Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (colors of your choice)
- Crochet Hook: Size E/3.5mm
- Safety Eyes: 9mm black pair
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
- Additional Supplies: Stitch marker, yarn needle, straight pins, scissors
- Height: 5 inches (approximately)
- Width: 4 inches (approximately)
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Chubby Bunny Pattern:
Body
- Start with a magic ring: Form a magic ring and place your stitch marker in the first stitch to help keep track of your rounds.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- You should now have 6 stitches. Pull the ring tight, closing the center.
- (6 sts)
- Round 2:
- Inc (increase) in each stitch around.
- You will now have 12 stitches.
- (12 sts)
- Round 3:
- (1 sc, inc) repeat around.
- This will increase to 18 stitches.
- (18 sts)
- Round 4:
- (2 sc, inc) repeat around.
- This will increase to 24 stitches.
- (24 sts)
- Rounds 5–8:
- Sc in each stitch around.
- These rounds are all single crochet stitches without any increases or decreases.
- Continue until you have worked 4 rounds.
- (24 sts)
- Round 9:
- (2 sc, dec) repeat around.
- This will decrease to 18 stitches.
- (18 sts)
- Round 10:
- (1 sc, dec) repeat around.
- This will decrease to 12 stitches.
- (12 sts)
- Round 11:
- Dec in every stitch around.
- This will leave you with 6 stitches.
- (6 sts)
- Finishing the Body:
- Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill.
- After stuffing, pull the yarn tail to close the hole.
- FO (fasten off) and weave in any loose ends.
Ears (Make 2)
- Start:
- Ch 5.
- Work in rows for the ear.
- Row 1:
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch.
- (4 sts)
- Rows 2–5:
- Sc in each stitch across for 4 rows.
- (4 sts per row)
- Shaping:
- Slightly curve the ear to give it a natural shape.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the Ears:
- Position the ears on top of the bunny’s head.
- Use the yarn needle to sew them securely into place.
Arms and Legs (Make 4)
- Start: Make a magic ring, then follow the same initial steps for both arms and legs.
- Round 1:
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- (6 sts)
- Round 2:
- Sc in each stitch around.
- (6 sts)
- Finishing the Limbs:
- Stuff the limbs lightly with fiberfill.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the limbs to the sides and bottom of the bunny’s body (arms on each side, legs at the bottom).
Tail
- Start:
- Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring.
- (6 sts)
- Round 1:
- Inc in each stitch around.
- (12 sts)
- Finishing the Tail:
- Stuff lightly with fiberfill.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the tail to the back of the bunny’s body.
Assembly
- Positioning and Pinning: Use straight pins to temporarily position the arms, legs, ears, and tail before sewing them onto the body. This ensures even placement and balance for the chubby bunny.
- Sewing the Pieces Together:
- Sew the ears to the top of the body, making sure they’re centered.
- Attach the arms to the sides, placing them near the upper half of the body.
- Position the legs at the bottom of the body, slightly spaced apart.
- Attach the tail to the back of the bunny.
- Adjust Stuffing: If necessary, add or redistribute fiberfill to give the bunny its cute, chubby look.
- Finishing Touches: Weave in any loose yarn ends and make sure everything is securely attached.
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