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One of my favourite things about the lead up to Easter are the delicious Hot Cross Buns, I’ve eaten my fair share already. As I was munching on one whilst knitting, I had a brain wave – A Knitted Hot Cross Bun!
I’m becoming more and more confident with my knitting since I started last year, so I thought it was time that I shared instructions for a knitted project on the blog.
This is quite a simple pattern that only required a few basic skills to make. If you know how to cast on and off, knit and purl and stitch seams together you are set.
I also use a fun technique to make i-cord for the bun icing. If you aren’t familiar with i-cord I’ve made a little instructional video that you can follow.
I’m new to knitted pattern writing so please forgive any vagueness.
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You will need:
- 8 ply yarn (DK) in the following colours (caramel, beige, cream, dark brown)
- 3.5mm knitting needles (US 4)
- Stitch holder
- Yarn needle
- Toy stuffing (not pictured)
- Scissors
How to make a Knitted Hot Cross Bun:
Gauge: 5st per 1″
- With caramel yarn cast on 15 stitches
- Stockinette stitch for 3″ (that’s knit one row, purl the next row)
- Transfer to stitch holder
- With beige yarn cast on 15 stitches, transfer caramel knitting back onto needle and cast on another 15 stitches (just run beige yarn behind caramel knitted section. (45 stitches)
- Knit with beige yarn, stockinette stitch for 1.5″
- Cast off 15 stitches, knit 15 stitches, cast off 15 stitches. Break yarn (15 stitches)
- Knit (beige yarn) stockinette stitch for 4.5″
- Cast off
- Weave in ends
This is what it should look like. I’ve included measurements
Now sew up matching sides as labelled, remember to leave one side opened for stuffing. (Don’t worry if the bits don’t fit together perfectly, you can adjust slightly as you sew, my sides were a little long so I tucked them in when I stitched)
Stuff medium firmly giving the bun a rounded shape but being careful not to over stretch the knitting.
With cream yarn knit 2 x 3″ lengths of i-cord, instructions below.
How to knit i-cord
- Cast on 3 stitches
- *knit 3 stitches
- Transfer stitches back to left needle
- Repeat from *
- Cast off when cord is desired length
Stitch on i-cord on top of bun to mimic icing cross.
With dark brown yarn stitch on raisins (or choc chips it that’s your preference). Leave plain if you aren’t a fan of fruit in your hot cross buns.
All done! Yum, it looks good enough to eat.
Emma loves to trick her dad with it every day, he pretends to eat it and then she thinks she has pulled a hilarious prank.
If you are really keen you can knit a half dozen and give them as cute Easter gifts.
I see this level of cuteness and I curse my two left hands… x
I love it, it’s absolutely adorable and I think my kiddoes would get a kick out of it. Thanks for sharing the pattern and tutorial. Happy Easter!
Ah this is adorable! I’m a sucker for woollen versions of food.
What a super knit. I love the picture of it with the real hot cross buns. All ready to eat.
Thanks – will do!
Have just come across this, would you get the 1/2 dozen out of 1 ball of yarn?
Well that depends on how big the ball of yarn is. I suggest making one, then weighing it before you insert the filling. It will give you an indication of how much yarn you used.
Aww! I totally love that adorable little knitted hot cross bun! It’s a lovely cute knitted bun! I would like to take it home with me and cuddle it all day 🙂 What a fantastic idea too…a knitted hot cross bun lol… 😉 No danger of me sticking that little guy in the toaster and setting off the smoke alarms when it burns and fills the kitchen with smoke!! Wolfie hugs to the extrordinarily cute Knitted Hot Cross Bun 🙂
Hi
I have knitted your lovely hot cross bun project, but am having a problem with the sewing up instructions. I think it would have been good if you had included showing how this was done etc.
In your tutorial.Hopefully I will be able to complete this and more to give to my granddaughter.
Cheers
Cheryl
I have just knitted all the pieces for six hot cross buns. Tomorrow l am going to sew them up and finish them off ready to be delivered!!
They are perfect for my son who loves hot cross buns but can’t have them due to his current illness. He will definitely love these. I am going to put them in a bag the same as the other real ones and see if he notices!!
Thank you for this awesome pattern. Very much appreciated.
Have the best Easter!
This pattern really made me smile. I wish I had come across it before Easter (it is now Easter Monday) so I could knit several. I often make post box toppers, so I have saved the pattern and it is on my list for next year. Thank you and Happy Easter.