Craft Inspiration for Easter
A sweet finger play for young children, combining a simple poem with a little creature made from a piece of cloth.
The Poem
A dear little hare with ears so long
Peeps out of his hole in the ground.
He looks about: There's no one here,I'll go for a walk around.
But what's that I hear?
He moves his ears and when he hears a sound,
Quickly he goes and hides away,
in his hole in the ground.
What You Will Need
A soft square piece of cloth, approximately 45 cm square. Winceyette works beautifully, hemmed in a pale colour. Alternatively, try dyeing white sheeting in onion skins for a warm golden-brown tone.
How to Make Your Hare
Fold the cloth in half diagonally to form a triangle.
Tie a loose knot near one pointed end.
Bring the other pointed end up through the loop of the knot to form two ears.
Gently pull the knot a little tighter, then ease the whole shape out slightly.
