Izzy the Bunny: Free crochet pattern

Hi crochet friends! 

I am so excited, this is my first post on my blog. Today I would like to share with you my bunny pattern. I would like to introduce you to Izzy the Bunny, a cute little bunny with a carrot. The pattern is adorable and completely no-sew. 

In this project I use YarnArt Dolce (100g/120m) yarn. You can use any super bulky or bulky yarn in your work. Just remember that when using a different yarn, the size of the mascot may be different. You can use completely different colours of yarn, it's up to you. 😊

Finished size approximately - 11 cm (without ears).

Yarn colours (less than 1 skein each):

• colour A - YarnArt Dolce NR 782 - Blue grey
• colour B - YarnArt Dolce NR 745 - Light cream
• colour C - YarnArt Dolce NR 769 - Rose pink
• colour D - YarnArt Dolce NR 853 - Orange
• colour E - YarnArt Dolce NR 799 - Apple green

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DO NOT publish or sell this pattern in any form. This pattern is copyrighted and any unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited.

1. Before you start

• In the project I use US terminology.
• We work in a spiral, adding the filling while crocheting.
• You can use any plush yarn in your project.
• If you have trouble pulling the yarn through, use a smaller hook to help.
• If you have any problems with this project, feel free to write to me. I will be happy to help.

2. Abbreviation

• MR - magic ring
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• pc - popcorn stitch:
• pc (3 dc) - pc made from 3 dc,
• pc (5 dc) - pc made from 5 dc.

3. Materials

• Hook - 5 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• 2 safety eyes - 10 mm or any you want
• Stuffing fibre
• Yarn

4. Instruction

Ears (x2):
1. A: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. 12 sc (12)
4. 2 sc, C: sc, A: 9 sc (12)
5. sc, C: 3 sc, A: 8 sc (12)
6. sc, B: sc, dec, A: (2 sc, dec) x2 (9)
7-8. sc, C: 2 sc, A: 6 sc (9) (2 rounds)
9. sc, C: dec, A: (sc, dec) x2 (6)
10. 6 sc (6)
11. sc

Don't stuff the ears.

Fold in half and close with 3 sc.

Body:

1. A: 8 sc in MR (8)

2. 8 inc (16)

3. (sc, inc) x8 (24)

4. B: pc (5 dc), A: 5 sc, B: pc (5 dc), A: 17 sc (24)

5. 15 sc, B: pc (3 dc), A: 8 sc (24)

6-8. 24 sc (24) (3 rounds)

9. sc, B: pc (3 dc), A: 4 sc, B: pc (3 dc), A: 17 sc (24)

10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Stuff the body. 

Head:

11. 18 inc  (36)

12-17. 36 sc (36) (6 rounds)

18. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

19. 30 sc (30)

Place safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, 6 stitches apart.

20. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

21. EAR + (2 sc, dec), 2 sc, dec, sc, EAR + (sc, dec, sc) sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x2 (18)

If you have trouble pulling the yarn through in row 21, use a smaller hook.

22. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

23. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the head.

Fasten off and close the hole by pulling your tail through the front loops of stitches and pull. 

Carrot:

1. D: 6 sc in MR (6)

2. 6 sc (6)

3. (sc, inc) x3 (9)

4. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

5-8. 12 sc (12) (4 rounds)

9. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the carrot.

Fasten off and close the hole by pulling your tail through the front loops of stitches and pull.

Leaves (x2):

Attach the yarn to the carrot:

1. E: 12 ch (12)

Start with the third chain stitch:

2. 4 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc (9)

Fasten off. Secure the ends of the yarn inside the carrot.

Assembly:

• Embroider a nose.
• If you want, embroider pink cheeks.
• If you want, you can add white eye details.
• If you want, sew the carrot to the bunny.

Congratulations you just finished Izzy the Bunny!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern. 😀