Meet Jay my new crochet bunny - another present for my nephew. His Mum and Dad have bought absolutely everything for him so a hand made gift was in order...and its in their favourite colour black so extra brownie points for me.
Jay is worked with two strands of Sirdar DK black crepe. I wanted to use cotton but there was none in my local shop so opted for crepe remembering my Grandma's tip that it doesn't split like other yarns. To minimise holes and unsightly white filling against the black I doubled the yarn thickness and used 3mm hook.
As per usual I like to freestyle. So made the pattern up as I went along. I've added extra details such as the 'J' on the bum, an 'X' for the tummy and cross stitch for the ears.
If you would like to make your own... Little Jay ~ Long Limbed Bunny
By Craftbelle copyright 2012
This free pattern is for personal use only.
Finished size: approx 12 inches
Materials & Tools:
1. Yarn - DK two strands. But you could probably use 1 strand of the thicker worsted yarn which they sell in the states.
2. Crochet hook: 3 mm
4. Tapestry Needle (to join body parts and hide yarn ends)
5. Poly-fill for stuffing
Abbreviations UK codes:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet decrease
st = stitch
MM= move marker
FO= fasten off
All pieces are made in spirals. So do not join at end of row.
Body
Make magic ring or sloppy slip knot see tutorial from fresh stitches. This will be pulled tight to reduce the hole.
Round 1: 6dc in magic ring. MM. (6)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (12)
Round 3: *2dc in first st, 1dc*, repeat * around. MM. (18)
Round 4: *2dc in first st, 1dc in next stitches*, repeat * around. MM. (24)
Round 5: *2dc in first st, 1dc in next 3 stitches*, repeat * around. MM. (30)
Round 6: *2dc in first st, 1dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat * around. MM. (36)
Round 7: *2dc in first st, 1dc in next 5 stitches*, repeat * around. MM. (42)
Round 8 – 10: 1 dc in each stitches around. MM (42)
Round 11: *2dctog, 1 dc in next 5 stitches*, repeat * around. MM (36)
Round 12: 1 dc in each st around. MM (36)
Round 13: *2dctog, 1 dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat * around. MM (30)
Round 14: 1 dc in each st around. MM (30)
Round 15: *2dctog, 1 dc in next 3 stitches*, repeat * around. MM (24)
Round 16: 1 dc in each st around. MM (24)
Round 17: *2dctog, 1 dc in next 2 stitch*, repeat * around. MM (18)
Round 18: 1 dc in each st around. MM (18)
Stuff firmly
Round 19: *2dctog, 1 dc in next stitch*, repeat * around. MM (12)
Round 20: *2dctog*, repeat * around. MM (6)
Round 21: 1 dc in each stitches around. MM (6)
Finish stuffing.
Run yarn tail through the last round of stitches with tapestry needle, pull to close the opening. FO.
Head
Round 1: 6dc in magic ring. MM. (6)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (12)
Round 3: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (12)
Round 4: *2dc in first st, 1dc*, repeat * around. MM. (18)
Round 5: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (18)
Round 6: *2dc in first st, 1dc in next 2 stitches*, repeat * around. MM. (24)
Round 7-11: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (24)
Round 12: *2dctog, 2 dc in next stitch*, repeat * around. MM (18)
Begin stuffing firmly
Round 13: *2dctog, 1 dc in next stitch*, repeat * around. MM (12)
Round 14: *2dctog*, repeat * around. MM (6) Complete stuffing
Round 15: 1 dc in each stitches around. MM (6)
Sew the hole shut tight. Leave long tail to attach head to body.
Ear Make 2
Round 1: 6dc in magic ring. MM. (6)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (12)
Round 3: *2dc in first st, 1dc*, repeat * around. MM. (18)
Round 4 - ?. dc around (18)
Fasten off. Add cross stitch to ears if desired.
Flatten, fold and stitch close ready to attach to head.
Leg Make 2
Round 1: 6dc in magic ring. MM. (6)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (12)
Round 3: *2dc in first st, 1dc*, repeat * around. MM. (18)
Round 4 to 5: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (18)
Round 6: 2dctog *1dc in next 14 stitches* 2dctog MM (16)
Round 7: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (16)
Round 8: 2dctog *1dc in next 12 stitches* 2dctog. MM (14)
Round 9 to 24: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (14)
Round 25: 2dctog *1dc in next 10 stitches* 2dctog. MM (12)
Round 26: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (12)
Round 27: *2dctog* , repeat * around. MM (6)
Round 28: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (6)
Round 29: *2dctog* , repeat * around. MM (3)
Close. Leave tail for attaching to body.
Arm Make 2
Round 1: 6dc in magic ring. MM. (6)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (12)
Round 3: 2dc in first st, dc in next 10, 2dc in last stitch. MM. (14)
Round 4 to 8: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (14)
Round 9: 2dctog, 1dc in next 12 stitches, 2dctog. MM (12)
Round 10-16: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (12)
Round 17: 2dctog *1dc in next 8 stitches* 2dctog. MM (10)
Round 18-19: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (10)
Round 20: *2dctog* , repeat * around. MM (5)
Close. Leave tail for attaching to body.
Tail
Round 1: 5dc in magic ring. MM. (5)
Round 2: *2dc in each st*, repeat * around. MM. (10)
Round 3: *2dc in first st, 1dc*, repeat * around. MM. (15)
Round 4 to 5: 1dc in each stitch around. MM (15)
Round 6: *2dctog, 1 dc in next stitch*, repeat * around. MM (10)
Round 7: *2dctog*, repeat * around. MM (5)
Close. Leave long tail for attaching to body.
Assembly
Sew head to body.
Attach ears and use embroidery thread to sew on features.
Sew on legs and arms. Add tummy cross and toes as desired. Voila!
Love this one, thanks !!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI'd love to crochet this beautifull bunny for a baby-boy. While reading the pattern I noticed that the ears-part is a bit short, only 3 rounds, can you please please tell me how to make the ears like you did? Because it looks so nice with the long ears, you really did a great job! If you want to, you can e-mail me, my adress can be found at my (dutch) blog. Thank you so much!
Hi Anne. Glad you like the bunny. Not sure why I missed of the other rounds...ooops. I will check my notes and post an update. I would love to see a picture of the finished bunny if you make it.
ReplyDeleteGood crocheting.
Hello, I've updated the ear segment of the pattern.
ReplyDeleteRound 4 -17: dc in each stitch around. (18).
Good spot Anne.
My bunny:
ReplyDeletehttp://nagi.ee/photos/maiul/21201227/
Thanks for the pattern :)
Cute Bunny, I love it :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pattern.
Greetz, Mandy
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This is adorable. I added it to the crochetatplay.com directory. We have over 8000 patterns posted and growing every day. Please stop by and see your pattern in our recently added section. Any other free patterns you would like posted can be added from the submit button found on the site Megan
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute pattern, I added it to the directory at crochetatplay.com
ReplyDeleteI'm going to go out on a limb and assume that because you're from Australia your stitches use the british names? I'm in the US and just want to make sure that by dc you mean american sc...or is the bunny really done in DC? (so confusing when I find a pattern I love but it's in British stitches, not because I don't know how to transpose--I do--but because sometimes a pattern maker will have it already transposed and I won't realize it.)
ReplyDeleteHello, yes they are in uk terms. Sorry. I hope it turns out well. I just made another bunny for my sisters second child. X
DeleteI have done the body and head and just started on the ears. It just seems to be continuous rounds ; how can that make long narrow ears ?
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
DeleteContinue in rounds to make your desired length. Fold in half and attach across the top of the head - front to back. Hope this helps.