Crochet Bunny Plush Toy Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a delightful crochet bunny with a brown body and light blue overalls. The finished bunny will stand approximately 10 inches tall and is perfect for cuddling or as a decorative piece.

Materials

• Brown worsted weight yarn (approx. 2 skeins)
• Light blue worsted weight yarn (approx. 1 skein)
• Safety eyes (2 pieces, 12mm)
• Black embroidery thread for nose and mouth
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Gauge

Gauge: 5 stitches = 1 inch in single crochet (SC)

Abbreviations

• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• INC = Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC = Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• RND = Round
• ST = Stitch

Instructions

Body

1. With brown yarn, CH 2.
2. RND 1: 6 SC in the second CH from the hook (6).
3. RND 2: INC in each ST around (12).
4. RND 3: (1 SC, INC) around (18).
5. RND 4: (2 SC, INC) around (24).
6. RND 5-15: SC in each ST around (24 ST). Repeat for 11 rounds.
7. RND 16: (2 SC, DEC) around (18).
8. RND 17: (1 SC, DEC) around (12).
9. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
10. RND 18: DEC around (6). Fasten off and weave in the end.

Head

1. With brown yarn, CH 2.
2. RND 1: 6 SC in the second CH from the hook (6).
3. RND 2: INC in each ST around (12).
4. RND 3: (1 SC, INC) around (18).
5. RND 4: (2 SC, INC) around (24).
6. RND 5-8: SC in each ST around (24 ST). Repeat for 4 rounds.
7. RND 9: (2 SC, DEC) around (18).
8. RND 10: (1 SC, DEC) around (12).
9. Embed safety eyes between RND 7 and RND 8, approx. 6 stitches apart.
10. RND 11: DEC around (6). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
11. Stuff the head and attach to the body using the tail.

Ears (make 2)

1. With brown yarn, CH 2.
2. RND 1: 4 SC in the second CH from the hook (4).
3. RND 2: INC in each ST around (8).
4. RND 3: (1 SC, INC) around (12).
5. RND 4: (2 SC, INC) around (16).
6. RND 5-7: SC in each ST around (16 ST). Repeat for 3 rounds.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Attach each ear to the top of the head.

Overalls

1. With light blue yarn, CH 35.
2. Row 1: SC in the second CH from the hook and across (34).
3. Row 2-6: CH 1, turn. SC in each ST across (34).
4. Row 7: CH 1, turn. SC in the first 30 ST, CH 5, skip 5, SC in last 4 ST (34).
5. Row 8-10: CH 1, turn. SC in each ST across including the CH (34).
6. Fasten off and sew the sides together to form overalls.
7. Attach the overalls onto the bunny's body.
8. Embroider a simple flower on the front if desired.

Finishing

1. Weave in all loose ends and trim any excess yarn.
2. Your crochet bunny plush toy is complete!

This pattern is great for beginners and will give you a rewarding sense of accomplishment as you create your very own bunny friend!