The Stuffed Bunny

Material: See general requirements. In addition, a skein of yarn in contrasting color is needed for the pom-pom tail and whiskers.

Directions for Cutting:

• Body-2
• Front legs - 4
• Hind legs - 4
• Bottom of Hind leg - 2
• Ears - 4
• Band - 1 strip 1 1/2"wide x 28" long
  

Special Directions:

1. Make a triangle using the satin stitch in the center of the band at position where the nose will be prior to assembling the bunny.  
2. Embroider on outline stitch as indicated on pattern for the eyebrows.
3. For whiskers bring needle from one side of nose to the other three times allowing 1 1/2" to extend each time. Cut loops and knot separate strands on each side of nose. 
4. Make ears as in general directions. Stuff them enough to make them stand up straight. Turn in ends and overcast to body at bottom edge, catching in any fullness, Tack to sides of head to keep them upright. 
5. Use same material as for whiskers on tail. Cut a piece of cardboard 2" long and wind yarn around card on length about 25 times. At one end tie a double strand of yarn under loops. Knot seen rely several times and clip close. Cut loops at opposite end. Sew tail to animal as indicated and trim to round ball shape.
   

Free pattern for Easy-to-Sew bunny.

Additional Stuffed Bunny Toys:

• Sew Easy Easter Bunny Pattern
• Easter Bunny Sewing Pattern by Create & Craft TV
• Easy Stuffed Bunny from Polkadotchair