Materials Needed & Measurements:
Yarn:
- Beige or White Yarn (Medium Weight, 4): For the bunny body.
- Pink Yarn (Lightweight, 3): For the flower.
- Green Yarn: For the carrot leaves.
- Orange Yarn: For the carrot.
Crochet Hooks:
- 2.00 mm Clover Amour Crochet Hook: For the bunny body.
- 1.25 mm Crochet Hook: For the carrot.
Notions:
- Yarn Needle: A bent-tip needle is helpful for attaching parts.
- Fiberfill: For stuffing.
- Brown or Pink Felt: For the feet.
- Patterned Fabric: For lining the ears.
- 12 mm Safety Eyes: For the bunny’s eyes.
- Embroidery Floss: Brown or beige for the nose and attaching felt to the feet, orange and green for the carrot, yellow and pink for the flower.
Measurements:
- Bunny with Ears Pointing Upwards:
- Height: 5.5″ (14 cm)
- Width: 3″ (7.6 cm)
- Bunny with Ears Pointing Downwards:
- Height: 3.5″ (8.9 cm)
- Width: 3″ (7.6 cm)
Stitching Instructions for Making Spring Bunnies Pattern:
Body (Beige or White Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring: Crochet 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the ring (6).
- Round 1: Crochet 2 sc into each stitch (12).
- Round 2: [1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch] – repeat for the round (18).
- Round 3: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] – repeat around (24).
- Rounds 4-9: Work 1 sc in each stitch for 6 rounds (24).
- Round 10: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease] – repeat for the round (18).
- Round 11: [1 sc in the next stitch, decrease] – repeat for the round (12).
- Round 12: Decrease until the opening closes, leaving a gap for stuffing. Fill the body with fiberfill.
- Finish off: Secure the yarn and close the remaining opening.
Ears (Make 2 with Beige or White Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring: Crochet 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 1: Work 2 sc into each stitch (12).
- Round 2: [1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch] – repeat for the round (18).
- Round 3: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] – repeat for the round (24).
- Rounds 4-7: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (24).
- Round 8: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease] – repeat for the round (18).
- Round 9: [1 sc in the next stitch, decrease] – repeat for the round (12).
- Round 10: Decrease until the ear is closed, leaving a long yarn tail for attachment.
Carrot (Orange Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring: Crochet 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Rounds 1-4: Work 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (6).
- Finish off: Leave a long yarn tail for sewing the carrot into shape.
Carrot Leaves (Green Yarn)
- Create leaves: Chain 2, then sc into the second chain from the hook to form a small leaf. Repeat to create 2 leaves.
- Attach the leaves: Sew the leaves to the top of the carrot.
Flower (Pink Yarn)
- Make petals: Chain 4, then crochet 2 double crochets (dc) into each chain to form the petals. Complete 5 petals.
- Create the center: Crochet a small circle with yellow yarn, or use a small felt circle.
- Attach the flower: Sew the flower to the bunny’s head.
Feet (Pink or Brown Felt)
- Cut felt: Cut out 2 small ovals from the felt for the bunny’s feet.
- Attach feet: Sew the felt pieces to the bottom of the bunny’s body.
Face and Nose
- Nose: Using brown or beige embroidery floss, stitch a small triangle to form the nose.
- Eyes: Position the 12mm safety eyes evenly on the face and secure them.
Assembly
- Attach ears: Sew the ears to the top of the bunny’s head, either pointing up or down.
- Position feet: Attach the felt feet securely to the bunny’s body.
- Stuff the bunny: Ensure the body and ears are stuffed to your desired firmness.
- Attach the carrot and flower: Position the carrot in one hand and sew the flower onto the head.
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