Pattern Description:
A soft, vintage-inspired floppy-eared bunny, crocheted with basic stitches and simple shaping. The design creates a cuddly, squishy stuffed toy perfect for Easter, baby gifts, or everyday snuggles.
The pattern is beginner-friendly, adaptable to different yarns, and works up into a charming keepsake about 10 inches tall.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun (or similar)
- Yarn Weight: Super Bulky (6)
- Hook: 8.0 mm (US L)
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing, scissors
- Measurements: Approximately 10 inches tall when finished
Abbreviations Used
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Instructions for Making the Classic Crochet Bunny Pattern:
Getting Started
Before you begin, gather your supplies: super bulky yarn, an 8.0 mm (US L) crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, and scissors.
Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round since you’ll be working in continuous spirals. The bunny consists of the following pieces: head, body, arms, legs, ears, and tail. Each part is worked separately and then joined at the end.
Making the Head
- Start with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight.
- Round 2: Increase in every stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc- repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc- repeat around (24 sc).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc- repeat around (30 sc).
- Rounds 6-10: Work even, 1 sc in each stitch (30 sc per round). This forms the rounded head.
- Begin decreasing: 3 sc, dec- repeat around (24 sc).
- Next round: 2 sc, dec- repeat (18 sc).
- Begin stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill.
- Continue: 1 sc, dec- repeat (12 sc).
- Final round: dec around (6 sc). Fasten off and sew the opening closed.
Making the Body
- Start with a magic ring, 6 sc inside.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc- repeat (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc- repeat (24 sc).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc- repeat (30 sc).
- Rounds 6-12: Work even (30 sc per round). This forms the round belly.
- Begin tapering: 3 sc, dec- repeat (24 sc).
- Next round: 2 sc, dec- repeat (18 sc).
- Stuff body firmly with fiberfill.
- Continue: 1 sc, dec- repeat (12 sc).
- Final round: dec around (6 sc). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the head.
Making the Arms (Make 2)
- Start with magic ring, 6 sc inside.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- Rounds 3-7: Work even (12 sc per round).
- Round 8: 1 sc, dec- repeat (8 sc).
- Lightly stuff arms (not too full to keep them floppy).
- Flatten opening and sew closed. Leave tail for attaching.
Making the Legs (Make 2)
- Magic ring with 6 sc.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc- repeat (18 sc).
- Rounds 4-8: Work even (18 sc per round).
- Round 9: 2 sc, dec- repeat (12 sc).
- Lightly stuff, then sew opening closed. Leave tail for attaching.
Making the Ears (Make 2)
- Chain 6.
- Row 1: Work 1 sc in second chain from hook, then sc across. Turn.
- Row 2-8: Continue in rows of single crochet, slightly decreasing at edges to taper.
- The ear should be long, soft, and floppy. Make a second one to match.
Making the Tail
- Magic ring, 6 sc inside.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12 sc).
- Round 3: Work even (12 sc).
- Round 4: Dec around (6 sc).
- Stuff lightly and close off. This forms a small round puff tail.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body using the long tail from the body piece. Ensure it sits firmly.
- Attach arms to either side of the body just below the head.
- Sew the legs onto the base of the body so the bunny can sit.
- Attach the ears symmetrically to the top of the head. They should hang down loosely for the floppy look.
- Sew the tail at the back of the body.
- Optionally embroider eyes, nose, and mouth using black or pink yarn.
Finishing Touches
Check that all parts are securely fastened, especially if the toy will be given to children. Shape the bunny by gently molding the stuffed sections. The end result is a plump, floppy, and huggable bunny ready to be gifted or cherished as a keepsake.
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