Camino Crafts - Easter Bunny

Every year I try to make my family a Camino-themed Eater gift and this year I have made them these Camino Eater bunnies (made Camino-y by their colour but I am thinking of buying some arrow patches from Santiago to make them more Camino-y).

I originally found this craft on pinterest in the below picture - only the head and tail are stuffed so they don't take up too much weight or space and the pattern is easy to follow; I made the bunnies with a sewing machine but these could also be made by hand.

UNLIKELY: The Bunny Lovey: A Free Sewing Pattern with Illustrated Instructions:

UNLIKELY: The Bunny Lovey: A Free Sewing Pattern with Illustrated Instructions:

There is a version of the pattern that you can pay for (to sell bunnies) but if you sign up for the e-mail then the pattern is free for personal use at http://unlikelynest.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/the-bunny-lovey-free-sewing-pattern.html

Other Camino related Easter crafts (most of which I have carried on the Camino for family members!) can be found at:

Knitted Easter bunnies - http://footprintsonthecamino.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/camino-craft-easter-bunnies.html

Easter bunting -
http://footprintsonthecamino.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/camino-crafts-easter-bunting.html

Easter egg badges -
http://footprintsonthecamino.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/camino-crafts-easter-eggs.html

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