Thursday 7 May 2020

BUNNY RABBIT TOWEL RING HOLDER

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BUNNY RABBIT TOWEL RING HOLDER

After yesterday’s ever so cute towel ring holder / topper, let’s work on a a cute little bunny rabbit creation today.  

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Materials used : Today I’ve used some polyester silk purse yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook, a ring (to hold your towel) and 3 beads - for the eyes and nose. 
If you need beads etc check here or here or here
For eyes,  check here or here

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any cotton yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

Difficulty level : Easy
        
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s)                  sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet         sp : Space                              
sl-st : Slip stitch               ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es)               hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over                 sk : Skip
trc : Triple / Treble crochet


Stitches used : Using US terminology
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA 

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0


Instruction information Using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all rows with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.
Please also check the top of this blog for neat video tutorials of all stitches used in today’s pattern sheet.
Please go through the full instruction sheet before you start, so you get an idea of what we’re doing.  Cheers.

Today’s creation again has four parts.
First we make the bunny rabbit motif. 
Then we need to work on the ring (that holds the towel – or through which the towel will go) and finally we need to work on the hanging cord that will hold your towel ring on the hook off the wall.  I used a bangle for the towel to pass through (instead of an aluminium or steel ring).  Finally with all pieces in hand, we put it all together.

Part 1 : The bunny rabbit motif
I also decided to add a tiny little flower for my little bunny rabbit, so if you decide to do that instead of the bow tie ….

Flower motif :
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps.  One sc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M 

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Start with a magic circle and work (ch 5, sc in the magic circle) ;
rep (to) 4 times ;
join with a sl-st to the 1st st (or to the magic circle) ;
pull tight and fasten off yarn, leaving a tail of yarn for attachment.


Part 2 : Covering the ring or bangle
Just like we did in yesterday’s creation, we need to run a round of sc all around the ring / bangle first.  I worked my sc around my bangle.
I used the same white yarn, that I used for the face of my bunny rabbit, to cover my bangle / towel ring.

To cover the ring, you start with a slip knot around the ring and then work sc all around.  
Do not fasten off – first check the idea given in Part 3 for the holding chain.

How do you work sc? Like you usually do but you work around the bangle and then grab your yarn to work the sc. 
Before you fasten off, check Part 3.


Part 3 : Making the holding chain
Today I have chosen to attach the holding chain to the tops of the bunny rabbit ears.  Depending on the thickness of you yarn, you could choose to attach this holding chain to the ring as well - like we did for the past few days.
However, I wanted to place my rabbit at the top of the bangle / ring, and she was flopping over without support - the holding chain has provided support and this worked for me.

I worked a total of about 45 chain for this hanging loop and it worked for me.  
See what works for you and let me know when you finish your creation, won’t you?


Part 4 : Putting it all together
Once done with the bunny rabbit motif and have covered the ring, all you need to do is convert this into a ring holder. 

Using an embroidery needle, I first added on the eyes and nose beads, and then added the flower motif just under the left ear.
I then secured my bunny rabbit motif to the top of the ring.

Please use the photograph as a guide. 
Before you fasten off, please hold your creation up with the ring or centre of chain and see that it holds.

Secure your towel holder onto the wall and hang your towel through and smile.  
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