This Easter make a charming bunny with our easy two-part crochet guide using baby snuggle yarn—perfect for decor or cuddly gifts!
Crochet Easter Bunny
This easy-to-follow two-part series guides you through crafting a charming bunny perfect for Easter decorations or as a cuddly gift. In this Part One, learn how to make the head with its cute chubby cheeks, expressive eyes, and detailed nose. Part Two covers the body, arms, legs, and tail. Using soft baby snuggle yarn and basic crochet techniques, you'll create a snuggly one-color bunny (customizable with your favorite hues). Ideal for both newbies and experienced crafters, this Crochet Amigurumi toy pattern ensures your bunny looks playful and full of personality.
How To Crochet Easter Bunny
Materials Needed
- Baby snuggle yarn (or any color you choose)
- 5.5 mm crochet hook (Furls Crochet)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Medium weight yarn (size 3 or 4) for details
- 20 mm safety eyes (or embroider eyes for safety)
- Fabric pins
- Fiber fill for stuffing
- Stitch marker
Part 1: Creating the Bunny Head
1. Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Crochet 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Pull tight and use a stitch marker to mark the end of the round.
2. Round 2:
- Increase (2 sc in each stitch around) for a total of 16 stitches.
3. Round 3:
- Single crochet in the first stitch, then increase in the next.
- Repeat around for a stitch count of 24.
4. Rounds 4-7:
- Single crochet in each stitch around (24).
5. Round 8 (Shaping the Face):
- Increase in the next stitch, repeat 4 times.
- Do 8 single crochets, repeat increases, and then finish with 8 single crochets.
- Total of 32 stitches.
6. Rounds 9-11:
- Single crochet in each stitch around (32).
7. Round 12 (Decreasing):
- Single crochet two stitches, then decrease.
- Repeat for a stitch count of 24.
8. Round 13:
- Single crochet in each stitch around (24).
9. Round 14:
- Single crochet, then decrease.
- Repeat for a stitch count of 16.
10. Round 15:
- Decrease in each stitch around.
11. Adding Eyes and Stuffing:
- Add fiber to the head before placing safety eyes between rounds 7 and 9, spacing them 6 stitches apart.
- Secure with backings or embroider for child safety.
Adding Facial Details
1. Shaping the Face:
- Use your darning needle and yarn to shape the face around the eyes and nose area by pulling the yarn taut.
2. Eyebrows:
- Insert your yarn in a line to form eyebrows above each eye.
3. Nose:
- Create a triangle on the front for the nose using yarn and the darning needle.
Part 2: Creating the Bunny Ears
1. Magic Ring for Ears:
- Start with a magic ring and create 6 single crochets.
2. Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch for a total of 12.
3. Round 3:
- Single crochet, increase around for 18 stitches.
4. Round 4:
- Single crochet in each stitch (18).
5. Round 5:
- Single crochet two, increase around for 24 stitches.
6. Rounds 6-7:
- Single crochet in each stitch (24).
Continue following the pattern of decreasing as specified in the video until the ears take their desired long tapering shape. When finished, sew the ears to the bunny's head.
Finishing Touches
- Decide if you want to secure the ears down or leave them floppy.
- Use your yarn to neatly secure and hide any loose ends.
This pattern is based on the tutorial for making the head and ears of the crochet bunny. For finishing the body and additional details, please watch Part 2 of Video tutorial.
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