happy valentine's day!

 

bunny hugs to you!

Wishing you this day some sweetness: a day of sunshine, chocolate kisses, and some quality knitting time! Above is my photo valentine to you. 

side view

I made this bunny for a customer and she wanted the heart to go with it. So I inserted a long needle threaded with two strands of fingering weight yarn through the heart and coming out in each paw. Then I pulled the two strands taught against the paw and tied the ends into a bow. That way, the heart can be removed one day if desired. I just had to share with you. Everyday is Valentine's Day when you can give a bunny!

The pattern is my Lil' Bunny Kisses PDF pattern and the heart, Woolly Sweet-Hearts PDF.

Happy knitting!

Lil' bunny kisses for sale!

 

'stanley'

This little guy is for sale in my 2nd Etsy shoppe, my sample shop. I named him Stanley and he comes with a birth certificate too. A perfect little gift to tuck inside a holiday stocking, peeking out at you.

He measures about 8-inches tall from his toes to the tip of his ears. He was first knit using 100% wool and felted down to a tight, nubby boiled-wool texture, great for cuddling and durable too. Stanley has black glass eyes, but I can change them out for yarn ones, if desired. I do recommend yarn eyes for small children for fear of swallowing. 

lil' bunny kisses pattern

In fact, if you want a different name and birth date, that is easy to accommodate. Who does he look like to you?

Tomorrow, I will be pleased to introduce you to his sister, Andrea, a little white bunny, slightly smaller than Stanley, but just as cuddly.

The already-knitted bunnies are just the start of something new for me. I am hoping to create an array of little guys and gals dressed in hand-knit outfits. I hope to sell them outright to proud customers like yourself. I feel like a kid again, playing with my dolls and stuffed animals. 

In 2022, I am hoping to complete my story (which I have started) about these little woodland critters. In addition I want to finish designing patterns for 3 more characters: fox, raccoon and badger. 

Go to my 2nd Etsy shoppe and check out these two little bunny siblings. While you're there, look around, I have lots of other whimsical samples for sale, just in time for your holiday giving!

Happy knitting!

PS - want to knit a bunny of your own? Check out my website* and my Lil' Bunny Kisses pattern!

*mariemayhew.com

NEW! hugs and now, kisses!

 

Lil' Bunny Kisses

This bunny is the perfect companion for your little felted bear -- hugs and kiss go together! I am excited to introduce to you my newest little bunny rabbit, Lil' Bunny Kisses. I'm creating My Woodland Pals™  series based on my memories of stories I use to write as a kid. The pals include the bear, the bunny rabbit, a red fox, a raccoon and either a squirrel or a badger. Not 100% sure about the fifth critter. Any suggestions? In my stories, I had an owl named Oliver. An owl is always fun to knit, but an owl with outfits? Not sure. Yes, all of them being about the same size and shape will have interchangeable outfits and accessories. 

My daughter, Hannah, grew up with Muffy® Bears and her endless outfits and accessories. Loved those little plastic Mary Janes! I liked them first and 'thought' she should have them. Should of just bought them for myself, eh? Hannah did play with them but not as much as I did. So these new critters are to satisfy some childhood ache.

My dear friend, Beth, has offered to help me design some knit outfits. Simple, but sweet outfits and accessories that will be knit-only items. The combination of the knit outfits on the felted bear or bunny will be wonderful. I so love the combination of textures!

Like the bear, the bunny is knit in one continuous piece. It measures felted about 7.5-inch/19-cm tall, not including the ears. I love the felted texture and how sturdy it is. It will hold up to lots of years of loving. In the bunny pattern, the little ribbon ear bow is made to come off. Each pattern comes with its signature accessory. 

Knit and felt a sweet bunny for that special child (that includes you) in your life.

Happy knitting!

PS - if you ever need any help or want me to do videos on anything to help with your success of felting the bear and bunny, don't hesitate to make suggestions. I appreciate the feedback.