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Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Story of BlueBell, the Little Knit Bunny


How about a quick little story about a cute little "make?"
Well, here it goes.....
Bought this magazine off of a newsstand in a Waitrose in London  while we were visiting the UK in March.  I had fallen IN LOVE with the knit bunny that sat quietly on the corner of the front cover.  Once I peaked through the mag, I saw there were plenty of other things that would make me happy to "make", too. 
Woohoo.



Within days of arriving home from our trip, I dove into my yarn stash and pulled out some ancient rag yarn that I had bought from the thrift store several years ago.  It was the perfect weight and the perfect colour. 
Time to knit!!

This pattern was very well written and helped create a bunny body as you would crochet "amigurumi."  I've made several crocheted animal toys in this style, but I have never knitted one.  I was a bit nervous, but within one evening I had created  a head and body for my dear little bunny!




Next came his big long ears and then his chunky, little legs.  These needed a bit of concentration to stick with the pattern (and I'll admit, I had to pull one leg out several times!) but in the end they came together, too!



Once I had mastered shaping his legs, his arms felt much easier. It took one evening to sew all the body parts together and I really enjoyed adding his cute, little facial features. 
But by far, my favourite part of this whole project was adorable little pom-pom tail!

My daughter pointed out, after the fact, that I had sewn it on slightly askew and left of centre. 
I don't mind a bunny that's a little off kilter.
Adds to the cute factor, don't you think?


Speaking of cute..... looks like my youngest boy is in love. Actually, this boy adores anything that is knit or crocheted. 
He'll tell you it's his "favourite texture."
 In fact, if we ever lose him in the craft store, we always know where to find him - in the yarn section, where he'll be cuddling the biggest and fluffiest balls of yarn just like they were kittens or baby lambs. 
I wasn't planning on keeping BlueBell Bunny in our home for very long.  One of my friend's sons was going to adopt him soon.  However, now that I have seen the love my own boy is showering on him, he may end up sticking with us after all.
Hugs to all,
XOXOXO
Bronwyn

23 comments:

  1. Congratulations - he is very cute and cuddly. I often see bunnies sitting by the side of the road as I drive to work in the morning and there is just no denying how adorable little rabbits are. Judy.

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    1. They are the cutest! How dangerous for them to be beside the road though!

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  2. Oh he is too gorgeous! Son and bunny that is!!!! You will have to make another for your little friend I think as I don't think that this bunny is ever leaving your sons arms! What a gorgeous make!!! xx

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    1. I may get started on another one this week. I have some yellow yarn that I might use this is time!

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  3. He is a beautiful make, love the pom pom tail.

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  4. Oh he is beautiful Bronwyn! And the rabbit is cute too ha! The Pom Pom tail is so sweet! Have a lovely weekend x

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    1. I find the boy the cuter of the two, as well. Imagine how sweet he'd be with a a pom-pom tail! : )

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    2. Hehe! I can imagine! Hope you have had a good weekend xx

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  5. I have that magazine......I bought it at Chapters, never seen another issue since though.

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    1. British mags are always hide to find here in Canada. The bigger stores tend to have a larger selection. Can you download it onto an ipad instead?

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  6. Aw you will have to make another one he is a very cute Bunny and looks quite perfect to me, I hate sewing on facial features but you have done a great job, perhaps your son would like to learn to knit then he can have a life long excuse for cuddling balls of wool. :) xx

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    1. I'm not sure my son could sit still long enough to knit anything! But who knows in time?

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  7. You can always make another bunny - Bluebell Bunny isn't leaving your house any time soon! :-) xx

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    1. I may get started on one this week. Perhaps yellow this time....

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  8. That really is a gorgeous little bunny. I still have one my mum knitted for me when I was tiny. X

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    1. I hope Camden cherishes this one as long! So far his baby afghan is still in daily use - but he is only 6!!

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  9. This is the cutest little bunny. And your son is so adorable hugging his new friend! Thanks so much for sharing such a great idea. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. My best to you :)

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    1. Thanks! I have a cute bunny and a even cuter boy!

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  10. How sweet is your boy Bronwyn! The little bunny and blanket are fantastic indeed! Wish I could be so talented too...
    Happy Sunday!
    Olympia

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    2. Thanks, Olympia! I'm sure there are things you can do much better than I! Have a wonderful week!

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  11. You'll just have to knit another one won't you? I love him. He's really cute.

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