Pattern: Spring Bunnies

Spring has arrived! Its been 3 years since I designed the Spring Bunnies and I know that this pattern has been dearly loved and used many times all over the world since then. If you never jumped on the bunny bandwagon, nows your chance to join in on the fun and make your own Spring Bunny as the weather warms up and Easter approaches! This pattern originally appeared onCraftzineHEREand it is my pleasure bringing it to you on my blog for the very first time!Materials: Yarn [beige or white medium weight (4) yarn for the body; pink lightweight yarn (3) for the flower] 2.00 mm crochet hook and 1.25 mm crochet hook (for the carrot) Yarn needle Fiberfill Brown or pink felt (for the feet) Patterned fabric (for lining of the ears) 12 mm safety eyes Embroidery floss (brown or beige for the nose and to attach felt for the feet; orange and green for the carrot) [For new bunny: 9 mm safety eyes, yellow embroidery floss for flower, pink embroidery floss for nose, beige felt for feet]Note: I worked in continuous rounds (vs. joined rounds). ***Please follow along with my blog postHEREto see step-by-step photos! HEADUsing beige or white yarn,R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)R5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (30 sts)R6: *Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (36 sts)R7: *Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (42 sts)R8: *Sc 6, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (48 sts)R9-13: Sc 48R14: *Sc 6, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)R15: *Sc 5, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)R16: *Sc 4, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)R17: *Sc 3, dec 1* rep 6 times. (24 sts)Place 12 mm safety eyes towards bottom half of head. Begin stuffing head.R18: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)R19: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)Continue stuffing head firmly.R20: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)Fasten off and weave in end.Using brown or beige embroidery floss, sew nose onto head using following tutorial:

For new bunny nose variation:

EARS(make 2)Using beige or white yarn,R1: 5 sc in Magic Ring (5 sts)R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (10 sts)R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times. (15 sts)R4-8: Sc 15.R9: *Sc 3, dec1*, rep 3 times. (12 sts)R10-11: Sc 12.R12: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 3 times (9 sts)R13-15: Sc 9.Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. Sew open end together. Cut fabric lining in shape of ears. Sew fabric lining onto ears. Attach ears either on top of head pointing up or towards back of head pointing down.BODYUsing beige or white yarn,R1: 7 sc in Magic Ring. (7 sts)R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (14 sts)R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 7 times. (21 sts)R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 7 times. (28 sts)R5-8: Sc 28R9: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 7 times. (21 sts)R10: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 7 times. (14 sts)Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. Stuff body firmly. Sew body to head.ARMS(make 2)Using beige or white yarn,R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)R2: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 3 times. (9 sts)R3: Sc 9.R4: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 3 times. (6 sts)R5-7:Sc 6.Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. Attach to sides of body.LEGS(make 2)Using beige or white yarn,R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)R4-6: Sc 18 sts.Begin stuffing legs.R7: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)Continue stuffing firmly.R8: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)R9: Sc 6.Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. Cut ovals out of brown or pink felt. Sew oval pieces onto feet using embroidery floss. Attach legs to bottom of body.TAILUsing beige or white yarn,R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)R3: Sc 12R4: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. Sew onto bottom-back of body to give the bunny balance.ACCESSORIES CARROT:Using orange embroidery floss,R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)R2: *Sc 2, 2 sc in nex st*, rep 2 times. (8 sts)R3-7: Sc 8.Fasten off and sew open end together. Tuck ends in.Using green embroidery floss,Ch 3, sl st to any middle stitch on top of carrot, ch 3. Fasten off. Sew ends back into chains. FLOWERUsing pink yarn,Ch 21.R1: *Dc, ch1, dc* in fifth ch from hook. *Ch1, sk1. Dc, ch 1, dc in next stitch* till the end (repeat 8 times). [Result is 9 sets of double crochet Vs.] Ch 3 and turn.R2: In first ch1 space between the double crochet Vs, dc 4 times. *Sl st in next ch1 space between the double crochet vs. Dc 5 times* till the end (repeat 9 times). Sl st in last stitch in row. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing. With long end on the right side, roll the flower inwards (clockwise motion), placing the petals how you would like. Use yarn needle to sew the long end through the layers of the flower to fasten them in place. Attach the flower to the side of the bunnys head.

This pattern is an original pattern by Stephanie of All About Ami (April 2011) and originally first appeared on Craftzine. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it. You may sell items made from this pattern but please give credit or link back to All About Ami as the original designer