Bunches of Bunnies Blanket
Hop into weaving with this absolutely adorable baby blanket designed by Susan Kesler Simpson—featured in her book Summer and Winter Simply!
This sweet and snuggly project features a parade of cute bunnies in four cheerful colors, surrounded by soft pastel variegated stripes that are as joyful as a baby giggle.
Woven in the classic Summer and Winter structure, this blanket combines solid and variegated cotton yarns for a beautiful blend of softness and color. The kit includes everything you need to get started—all the yarns are included, so you can jump straight into the fun!
Perfect for the expectant family, this colorful blanket makes a thoughtful handmade gift and a charming keepsake. With its playful design and happy hues, it’s sure to become baby’s favorite from day one!
Weave Structure: summer and winter
Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons Duck, Beauty Rose, Gold, Dark Turk and 8/2 Variegated Cotton Rainbow.
Equipment needed: 8-shaft loom; 35” weaving width; 10-dent reed, 2 shuttles, 6 bobbins.
Finished Dimensions: one blanket 35" x 48" hemmed.
Instructions needed: Summer and Winter Simply: by Susan Kesler Simpson
This weaving kit includes all the yarns needed to weave this Bunches of Bunnies Blanket. The pattern can be found in Summer and Winter Simply: by Susan Kesler Simpson. You will need to purchase this book if you don't already own a copy.
Designed by Susan Kesler Simpson
Customer Reviews
This draft worked beautifully when I used the Rising Shed tie up. I had tried to reverse it for my sinking shed loom which didn’t work. The pattern works perfectly if you follow it for a rising shed tie up.
has anyone tried this pattern from Summer & Winter Simply ?
I am trying but failing on the ears of the Bunnies!
I have studied the text and the instructions and everything is looking fine until the ears section when multiple treadling starts. the pattern(or my Understanding ) goes wrong. I may be missing an essential technical element in the summer and weaving structure.
I have copied the draft into both Fiberworks and iWeaveit and it is wrong on there too.
There is no separation between the two ears and in that section the colour widens out from the width of the head.
Any ideas please.
Paul
So far so good - love the yarn and colors. Have finished weaving the first bunny and on to the second.
I’m sooo pleased with the Bunches of Bunnies blanket! I’ve finished the weaving and am ready to cut it off the loom. I couldn’t be happier with the way the bunnies look, the ease of using the pattern or the outcome. It’s a hit!
