggested yarns:
The
pattern uses (US - light worsted weight) (UK - double knit) (Australia - 8ply)
yarn
Materials needed
20 grams [65 yards] light worsted/double knit/8ply yarn for dungarees
Oddments of same weight yarn for contrast pockets, hat and rucksack. (As
all makes of yarn vary, this is an estimate only)
Pair of 4mm (US size 6) knitting needles
Stitch holder
Three 1cm or 1½ cm (1/2”) buttons
Shirring elastic for the waist of the trousers
Abbreviations
cast off = bind off in US
garter stitch = every row knit
K = knit
K1,P1 rib = knit the 1st stitch, purl the 2nd,
repeat these two stitches to the end of the row
K2tog = knit two
stitches together
P2tog = purl two stitches together
st(s) = stitch(es)
stocking st = 1 row knit, 1 row
purl (this is stockinette in US)
yfwd = yarn forward (bring yarn to the front between your two needles, then
take the yarn over the top of the needles so that a new stitch is formed)
[ ] = work the instructions in the brackets by the
number of times indicated
Gauge
(Tension)
Tension is not important for these items, but if
you like to know, it should be about 22sts and 44 rows to 10x10cm (4x4”) square
in stocking stitch on 4mm (US Size 6) needles
Dungarees
Starting at the right leg, cast on 28sts
Work 2 rows garter stitch
Work 14 rows stocking stitch*
Break yarn and leave these stitches on a spare
needle/stitch holder
Repeat the above instructions to * for the left leg, but
leave the stitches on your needle.
Next Row: K 28sts
from the left leg, then continue across the 28sts from the right leg 56sts
Starting with a purl row, continue in stocking stitch for
15 rows.
Work 2 rows in K1, P1 rib
Next Row: Cast
off 22sts, K11sts (you will have 12sts on the needle), cast off 22sts
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to remaining 12sts
Next Row: K2,
P8, K2
Next Row: Knit
Repeat the last two rows 3 times
Work 3 rows garter stitch
Cast off
Dungaree Straps (make 2)
Cast on 4 sts
Garter stitch 2 rows
Next row: K2, yfwd, K2tog
Garter stitch 40 rows
Cast off
Left Pocket
Using contrast yarn, cast on 8sts
Work 2 rows stocking stitch
Next Row: Cast
off 2sts, K to end 6sts
Next Row: Purl
Next Row:
K2tog, knit to end 5sts
Next Row: Purl
Next Row:
K2tog, knit to end 4sts
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Cast off
Right Pocket
Using contrast yarn, cast on 8sts
Work 3 rows stocking stitch
Cast off 2sts, purl to end 6sts
Next Row: Knit
to last 2 stitches, K2tog 5sts
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
to last 2 stitches, K2tog 4sts
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Cast off
Backpack
Cast on 12sts
Work 2 rows in garter st
Next Row: K6,yfwd,K2tog,K
to end
Work 3 rows garter st
Work 16 rows stocking st
Work 4 rows garter st
Work 10 rows stocking st
Work 4 rows garter st
Cast off
Backpack Straps (make 2)
Cast on 40 sts
Cast off
Hat
Cast on 45sts
Knit 2 rows garter stitch
Next Row: K19,
turn, purl to end
Working on just these 19sts work 4 rows stocking st.
Place stitches on a stitch holder and cut yarn
Rejoin yarn to remaining 26sts
Next Row: K7,
turn, purl to end
Working on just these 7sts knit 4 rows stocking st.
Place stitches on a stitch holder and cut yarn
Rejoin yarn to remaining 19sts and knit to end. Turn,
purl to end
Work 4 rows stocking st. Cut yarn.
Place these
stitches and the ones from the holder back onto one needle.
Rejoin yarn and knit across all 45sts.
| Starting with a purl row, work 3 rows stocking stitch |
Next Row: K1,[K2tog] to end 23sts
Purl 1 row
Next Row: K1,[K2tog] to end 12sts
Next Row: [P2tog] to end 6sts
Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, draw up and secure.
To Make Up
Dungarees
With right side uppermost, fold the left and right hand sides in so that they meet in the middle
| |
Sew together from the waist to the crotch. Next sew the
inside leg seams, working from the base of one leg through the crotch, to the
base of the other leg.
Turn right way out. Sew the straps to the back.
Run a row of shirring elastic through the ribbing at the
waist and draw up a little. (Make sure they can still be taken on and off
easily!)
Attach the two pockets to the front and two buttons to
the top of the bib.
Backpack
With right sides together, sew the side seams.
Sew the two ends of each strap together to make two
loops. Secure both loops to the back of the backpack.
Attach a button to the front.
Hat
Sew the back seam. Sew in loose ends. Make a pom-pom and
attach.
To make such a small pom-pom, first cut the piece of yarn
that secures all the strands and tape it to a marker pen. Wind yarn round and
round the pen.
When you have wound enough yarn, un-tape the horizontal
piece of yarn and tie in a tight knot around the wound on yarn.
Cut through the wound yarn, fluff up the pom-pom and trim
to a nice shape.
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