Crochet Spring Bunny Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

The Crochet Spring Bunny

The Crochet Spring Bunny is an adorable and charming addition to any handmade collection, perfect for bringing a touch of whimsy and cuteness to your décor. With its fluffy yarn and sweet design, this little bunny is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Whether you're looking to create a thoughtful gift or simply want to indulge in some relaxing crochet time, crafting this Spring Bunny is a delightful way to spread joy and creativity.

Materials Needed

• Gantsilyo Guru Selections Milk cotton Light (Mini) #3 weight yarn
• Size 2.5mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Skill Level

Beginner

Terminology

This pattern is written in USA Terminology

• Ch - chain
• Sc - single crochet
• Inc - increase
• Dec - decrease

Pattern Start

All pieces are done in continuous round, without join at the end of every round.

Head

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12)
3. Round 3: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)
4. Round 4: (2Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (24)
5. Round 5: (3Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (30)
6. Round 6: (4Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (36)
7. Round 7-11: Sc in each st around (36)

On Round 11, with a piece of scrap yarn mark 15th and 22nd stitch. Marked stitches are for safety eyes placement.

12. Round 12: 7Sc, Inc in next 4 sts, 14Sc, Inc in next 4 sts, 7Sc (44)
13. Round 13-14: Sc in each st around (44)
14. Round 15: 7Sc, Dec x4, 14Sc, Dec x4, 7Sc (36)
15. Round 16: (4Sc, Dec) repeat around (30)
16. Round 17: (3Sc, Dec) repeat around (24)
17. Round 18: (2Sc, Dec) repeat around (18)
18. Round 19: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (12)

Continue working on the Body:

1. Round 20: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)
2. Round 21: (2Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (24)
3. Round 22: Sc in each st around (24)
4. Round 23: (3Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (30)
5. Round 24: Sc in each st around (30)
6. Round 25: (4Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (36)
7. Round 26: (5Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (42)
8. Round 27-31: Sc in each st around (42)
9. Round 32: (5Sc, Dec) repeat around (36)
10. Round 33: (4Sc, Dec) repeat around (30)
11. Round 34: (3Sc, Dec) repeat around (24)
12. Round 35: (2Sc, Dec) repeat around (18)
13. Round 36: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (12)
14. Round 37: Dec around (6)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, thread through each and pull tight to shut opening close. Tuck in yarn tail to hide.

Ears

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: (2Sc, Inc in next st) x2 (8)
3. Round 3: (3Sc, Inc in next st) x2 (10)
4. Round 4: (4Sc, Inc in next st) x2 (12)
5. Round 5: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)
6. Round 6-11: Sc in each st around (18)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing ears to the head.

Fold the ear bottom in half and sew to shape.

Muzzle

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
3. Round 3: (3Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (15)
4. Round 4: (4Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail for later sewing muzzle to the face. With light pink colored yarn or thread, embroider nose and mouth detail.

Arms

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (9)
3. Round 3: Sc in each st around (9)
4. Round 4: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (6)
5. Round 5-6: Sc in each st around

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the arms to the body later.

Feet

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12)
3. Round 3: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)
4. Round 4-6: Sc in each st around
5. Round 7: (4Sc, Dec) repeat around (15)
6. Round 8: (3Sc, Dec) repeat around (12)
7. Round 9-10: Sc in each st around (12)
8. Round 11: (2Sc, Dec) repeat around (9)
9. Round 12: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (6)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle, thread through each and pull tight to shut opening close.

Tail

1. Round 1: 6 Sc in magic ring
2. Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12)
3. Round 3: (Sc, Inc in next st) repeat around (18)
4. Round 4: Sc in each st around (18)
5. Round 5: (Sc, Dec in next st) repeat around (12)
6. Round 6: Dec around (6)

Finish off, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing the tail to the body later.