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• make itSlip next 12 sts onto stitch holder andleave for gusset. With right side facing,join M to rem 14 sts.Next row: K2tog, K10, K2tog. Cont onthese 12 sts for left side of head. Decone st at each end of every row until 2sts rem. Cast off.Work GussetWith right side facing, join M to 12 stsleft on stitch holder for gusset. Work14 rows stocking st. Dec one st ateach end of next row, then in every foll6th row until 2 sts rem. Work 1 row.Cast off. Fold head piece in half andjoin front seam from neck edge tocoloured threads. Sew gusset evenly inposition over top of head, ending at tipof nose (coloured threads). Fill firmlywith hobby fill and stitch head to body,noting to place centre seam of head tocentre front of body and adding extrastuffing as necessary.Ears (make 4 pieces, beg atbase of ears)Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on14 sts. Working 12 rows stocking stin stripes of 2 rows M and 2 rows C,AT SAME TIME inc one st at each endof 3rd row, then in foll 4th row once... 18 sts. Work a further 12 rows ofstripes, AT SAME TIME dec one st ateach end of next row, then in foll 10throw once ... 14 sts. Working in M onlyfor rem, dec one st at each end of foll9th row, then in foll 8th row once ... 10sts.Work 5 rows. Dec one st at eachend of every row until 2 sts rem. Castoff.Join 2 ear pieces together alongthe side edges, leaving cast on edgeopen and taking care to match stripes.Close opening at cast on edge. Gatherup cast on edge slightly to form baseof ear and stitch securely in positionto top of head as pictured. Repeat forother ear with remaining 2 ear pieces.Legs (make 2, beg at top)Using 3.00mm needles and M, cast on26 sts. Work 2 rows stocking st. Incone st at each end of next row, thenin every foll 4th row until there are 34sts. Work 21 rows without shaping.Dec one st at each end of next row,then in every foll 4th row until 28 stsrem.Work 1 row.Shape FootInc one st at beg of next 6 rows ... 34sts. Work 2 rows, dec 2 sts in centre of2nd row ... 32 sts.Next row: (Sl 1, K1, psso, K4, K2tog) 4times ... 24 sts. Work 1 row.Next row: (Sl 1, K1, psso, K2, K2tog)4 times ... 16 sts. Work 1 row. Castoff.Join leg and foot seam, leavingcast on edge (top of leg) open. Fill feetand legs with hobby fill. Close openingat top of leg. Run a gathering threadaround ankle to define foot, draw upand fasten off securely. Stitch tops oflegs to base of body as pictured.Arms (make 2, beg at top)Using 3.00mm needles and M, caston 8 sts. Work 2 rows stocking st. Incone st at each end of next 8 rows ...24 sts. Tie a coloured thread at eachend of last row. Work 2 rows (withoutshaping). Work 14 rows. Dec one st ateach end of next row, then in every foll4th row until 14 sts rem. Work 1 row.Next row: (Sl 1, K1, psso, K3, K2tog)twice ... 10 sts. Work 1 row.Next row: (Sl 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog)twice ... 6 sts. Work 1 row. Cast off.Join arm seams from coloured threadsto cast off, closing cast-off edge. Fillarms with hobby fill. Sew tops of armsto body as pictured.TailUsing 3.00mm needles and M, cast on4 sts. Working in garter st, inc one stat each end of every foll alt row untilthere are 10 sts. Knit 5 rows garterst. Dec one st at each end of next row,then in every foll alt row until 4 stsrem. Cast off. Run a gathering threadaround edge, draw up firmly and fastensecurely.To make upDO NOT PRESS. Using C and satinstitch, embroider mouth, nose and eyesas pictured. Sew eyes together throughhead and knot firmly so that eyes sinkslightly into head. Sew tail in positionto body. Tie a length of ribbon in a bowaround bunny’s neck, as pictured. •106 spotlight.com.au