Crochet Bunny Doll
This adorable crochet bunny doll, dressed in a sunny yellow cardigan and a lovely brown skirt, is perfect for children or as a whimsical decoration. It's a delightful project that showcases your crochet skills and can be personalized in various colors. Each stitch brings this charming character to life, making it a wonderful gift for any occasion!
Crochet Bunny Doll
Materials:
- Medium weight (worsted) yarn in grey (for the body), yellow (for the cardigan), and brown (for the skirt).
- Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook.
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
- Safety eyes (12 mm).
- Yarn needle for weaving ends.
- Scissors.
Gauge:
Use the medium weight yarn and G hook to achieve a gauge of 4 inches = 10 single crochet stitches. Measure by crochet a swatch of 10 stitches over 10 rows.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Body:
- Start with grey yarn. Make a magic ring, ch 1.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 st)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 st)
- Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat around. (18 st)
- Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat around. (24 st)
- Rounds 5-10: sc in each st around. (24 st)
- Round 11: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat around. (18 st)
- Stuff lightly with fiberfill.
- Round 12: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (12 st)
- Round 13: dec around. (6 st)
- Finish off, weave in ends.
Head:
- With grey yarn, repeat the same process as for the body to create the head but stop at Round 11, stuff lightly.
- For the ears, ch 8. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (7 sc)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the ears to the top of the head.
Cardigan:
- With yellow yarn, ch 16.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc)
- Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Wrap around the bunny's neck and sew the edges together to create the cardigan.
Skirt:
- With brown yarn, ch 30.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc in each ch across.
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
- Repeat for 5 more rows.
- Gather the top to create a ruffle and attach to the body below the arms.
Finishing:
Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle. You can add safety eyes for added character. If desired, lightly block your bunny by misting it with water and shaping it gently. Personalize with a bow or other embellishments!
Variations:
Change the colors of the cardigan or skirt to make seasonal variations. You can also create a matching outfit for other animals. Have fun and let your creativity shine!