Bunny Hop Bunnies from Knitting at KNoon | Purl Soho

When I saw these adorable bunnies from Knitting at KNoon’s Bunny Hop Pattern in January I knew I would be soon be making them for Easter on The Purl Bee.  Like the Knitting at KNoon SnoBuddy family I made 2 winters ago, I think these bunnies are among the cutest knit toys I’ve ever seen!

Bunny Hop Bunnies from Knitting at KNoon | Purl Soho

The bunnies have lots of parts: bodies, ears, arms, feet and charming accessories, but still I managed to make the four of them pictured here over just three evenings after my daughter’s bedtime.

Bunny Hop Bunnies from Knitting at KNoon | Purl Soho

Like the snowmen, it was the accessories for each bunny that made them come to life.  I especially loved knitting the sweet tiny carrot that the little boy bunny is holding.

Bunny Hop Bunnies from Knitting at KNoon | Purl Soho

If you’d like to make your own Bunny Hop Family to look like mine, here is what you’ll need:

Bunny Hop Pattern from Knitting at KNoon

For the bodies, feet, arms, ears and pom pom tail:

  • 2 skeins Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino in Snow (one skein will make both adult bunnies, OR 3 children bunnies).
  • US size 6 double pointed needles (or a US 6, 40″ circular needle if you prefer to use the magic loop method of knitting in the round)
  • Clover Extra Small Pom Pom Maker
  • Stuffing

Shop our wonderful collection of worsted/aran-weight yarn to find a suitable substitute for this project, and remember that it’s always a good idea to check your gauge before you cast on… Our All About Gauge Tutorial shows you how!

For the accessories, eyes and noses, 1 skein each Gumnuts Blossoms Needlepoint Yarn as follows:

  • Flower stems and carrot top:  color 608
  • Flowers: color 709
  • Carrot: color 787
  • Apron: color 843 for the apron, plus small bits of 785 and 706 for the bows
  • Kerchief: colors 909, 961 and 859

For the accessories I used US size 4 double pointed needles

Happy Easter! — Jen

Bunny Hop Bunnies from Knitting at KNoon | Purl Soho

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