This dear little amigurumi bunny is so quick and easy to crochet that you may have to make a whole hutch-full. Perfectly sized for children to tuck into their backpacks and only one of our many amigurumi animals. As seen in Martha Stewart Living, January 2010.
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Additional Materials
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
2 small beads or felt circles for eyes (Note If Bunny is to be a toy do not use beads,
instead use small circles cut from felt)
Brown embroidery floss and embroidery needle
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Best Bunny
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GAUGE:
20 sc + 27 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) (Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw
through all 3 loops on hook – 1 sc decreased
NOTES:
Rounds are worked in continuous spirals; do not join. Do not turn work at the end of each round.
HEAD With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up each rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around – 30 sc. Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around – 24 sts. Rnd 12: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around – 18 sts. Rnd 13: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 12 sts.
Stuff firmly. Rnd 14: Sc2tog around – 6 sts.
Fasten off. Sew on beads or felt circles for eyes. With 2 strands of floss, embroider a straight
stitch ‘Y’ at center of face for nose.
BODY
Note: Body is worked beginning at lower edge.
With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up every rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around – 30 sc. Rnds 6-8: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 9: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around – 24 sts. Rnds 10 and 11: Sc in each sc around.
Begin stuffing firmly, add stuffing as work progresses. Rnd 12: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around – 18 sts. Rnds 13-15: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 16: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 12 sts . Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to Head.
EARS (make 2) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up every rnd. Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 6 sc. Rnds 5 and 6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around – 8 sc. Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 10: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around – 10 sc. Rnds 11-12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc; repeat from * around – 12 sc. Rnds 14 and 15: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 16: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; repeat from * around – 14 sc. Rnds 17-26: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to Head.
LEGS (make 2)
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up each rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. End off B. Rnds 4 and 5: Join A. Sc in each sc around.
Stuff firmly. Rnd 6: Sc2tog around – 6 sc. Rnds 7 and 8: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to Body.
ARMS (make 2)
With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up each rnd. Rnds 2-6: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to Body. Stuff firmly.
TAIL
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain. Mark first st for beg of rnd; move marker up each rnd. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc. Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: Sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Stuff very lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to Body.
FINISHING
Sew Head to Body. Sew Arms on either side of upper Body. Flatten Ears and sew to Head. Sew Feet
on either side of lower Body. Sew Tail to lower back of Body.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Best Bunny is Best Reviewed by Bethany on 2011-12-16
I'm new the whole amigurumi thing, and had only ever done fairly simple row-by-row pieces that you turn. I'm not used to rounds! I saw this and HAD to try it. It's a "Get Well" gift for my Granny, who's having surgery. Being a craft-oriented person herself, she'll love it!
I used a size H hook, but I used bulky and super bulky yarn to create a bigger bunny. Mine is about 7" seated. I used Hometown USA in Washington Denim color and Homespun in Cream color. I have to say, I was concerned when making the ears, but they turned out perfect. I used a less bulky yarn for them so that they'd have a bit more give. My stitches naturally run pretty tight. Plus, with the Homespun line, mistakes are harder to notice because it makes stitches look a little more complicated. :)
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