Knitted Rabbits

Val Pierce's passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Later in life she began home knitting for yarn manufacturers, and since then she has made a huge range of items, from evening dresses to teddy bears. She later began designing items of her own, and before long Val's designs were appearing regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She also teaches knitting, as well as a range of other needlecrafts, to both adults and children. Val lives and works in Shropshire, visit her website www.crossedneedles.co.uk.

• Introduction 8Materials 10Techniques 12Projects 14–95Curly Bunny 14Little Grey Bunny 18Finger Puppets 22Stripy Bunny 24Jelly Bunnies 28Egg Cosies 30Glove Puppet 34Garden Bunny 38Bunny with Carrot 42Fairy Bunny 46Tiny Fluffy Bunny 52Halloween Bunny 54Bride and Groom 58Millie Bunny 66Tweedy Bunny 70Valentine’s Bunny 74Bean Bag Bunny 80Party Bunny 86Baby Emma 92Abbreviations 96

Full of character and charm, these knitted rabbit designs by Val Pierce will make lovely gifts for children. The patterns are easy to follow, and come with sweet accessories - we like the bunny bride's lace dress, and the 'Curly Bunny' worked in faux-fur yarn.