How to Crochet Bunny With Big Bow for Beginners

In this post, you'll learn how to crochet a bunny with big bow ear clips from a step-by-step tutorial presented by Chubby Cheeks. The tutorial features two sizes for this unique plush bunny both taking the same time for completion. It is designed to stand on the table and therefore can be a perfect home decoration or huggable companion.

The larger bunny was made with chenille yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook, while the smaller one used milk cotton yarn with a 2.5 mm hook. You can select any based on your utilizing preferences.

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Skills Needed: Get comfortable with basic stitches like the single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc). Shaping different parts of the bunny, such as the ears, body, and bow, as well as joining these parts together securely. Adding the facial features involves some basic embroidery techniques.

Guide Span: 48 Minutes

Personalization Tips: Crocheting the heart applique is very easy. Instead of adding the big bow tie, you can also add the crochet heart appliques. Pastels like pink, blue, and lavender are especially popular for the bow tie.

Crochet Bunny With Big Bow Tutorial

If you love crocheting stuffed animals, this tutorial delivers a delightful bunny with a charming bow. With clear step-by-step instructions, it provides a comprehensive guide that is beginner-friendly yet satisfying for advanced crafters. Below, we'll explore key aspects of the tutorial, from techniques to customization tips.

Yarn and Hook Selection: Demonstrates how varying yarn and crochet hook sizes affect the bunny's size, with examples using chenille yarn (5 mm hook) for a larger plush and milk cotton yarn (2.5 mm hook) for a smaller version.

Magic Ring Basics: Start the project with a magic ring for the body, emphasizing the flexibility of the technique.

Detailed Stitching Instructions: Covers each step, from creating single crochets to intricate decreases for shaping the bunny’s body and head.

Designing Facial Features: Adds details like eyes (plastic) and a pink cotton yarn nose for a playful appearance.

Making the Bow: Guides the creation of a cute bow using simple slip knots, chains, and wraps for a perfect finish.

Adjustment Tips: Offers practical advice for making keychain-sized bunnies or larger plushies by tweaking materials.

Supplies Used

Following are the supplies used for crocheting the bunny with bow amigurumi:

Chenille yarn (for a larger bunny)
Milk cotton yarn (for a smaller bunny)
Crochet hooks (5 mm for chenille yarn, 2.5 mm for milk cotton yarn)
Stitch markers
Stuffing material
Scissors
Tapestry needle for sewing parts together
Embroidery thread for facial details

Abbreviations

Following are the abbreviations used by the tutor in the crochet bunny with bow pattern along with the quick guides:

Ch (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
Sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Mr (Magic Ring): Create a loop, insert hook, yarn over, pull through the loop, and work desired stitches into the ring.
Sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Inc (Increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
Dec (Decrease): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
Hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
Dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through first two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Tr (Triple Crochet): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through first two loops, yarn over, pull through next two loops, yarn over, pull through last two loops.
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