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:

1. Start with grey yarn. Make a magic ring, ch 1.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 st)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 st)
4. Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat around. (18 st)
5. Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat around. (24 st)
6. Rounds 5-10: sc in each st around. (24 st)
7. Round 11: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat around. (18 st)
8. Stuff lightly with fiberfill.
9. Round 12: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (12 st)
10. Round 13: dec around. (6 st)
11. Finish off, weave in ends.

Head:

1. With grey yarn, repeat the same process as for the body to create the head but stop at Round 11, stuff lightly.
2. For the ears, ch 8. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (7 sc)
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
5. Attach the ears to the top of the head.

Cardigan:

1. With yellow yarn, ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc)
3. Row 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Wrap around the bunny's neck and sew the edges together to create the cardigan.

Skirt:

1. With brown yarn, ch 30.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc in each ch across.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
4. Repeat for 5 more rows.
5. 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!

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