This adorable white knitted bunny plush is a cozy, timeless project that adds warmth and charm to any home. Its minimalist design, soft stitches, and gentle features make it perfect as a baby gift, nursery decoration, or cuddly companion for all ages. Whether you knit for relaxation or for gifting, this bunny will melt hearts instantly.
🧵 Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: Soft chunky or worsted-weight yarn in white
- Needles: 4 mm circular or double-pointed needles
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Embroidery thread: Brown or grey for the nose and mouth
- Safety eyes: 6–8 mm black
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
🐇 Head
- Cast on 24 stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 16 rows.
- Begin to decrease by knitting 2 together every other round until 6 stitches remain.
- Cut the yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and pull tight to close.
- Stuff the head lightly and shape it into a sphere.
🩵 Body
- Cast on 28 stitches.
- Knit in rounds for about 20 rows to form the body’s length.
- Start decreasing every 4 stitches for 2 rounds, then every 2 stitches for the next 2 rounds.
- Close the opening with your yarn needle and stuff the body firmly before finishing.
🐰 Ears (make 2)
- Cast on 10 stitches.
- Knit 14 rows in stockinette stitch.
- Decrease 1 stitch at each end every other row until 4 stitches remain.
- Bind off and sew the edges together slightly to shape the ear.
- Sew both ears securely to the top of the head.
🦶 Arms & Legs
Arms:
- Cast on 8 stitches, knit for 10 rows, stuff lightly, and attach to body sides.
Legs:
- Cast on 10 stitches, knit for 12 rows, stuff firmly, and sew to the bottom of the body.
🪡 Finishing Touches
- Embroider a small “X” mouth and nose using brown thread.
- Add safety eyes evenly spaced about 7 stitches apart.
- Optional: Attach a little scarf or ribbon around its neck for decoration.
💖 Final Size
Your bunny will stand approximately 22–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall, depending on your yarn tension and needle size — perfect for hugging or gifting!
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