Friday, January 17, 2014

Refrigerator Rabbit


Everyone can enjoy this little Finger Puppet Rabbit.
His ears will stand straight up or bend to listen-in on private gossip.
He can stand up next to a computer.
Or he can fit on a pen or pencil top.
His little smile will keep your spirits up.

Enjoy!

Happy Easter to All!


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Materials: Worsted Weight yarn:
Light Pink (MC) ~20 yds.
Dark Pink (CC) ~3 yds.
Black ~1 yd. (Nose/Mouth)
* Could instead use Black Crochet Thread #10 with a 1.5 mm hook for Nose/Mouth.

F / 3.75 mm Hook
½” Pompom for Tail

Google Eyes:  
RT Eye: 15mm
LT Eye: 24mm
(Note: Google Eyes are not safe for young children): 
* Could instead use White & Black Crochet Thread #10 with a 1.5 mm hook for Eyes. 

Permanent Glue
White sewing thread
Sewing needle


Yarn needle to weave in

Gauge is not crucial. 

Size:  4” high and 2 ¾” wide (10x7 cm) depending on yarn and hook size

Abbreviations:
~ = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch(s) = Chain(s)
FO = Fasten Off
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
MR = Magic Ring
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right Side
Sc = Single Crochet
Ss = Slip Stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side
Yd(s) = Yard(s)

US Terminology


Pattern Notes: 
*   I used a 3.75 hook (smaller than the yarn recommends) to make it rigid. 
    The ears stand up nicely and can also bend if so inclined.

 Row 1 can be stitched in the top loop of the chain. 
    Although, it makes a studier and nicer bottom edge, if it is stitched into the back ridge loop.

 The Nose can be made in different ways. 
    You could just use straight stitches over the center stitch of Row 4 and then continue to the mouth.
    You can also use a lighter weight yarn or thread.  

*   The Pompom can be sewn in place with white sewing thread or glued.

*   When stitching the edging, be sure to keep the two pieces aligned. 
     A quick check on the back side periodically will help.

*   Remember: Google eyes are not safe for young children that might want to eat them. 
    Crocheted eyes would be better. 


** This Rabbit is based on fun.  Any similarity with any other Bunny, real or fictitious, is just silly. **

 Regarding copyright:
This is a free pattern for your personal use. 
Please, do not sell the pattern or reproduce the text or pictures without permission.


Rabbit Front:  Using Light Pink:
Row 1:  Ch 8, Sc in the back-ridge-loop of 2nd ch from hook
            Sc across.  Turn.  (7)

Note:  Before starting Row 2, you can pull up the beg yarn end, and work over it, to eliminate weaving it in later.

Rows 2 - 7:  Ch 1, Sc across.  Turn.   
Row 8:  Ch 1, Sc across.  Ch 1 and FO.  Turn.  (7)

Inner Ear: Using Dark Pink:
Row 1:  Join with a Sc in the first st. Sc in next st.  Turn.  (2)
Rows 2 - 6:  Ch 1.  Sc across.  Turn.  (2)
Row 7:  (Right Side) Ch 1.  Sc across.  Ch 1 and FO.  (2)

Row 1:  Skip the next three sts of Row 8.
            Join yarn with a Sc in the next st.  Sc in last st.  Turn.  (2)
Rows 2 - 6:  Ch 1.  Sc across.  Turn.  (2)
Row 7:  (RS) Ch 1.  Sc across.  Ch 1 and FO.  (2)


Nose: Using Black WW:
               MR. Ch 1, Sc and Ss in the ring.  FO with ~12” to sew.

Note:   If you are using Black crochet thread #10 and a 1.5mm hook for the nose and mouth:
               MR. Ch 1, 6 Sc in the ring. 
               Join to first sc with a ss.  FO with ~12” to sew.


