DIY Crochet Bunny Blanket Buddy — Soft Velvetspun Pattern with Step-by-Step Instructions

Make a cuddly Crochet Bunny Blanket Buddy with soft Lion Brand Velvetspun yarn. This small blanket features an attached stuffed bunny head and ears — a sweet, portable project that's perfect for gifting or snuggling on the couch. Below are materials, measurements, and clear step-by-step stitch instructions to guide you through making the blanket buddy.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn:
  • Lion Brand Velvetspun Yarn in Pastel Green – 2 balls.
  • Small amount of black worsted weight yarn (for embroidering the face).
• Hook: Lion Brand Crochet Hook – Size K-10.5.
• Additional Tools:
  • Lion Brand Stitch Markers.
  • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (set of 6).
  • Small amount of fiberfill stuffing (to stuff the head).

Measurements:

• Finished Size: 17 inches (43 cm) long, not including the ears.
• Gauge: 7.5 single crochet (sc) stitches + 7 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). (Ensure to check your gauge for proper sizing.)

Stitching Instructions for Making the Bunny Blanket Buddy Pattern:

Starting at lower corner:

• Ch 2.
• Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 2 sc.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc – 3 sc.
• 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 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 ch-1 sp, sc in each sc across, 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.

Repeat Pattern — Rows 7–17:

• Continue increasing by working 2 sc in the first and last sc of each row while maintaining the ch-1 sps — ending with 31 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.

Add Paws:

• Row 18 (paw): Ch 15, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, 2 sc in next sc, sc across to ch-1 sp, sc in ch-1 sp, sc across to next ch-1 sp, sc in ch-1 sp, sc to end – 47 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
• Row 19 (paw): Ch 15, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, sc across to ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc across – 61 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.

Shape Blanket Body:

• Rows 20–22: Ch 1, turn, sc across with ch-1 sps as established; leave 3 sts unworked – 33 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
• Rows 23–27: Begin decreasing by working sc2tog at the start and end of each row and maintaining the ch-1 sps – 23 sc and 2 ch-1 sps.
• Row 28: Ch 1, turn, work (sc3tog) 8 times – 9 sc.

Shape Head:

• Rnd 29: Ch 1, working in FLO, 2 sc in first st, sc across; turn to work in BLO, 2 sc in first st, sc across – 20 sc.
• Rnds 30–31: 2 sc in first sc, sc across – 24 sc.
• Rnds 32–35: Sc around evenly – 24 sc.
• Rnd 36: Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat around – 16 sc.
• Rnd 37: (Sc2tog) around – 8 sc.
• Rnd 38: (Sc2tog) around; sl st to close – 4 sc.
• Stuff head lightly with fiberfill and close with a drawstring.

Ears (Make 2):

• Join yarn: Sl st to side of head, ch 17.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across; join to head with sl st – 16 sc.
• Row 2: Turn, sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog – 15 sc.
• Row 3: Turn, sc2tog, sc across; join to head with sl st – 14 sc.
• Row 4: Turn, sc across to last 4 sc, sl st in last 4 sc. Fasten off.
• Repeat for second ear.

Finishing:

• Embroider the face using black worsted weight yarn.
• Tie knots in each paw for added detail.
• Weave in ends.

Embroider the face, tie knots in the paws, weave in ends, and your Bunny Blanket Buddy is ready to cuddle!