Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Hook: 4 mm (US G)
- Yarn:
- Body: Soft chenille or fluffy yarn (e.g., Katia Bambi)
- Clothing & Accessories: 100% cotton yarn
- Cheeks & Details: Pink yarn for embroidery
- Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes or yarn for embroidery
- Stuffing: Polyfiber or similar stuffing material
- Needle: Tapestry needle
- Finished Size: Approximately 28 cm from head to toe.
Abbreviations (Stitch Key)
- mr = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc into one stitch)
- dec = decrease (combine 2 stitches into one)
Stitching Instructions for Making Bruna the Bunny Pattern:
Head
- Create a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Work inc in each stitch (12 sts).
- Round 2: Alternate 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
- Round 3: Alternate 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
- Rounds 4–7: Work 1 sc in each stitch (24 sts per round).
- Round 8: Alternate 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
- Round 9: Alternate 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Round 10: Work dec in each stitch (6 sts).
- Stuff the head and fasten off securely.
Body
- Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Work inc in each stitch (12 sts).
- Round 2: Alternate 1 sc, inc around (18 sts).
- Round 3: Alternate 2 sc, inc around (24 sts).
- Rounds 4–10: Work 1 sc in each stitch (24 sts per round).
- Round 11: Alternate 2 sc, dec around (18 sts).
- Round 12: Alternate 1 sc, dec around (12 sts).
- Fill the body with stuffing and close the opening.
Arms (Make 2)
- Create a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Alternate 1 sc, inc around (9 sts).
- Rounds 2–7: Work 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round).
- Round 8: Alternate 1 sc, dec around (6 sts).
- Lightly stuff and secure the end.
Legs (Make 2)
- Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Work inc in each stitch (12 sts).
- Rounds 2–5: Work 1 sc in each stitch (12 sts per round).
- Round 6: Alternate 1 sc, dec around (8 sts).
- Stuff lightly and fasten off.
Ears (Make 2)
- Create a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Alternate 1 sc, inc around (9 sts).
- Rounds 2–8: Work 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round).
- Flatten the ears and fasten off securely.
Tail
- Start with a mr and crochet 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 1: Alternate 1 sc, inc around (9 sts).
- Rounds 2–3: Work 1 sc in each stitch (9 sts per round).
- Stuff lightly and fasten off.
Assembly
- Attach the head to the body securely.
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
- Attach the legs at the bottom of the body.
- Position and attach the ears to the top of the head.
- Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Face Details
- Use safety eyes or embroider eyes with black yarn.
- Stitch a small nose and cheeks using pink yarn.
Optional Accessories
- Bow: Crochet a small rectangle (3-4 rows of hdc) and wrap yarn tightly around the center to form a bow. Sew it onto an ear or around the neck.
- Clothing: Create a simple crochet shirt or skirt by making a tube of hdc rounds to fit the body.
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