Handmade Colorful Crochet Easter Bunny Egg Pattern For A Festive Touch
Crochet a cute little Easter bunny made of soft yarn, with long floppy ears and a fluffy tail. This adorable bunny isn’t just any bunny; it’s special because its belly holds a secret – a colorful Easter egg! With a crochet hook and some magic from your fingers, this Crochet Easter Bunny Egg comes to life, mixing the fun of Easter egg hunts with the charm of a cuddly toy. It’s the perfect little friend to add a hop of joy to your Easter celebrations, snuggling in baskets or peeking out from behind the spring flowers.
Crochet Easter Bunny Egg
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
- Matching crochet hook
- Toy stuffing
- Scissors
- Sewing needle and pins
- Eyes (sewing eyes or safety eyes)
Abbreviations:
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together)
Head and Body:
Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 8 sc into the ring (8 stitches).
Round 2:
- 2 sc in each stitch around (16 stitches).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, inc (repeat around) (24 stitches).
For Round 4:
- 3 sc, inc (repeat around) (30 stitches).
Round 5:
- Increase by 2 stitches 3 times randomly, then 9 sc, inc, repeat to end (33 stitches).
Round 6:
- Increase 3 times randomly: 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc (36 stitches).
For Round 7:
- 11 sc, inc (repeat around) (39 stitches).
Rounds 8-9:
- 1 sc in each stitch (39 stitches).
Round 10:
- 11 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (36 stitches).
For Round 11:
- 1 sc in each stitch (36 stitches).
Round 12:
- 5 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (33 stitches).
Round 13:
- 1 sc in each stitch (33 stitches).
For Round 14:
- 9 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (30 stitches).
Round 15:
- 4 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (27 stitches).
Round 16:
- 7 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (24 stitches).
For Round 17:
- 3 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (21 stitches).
Round 18:
- 5 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (18 stitches).
Round 19:
- 2 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (15 stitches).
Stuff and Shape:
- Stuff and shape your bunny.
Round 20:
- 3 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (12 stitches).
Round 21:
- dec (repeat 6 times) (6 stitches).
- Slip stitch in the next stitch and sew closed.
Ears:
Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the ring (6 stitches).
Round 2:
- 1 sc, inc (repeat around) (9 stitches).
Round 3:
- 1 sc in each stitch (9 stitches).
For Round 4:
- 2 sc, inc (repeat around) (12 stitches).
Round 5:
- 1 sc in each stitch (12 stitches).
Round 6:
- 3 sc, inc (repeat around) (15 stitches).
For Round 7:
- 4 sc, inc (repeat around) (18 stitches).
Rounds 9-11:
- 1 sc in each stitch (18 stitches).
Round 12:
- 5 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (15 stitches).
For Round 13:
- 1 sc in each stitch (15 stitches).
Round 14:
- 4 sc, 1 dec (repeat around) (12 stitches).
Round 15:
- 1 sc in each stitch (12 stitches).
Assembly:
Eyes:
- If using sewing eyes, place them between rounds 12-13 with a distance of 5 stitches apart.
Nose:
- Sew the nose between rounds 10-11.
Attach Ears:
- Fold the ears in half and sew them on the head using pins to assist with placement.
Finishing Touches:
- Secure any loose ends.
- Shape the bunny as needed.
