Bunnies are one of the most adorable creatures, and crafting a cute baby bunny plush can be a delightful project. In this pattern, we'll guide you step by step through the creation of a charming baby bunny named Arthur. Gather your materials and let's get started!
Materials:
Before we dive into the pattern, make sure you have all the necessary materials ready:
Rainbow 8/4 cotton yarn
Recommended crochet hook: US size B/1-C/2 (2.5 mm)
1 pair of safety eyes: 0.4 inches (9 mm)
Fiber fill
A bit of baby pink yarn for the nose
For the specific yarn usage and where to purchase the materials, you can check the following link: Buy yarn and supplies here
Measurements:
Let's start by understanding the size of our adorable baby bunny:
Height: Approximately 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Pattern:
Now, let's create the various parts of the baby bunny, following this pattern step by step:
Leg (make 2):
Start in color A. Make a magic ring (mr), and work 6 single crochet (sc) in the ring. (6)
Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
Work "1 sc in the first s, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Switch to color B. Work sc around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends. Make one more leg, but don't finish it since we're going to continue from here.
Body:
Ch 3 and work 1 sc over to the other leg and work sc around in each stitch (24). Work 1 sc in the 3 ch stitches, and then sc around on the first leg (24). Work 1 sc at the other side of the 3 ch stitches. (54)
Work "1 sc in the first 8 sts, 2 sc in the next". Repeat from "to" around. (60)
Work sc around. (60)
Work "1 sc in the first 8 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (54)
Work sc around. (54)
Work "1 sc in the first 7 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (48)
Switch to color A. Work sc in the back loop only (blo) around. (48)
Work sc around. (48)
Work "1 sc in the first 6 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (42)
Work sc around. (42)
Work "1 sc in the first 5 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (36)
Work sc around. (36)
Work "1 sc in the first 4 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (30)
Work sc around. (30)
Work "1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Stuff the legs and body with fiber filling.
Head:
Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (48)
Work "1 sc in the first 7 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (54)
Work "1 sc in the first 8 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (60)
Work sc around. (60)
Work "1 sc in the first 8 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (54)
Work sc around. (54)
Work "1 sc in the first 7 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (48)
Work "1 sc in the first 6 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (42)
Insert the eyes between round 37 and 38 with an interspace of 6-7 stitches.
Work "1 sc in the first 5 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (36)
Work "1 sc in the first 4 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (30)
Work "1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Stuff the head with fiber filling, and stuff it firmly before the hole is completely shut.
Work "1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first s, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (12)
Work 2 sc tog around. (6)
Sew the hole completely shut and weave in the end.
Indentations and Nose:
In the same color as the head, pull a thread up and out on the right side of one of the eyes.
Insert the needle on the left side of the eye and tighten slightly.
Pull a bit, creating an indentation underneath the eye.
Now, pull the thread up on the right side of the other eye.
And down again on the left side of the eye.
Tighten the thread a bit, so the eyes are pulled back a little bit, giving the bunny a cute expression.
Sew the nose as shown in the picture above. Sew the nose across 4-5 stitches.
Overalls (in color B):
Insert the yarn in front where you wish to place the bib. Insert the yarn in a front loop where you have only worked in the back loop. Work 10 sc.
Ch 1 and work slip stitches (ss) around the rest of the loops.
Ch 1 and finish with 1 ss in the first sc.
Ch 1. Work sc in the 10 stitches.
Turn by chaining 1. Work sc in the 10 stitches. Repeat until you have a bib consisting of 6 rows in total. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Turn the bunny around. Insert the yarn in an ss so the suspenders will make a cross. Ch 22, and then 1 ss in the corner of the bib. Work ss along the edge of the bib. Ch 22 and finish with 1 ss in a loop on the back. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Arms (make 2 in color A):
Make a mr and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
Work "1 sc in the first s, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Work "1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work sc around. (18)
Work sc around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first 4 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (15)
Work sc around. (15)
Work sc around. (15)
Work "1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around (12)
Work sc around. (12)
Stuff the hand and arm slightly. Fold the arm flat, and join it using sc stitches. Leave a long tail for assembly. Sew the arms onto the body right under the head. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Ears (make 2 in color A):
Make a mr and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
Work "1 sc in the first s, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Work sc around (24)
Work "1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc in the next s". Repeat from "to" around. (30)
Work sc around. (30)
Work sc around. (30)
Work sc around. (30)
Work "1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (27)
Work sc around. (27)
Work sc around. (27)
Work "1 sc in the first 7 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Work sc around. (24)
Work "1 sc in the first 6 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (21)
Work sc around. (21)
Work sc around (21)
Work "1 sc in the first 5 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (18)
Work sc around. (18)
Work "1 sc in the first 4 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (15)
Work sc around. (15)
Work "1 sc in the first 3 sts, 2 sc tog". Repeat from "to" around. (12)
Work sc around. (12)
Fold the ear flat and join it using sc stitches. Leave a long tail for assembly. Sew the ears onto each side of the head.