Crochet Squishy Spring Bunny

Create your very own adorable spring bunny with the art of crocheting! This soft and squishy bunny will make the perfect addition to your Easter decorations or a lovely handmade gift for a friend. Using pastel yarn colors and a simple crochet pattern, you can bring this cute bunny to life in no time. The fluffy texture and charming details of the bunny will surely bring a smile to anyone's face. With just a few basic crochet stitches, you can craft a one-of-a-kind spring bunny that is sure to be cherished for years to come. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for all skill levels. Let your creativity shine as you customize your bunny with different colors, accessories, and even a little pom-pom tail. Crocheting a squishy spring bunny is not only a fun and relaxing activity, but it also allows you to create something special that will be treasured for generations.

Materials:

• K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
• 350 yards of super bulky/#6 weight yarn (I used 4 colors of Toucan from Hobbii in the “Pastel Yellow” “Sky Blue” “Light Purple” and “Cloud” I used a full ball of the cloud, almost a ball of the purple, and about half each of the yellow and blue)
• Scraps of yarn to embroider eyes and nose ( I used super bulky weight yarn in black for the eyes and left over purple from the bunny for the nose)
• Yarn/tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
• Polyfill/Fiberfill
• 2 Pipe Cleaners (the longer ones, 11-12 inches)

Sizing:

• Body circumference is 29 inches
• Bottom to top of head is 11 inches tall
• Total height is 16 inches tall
• Each ear is 5 inches tall
• Flowers are 2.5 inches wide

Squishy Crochet Spring Bunny Pattern Notes:

• If you want your bunny to be taller or shorter, simply work more/less rounds of the striped section.
• Not into embroidery? Try making button eyes and nose, or even glue some felt shapes for the face!
• If you’re having trouble getting the ears to stand up, add more stitches to the front and back of the base of each ear. This will add some strong reinforcement

Colors Used For Each Round:

• Rounds 1-5: Purple
• Rounds 6-7: Yellow
• Rounds 8-9: Blue
• Rounds 10-11: Purple
• Rounds 12-13: Yellow
• Rounds 14-15: Blue
• Rounds 16-17: Purple
• Rounds 18-26: Gray

Bunny Body & Head:

The Base:

• Ch 4 and join in the ch furthest from the hook with a slip stitch to create a ring.
• Round 1 (purple yarn): ch 3, then work 11 dc into the center of the ring. Join the close the round with a slip stitch.
• Round 2 (purple yarn): ch 3, then *work a dc into the first stitch, then work 2 dc into the next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join to close the round with a slip stitch in the topmost chain.
• Round 3 (purple yarn): ch 3, then *work 2 dc into the first stitch, and in each stitch around. Repeat from * around. Join to close the round with a slip stitch in the topmost chain.
• Round 4 (purple yarn): Repeat round 3.
• Round 5 (purple yarn): Ch 3, then work a bpdc (back post double crochet) in each stitch around. Join to close the round with a slip stitch in the topmost chain.

The Striped Body:

• Rounds 6-21 (worked in alternating colors to create stripes-I did two rounds of each color, the last four rounds in gray): ch 2, then work a hdc (half double crochet) in each stitch around. Join to close the round with a slip stitch in the topmost chain.

Head Shaping:

• Round 22: (worked in gray yarn): ch 2, then *work a hdc into each of the next 4 stitches, then a hdc2tog over the next two stitches. (see the video tutorial above if unfamiliar with this stitch!)
• Round 23: (worked in gray yarn): ch 2, then *work a hdc into each of the next 3 stitches, then a hdc2tog over the next two stitches.
• Round 24: (worked in gray yarn): ch 2, then *work a hdc into each of the next 2 stitches, then a hdc2tog over the next two stitches.
• Round 25: (worked in gray yarn): ch 2, then *work a hdc into the next stitch, then a hdc2tog over the next two stitches.
• Round 26: (worked in gray yarn): ch 2, then *work a hdc2tog around the whole round this time.
• Fasten off leaving a long tail (you will have a small opening). Leave it open for now and move down to the Bunny Face section.

Bunny Face:

• With scrap yarn, embroider a nose as shown (I used some leftover purple yarn). I just did a few horizontal stitches, then a vertical one on each side.
• Embroider the eyes. I did just two simple french knots with some black super bulky yarn. If you’ve never done a french knot.

Bunny Ears:

• (Worked in the gray yarn)
• Make two.
• Tie yarn onto the end of one of the pipe cleaners.
• Chain 2 then work 48 hdc across the pipe cleaner.
• Ch 1 and turn. Work a sc into each stitch across.
• Fasten off leaving a long tail and bend into a bunny ear shape.
• You may want to fold the ends of the pipe cleaners inward to keep the stitches from falling off the edge.
• Set aside for both ears for now.

Flowers:

• Make 6 (2 of each color).
• Ch 5 and join in the ch furthest from the hook with a slip stitch to create a ring.
• *Work (3 dc, sl st) into the center of the ring. Repeat five times for five petals or six times for six petals. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming later.
• Repeat to create a flower crown–I did two purple, two yellow, and two blue.

Finishing & Assembly:

• Stuff the bunny until it is full. For best results, add the filling in small amounts, a little at a time instead of one large clump. It will give you a lot more control and less of a “lumpy” look.
• Seam the top closed–with a tapestry/yarn needle, weave in and out along the edge. Gently pull closed to cinch closed and secure with a strong knot or two.
• Shape then sew ears to top of head.
• Sew Flowers as shown in a row across the front of the ears.
• If your ears are a bit wiggly, you may need to add some some stitches across the back of them to reinforce.
• Stuff and/or weave in all ends and you’re finished!