This bunny is a little lady in her sweet dress. The spherical crochet technique for the amigurumi makes the design look seamless and nearly machine-made. Suggestion: Try using a smaller crochet hook when decreasing the stitches to help her keep her stuffing.
This amigurumi bunny is a perfect gift for a child or the child at heart. From the book, MR. FUNKY'S SUPER CROCHET WONDERFUL. Courtesy of North Light Books.
Special Discount! Buy all items above now and save 15%!
Mr Funky Bunny In A Dress
Lion Brand® Jiffy® - Wool-Ease® - Babysoft®
GAUGE:
15 sc x 11 rows = 4" (10cm) with larger hook and Color A 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.
Head
With Color A and larger hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc into ring, place marker in last st to mark end of rnd. Do not join in first st-8 sc total. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around, replace marker in last st throughout pattern-16 sc total. Rnd 3: * Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around- 24 sc total. Rnd 4: * Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around-32 sc total. Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. Rnd 6: * Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around-40 sc total. Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 5. Rnd 8: * Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts; rep from * around-44 sc total. Rnds 9-13: Rep Rnd 5. Rnd 14: Switch to smaller hook, * sc in each of next 2 sts, dec; rep from * around-33 sc total. Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 5. Rnd 16: * Sc in next st, dec; rep from * around-22 sc total. Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
With Color A and larger hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 7 sc into ring, place marker in last st to mark end of rnd. Do not join in first st-7 sc total. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around, replace marker in last st throughout pattern-14 sc total. Rnd 3: * Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around-21 sc total. Rnd 4: * Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around-24 sc total. Rnds 5-11: Sc in each st around. Rnd 12: Sc in each of next 5 sts, dec, sc in each of next 10 sts, dec, sc in each st to end of rnd-22 sc total. Rnd 13: Dec, sc in each of next 9 sts, dec, sc in each st to end of rnd-20 sc total. Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 5. Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 2 sts, dec, * sc in each of next 5 sts, dec; rep from * once, sc in each of last 2 sts-17 sc total. Sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2)
With Color A and larger hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, place marker in last st to mark end of rnd. Do not join in first st-6 sc total. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around, replace marker in last st throughout pattern-12 sc total. Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st around. Rnd 5: Dec, sc in each st around-11 sc total. Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 3 sts, dec, sc in each st around-10 sc total. Rnd 7: Sc in each of next 6 sts, dec, sc in each of last 2 sts-9 sc total. Rnds 8-10: Rep Rnd 3.
Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
With Color A and larger hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 5 sc into ring, place marker in last st to mark end of rnd. Do not join in first st-5 sc total. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around, replace marker in last st throughout pattern-10 sc total. Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around. Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 2 sts, dec, sc in each of next 6 sts-9 sc total. Rnds 7-11: Rep Rnd 3.
Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
With Color A and larger hook, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into ring, place marker in last st to mark end of rnd. Do not join in first st-6 sc total. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, replace marker in last st throughout pattern-11 sc total. Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around. Rnd 6: Dec, sc in each st around-10 sc total. Rnd 7: Sc in each of next 4 sts, dec, sc in each of next 4 sts-9 sc total. Rnds 8-9: Rep Rnd 3.
Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail
for sewing.
Dress
With smaller hook and Color B, ch 40. Taking care not to twist chain, sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join-40 hdc total. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each of next 5 sts, dec, * hdc in each of next 6 sts, dec; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join-35 hdc total. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as hdc), hdc in each st around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join. Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as hdc), dc in each of next 2 sts, dec, * hdc in each of next 5 sts, dec; rep from * around, ending hdc in each of last 2 sts, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join-30 hdc total. Rnds 5-6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join. Front Left side
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each of next 4 sts, turn-5 sc total. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 4 sts, turn-4 sc total. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, turn-3 sc total. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, turn-2 sc total. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sl st in next st. Ch 35 to make tie. Fasten off. Front Right side
Skip 3 sts from the last st on Row 1 of Front Left Side, attach yarn in next st. Work as for Front Left Side. Hem
Working along bottom edge of dress, attach Color C in any st. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, * 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly
Stuff all the parts except the Ears with fiberfill, using only a small amount of stuffing for the Arms and Legs. Secure the eyes and nose to the Head.
Use tail ends and a yarn needle to sew Ears to the Head.
Use tail ends to sew the Head, Arms and Legs to the Body. Sew buttons to the Front Left and Front Right Sides of the Dress. Weave in any loose ends, and dress your bunny.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Mr Funky Bunny In A Dress Reviewed by Pinky Higgs on 2011-04-19
This is a great pattern!
It was so easy to follow and it is the first crotchet toy I have ever made.
The only thing I would change is to decrease the last round on the head to 17 stitches so it matches the top of the body for easier attachment.
I made this bunny for my son so I didn't make the dress but I can recommend the rest of the pattern. :)
When you are in New York City, visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio at 34 W. 15th Street for a one-of-a-kind yarn lover's experience.
For more information, visit the website, LionBrandYarnStudio.com
Head
Ears (make 2)
Legs (make 2)
