Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm)
- Yarn Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
- Stitch Marker (or contrasting yarn): To mark the beginning of each round
- Fiber Filling: Cotton balls or your preferred stuffing
- Worsted Weight Yarn: In the colors of your choice
- Color A: Main color for the body and head
- Color B: Accent color for tutu and other details
- Embroidery Thread: For creating the bunny’s facial features (optional)
- Finished Ballerina Bunny: Approx. 9 inches tall from head to toes
- Arms: Approx. 2 to 3 inches long
- Legs: Approx. 3 to 4 inches long (can be adjusted for desired length)
- Ears: Approx. 3 inches in length
- Flower: Around 1 to 2 inches in diameter
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Ballerina Bunny Pattern:
Head:
- Round 1: Using Color A, create a magic ring, and work 6 sc into it (6).
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch – repeat around (18).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch – repeat around (24).
- Round 5-7: Sc around (24).
- Round 8: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec in the next – repeat around (18).
- Round 9: Sc in the next stitch, dec – repeat around (12).
- Round 10: Dec around (6).
- Fasten off, and stuff the head.
Body:
- Round 1: Using Color A, start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6).
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next – repeat around (18).
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch – repeat around (24).
- Round 5-8: Sc around (24).
- Round 9: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec in the next – repeat around (18).
- Round 10: Sc in the next stitch, dec – repeat around (12).
- Round 11: Dec around (6).
- Fasten off, stuff lightly.
Arms (Make 2):
- Round 1: Using Color A, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6).
- Round 2-4: Sc around (6).
- Fasten off, and stuff lightly.
Legs (Make 2):
- Round 1: Using Color A, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6).
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3-6: Sc around (12).
- Round 7:Sc in the next stitch, dec – repeat around (8).
- Fasten off, stuff lightly.
Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: Using Color A, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6).
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next – repeat around (18).
- Round 4-6: Sc around (18).
- Round 7: Sc in the first stitch, dec – repeat around (12).
- Round 8: Dec around (6).
- Fasten off and stuff lightly.
Assembling the Bunny:
- Attach the head to the top of the body and secure with stitches.
- Position the arms to the sides of the body, and stitch them in place.
- Attach the legs at the bottom of the body.
- Sew the ears to the top of the head.
Tutu (Optional):
- Cut 4-6 strips of Color B (approximately 5-6 inches long).
- Fold each strip in half and tie it around the bunny’s waist. Make sure the strips are evenly spaced for a fluffy, full look.
Decorative Flower (Optional):
- Round 1: Using Color B, ch 2, then work 6 sc into the second chain from the hook (6).
- Round 2: Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next – repeat around (9).
- Round 3: Sc around (9).
- Fasten off, then attach the flower to the bunny’s ear, head, or waist.
Final Touches:
- Facial Features (Optional): Use embroidery thread to stitch eyes, a nose, and a mouth.
- Bow (Optional): Make a small bow from yarn and attach it to the bunny’s head or waist.
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