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Title: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on March 27, 2017, 10:20:38 AM
I intended to make three of these for Easter gifts, but fell by the wayside when I sewed the first one back to front.  I never quite got back into the swing....

So, I thought that by starting this thread, it would jog me along.

First job is to sort out all the bits I've done so far, and then finish sewing Peter 1.

Will update as I progress :)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on March 27, 2017, 10:52:16 AM
Do you have a piccy or a pattern we could see please? Good luck with it B  :flower:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on March 27, 2017, 11:10:32 AM
It's the Alan Dart pattern, published in the Woman's Weekly Lowena.  He's very fat and cuddly, but the first one I made was back to front - I managed to get his white tummy at the back!!  So, he had to be unpicked, and has never been re-sewn.

I hope that by doing this thread, it will encourage me to finish these off!!

It worked with the sewing  ;)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on March 27, 2017, 12:12:08 PM
Oh, he's really lovely B. I'd love to be able to make him, he's so jolly  :flower:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 03, 2017, 09:03:23 AM
I've been knitting my little fingers sore this weekend, and nearly have the makings of 3 Peter Rabbits!!  Just 1 and a bit jackets to finish knitting, a tummy and a back, a pair of ears, and some carrots/radishes and leaves.

Then I get to sew them all up.....

My fingers are really sore though, not helped by the gardening at the weekend.

I will have these bunnies done for Easter Sunday!

Jessie

Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Catllar on April 03, 2017, 19:21:08 PM
Of course you will - think positive J!
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 10, 2017, 13:03:58 PM
More gardening and knitting at the weekend, and my fingers are sooo sore!  I'm busy sewing up atm, ears and carrots :(

I won't be knitting for a while after Easter - it's just too painful ;)

One rabbit sewn up, waiting for his buttons and carrots.

The others had to wait awhile as I ran out of cream yarn for the ear linings, the new one isn't a great match, but I couldn't remember where I got the original.  It's just a bit yellowy.....

Back to the ears.....

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 10, 2017, 13:19:19 PM
Shame they don't spontaneously multiply as they do in real life  :D
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lantana on April 10, 2017, 17:58:06 PM
Well done Jessie .... good for you for soldiering on through sore fingers! They are adorable!  :)

L  :vintage:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 11, 2017, 09:25:02 AM
Nearly finished with the knitting.  4 eyes, 6 buttons, 3 tails, and a bit of greenery to knit, then onto the assembly.

I did a lot of fiddly sewing up yesterday, mainly ears and carrots (yes, I know they should be radishes, but I didn't have the right colour pink), and loads of greenery - 18 pieces needed!

I will be glad to see the back of this project.  Every time I think I'm on the last lap, there is more to do!

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Vegegrow on April 11, 2017, 13:45:57 PM
When ever I read the title of this thread I sing this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmk8dbFv_o)
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 11, 2017, 16:33:51 PM
Love that song Veg! I often sing it with Lilya when we're in the car (and trying to keep her awake!)

Only got the eyes and buttons left to do.  I say only, I've knitted a dozen up to now, and not even a usable pair yet.

God help me on the buttons - I might decide to use nice shiny ready made ones  :devil:

There's a glimmer of hope that I'll finish these for Easter (not sure which one though!)  ;)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 13, 2017, 09:04:42 AM
Progress Report.  Three Bunny bits all done bar 2 eyes and 2 buttons.  The eyes take a long time, and there are a lot wasted.... I have to say though, I think I prefer the knitted ones to the plastic ones I used on the first bunny.

The Carrots took me all last night to assemble, it was a horrible job.

Quite a bit to do, but hopefully, my bunnies will be finished by close of play today.  I've already told OH, that there won't be much work done today :) (again!)

Jessie

Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 13, 2017, 10:35:25 AM
I hope no one buys you a Gold Lindt Chocolate Easter Bunny Jessie  :D
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 13, 2017, 10:41:52 AM
Not the chocolate Bunny Lowena  :'(

I wouldn't say no to one for the pot though :)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 13, 2017, 10:43:21 AM
EEEWWWWWW NO!! as a vegetarian and a "bunnies in the field " watcher I say again
no,no,no,no,
  :D
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: StitchinTime on April 13, 2017, 12:47:35 PM
It might be too late for this batch of bunnies, but would it be easier to crochet the eyes and buttons than to knit them?

With my limited experience of knitting and crochet I have decided that crochet is good for round things and knitting is good for square things.
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lantana on April 14, 2017, 14:59:38 PM
Oh well done Jessie! Your hard work and patience has really paid off they are looking wonderful!  <3

L :vintage:

Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 14, 2017, 15:45:03 PM
Well, they are done! Labels on too. All ready for Easter Sunday.

Pictures tomorrow as I'm on my phone and it's a bit of a gaff.

I'm quietly pleased  :)  ( hope the children are too!)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 14, 2017, 15:49:31 PM
Well done Jessie, hope you get a big Easter Egg in return  :D
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 14, 2017, 15:51:19 PM
I wonder if this will work?

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 14, 2017, 15:52:33 PM
Oh wow!! I can see why they were so time consuming........they're gorgeous   :loveit:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 14, 2017, 15:53:35 PM
Woohoo! I did it!

Here's another:)

Jessie
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Ploshkin on April 14, 2017, 16:28:06 PM
I take my hat off to you Jessie, they're gorgeous and the children will love them I'm sure.  I admire your patience knitting all those fiddly bits and stitching them together.
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lantana on April 14, 2017, 17:19:35 PM
 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 THEM!

L :vintage:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 14, 2017, 18:05:32 PM
I want one Jessie  0_0 There's no hurry, my birthday's not until September
:D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Racketandrufus on April 16, 2017, 20:51:10 PM
Those are mightily impressive - I hope the recipients were thrilled! ( I'm extra impressed as I'm in the process of knitting an Alan Dart hippo and have had to unpick the eyes ( too far back) , the ears ( too far back) and then take off the head because it was also attached ....too far back
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Sewsuzie on April 16, 2017, 20:55:05 PM
Those are fabulous. Well worth all the effort you put in. Bet they love them  <3

Suzie  :vintage:
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: shadykittykat on April 16, 2017, 21:09:52 PM
Those are gorgeous, I really wish I could knit now! I bet the recipients were very pleased with them
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: UttaRetch on April 16, 2017, 21:18:36 PM
They are beyond cute, Jessie.  Your persistence paid off.
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Lowena on April 17, 2017, 10:37:00 AM
Glad they were a success.I expect they'll be well loved now  :)
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Samantha on April 17, 2017, 18:19:45 PM
Jessie they are seriously gorgeous!!!!  <3 <3 <3

If the kids don't like them send one to me!!
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: Mama likes to make on April 17, 2017, 18:22:24 PM
They're awesome I love them.
Title: Re: Peter Rabbit Rush for Easter!
Post by: b15erk on April 18, 2017, 12:31:04 PM
Thank you all for your kind words.  My darling girls loved their bunnies, but I was reminded that I needed to knit one more for the Bump!

GD posted them on Facebook and had several requests for me to make some.  Are They MAD!  Only for the nearest and dearest I'm afraid, but I'll happily teach them to knit:)

On with the sewing now, but I have two crochet project on the go, and I'm thinking of re-starting a stalled cardigan.

Jessie