Cute Crochet Bunny Doll
This adorable crochet bunny doll is perfect for little ones and makes a delightful gift for any child. With its soft yarn and charming overalls, it’s sure to become a beloved companion. Follow this detailed pattern to create your own snuggly friend!
Cute Crochet Bunny Doll
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (4) in natural cream and light blue (approximately 100g of each)
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Fiberfill stuffing (for plushie)
- Safety eyes (10mm) or black embroidery thread for eyes
Gauge: To ensure your bunny measures approximately 12 inches tall, crochet a gauge swatch of 14 SC x 16 rows equals 4 inches. Adjust hook size if necessary.
Abbreviations:
- CH = chain
- SC = single crochet
- INC = increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- DEC = decrease (sc two stitches together)
- SL ST = slip stitch
- FLO = front loop only
Body:
- With cream yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 SC in magic ring (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
- Round 3: *SC in next stitch, INC* repeat around (18)
- Round 4: *SC in next 2 stitches, INC* repeat around (24)
- Rounds 5-10: SC in each stitch around (24x6=144 stitches total)
- Round 11: *SC in next 2 stitches, DEC* repeat around (18)
- Round 12: *SC in next stitch, DEC* repeat around (12)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 13: DEC around (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head:
- With cream yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 SC in magic ring (6)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)
- Round 3: *SC in next stitch, INC* repeat around (18)
- Rounds 4-7: SC in each stitch around (18 x 4 = 72 stitches total)
- Round 8: *SC in next stitch, DEC* repeat around (12)
- Round 9: DEC around (6)
- Before closing, insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5.
- Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill, then fasten off and weave in the ends.
Ears (make 2):
- With cream yarn, CH 10.
- Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each chain across (9)
- Row 2-5: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch across (9)
- Row 6: *DEC, SC in next 3 stitches* repeat (6)
- Row 7: *DEC, SC in next 1 stitch* repeat (3)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the ear in half and whip stitch to secure.
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body using a yarn needle and the long tail from the head. Sew securely to ensure it feels stable.
- Position the ears on top of the head and sew them securely in place.
- For the overalls, switch to light blue yarn.
Overalls:
- CH 32 to create a base chain.
- Row 1: SC in each chain (31).
- Row 2: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch across (31)
- Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 to achieve solid fabric (31 x 4=124 stitches total).
- Fold the rectangle so that it fits around the doll's body and slip stitch the sides together.
- For straps, chain 10, SC in each chain back down, then sew the straps on top of the overalls.
Finishing:
- Weave all loose ends into the body and head of the bunny.
- Gently block your bunny, preferably by steaming, to ensure it sits nicely.
- Optionally, embroider a little nose or mouth to give your bunny more personality.
This pattern will help you create a lovable bunny doll that’s perfect for snuggles. Enjoy this wonderful crafting experience!