Crochet Clover the Bunny
"Crochet Clover the Bunny" is an adorable amigurumi pattern that will bring a touch of charm to your crochet projects. This sweet bunny design features intricate details that give it a whimsical and endearing personality. With its floppy ears and cute button eyes, Clover is sure to melt hearts and put a smile on anyone's face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your own Crochet Clover the Bunny will be a delightful and rewarding experience. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft your very own cuddly companion that will brighten up any room with its irresistible cuteness.
Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes or felt eyes and either a safety nose or some scrap cotton yarn to embroider one
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
Head & Body
These are worked as one piece, starting at the top of the head.
R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: 12 SC, 6 inc, 12 SC (36)
These increases are to form the bum. When attaching safety eyes later, keep this in mind.
R7-12 (6 rows): 36 SC
R13: 12 SC, 6 dec, 12 SC (30)
R14: 30 SC
R15: (3SC, dec) x 6 (24)
R16: 24 SC
Stuff the body firmly. Make sure you shape the bum of the bunny with lots of stuffing.
R17: (2SC, dec) x 6 (18)
R18: 18 SC
R19: (1SC, dec) x 6 (12)
R20: 12 inc (24)
R21: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R22: (4 SC, inc) x 6 (36)
R23-28 (6 rows): 36 SC
R29: (4 SC, dec) x 6 (30)
Attach safety eyes between rows 26 & 27. If using, attach the safety nose in the middle of the eyes, 1-2 rows below. Otherwise, you can embroider a nose on where you think looks best between the eyes.
R30: 30 SC
R31: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24)
Start stuffing the head. Make sure the neck is stuffed firmly.
R32: (2SC, dec) x 6 (18)
R33: (1SC, dec) x 6 (12)
R34: 6 dec (6)
FO and sew hole shut.
Arms – make two
R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12) R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12) R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 SC
R5: (1 SC, dec) x 6 (12)
R6-7 (2 rows): 12 SC
R8: (2 SC, dec) x 3 (9)
Stuff hand. Do not stuff past row 6.
R9-12 (4 rows): 9 SC
SC across the top to close. FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach onto the body vertically between rows 13-16.
Legs – make two
R1: 8 SC in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (1SC, inc) x 8 (24)
R4-5 (2 rows): 24SC
R6: (1SC, dec) x 8 (16)
Stuff foot. Do not stuff past row 6.
R7: (2SC, dec) x 4 (12)
R8-11 (4 rows): 12SC
R12: (2 SC, dec) x 3 (9)
R13: 9 SC
SC across top to close, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach at the bottom of the body horizontally.
Ears - make two
R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-9 (5 rows): 24 SC
R10: (2SC, dec) x 6 (18)
R11-18 (8 rows): 18
R19: (2SC, dec) x 4, 2 SC (14)
R20- 26 (7 rows): 14 SC
R27: (5 SC, dec) x 2 (12)
SC across the top to close, FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach onto the head at approximately the third row from the top of the head.
Tail – make in white
R1: 6 SC in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4-5 (2 rows): 18 SC
R 6: (1SC, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff tail.
R7 6 dec
FO, attach between rows 7 and 9 at the center of the back.
Bow (Optional):
Chain 3, 3 DC in the first chain. Chain 3, Sl St into the first chain. Chain 3, Sl St into the first chain. 3 DC in the first chain. Chain 3, Sl St into the first chain. FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
To form the bow, take one of the ends and tie it around the center a couple of times. I like to knot it on the back side of the bow with the other end. Attach the bow wherever you’d like on the bunny.