Antique toys were the inspiration for this cuddly stuffed rabbit. Each body part is crocheted separately in basic stitches. Vintage buttons both embellish and are used to join the arms and legs so the doll can be posed. Organic cotton yarn makes this a perfect gift for a recipient of any age.
Finished Size: About 16" tall with legs extended.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #83 sage (MC), 2 skeins; #80 bone (A) and #82 nut (B), 1 skein each.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: Rabbit: 15 sts and 7 rows = 4" in dc with smaller hook. Vest: 12 sts and 9 rows = 4" in dc/sc patt with larger hook.
Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Fiberfill; yarn needle; two 1/2" shank buttons; four 7?8" 2-hole buttons; three 1/2" buttons; DMC pearl cotton size #5, color #223; 1 yd of 3/4" wide ribbon.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Summer 2008.