Discover our free crochet bunny pattern and bring an adorable toy to life!
This delightful bunny is not only a great gift idea but also a wonderful item to sell at craft shows or include in an Easter basket.
With its irresistible cuteness and simple construction, you can easily whip up one of these bunnies in just one afternoon.
Let’s dive into the details of this pattern, which results in a final bunny measuring approximately 7″ tall by 4″ wide (including the arms).
Pattern Highlights:
- Free Pattern: We provide you with a free crochet bunny pattern that’s perfect for creating a charming toy.
- Versatile Gift Idea: This bunny is a versatile creation that can be gifted, sold at craft shows, or added to Easter baskets, making it an ideal choice for various occasions.
- Adorable and Easy: The bunny’s irresistible charm combines with a straightforward pattern, making it a joy to work on, especially for beginners.
- Quick Project: With its simple design, you’ll be amazed at how fast you can complete this project. In just one afternoon, you’ll have a cuddly bunny ready to delight both children and adults.
- Size Details: The final bunny measures approximately 7″ tall by 4″ wide (excluding arms), making it a perfect handheld size. Including the arms, it measures around 6″ wide, ensuring extra cuteness.
Create a cute set with my adorable duck pattern HERE.
Crochet Bunny Pattern:
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Materials:
– Size G crochet hook, 4.25 mm
– Light weight acrylic yarn (size 3) in 3 colors (1 white). You will need about 40 grams, around 90 yards for the main body. I used Mira handcrafts yarn.
– Stuffing
– Safety eyes, 12 mm and nose
– Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
hdc2tog- half double crochet two together
Head:
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 6 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Round 1: 2 hdc in each st around (12).
Round 2: Hdc in each st around (12).
Round 3: *2 hdc, hdc in next,* repeat from * around (18)
Rounds 4-5: Hdc in each st around (18).
***attach eyes between rows 4 and 5***
Round 6: Hdc in each st around (18).
Round 7: *Hdc2tog, hdc,* repeat from * around (12).
Round 8: Hdc in each st around (12).
***Fill with stuffing as you decrease***
Round 9: Hdc2tog around (6).
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Body:
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 6 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Round 1: 2 hdc in each st around (12).
Round 2: Hdc in each st around (12).
Round 3: *2 hdc, hdc in next,* repeat from * around (18)
Round 4: Hdc in each st around (18).
Round 5: 2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat from * around (24).
Round 6-7: Hdc in each st around (24).
Round 8: *Hdc2tog, hdc next 2 sts,* repeat from * around (18).
Round 9: Hdc in each st around (18).
Round 10: *Hdc2tog, hdc,* repeat from * around (12).
Round 11: Hdc in each st around (12).
Round 12: Hdc2tog around (6).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 7 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Rounds 1-5: Hdc in each st around (7).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 8 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Rounds 1-6: Hdc in each st around (8).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Inner Ears (pink, make 2):
Ch 10
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hk, sc 5, hdc next 2 sts, 6 dc in end st. Working your way down the other side of the foundation chain, hdc next 2 sts, sc last 6 sts, sl st to join. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Outer Ears (make 2):
Work 2 ears the same as the inner ears but do not fasten off. Place the inner ear on top of the outer ear and sc through the back loop of the inner ear and the back loop of the outer ear together in each st around.
Tail (White):
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 6 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Round 1: 2 hdc in each st around (12).
Round 2: Hdc in each st around (12).
Round 3: Hdc2tog around (6). Add a little stuffing, sl st in first st and fasten off leaving a long tail to sew on.
Belly (white):
Make a magic circle, ch 1. Sc 8 into the circle and pull to close.
***Place a stitch marker here to keep track of rows, you will be working in the round***
Round 1: 2 hdc in each st around (16).
Round 2: *2 hdc, hdc,* repeat from * around (24). Hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Construction:
With a blunt needle sew the belly onto the body (attach through the back loops in each st around), the head to the body, arms and legs to the body, ears to the head and tail to the body. Weave in all ends.
With white yarn and tapestry needle cut a long piece of yarn and sew on the mouth and eyebrows. Weave in ends.
Bow (Optional, any color):
Ch 6
Row 1: Sc in second ch from the hk and each st to end, turn (5).
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across (5).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Cut a long piece of yarn. With your tapestry needle, weave in and out through the middle of the bow and pull tight to pinch the middle together. Wrap the yarn around the middle several times then sew onto the head of your bunny. Weave in ends.
Basket (Optional, any color-pick 2 colors):
Make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 8 into the circle and pull to close, sl st to join (8).
Rounds 1-4: Change colors, ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join (8). Do not fasten off.
Handle:
Switch colors, sc next 2 sts, turn.
Rows 1-6: Ch 2, sc next 2 sts, turn (2).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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