Blossom Bunny Pattern

Spring is finally here! And with it, the hope of warmth and blooming flowers and willows. What better time to release my newest pattern "Blossom Bunny"! Just in time to make for Easter and perfect for decorating and playing.

I was planning to also sell the actually bunny I made, but my son has claimed it as his own, so for now, the pattern will just have to do! Below is the FREE pattern, but if you'd like to buy a clean printable version without ads, it can be purchased on Etsy and Ravelry at your convenience.

This pattern is written using US terms and is done in multiple small sections (in the round) that are stuffed and sewn together. Eyes and face are 100% optional (super cute both ways). If you don't have the right hook, always err on the side of slightly smaller if possible-it helps keep the stitches tight. And most of all-have fun. ;)

Materials

Yarn: Approx. 250 meters in worsted weight (size 4) in white or cream and approx. 75 meters worsted weight (size 4) in blue.

Hook: G/4.00mm

Other: Yarn Needle and scissors, eyes if desired, Polyfil stuffing

Terms/Abbreviations

❖ ch = chain

❖ st = stitch

❖ sl st = slip stitch US

❖ sc = single crochet US

❖ hdc = half double crochet US

❖ sc inc = sc 2 in same stitch

❖ dc inc = dc 2 in same stitch

❖ dec = sc 2 stitches together (also known as a decrease, or sc2tog)

Ears (Make 2)

Magic circle-SC 6. (6)

Row 1: [sc inc next st, sc in next] 3x (9)

Row 2: [sc inc next st, sc next 2 st] 3x (12)

Row 3: [sc inc next st, sc next 5 st] 2x (14)

Row 4: [sc inc next st, sc next 6 st] 2x (16)

Rows 5-20: sc in each st around (a stitch marker is helpful here to know exact row) (16)

Tie off. Pinch opening so the ear is folded in half (making a crease) and sew shut-leaving enough to sew onto body.

Arms (Make 2)

Magic circle-SC 6. (6)

Row 1: [sc inc next st, sc in next] 3x (9)

Rows 2-27: sc in next st around (a stitch marker is helpful here to know exact row) (9)

Tie off and leave enough to sew onto body.

Legs (Make 2)

Magic circle-SC 6. (6)

Row 1: [sc inc next st, sc in next] 3x (9)

ows 2-27: sc in next st around (a stitch marker is helpful here to know exact row) (9)

Finish off and keep close to start body.

Body

Row 1: Attach yarn to one leg, ch 5, slst into top of other leg, sc next 9 sts, sc in each ch st across (5), sc next 9 stitches. (28)

Row 2: sc each st across other side of ch5, continue to sc each st around (23). (28)

Row 3: [sc inc, sc next 3 sts, sc inc next st, sc next 9] 2x. (32)

Row 4: [sc inc next st, sc next 5 sts, sc inc next st, sc next 9] 2x. (36)

Rows 5-15: sc in continuous round, placing stitch marker in first st of each round. (36)

Row 16: sc next 3 sts, dec, sc next 5, dec, sc next 9, dec, sc next 5, dec, sc to end of round. (32)

Row 17: sc next 3 sts, dec, sc next 3, dec, sc next 9, dec, sc next 3, dec, sc next 6 sts (to end of round). (28)

Row 18: [sc next 2 st, dec] 7x (21)

Row 19: [sc 1, dec] 7x (14)

Row 20: [sc 6, dec] 2x (12)

Row 21: [sc 1, Inc] around. (18)

Row 22: [s 2, Inc] around. (24)

*Stuff up to neck*

Row 23: [sc 3, Inc] around. (30)

Row 24: [sc 4, Inc] around. (36)

Row 25: [sc 5, Inc] around. (42)

Row 26: [sc 6, Inc] around. (48)

Row 27: [sc 7, Inc] around. (54)

Rows 28-32: sc around.

Row 33: [sc 7, Dec] around. (48)

Row 32: [sc 6, Dec] around. (42)

Row 34: [sc 5, Dec] around. (36)

Row 34: [sc 4, Dec] around. (30)

Row 35: [sc 3, dec] around. (24)

Row 36: [sc 2, dec] around. (18)

*Add face here if desired, stuff head*

Row 37: [sc 1, dec] around (12)

Sew closed (front loop only) and finish off.

*Attach arms to the 5th row below the neck, in-line with the row.*

*Attach ears to the top of the head 2-3 rows from the center close.*

Dress

ch 35, slst to beginning of chain (making sure it is not twisted),

Row 1: ch1, sc each st around, slst to ch1

Row 2: ch 2, hdc each st around, slst top of first st.

Row 3: ch 2, dc each st around, slst top of first st.

Row 4: ch1, [sc, skip 2 sts, 5dc next stitch, skip 2 sts] around, slst top of first st.

Row 5: ch3, 2 dc same st, skip 2 sts, [sc next st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc next st, skip 2 sts] 5x, sc next st, skip 2 st, 2 dc in same st as ch3, slst top of ch3.

Row 6-9: repeat rows 4 & 5

Row 10: ch3, dc same st, [skip 2 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) same st] around, slst top of ch 3.

Row 11: ch3, dc ch space, [skip 2 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in open ch space] around, slst top of ch 3.

Finish off and position dress on the body and start the choke and sleeves.

Choke/Sleeves

Ch 35

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc each stitch across.

Row 2: ch 2, turn. hdc each stitch across.

Row 3: ch 2, turn. dc inc (2 dc each st) across.

Row 4: ch3, dc same st, [skip 1 st, (dc, ch1, dc) same st] around, slst top of ch 3.

Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing dress onto body.

Sew Dress

Place choke around the neck, and sew seam up and down the back.

Next, sewing to the top of the dress body, attach yoke at the base of the dc's so there is a little fringe when completed. When at the base of the arm, sew through the body of the bunny to the other side of the arm 2-3 times, attaching the yoke and dress at those points. Continue around and repeat at the other arm. Finish in the back, tying off and weaving in tail of sewing yarn.

VOILA! YOU DID IT! Smile and admire your work. Take pictures and share! Some hashtag ideas might include: #sproutingtheseedpatterns #blossombunny #sproutingtheseedblossombunny

Thank you for your support and for sharing our love of beautiful crochet. :)

~Madeline "Mommy Lemon"~

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