Get baby ready for the Easter Bunny with this soft raglan sweater featuring contrasting color ribbing and a sleepy bunny applique. This cozy pattern is so adorable, we’re tempted to make a larger version for ourselves!

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Finished Chest Size 18.5 (20, 21.5, 23)” to fit baby sizes 6 (12, 18, 24) month. Shown in size 6 month

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch with larger needles

Materials

Medium weight yarn & Bulky weight yarn

Yarn: (For the Sweater; yarn weight 4 Medium) ~ Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (100% Polyester; 218 yards 199 meters/100 grams): #150 Charcoal (MC) 1 (1, 2, 2) balls, #101 Pink (CC1) 1 ball

(For the appliqued Bunny; yarn weight 5 Bulky) ~ Peter Pan Precious Chunky (80% Nylon, 20% Polyester; 82 yards 75 meters/50 grams): #3430 Angel (CC2) 1 ball

Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) straight, US Size 6 (4.0 mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, scrap black yarn or black embroidery floss

Special Stitches: K2 P2 Ribbing

After sewing to assemble the sweater, the BUNNY is knit following written instructions. Sew bunny to sweater with CC2 using photo as a guide. Embroider eyes with scrap black yarn or black embroidery floss. (NO chart is involved.)