Crochet Easter Rabbits: Step-by-Step Guide
Crochet Easter Rabbits bring a touch of charm and coziness to any Easter celebration. These adorable handmade bunnies make for the perfect festive decoration or heartfelt gift. With their soft yarn and intricate details, each rabbit is sure to add a sprinkle of joy to your holiday decor. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these sweet little rabbits is a delightful way to embrace the spirit of Easter and spread some handmade happiness.
Materials Needed
You'll need approximately 15 gr of Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply in 3 different colors, a crochet hook size C, polyester fiber fill stuffing, and two black beads or little safety eyes.
Abbreviations
- Ch = Chain
- St = Stitch
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Dec = Decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
- Inc = Increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Rnd = Round
Skill Level
Easy
Size
The finished rabbit is approximately 13 cm tall. You can adjust the size depending on the yarn you use.
Tips
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round.
- All stitches are worked into both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
- The rabbits can be made in any desired colors.
Seamless Way of Changing Color
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
Instructions
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: *inc* (12 sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each of next 12 sts
Rnd 4: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts)
Rnd 5: sc in each of next 18 sts
Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts)
Rnd 7: sc in each of next 24 sts
Rnd 8: *sc in each of next 7 sts, inc* (27 sts)
Rnd 9: sc in each of next 27 sts
Rnd 10: *sc in each of next 8 sts, inc* (30 sts)
Rnd 11: sc in each of next 30 sts
Rnd 12: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts)
Rnd 13-19: sc in each of next 36 sts
Rnd 20: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts)
Rnd 21: sc in each of next 30 sts
Rnd 22: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (25 sts)
Rnd 23: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (20 sts)
Rnd 24: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (15 sts)
Stuff the rabbit with fiberfill or other stuffing material until it is firm. To add weight to the bottom of the body, you can use little stones, rice or Poly Pellets.
Rnd 25: *dec*
Cast off and weave in ends.
Ear (Make 2)
Cast on 18 sts.
Dc into the 4th ch from the hook and each of the next 13 sts, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in the next st, working on the other side of the foundation ch: dc in each of the next 14 sts, sl st.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing ears to the head.
Nose
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: sc in each of the next 6 sts.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing the nose to the head.
Assembly
Sew ears to the rabbit's head. Position the nose and sew it to the head of your sweet friend. Decide where you will position the eyes and sew them to the head. Sew beads to the body.
Embroider the mouth and eyebrows with black yarn. Ready!