Crochet Bunny Doll with Tutu
This adorable crochet bunny doll is the perfect gift for little ones or anyone who loves cute handmade items. Featuring a charming tutu and expressive face, this bunny is sure to bring joy and smiles. It’s a fun project that’s perfect for beginners wanting to dive into amigurumi.
Crochet Bunny Doll with Tutu
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (4) in grey, pink, white, and green (about 50g each in grey, 20g each in pink and white, and 30g in green)
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyfill or cotton stuffing
- Safety eyes: 8mm
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To measure, crochet a swatch of 10x10 stitches and measure the square.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog)
- st: stitch
- rnd: round
Body:
- With grey yarn, make a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- R5-10: Sc in each st around for 6 rounds. (24)
- R11: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- R12: (1 sc, dec) around. (12)
- Add stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.
- R13: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and weave in the end.
Head:
- With grey yarn, make a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
- R6-10: Sc in each st around for 5 rounds. (30)
- R11: (3 sc, dec) around. (24)
- R12: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
- Add stuffing to the head.
- R13: (1 sc, dec) around. (12)
- Add safety eyes between rows 8 and 9.
- R14: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
- With grey, make a magic ring.
- R1: 4 sc in the ring. (4)
- R2: Inc in each st around. (8)
- R3-4: Sc in each st around for 2 rounds. (8)
- R5: Dec all around. (4)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to the head.
Arms (make 2):
- With grey, make a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R2: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds. (6)
- Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
- With grey, make a magic ring.
- R1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- R2: Sc in each st around for 4 rounds. (6)
- Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Tutu:
- With green yarn, chain 30.
- Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook, sc across. (29)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until you reach desired width for the tutu. (approximately 10-12 rows)
- Fasten off and sew the ends together to form a circle.
Finishing:
- Sew the head onto the body using the tail left from the head.
- Attach the ears to the top of the head.
- Sew the arms to the body, about halfway down the torso.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring they are positioned evenly.
- Place the tutu around the waist and sew it on securely.
Blocking:
Lightly steam the pieces to shape them if needed. Be cautious with the steam on the safety eyes.
Optional Variations:
You can add a bow to the ear or a little dress to personalize your bunny even more! Consider adding a different color for the tutu for a unique look.