{"id":54,"date":"2012-03-14T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-14T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=54"},"modified":"2020-04-06T22:44:04","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T12:44:04","slug":"how-to-bunny-hand-puppet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-bunny-hand-puppet\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Bunny Hand Puppet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57186\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypupettitle-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny handpuppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypupettitle-1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypupettitle-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypupettitle-1-330x438.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypupettitle-1-347x460.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I made this little bunny puppet a couple of years ago from an old sweater. I do enjoy making things from unwanted garments, and even though this old angora sweater had seen better days, it made a great little bunny rabbit hand puppet.<\/p>\n<p>Emma and I had a lovely time playing with it when she was little, and we still use if for puppet shows when we have young visitors over to play.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t consider yourself a sewist, this project is very easy to make and requires minimal sewing skills. If you don&#8217;t have a sewing machine, it is a small enough project to stitch by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Older kids may enjoy making this bunny hand puppet as a Easter craft project.<\/p>\n<p>With Easter on the way soon, why not give a gift that can be enjoyed all year around.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/needle-felting-basics\/\">needle felted<\/a> a little fluffy ball for a tail from wool roving. If you don&#8217;t have needle felting tools, you can make a yarn pom pom or use a pre-made craft pom pom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>Pom poms can be a chocking hazard for babies and children under 3yo. Ensure all tails are securely fastened and that pom poms do not shed yarn. A firmly secured needle felted ball is a safer option. If in doubt, omit tail entirely.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-tossing-bean-bags\/\">How to make tossing Bean Bags<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/sew-a-softie-zero-waste-gobble-monster-doll\/\">Sew a softie &#8211; Gobble Monster Toy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/handmade-ladybug-brooch-plushy-toy\/\">Stitch a Cute Lady Bug<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-needle-felted-fruit-strawberry\/\">Needle Felted Strawberry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Template &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny-puppet-pattern-template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download link<\/a> and print to fit on A4 page<\/li>\n<li>An old light coloured woollen sweater that has been felted (fulled) in hot water so it won&#8217;t unravel when cut. (You may already have one that was accidentally machine washed or thrown in the dryer.) or Cream coloured felt sheet x2<\/li>\n<li>Pink felt scraps for the ears<\/li>\n<li>Wool roving or yarn to make pom pom tail<\/li>\n<li>Embroidery or sewing thread for nose and eyes<\/li>\n<li>Sewing supplies and sewing machine (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57187\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcollage.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bunny handpuppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcollage.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcollage-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcollage-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcollage-306x460.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to make a Bunny Puppet:<\/h2>\n<p>1. Cut 2 body pieces aligning the ribbed edge of the sweater at the bottom to form the cuff of the puppet.<\/p>\n<p>2. Cut 2 ears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57191\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinstruction1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rabbit puppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinstruction1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinstruction1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinstruction1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinstruction1-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Machine zig zag (or hand stitch) around the edges leaving the bottom open.<\/p>\n<p>4. To shape ears, bring both edges into center and hand stitch to fasten.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57190\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinst2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a bunny puppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinst2.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinst2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppettuteinst2-330x242.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Either make a small yarn pom pom or needle felt some roving to make a fluffy tail. Hand stitch on securely.<\/p>\n<p>6. Hand stitch on ears, eyes and nose where indicated on template.<\/p>\n<p>All done! Enjoy<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57185\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycled sweater bunny puppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunny1-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This rabbit hand puppet has a lot of personality. Pop your thumb and pinkie into it&#8217;s arms and the rest of your fingers to make the head move.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57188\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcute.jpg\" alt=\"Upcycled sweater bunny puppet - mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"595\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcute.jpg 595w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcute-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcute-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/bunnypuppetcute-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I made this little bunny puppet a couple of years ago from an old sweater. I do enjoy making things from unwanted garments, and even though this old angora sweater had seen better days, it made a great little bunny rabbit hand puppet. Emma and I had a lovely time playing with it when she was little, and we still&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12629,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[82,158,221,227],"tags":[50,36,25,8,14,21],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Upcycle and old sweater into this playful bunny rabbit hand puppet for your child. 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