How a bling bunny is born

My knitting friend Linda has created many bunnies over the years, but never a bright pink one with shiny necklaces. Her usual minimalist style doesn’t incline her that way, but when  she knew she was spending Christmas with my three-year-old grandniece Emi, who loves glitter and shine, she accommodated. Here’s a step-by-step look at the making of what Linda calls her “blinged-out bunny.”

The  inspiration, the instructions and the raw materials.

In this illustration of the completed pattern, the bunny -- snuggled with a teddy bear -- is wearing a big turtleneck sweater, giving it a sporty air. 

Another example of the completed pattern shows a bunny in subtly beautiful wool, also with a big sweater. Not a hint of pink or sparkle in sight!

But bunnies can be whatever you like, so here are the body parts of Linda's version, ready for assembly. Ears, head and tail in top row; front legs, main body, back legs in bottom row. 

Amazing how those odd-looking parts turn into a recognizable creature when they're all sewn together! Instead of marking the eyes with wool, as the instructions suggest, Linda found two buttons with blue centres that give the bunny an extra dash of  glamour.

Rear bunny view -- I love its saucy little tail!

And now for the bling! Linda found these bracelets on sale downtown, and had a hard time stopping at four.

 

The bunny with its finery; the bracelets make perfect little necklaces. 

Linda with her creation, just before turning  it over to someone who loves the colour pink and lots of sparkle and shine. Photo by John. All others by Linda.