Important Note: This is the pattern for the Garter Hoodie + Tiny Bunny (for the pocket) ONLY and does not include the pattern for Christopher Bunny.
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A sweet Garter Hoodie with a Tiny Bunny in the pocket seemed the next logical wardrobe addition for Christopher Bunny. The squishy, warm hoodie jacket is generously sized to fit over the Snowflake Sweater from the original Christopher Bunny pattern or it could be worn alone. The charming Tiny Bunny sits perfectly in the pocket for added fun. Get ready to bundle up your Christopher Bunny with this adorable set.
Pattern Notes: The seamless Garter Hoodie is worked starting at the neckline and is worked flat in garter stitch from the top-down. The sleeves are held on waste yarn. The body is worked down to the hem and the buttonholes are added as you go. The sleeve stitches are placed on double-pointed needles and are worked in garter stitch the round. The hood is picked up at the neckline and worked flat in garter stitch. Earholes are added and the top of the hood is grafted with Kitchener stitch. A pocket is picked up and worked on the front. The separate Tiny Bunny is worked seamlessly and in the round from the bottom-up.
Yarn
Barrett Wool Co. Home Worsted Weight, 100% American Wool (240 yards per 100g); 1 skein in Ellie Grey and Picket Fence.
Samples used about 40 grams for the Garter Hoodie and about 10 grams for both the pom-pom on the hood and the Tiny Bunny.
Needles
Garter Hoodie: US size 7/4.5mm; 24-inch circular needles and a set of double-pointed needles, OR size to obtain gauge
Tiny Bunny: US size 5/3.75mm; set of double-pointed needles OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge
Garter Hoodie: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch
Tiny Bunny: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch
The sample Garter Hoodie weighs about 40 grams of Home Worsted Weight (Ellie Grey).
The sample used about 10 grams of Home Worsted Weight (Picket Fence) for both the pom-pom on the hood and the Tiny Bunny.