Home made easter gifts

Ami82

andymandy wrote: »

Your bunnies are lovely where did you get the pattern?. They make a change from the easter chicks I have been making.

Thank you! Made a few of these all in different coloured bows. I don't have a pattern i kinda made it up after seeing a similar on online. I've not been knitting properly for long so my pattern for this might not be clear? But i can try writing it out if you are interested?

Ami82

Clarel26 wrote: »

Thanks Ami82, I will have a go using some cellowrap xxx

Post pics pls!

dizzytina

Ami fab baskets well done.

I have just made a fabric easter bag to put my little girls egg in. I machine freehand embroidered the chick on which is the first time i have tried this technique - plenty more practise needed!!

andymandy

Ami82 wrote: »

Thank you! Made a few of these all in different coloured bows. I don't have a pattern i kinda made it up after seeing a similar on online. I've not been knitting properly for long so my pattern for this might not be clear? But i can try writing it out if you are interested?

Yes please I would love to have a go at knitting these. I have finished 30 chicks and sold them all for my club funds. (disabled club I help at).

Clarel26

Ami82 wrote: »

Post pics pls!

I havent a clue how to post pics on here, If you can advise me I will be happy to add the pics xxx

Ami82

Clarel26 wrote: »

I havent a clue how to post pics on here, If you can advise me I will be happy to add the pics xxx

You need to register with a site like photobucket. Upload your pics on there, then copy the IMG under the pic. Then as you would write a post, you should see the little yellow mountain icon above where you type. Click on that and paste in that box. Then the pic should come up when you click on 'submit reply'. HTH and hope that made sense?!

Ami82

andymandy wrote: »

Yes please I would love to have a go at knitting these. I have finished 30 chicks and sold them all for my club funds. (disabled club I help at).

This is my made up pattern so excuse if it isn't very clear but just ask and i can help!

HEAD AND BODY-
CO 26 st, working in reverse stocking stitch, carry on until you have the right length for the bunny's body and head. PWT (pull wool through) to close the top of the head. Using a small piece of white felt embroid the eyes and nose.

EARS AND ARMS-
CO 8 st, knit until you have the right length for the ears/arms (i used the same length for ears and arms.) PWT to close the top and sew up the opening making sure to leave a bit of wool to sew the arms/ears on later. Make 4 of these.

Now, sew on the ears, stuff the head with stuffing. Sew the back of the head and then wrap the wool around stuffed head to separate the head to the body. Wrap around a couple of times making sure it is tight then continue to sew the back of the bunny's body.

Now, all you need to do is sew on the arms, add a ribbon to the neck and you don't have to but i like to fold one of the ears to create a floppy ear look! To do this just sew it down at a angle.

Hope this all makes sense and sorry if it doesn't! But i am happy to help if it is not clear!

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Here is a small basket of my cosies i made for our local children centre.

dizzytina

Aw love your chicks and bunnies Ami welldone wish i could knit!

Here is a bunny pencil case i have made for my niece..


Sorry pics are so small not sure if you can see properly if not have a look here which also has all my other Easter makes on.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Manchester-United-Kingdom/Scratchy-cat-crafts/164293183629282

andymandy

Thank you AMI82 for the pattern will have a go at knitting one tonight.

dizzytina

This is the latest Easter gift tag I have designed using picnic.


If anyone wants to have a copy then drop me an email. The pic is also on my blog if you right click on the picture you should be able to save it onto your own pc and do what you want with it :-)x x