Weave a Square – Make a Bunny

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When I learned how to machine-knit a bunny a few weeks ago in a session with Diana Sullivan, it sparked the thought that “if you have a square, you can make a bunny”.

I looked around online and found the most adorable ideas for making bunnies from (knitted) squares. I decided to try those ideas using pin-loom woven squares.

I made three different bunnies with squares woven on the TURTLE Square, 6″, R-regular sett loom, using Paintbox Simply Aran yarn. The yarn has a little stretch to it, make sure to weave loosely.

The first bunny is similar to the one we machine-knitted … a bunny that sits with its legs tugged under. I followed these instructions by Gina Michele.

The ears are made of one 2″ square, woven on the bias. Pull one tail in to gather the fabric. This will be the bases of the ears.

The second example is a bunny that is sitting up tall. This seems to be a very popular make, based on the many patterns that I found. I chose to follow these instructions by Gina Michele.

I think my favorite bunny is the one that will hold some treats. It starts similar to the previous bunny. The only difference is how you finish the body. I followed these instructions by Gina Michele.

For the faces, I tried different ideas: Just leave it without a face, embroider yarn eyes, and embroidery a shiny nose with embroidery floss and use 6 mm black beads for the eyes. You could also use safety toy eyes, googly eyes, or sew on small felt pieces. Choose which method you like best for the looks and to keep it safe for the recipients.

You can use any pin loom and any weaving method to make your squares … if you choose a different size, your bunnies will just turn out larger or smaller.

Using a 6″ square, the bunnies turn out to be about 4″ – 5″ big.

Enjoy this quick, fun way to turn a square into something cute for the upcoming holiday. These bunnies will also make nice decorations or toys year round.

All instructions referenced in this post can be found as “free patterns” online. I’m not responsible for any of those sources. Copyrights remain with their respective owner.

The Lisbeth Dickey

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Let’s welcome 2026 with new opportunities and challenges! One theme this year is to explore combining pin-loom weaving with other crafts. The Lisbeth Dickey is such an example.

The Lisbeth Dickey features soft “leaves” that gently spread around the shoulders before they merge into a squishy turtleneck.

Let this neck warmer curiously peak out from under a coat or wear it layered as an eye-catching accessory.

The project is a beginner-friendly way to combine weaving and knitting: Pin-loom weave the jewel-shaped “leaves”, then pick up stitches at the woven edging and knit the neck portion of the dickey.

Additional benefits are that this project does require little to no sewing or assembly, and only one skein of yarn is enough to make the neck warmer as shown above.

Grab your Jewel, R, loom (or get one here), some yarn, and knitting needles and get started.

The variegated green Lisbeth (center below) is made using one skein of Merino Aran by HHF Hedgehog Fibres. The pattern also includes examples that use two colors and an interesting stripe effect. For the smaller dickey (pictured to the left) I used Ultra Alpaca Natural by Berroco, the larger size (on the right) is made of Ériu Elements by Ériu Luxury Irish Wool.

You can find the pattern in our Etsy store and also on Ravelry, which is convenient if you are a knitter who maintains a pattern library on Ravelry.

Here are some ideas for how to wear the Lisbeth:

Get weaving, and post about your projects!

Special thanks go to photographer Gale Zucker, for her amazing photography and the inspiring styling ideas, and to model Sarah Shourds whose smiles make this neck warmer a must-make project.

New Looms and Amelia …

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Maybe the world does not need more square and triangle looms, but I want:

  • Matching square and triangle looms that will allow me to comfortably weave larger projects without wearing out my wrists,
  • enjoy speedy progress, and
  • not give up on the modularity that pin looms offer to make interesting designs. And yes,
  • I want to be able to use the same pretty yarns that work so well on all of our other looms, so the looms need the same pin spacing.

Meet the Square 6″ (R) square pin loom and the matching RightTri 6″ (R) right triangle pin loom for worsted weight yarns!

And then Amelia entered the stage when I recently strolled through The Rogue Skein local yarn store and discovered Tensan, a new Noro yarn that pairs well with an established favorite, Silk Garden Solo.

Quilt inspiration struck again, and I decided to adapt the traditional Flying Geese quilt pattern for a first project with the new square and triangle looms.

Meet Amelia, a new garment pattern for (any) 6″ square and triangle looms! Amelia is a tasteful minimalist design that combines ease of making and versatility to wear, and it invites to use interesting yarns like the Tensan.

The generous sleeve openings and the smooth V-neck allow you to style the vest in many ways: Try it with jeans for a relaxed outdoor stroll or with a festive blouse for a special occasion!

A button closure allows you to wear the vest open or close.

Get the looms and the pattern in the Bluebonnet Crafters’ Etsy store:

Not ready to make a large project? You can use the looms for any project you like. Try your new looms on a project as small as a coaster: Weave a square or two triangles and finish up with a single row of crochet ([sc 2, skip one] repeat all around; sc1, ch1, sc1 into each corner). Celebrate your coaster with a hot cocoa or beverage of your choice!

If you are not sure and just want to try out one loom, I recommend that you start with the Square. You can still make triangles! Here is the link to the video that shows you how you can weave a triangle on a square loom. This method works well, but if you plan to make a larger number of triangles, having a dedicated loom makes the task definitely more comfortable.

Any questions? Please leave a comment below or contact us!

Holiday Guide Giveaway – Second Chance!

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The Second Chance giveaway is now closed. Congratulation to our winner, Wendy Allen, who has been notified.

Long Thread Media’s Holiday Guide has been a huge success with thousands of people signing up for a chance to win one of the 17 prizes.

We decided to give all y’all a second chance and this time, you can enter to win a TURTLE loom of your choice! Visit the Loom Catalog to see all the looms we’re making.

For a chance to win, sign up to receive TURTLE blog updates with news about projects, looms, and events:

For an additional chance, leave a comment here on this post and share which TURTLE loom you’d like in case you win (no worries, you change your mind later if you win).

The giveaway will end on November 30th, 2025, midnight CDT. We will randomly draw a name from all subscribers (old and new) and the comments on this post. We will announce the name of the winner here on this post on December 1st (and contact the winner via email).

Good luck!

A Holiday Guide and Giveaway!

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This year, the TURTLEs decided to participate in Long Thread Media’s Holiday Guide. 17 companies are coming together in a showcase of inspiration with fiber related gifts for your loved ones … or yourself. Get inspired with giving ideas, and at the same time you can sign up to win.

One of these prizes is our bestselling Original TURTLE Loom™, R-regular sett for worsted weight yarns. That could be your opportunity to finally getting started, or if you already have one, it makes a perfect gift to introduce a fiber-loving friend to pin-loom weaving.

Hop over to the holiday guide, indulge exploring all the options, and sign up to win prizes! The giveaway ends on November 7th, which means if you don’t win you can still order your favorite picks in time for the holidays.

Good luck!