An icon of the season – the Easter Bunny – can be found in a myriad of forms. There are two options for the transitioning knitter/crocheter… Easter Bunny (Osterhasen) by Christine Manitz and Best Bunny from Lion Brand Yarn.
Lion Brand’s bunny is the more traditional, floppy-eared rabbit associated with the American Easter Bunny. Crocheted in the amigurumi style, Best Bunny will be a fun addition to any Easter basket.
Manitz’s German-language pattern – fear not, Google will offer to translate – is more whimsical than the Lion Brand bunny. By creating this tall and slender rabbit, novice knitters can move to the next step of using double-pointed needles.
The Best Bunny as made by Ravelry member doremush
For crafty celebrators of the Jewish holiday of Passover, a hand-made crochet yarmulke can be worn for many high holy days and Sabbath dinners for years to come. The Passover Yarmulke from PurlBee.com is a meaningful way to learn to crochet in the round.
Påskeharer - Two Osterhasen by ravelry user "Pritt"
For those simply looking for a way to protect themselves against chilly spring mornings, a simple shawl should suffice. Clapotis by Kate Gilbert was published nearly a decade ago, and is still considered a fun intro to intermediate knitting, and a great project to learn about dropping stitches.
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Whatever type of project is next on your knit list, it is sure to become a treasured staple in your collection.
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert - knitty.com
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