Imagine whipping up a cute crochet long-ear bunny, a perfect buddy for cozy afternoons or a heartwarming gift for someone special. With yarn and hook in hand, you'll stitch up this adorable friend, from its floppy ears down to its little tail.
Crochet Long Ear Bunny
Material Needed:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes
- Embroidery Floss
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Ears (Make 2):
Start:
- Create a magic ring or 2 loops, crochet 6 stitches into the second loop.
Row 1:
- Increase in each stitch (2 stitches in one loop, repeat 6 times) – 12 stitches.
For Row 2:
- 1 single crochet (sc), 1 increase – Repeat 6 times.
Row 3:
- 2 sc, 1 increase – Repeat 6 times.
Row 4:
- 3 sc, 1 increase – Repeat 6 times to 30 stitches.
Next:
- Crochet 2 rows with 30 stitches each without changes.
Then:
- Start decreasing by 3 sc, 1 decrease until you have 26 stitches.
Continue with:
- 2 rows of 26 stitches each.
Decrease Again:
- 2 sc, 1 decrease; repeat to reduce stitches further.
Finish Ears:
- After reaching 5 stitches, decrease and crochet 2 rows of 12 stitches, then crochet the ears together with 6 stitches, leaving a tail for sewing.
Body and Head (One Piece):
- Start with the body, working from the bottom up, and continue into the head, adding limbs as you go.
Foundation:
- Create a magic ring, 6 sc into ring.
Increase:
- Double the number of stitches per row (6, 12, 24...) until the desired width of the body is reached.
Body:
- Continue crocheting in rounds to lengthen the body, maintaining the stitch count.
Decreases:
- Begin decreasing to form the top of the body, transitioning into the head.
Head:
- Continue increasing for the head width, then decrease towards the top of the head.
Close:
- Finish the head with a series of decreases, stuff the head before fully closing.
Arms (Make 2) and Legs (Make 2):
Start:
- With a magic ring, crochet 6 sc for the beginning of limbs.
Increase:
- Rows of increases (e.g., 6, 12, 18 stitches) to widen.
Straight Rows:
- Crochet a few rounds without increases to lengthen.
Decrease for Shaping:
- Reduce stitches in certain rows to shape hands/feet.
Finish:
- Stuff lightly before finishing, leave a yarn tail for sewing onto the body.
Assembly:
- Sew the ears, arms, and legs to the main body.
- Add facial features (eyes, nose) with contrasting yarn or safety eyes.
- Embroider the mouth and any additional details.
Shorts (Optional Clothing):
Start:
- Chain enough loops to fit around the bunny's waist.
Join:
- Slip stitch to form a ring, crochet rounds to create the length.
Leg Holes:
- Skip stitches for leg openings, continue crocheting the leg portions separately.
Finishing:
- Add a waistband, or any additional decorations as desired.
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