Crochet Plush Bunny

Create your very own adorable bunny plush using the art of crocheting. With just a few simple materials like yarn, a crochet hook, and some stuffing, you can bring this cute bunny to life. Crocheting allows you to customize the colors and details of your plush, making it a unique and personalized creation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your skills. You can choose to add embellishments like bows, buttons, or even a little carrot accessory to give your bunny its own personality. The possibilities are endless when it comes to crocheting, so let your creativity run wild as you bring this charming bunny plush to life stitch by stitch. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, this handmade plush will surely bring joy and warmth to whoever receives it.

Yarn: Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Mushroom and Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green

Crochet Hook: size US H

Gauge: not necessary for this project
Also needed: fiber fill, safety eyes, small amount of pink yarn for nose, yarn needle

Size: approximately 11 1/2 tall from the bottom of feet to the top of head (not including ears)

Pattern instructions:

Make 2
For the Body:
With the green yarn, ch 23.
Row 1: 1 single crochet in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 22 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 4 1/2 inches, ending on a WS row.

Next Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *Dcfp around next sc. Dcbp around next sc. Rep from * to the last sc. 1 hdc in last sc. Turn.
Next Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Cut green yarn.

For the Head:
Row 1: With the beige yarn, ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 20 sts.
Repeat the last row, dec 2 sts every row to 10 sts. Fasten off.

For the Arms:
(Make 2)
With the beige yarn, ch 2.
Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 6: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Break the beige yarn, join the green yarn with sl st to first st. 12 sts.
Round 7: With the green yarn, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 8: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd 5 times more. Fasten off at end of last rnd.

For the Legs:
(Make 2)
With the beige yarn, ch 2.
Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rounds 6-13: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off at end of last rnd.

For the Ears:
(Make 2)
Chain 5.
Row 1: 1 single crochet in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Single crochet across row.
Increase 1 stitch at both ends every other row until there are 10 sts.
Decrease:
Decrease 1 stitch at both ends until there are 2 sts left. Bind off.

Finishing:
With the wrong sides of the Front and Back facing each other sew edges together, leaving opening at the top for stuffing. Stuff the body and add the safety eyes. Sew the edge closed. Stuff the arms and legs and sew onto the body. Sew the Ears to the top of the Head. Make and attach pom pom tail.