Spring is here at last, and with that comes Easter!!
I love seeing the kids excitement as they run through the house searching for eggs that the Easter Bunny has left for them. This year will be extra special since our 17 months old will also be able to participate in the fun. Since she’s still pretty young (haha and a little slower than the other 3 ;)), I decided to make something special for her to find.
These sweet little bunnies are about 5 inches long when made with Worsted Weight yarn and work up very quickly. It’s no secret, I’m a huge fan of working with chenille type yarns. So when I saw the new Spring colours of Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet Yarn at my local Michaels Store a few weeks ago, I knew it would be perfect for these guys.
The Pocket Pal Bunny Crochet Pattern is designed so that after embroidering the nose (video included) only the ears and tail need to be sewn in place.
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What you will need for your Pocket Pal Bunny Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Hook size 4.0 mm (G)
Main Colour – 75 yards
(shown in Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet)
Accent Colours –
White (Bernat Premium) – 20 yards
Pink (Pink Mist Bernat Baby Velvet) – small amount
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 12mm Black safety eyes (not suitable for children under 3): see video for embroidering sleepy eye as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Gauge:
4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 1.75 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring: https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
No Sew Method Attaching Front Legs: https://youtu.be/z7T84joKz9I
No Sew Method Attaching Back Legs: https://youtu.be/cmbukMkqCO8
Embroider Nose: https://youtu.be/l6kOpvoMQDQ
Sleepy Eyes: https://youtu.be/4kO0XAkXMGo
End off pieces – flatten and sc two sides together – https://youtu.be/5mQdATj1XvA
Attach Tail – https://youtu.be/XS-VP9MaF9E
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
- The pattern has both a ‘sew’ and no sew option for the limbs shown in the Body/Head section.
Recommended Sequence:
It is highly recommended to complete the Flip Flop patterns in the order they are written (especially if you are using the no-sew option for the limbs).
Start your Pocket Pal Bunny Crochet Pattern
Legs (make 4):
The legs are worked from the “paw” to the body, in continuous rounds.
Using Main Colour, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Rounds 3-5: sc in each st (12)
Round 6: *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)
Stuff lightly, ss to the next st, Flatten and sc through both sides (4 sts).
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing, weave end for no sew option.
Body/Head:
The body and head are worked in one piece from front to back in continuous rounds.
Option 1: Sewing the Legs to the body
If you are sewing your legs onto your body then follow Option 1 instructions for Round 17 and Round 25.
Option 2: Crochet Legs to the body
If you are crocheting your legs onto your body please follow the pattern as written for the Body/Head.For assistance in crocheting the limbs on see Videos:
Attaching Front Legs: https://youtu.be/z7T84joKz9I
Attaching Back Legs: https://youtu.be/cmbukMkqCO8
Using Main Colour, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Round 4: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 3 times (18)
Round 5: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* 3 times (21)
Round 6: *sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc* 3 times (24)
Round 7: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Rounds 8-12: sc in each st (30)
Round 13: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 14: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 15: sc in each st (18)
Round 16: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 17 Option 1: sc in the next 12 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 3sts* 3 times (27)
Option 2: Hold your first leg in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the next 2 sts, Hold the second leg in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only for the rest of the round, sc in the next 2 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 3 sts* 3 times (27).
Round 18: sc in the next 13 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 4 sts* twice, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts (30)
Round 19: sc in the next 14 sts, *2sc, sc in the next 5 sts* twice, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts (33)
Rounds 20-24: sc in each st (33)
Round 25 Option 1: sc in each st (33)
Option 2: Place the animal down on a hard surface with the legs face ‘up’ and the head facing you. Locate the 4 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the back legs will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st. Count over 4 sts to the right of it and attach your yarn to the body. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 4 sts to the left).
Place the first back leg in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed). Working through both pieces (beginning with the first st of the back leg and the stitch on the body you attached your yarn to), sc in the next 4 sts.
Working through the body only, sc in the next 4 sts (these are your marked sts). Place the second back leg in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 21 sts (33).
Round 26: *sc in the next 9 sts, scdec* 3 times (30)
Using the Legs as a guide, add safety eyes to Round 7 (the side facing away from the legs) of the head approximately 5-6 sts apart, begin stuffing.
Round 27: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 28: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Finish stuffing
Round 29: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 30: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together and weave in the end.
Ears: (make 2)
Made in continuous rounds beginning at the tip of the ear.
Using Main Colour, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Rounds 4-8: sc in each st (12)
Do not stuff, ss in the next st, flatten and sc through both sides (6 sts). Ch1, turn, fold the ear in half lengthwise and crochet the 2 sides of the last row together again (3 sts). See video:
End off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing to the head.
Tail (option 1):
Using White, create a mini pom pom
Note: Use Worsted weight yarn for pom poms
I made the mini size from this video: https://youtu.be/9P6llMDRCbE
Crocheted Pom Pom Tail (option 2):
Worked in 1 Round. See video for assistance (only ch6 instead of 8 per loop): https://youtu.be/XS-VP9MaF9E
Using White, ch 4, join to the first chain to create a loop
Round 1: *Ch 6, ss in the loop* 8 times
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail.
How to assemble your Pocket Pal Bunny Crochet Pattern
Sewing Placement – I highly recommend pinning ALL parts in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂
| Note: Disregard sewing the legs if you’ve already crocheted them on. Front Legs: Place the front legs on the underside of the body (opposite side to the eyes) at approx Round 17 of the body about 2 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the front legs in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together. |
| Back Legs: Using the front legs as a guide. Place the back legs at approx Round 25 of the body, approx 4 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the back leg in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together. |
| Nose: Follow video for embroidering the nose. Video: https://youtu.be/l6kOpvoMQDQ |
| Ears: Place the ears running on an angle between Rounds 10-12 with the front bottom corner approx 2 rounds behind the eyes and 2 sts apart, the back bottom corner angles back 2 rounds. Sew in place. |
| Tail: Centred on the back of the body. Place between Rounds 26 and 27 of the body. Sew in place. |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your Pocket Pal Bunny Crochet Pattern.
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So cute! And I’m sure the littlest miss is going to love searching for them!
when do you place the safety eyes
Thank you so much for reaching out. I waited to add the eyes after Round 26, but you could add them as early as round 18 (after the front legs are attached).