Crochet Bunny Teether: A Step-by-Step Guide

The crochet bunny teether is an adorable and practical solution for teething babies. Not only is it soft and gentle on their gums, but it's also irresistibly cute with its little bunny ears and bright colors. This teether is a parent's best friend, providing comfort for their little ones while soothing their sore gums. It's a great way to keep babies entertained and help them through those tough teething days. Plus, it's easy to clean and can be taken on-the-go, making it a must-have in every parent's baby bag.

Materials

• Weight 3 yarn (DK/Light Worsted/8-ply):
• Main color: Less than 150m (164 yards)
• Scrap yarn for eyes, nose, and ruffled collar
• Crochet hook: 3 mm
• Pair of scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Wooden ring (non-toxic, unpainted, ~2 inches in diameter)

Bunny Head

Beginning

Start with a magic circle or chain 2.

Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the second chain from the hook or into the magic circle.

Rounds

Round 1:

Do not join rounds; use a stitch marker.
6 sc in a ring. (6 stitches)

Round 2:

Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 3:

1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)

Round 4:

1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 5:

1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (30 stitches)

Round 6:

1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (36 stitches)

Rounds 7-11:

Sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches)

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 12:

1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, invisible decrease, repeat around. (30 stitches)

Round 13:

1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, invisible decrease, repeat around. (24 stitches)

Round 14:

1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, invisible decrease, repeat around. (18 stitches)

Round 15:

1 sc in next stitch, invisible decrease, repeat around. (12 stitches)

Stuff the head with fiber fill.

Round 16:

1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, invisible decrease, repeat around. (9 stitches)

Fasten off and leave yarn tail for sewing.

Bunny Ears (Make 2)

Beginning

Start with a magic circle or chain 2.

Work 6 sc into the second chain from the hook or into the magic circle.

Rounds

Round 1:

Sc in each stitch around. (6 stitches)

Round 2:

1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (9 stitches)

Round 3:

1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (12 stitches)

Round 4:

1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around. (15 stitches)

Rounds 5-11:

Sc in each stitch around. (15 stitches)

Sew the ear together at the base, fasten off, and leave yarn tail for sewing.

Ruffled Collar

Beginning

Chain 11.

Row 1

Work 5 double crochets (dc) in 3rd chain from the hook and in each remaining chain. (45 stitches)

Row 2

Chain 2 (counts as first dc), dc across. (45 stitches)

Fasten off and leave yarn tail for sewing.

Teething Ring Cover

Beginning

Chain 22.

Row 1

Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain. (21 stitches)

Rows 2-7

Chain 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (21 stitches)

Fasten off and leave yarn tail for sewing.

Whip stitch the piece around the teething ring.

Assembly

Attach Ears

Pin ears in position and sew to the head securely.

Embroider Facial Features

Use black yarn for eyes and pink yarn for the nose. Start the eyes on the 9th round and embroider the nose on the 10th round.

Attach Head to Ring:

Use approximately 30 inches of yarn. Secure sewing around the bottom of the head to the covered teething ring.

Attach Ruffled Collar

Tie and sew the ruffled collar securely around the bunny’s neck.