Finishing Nose and Mouth:        
               Pull the ring closed.
               Position the nose in the center over Round 4 or 5.
               Use yarn end to sew in place.
               Then add the straight sts for the mouth below the nose over Rnd 3.    I_I_I

Rabbit Back: 
Row 1:  Using Light Pink
Ch 8, Sc in the back-ridge-loop of 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. 
Turn.  (7)
Rows 2 - 8:  Ch 1, Sc across.  DO NOT FO.  Turn and continue.  (7)
Row 9:  (First ear) Ch 1, Sc in first 2 sts.  Skip last 4.  Turn.  (2)
Rows 10-14:  Ch 1.  Sc across.  Turn.  (2)
Row 15:  (RS) Ch 1.  Sc across.  Ch 1 and FO.  (2)

Row 1: (Second ear) With Light Pink and RS facing, skip the next three sts of Row 8.
               Join yarn with a Sc in the next st.  Sc in last st.  Turn.  (2)
Rows 2-6:  Ch 1.  Sc across.  Turn.  (2)
Row 7:  (RS) Ch 1.  Sc across.  Ch 1 and FO.  (2)


Edging and Arms:  Using Light Pink:
With WS together and working through both loops of both pieces:
               Join yarn on left bottom front with a ss.
               Sc in next 3 sts up the side.
              
               (Ss, Ch 1, Hdc, Ch 1, Ss) all in the next st. (Arm)
              
               Sc the next 10 sts (to the top).
              
               3 Sc in the top loops of the next 2 sts. (Corners).
              
               Sc the next 6 sts down the inside of the first ear.
              
               Sc in the next st directly below
               Sc in the next 4 sts across to the other ear.

               Sc in the next 6 sts up the inside of second ear.
              
               Sc the next 10 sts down the last side.
              
               (Ss, Ch 1, Hdc, Ch 1, Ss) all in the next st. (Arm)
              
               Sc in the next 3 sts.
               Join in the bottom loops with a Ss. 
               Ch 1, FO and weave in.

Finishing:
Position the Eyes on the front and glue in place. 
Let them dry completely.
Sew or Glue the Pompom on the back in the center between Rows 3 and 5.

Note: If making this for a young child, crocheted eyes and sewing the pompom on would be safer.


Child Safe Eyes:
Left Eye:  With White Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 5 Sc in the ring.  Join with ss to first sc.  (5)
Rnd 2:  Ch 1, Inc in each st around.  Join with ss to first sc.  (10)
Rnd 3:  Ch 1, (Sc, Inc) around.  Join with ss to first sc.  (15)
Rnd 4:  Ch 1, (Sc in 2, Inc) around.  Join with ss to first sc.  (20)
Rnd 5:  Ch 1, (Sc in 2, Inc) 6 times.  Sc in next, Inc in last st.  Join with ss to first sc.  (27)  FO with ~15 end to sew.

Left Pupil:  With Black Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 5 Sc in the ring.  Join with ss to first sc.  (5)
Rnd 2:  Ch 1, Inc in each st around.  Join with ss to first sc.  FO with ~ 10” end to sew.  (10)

Pull the beg-yarn-end tight to close the hole. 
You can put this beg-yarn-end through the center hole of the white Eye and leave it dangle. 
Then sew the pupil on with the 10” yarn-end between the Rnd 2 and 3 of the white Eye.
When finished sewing around, to eliminate weaving in, you can tie the two ends together tightly in the back and snip.

Right Eye:  With White Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc in the ring.  Join with ss to first sc.  (6)
Rnd 2:  Ch 1, 2 Sc in each st around.  Join with ss to first sc.  (12)
Rnd 3:  Ch 1, (Sc, Inc in next) around.  Join with ss to first sc.  FO with ~12” end to sew.  (18)

Right Pupil:  With Black Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
            MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc in the ring.  Join and FO with ~ 8” end to sew. 

Pull the beg-yarn-end tight to close the hole. 
You can put this beg-yarn-end through the center hole of the white Eye and leave it dangle. 
Then sew the pupil on with the 8” yarn-end between the Rnd 1 and 2 of the white Eye.
When finished sewing around, to eliminate weaving in, you can tie the two ends together tightly in the back and snip.


Position and sew the eyes onto the front face of rabbit above the nose.