Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- Light worsted #3 (DK/8 ply) yarn
- Cotton and bamboo blend (e.g., Coboo Lion Brand in Pink and White)
- Polyester Fiberfill (for stuffing the bunny)
- Black Thread Yarn (for the eyes)
- Crochet Hook: Size 3mm (C/2)
- Other Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Pins (with large heads)
- Stitch Marker or Thin Yarn (for marking stitches)
- Optional: Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set
- Blanket Size: 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm (12 inches x 12 inches)
- Bunny Height: 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making Bunny Lovey Pattern:
Bunny Head:
- Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring (6 stitches).
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 3: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch repeat around (24 stitches).
- Rounds 4-7: Sc in each stitch around (24 stitches) for 4 rounds.
- Round 8: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 9: Sc in the next stitch, dec repeat around (12 stitches).
- Round 10: Dec around (6 stitches). Secure the stitch and leave a long yarn tail for attaching. Lightly stuff the head.
Bunny Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: Ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across (4 stitches).
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch around (4 stitches) for 3 rounds.
- Round 5: Dec, sc in the next 2 stitches; repeat (3 stitches).
- Round 6: Sc in each stitch around (3 stitches). Leave a long yarn tail for attaching.
Bunny Body:
- Magic Ring: Work 6 sc into the ring (6 stitches).
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch (12 stitches).
- Round 2: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 3: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch repeat around (24 stitches).
- Rounds 4-7: Sc in each stitch around (24 stitches) for 4 rounds.
- Round 8: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 9: Sc in the next stitch, dec repeat around (12 stitches).
- Round 10: Dec around (6 stitches). Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for stitching. Lightly stuff the body.
Arms (Make 2):
- Magic Ring: Work 6 sc into the ring (6 stitches).
- Rounds 1-4: Sc in each stitch around (6 stitches).
- Round 5: Sc in the next stitch, dec repeat around (4 stitches). Fasten off, leaving an extended yarn tail for stitching.
Assembling the Bunny:
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body using a yarn needle and stitch them securely in place.
- Attach the head to the body in the same manner.
- Position the ears on top of the head and sew them into place with the yarn needle.
- Use black thread to stitch simple eyes onto the face.
Blanket:
- Foundation Chain: Ch 36.
- Row 1: Sc in each chain across (35 stitches).
- Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn, sc across. Repeat until the square measures 12” x 12” (30.5 cm).
Final Assembly:
- Once the bunny is securely attached to the blanket, use the yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.
- Your Bunny Lovey is complete and ready to be enjoyed!
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