Crochet Little Lop Bunny
The Crochet Little Lop Bunny is an adorable and charming little creation that brings warmth and coziness to any space it inhabits. With its soft yarn and intricate stitches, this cute bunny is a delightful addition to your collection of handmade crafts. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for unleashing your creativity and creating something truly special. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to make your very own lovable little lop bunny that will bring a smile to your face every time you see it!
Finished Size about 4" tall sitting
You will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in desired colors, bunny, hat, hat contrast, pompom (Sample made with Loops & Threads Impeccable in Putty, Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green and Frosty Green, and Lion Brand Basic Stitch in White)
- G crochet hook (4/4.25 mm)
- 2- 6mm safety eyes
- 8 or 9 mm safety nose
- stuffing
- yarn needle
- stitch markers
- scissors
Instructions:
All of the pieces are made in the round beginning with a magic ring, the head and body made in one piece, the arms, legs, tail, and ears made separately and sewn on. Safety eyes and nose attached where directed, if you choose two embroider the eyes and nose (better for small children) just embroider in the same spot. The hat and pompom are also made separately and sewn on at the end.
Body/Head
Make 1 with yarn in desired color (sample made with Loops & Threads Impeccable in Putty), beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Rounds 4-8: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)
Begin stuffing and continue stuffing as you work
Round 9: sc2tog around (9 sc)
Round 10: 2 sc in each st (18 sc)
Round 11: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)
Round 12-15: 1 sc in each st (24 sc)
Round 16: [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (18 sc)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 about 3 stitches apart, insert safety nose just below eyes (or stitch a nose)
Round 17: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (12 sc)
Round 18: sc2tog around (6 sc)
Finish off, weave in ends
Ears
Make 2 with same color yarn as body, beginning with a magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 4: 1 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 5: [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (9 sc)
Round 6: 1 sc in each st (9 sc)
Round 7: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)
Round 8: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Round 9: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing
Flatten the ears and sew ears to the sides of the head hanging down
Arms
Make 2 with same color yarn as body, beginning with a magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (9 sc)
Round 3: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)
Rounds 4-5: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew the 2 arms to the side of the body between the body and head
Legs
Make 2 with same color yarn as body, beginning with a magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in each st (12 sc)
Add a tiny bit of stuffing to the bottom of the legs at this point if desired
Round 4: sc2tog around (6 sc)
Rounds 5-6: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew the 2 legs to the bottom side of the body in a sitting position
Tail
Make 1 with white yarn or same color yarn as body, beginning with a magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (9 sc)
Round 3: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew the tail to back of body
Hat
Make 1 with yarn in desired color (sample made with main color Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green, contrasting color Red Hear Super Saver in Frosty Green), beginning with magic ring, start with main color
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)
Rounds 5-7: 1 sc in each st (24 sc)
Change to contrasting color
Round 8: 1 sc in each st (24 sc)
Round 9: 1 sc in blo of each st (24 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing
Pompom
Make 1 with white yarn, beginning with a magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (9 sc)
Round 3: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew the pompom to the top of the hat, then pull the hat over the head, covering the top sewn edge of the ears, sew the hat in place
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