Free Crochet Pattern: Velvetspun Bunny Blanket Buddy

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Bunny Blanket Buddy
Lion BrandŽ Velvetspun
Pattern Number: 50722-2 This cuddly bunny blanket buddy is a easy gift for a baby or child.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
17 in. [43 cm] long, not including ears

CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 15, 2008)

Pattern rewritten for clarity. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 5 sc.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

MATERIALS

580-156 Velvetspun Yarn: Pastel Green

Pale delicious green

Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 11.98

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
Small amount black worsted weight yarn (to embroider face) Small amount fiberfill stuffing
GAUGE:
7 1/2 sc + 7 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop.

Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop.

Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:
Work in back loops only throughout.

Editor's Note: Based on customer comments, this pattern was revised on February 15, 2008.

INSTRUCTIONS

BLANKET BUDDY
Starting at lower corner, ch 2.
Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook - 2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc - 3 sc.
Continue to work in back loops only, unless directed to do otherwise.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 5 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 6 sc and 1 ch-1 sp.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 7 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 9 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Rows 7-17: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across to next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 31 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 18 (paw): Ch 15, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across to next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc-47 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 19 (paw): Ch 15, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, sc in each sc to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across-61 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across.
Rows 21 and 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across to next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 sc; leave remaining sts unworked-33 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 23-27: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in each sc across to 1 st before next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, sc2tog - 23 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Row 28: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (sc3tog) 8 times - 9 sts.
Shape Head
Rnd 29: Ch 1, turn, working in front loops only 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts; place a marker for side of head; turn to work in unworked back loops along opposite side; 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, place a marker for beg of rnd - 20 sts.
Move markers up as work progresses; do not join rounds and do not turn.
Rnds 30 and 31: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to marker, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc around - 24 sc.
Rnds 32-35: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 36: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around - 16 sts.
Stuff head lightly with fiberfill.
Rnd 37: (Sc2tog) around - 8 sts.
Rnd 38: (Sc2tog) around; join with sl st in first sc - 4 sts.
Fasten off.

Thread yarn tail through stitches of last round and draw closed, like a drawstring.

Tie a knot in each paw.

EAR (make 2)
Join yarn with a sl st to one side of top of head and ch 17.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; join to head with sl st - 16 sc.
Row 2: Turn, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog - 15 sc.
Row 3: Turn, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; join to head with sl st - 14 sc.
Row 4: Turn, sc in each sc across to last 4 sc, sl st in last 4 sc.
Fasten off.

Repeat on other side of head to make second Ear.

FINISHING
Following diagram, embroider face using black yarn and straight sts.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

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