Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Crochet Hook: 3.00 mm
- Yarn: 100% cotton, suitable for a 3.00 mm hook
- Tapestry Needle: For sewing parts and weaving in ends
- Stuffing: Polyfiber fill
- Rattles: 2 small inserts (one for the bunny and one for the ball)
- Yarn Colors
- Body: Main color for the bunny’s body
- Outfit: A contrasting color for the bunny’s clothing
- Ball: Three complementary colors (including the body and outfit colors)
- Details: Small amounts of yarn for the eyes and snout
- Approximate Sizes
- Bunny: 15–20 cm tall (depending on your tension and yarn choice)
- Ball: 8–10 cm in diameter
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
- st: Stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making Bunny Rattles + Ball Pattern:
Head and Body
- Head (body color):
- Round 1: Start with a magic circle, 6 single crochets (sc) into the circle (6 stitches).
- Round 2: Increase (2 sc in one stitch) around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 stitches).
- Round 5-7: Sc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
- Round 8: 2 sc, decrease (dec) around (18 stitches).
- Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12 stitches). Insert the rattle and lightly stuff the head.
- Round 10: Dec around (6 stitches). Fasten off (FO) and leave a tail for sewing.
- Body (outfit color):
- Attach yarn to the bottom of the head.
- Round 1: Sc in each stitch around (6 stitches).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 stitches).
- Round 4-6: Sc in each stitch around (18 stitches).
- Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12 stitches). Lightly stuff the body.
- Round 8: Dec around (6 stitches). FO and weave in the end.
Ears (Make 2)
- Start with a magic circle (body color):
- Round 1: 6 sc into the circle (6 stitches).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9 stitches).
- Round 3-5: Sc in each stitch around (9 stitches). FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the ears to the top of the head.
Arms (Make 2)
- Start with a magic circle (body color):
- Round 1: 6 sc into the circle (6 stitches).
- Round 2-4: Sc in each stitch around (6 stitches). FO and leave a tail for sewing.
- Lightly stuff the arms and attach them to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
- Start with a magic circle (body color):
- Round 1: 6 sc into the circle (6 stitches).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9 stitches).
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around (9 stitches). FO and leave a tail for sewing.
- Lightly stuff and sew to the bottom of the body.
Face Details
- Eyes: Use a small amount of contrasting yarn to embroider the eyes.
- Snout: Use pink yarn to stitch a small triangular snout on the front of the face.
Ball Pattern
- Start with the first color:
- Round 1: Create a magic circle, 6 sc into the circle (6 stitches).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12 stitches).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24 stitches).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30 stitches).
- Switch to the second color: Round 6-9: Sc in each stitch around (30 stitches).
- Switch to the third color: Round 10: Sc in each stitch around (30 stitches).
- Decrease:
- Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24 stitches).
- Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18 stitches).
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12 stitches). Insert the rattle and stuff the ball.
- Round 14: Dec around (6 stitches). FO and weave in the end.
Assembly Tips
- Securely attach all bunny parts.
- Ensure rattles are safely enclosed within the stuffing.
- Double-check stitching to avoid loose parts.
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