Crochet Bunny Egg Free Pattern

Pattern Description:

The Crochet Bunny Egg is an adorable amigurumi design, perfect for holiday crafting, especially Easter. This pattern allows for the creation of charming bunny-shaped eggs with optional facial features and two ear styles (short or long), offering a fun and customizable project for advanced beginners.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic).
  • Color (A): Bone, Chocolate, or Off White, used approx. 33-38 yds/30-35 m. Grey Heather (Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Heathers) is also an option for Color (A).
  • Color (B): Soft Pink, used approx. 6 yds/5.5 m.
  • Substitutions: Any brand of worsted-weight acrylic yarn should work, though finished size may vary. Cotton yarn is also a suitable alternative.
• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight, size 4 (Medium).
• Hook: Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
• Notions:
  • Stitch Marker(s)
  • Scissors
  • Poly-fil Stuffing
  • Pins
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Safety eyes, 8 mm (with caution for children under three)
  • Embroidery Floss, Black (DMC 310) and Pink (DMC 818)
  • Embroidery Needle
  • Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
  • Chopstick, dowel, or similar for stuffing
  • 1 ⅝ inch (45 mm) Clover Pom Pom Maker
  • Crayon, acrylic paint, or blush for coloring ears and cheeks (optional)
• Measurements:
  • Approximately 2 ⅝ inches (6.7 cm) tall (not including the ears).
  • Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) tall (including the pointy ears).
  • Approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in circumference.
  • Gauge: The first 4 rounds of the bunny’s body measure approximately 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) in diameter using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm).

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• back bar of the ch – horizontal bar on the backside of a chain
• ch – chain
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Row(s) – row(s)
• sc – single crochet
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (use the invisible decrease unless directed otherwise)
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(s)
• [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets as many times as directed

Instructions for Making the Crochet Bunny Egg Pattern:

Body:

The body of the bunny is made from the top down, using Color (A).

• Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts) OR If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st around. (24sts for 2 Rnds)
• Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 7sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (27sts)
• Rnd 8: Sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 8sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next 4sts. (30sts)
• Rnds 9-13: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 5 Rnds)
• Insert the safety eyes: Suggested placement is between Rnds 8 and 9, approximately 5sts apart. It’s recommended to wait to add the backs to the eyes until embroidery is completed to allow for adjustments.
• Add desired embroidery: Using embroidery floss and an embroidery needle, add features like the nose, mouth, whiskers, eyelashes, or freckles. Use 6 strands of DMC floss for thicker features (like the nose or French knot freckles) and 3 strands for thinner features (like outlining the nose, whiskers, or eyelashes).
• Secure safety eyes: Remember to put the backs on the eyes once embroidery is completed.
• Rnds 14-16: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 3 Rnds)
• Rnd 17: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (24sts)
• Firmly stuff and shape the bunny’s body and continue stuffing as the pattern progresses.
• Rnd 18: Sc in the next st, sc2tog, [sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next st. (18sts)
• Rnd 19: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 6 times. (12sts)
• Rnd 20: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
• Finish: Sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail to close the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle, stitching only through the front loops until the hole is tightly closed, then secure and weave in the end.

Ears:

There are two styles of ears: shorter, upright ears, and longer, floppier ears. The ears are not stuffed.

• Short Ears (Make 2, using Color A)
  • Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts) OR If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
  • Rnd 2: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 3 times. (9sts)
  • Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (9sts)
  • Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next st. (12sts)
  • Rnds 5-10: Sc in each st around. (12sts for 6 Rnds)
  • Rnd 11: Sc2tog, sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next st, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in the next st. (8sts)
  • Rnd 12: Sc in the next 5sts, sc2tog, sc in the next st. (7sts)
  • Finish: Sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.
• Long Ears (Make 2, using Color A)
  • Rnd 1: 6sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (6sts) OR If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
  • Rnd 2: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 3 times. (9sts)
  • Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (9sts)
  • Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next st. (12sts)
  • Rnds 5-14: Sc in each st around. (12sts for 10 Rnds)
  • Rnd 15: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 4sts] 2 times. (10sts)
  • Rnd 16: [Sc2tog, sc in the next 3sts] 2 times. (8sts)
  • Rnd 17: Sl st in the next st, leave the remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, press the top edges together and sc them together across. (1 Ch + 3sts)
  • Finish: Sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.
• Inner Ears (Optional)
  • There are shorter and longer inner ear options to coordinate with the ear styles. Alternatively, you can add color to the ears using blush, crayon, or paint. Use a regular sc decrease when working in rows, and ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.
  • Short Inner Ear (Make 2, using Color B)
  • Ch 2
  • Row 1: In the back bar of the ch: 2sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (2sts)
  • Row 2: 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st. (3sts)
  • Rows 3-5: Sc in each st across. (3sts for 3 Rows)
  • Row 6: Sc2tog, sc in the next st. (2sts)
  • Row 7: Sc2tog (1sts)
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the inner ear to the inside of the ear. Weave in the starting tail.
• Long Inner Ear (Make 2, using Color B)
  • Ch 2
  • Row 1: In the back bar of the ch: 2sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (2sts)
  • Row 2: 2sc in the next st, sc in the next st. (3sts)
  • Rows 3-9: Sc in each st across. (3sts for 7 Rows)
  • Row 10: Sc2tog, sc in the next st. (2sts)
  • Row 11: Sc2tog (1sts)
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the inner ear to the inside of the ear. Weave in the starting tail.

Tail:

• Using Color (A) and the 1 ⅝ inch (45 mm) Clover Pom Pom Maker, create a pom-pom.
• Optional: You can omit the tail or use a regular craft pom-pom and attach it with a sewing needle and thread.

Assembly:

Pin all the pieces together to determine the desired placement for the entire Crochet Bunny Egg and stitch securely into place.

• Coloring: If desired, color the cheeks and/or ears of the bunny using a crayon, acrylic paint, or blush.
• Inner Ears: If using, stitch the inner ears to the inside center of the main ear.
• Ears: Attach the short ears vertically with the inner portions of the ear at approximately Rnd 2 of the body. Attach the longer ears horizontally at approximately Rnd 3 of the body.
• Tail: Attach the tail at the back of the body, roughly between Rnd 14 and 15.

Caution! If using safety eyes, consider who will be using the item. Safety eyes are not recommended for children under the age of three or for those prone to putting things in their mouths, as they may pose a choking hazard. Crocheted or hand-embroidered eyes are excellent alternatives!

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