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Simply Sweet
Bunny Rabbit
SKILL LEVEL Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around.

(18 sc)
Finished Size
Approximately 13 inches tall, Rnd 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
standing (excluding ears and hat) around. (24 sc)

Materials Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc]

■ Medium (worsted) weight yarn: around. (30 sc)
21/2 oz/125 yds/71g tan
1 oz/50 yds/28g each dark pink, Rnds 6–10: Sc in each sc around, changing
light pink, cream color (see Stitch Guide) to dark pink in last st of
■ Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook last rnd.
■ Tapestry needle
■ Pair 12mm brown safety eyes Rnds 11–14: Sc in each sc around.
■ Powder blush
■ Cotton swab Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc]
■ Small piece cream felt around. (24 sc)
■ 2 chenille stems
■ Polyester fiberfill Rnds 16–20: Sc in each sc around.
■ Stitch marker
Rnd 21: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc dec (see Stitch
Gauge Guide) in next 2 sc] around. (18 sc)
Gauge is not critical to this project.
Rnds 22 & 23: Sc in each sc around.
PATTERN NOTES
Toy is not intended for children under 3 years Start to stuff with fiberfill and continue to stuff
of age. as you go.

Work in continuous rounds throughout. Do not Rnd 24: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] around. Leaving
join or turn unless otherwise stated. 5-inch end, fasten off. (9 sc)

Mark first stitch of round. Move marker as work Stuff.

progresses.
Weave end through sts of last rnd; pull to gather
Weave in ends as work progresses. top of Body closed. Secure end.

BODY HEAD
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from Rnd 1: With tan, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
hook. (6 sc) (6 sc)
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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) MUZZLE

Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 4: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around. (18 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] around.
around. (24 sc) (18 sc)

Rnd 6: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] Rnd 4: Sc in each of the next 6 sc, hdc in each of
around. (30 sc) next 3 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, hdc in each of
next 3 sc. Fasten off. (12 sc, 6 hdc)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around.
NOSE
Rnd 8: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] Rnd 1: With light pink, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from
around. (36 sc) hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each of next 15 sc, hdc in each of Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
next 6 sc, sc in each of next 15 sc, hdc in each of
next 6 sc. (30 sc, 12 hdc) Rnd 3: Sc dec in next 2 sc once. Fasten off.

Rnds 10 & 11: Sc in each st around. FACE

Referring to photo for placement, sew muzzle to
Rnd 12: [Sc in each of next 4 sc, sc dec in next head; sew nose to muzzle, shaping it as you sew.
2 sc] around. (30 sc)
With straight stitch (see illustration) and 2 plies
Rnd 13: Sc in each st around. black yarn, embroider mouth, pulling slightly
on yarn to shape muzzle.
Rnd 14: [Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc dec in next
2 sc] around. (24 sc)
B
Rnd 15: [Sc in each of next 2, sc dec in next 2 sc]
around. (18 sc) A

Rnd 16: [Sc in next sc, sc dec in next 2 sc]

around. (12 sc) Straight Stitch

Stuff head firmly without stretching sts. Embroider a straight stitch just above each eye
with 2 plies black yarn, beg at each inside
Cut 2 circles from felt just larger than eyes corner and pulling slightly on yarn to indent.
and cut a small slit in the center of each.
Insert eye stems through the slits in the felt Sew Head to top of Body.
circles and then attach eyes to head following
manufacturer’s instructions. WHISKERS
Cut a 4-inch length of cream yarn and separate
Rnd 17: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] around. Leaving into 2 plies. Using tapestry needle, pull one
5-inch end, fasten off. (6 sc) length through and knot around a sc on side of
muzzle. Separate ends and trim as desired. Rep
Weave end through sts of last rnd; pull to gather on opposite side to make 4 whiskers per side.
top of Head closed. Secure end.
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EAR Rnd 3: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc

Make 2. in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc
in each of next 2 sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 1: With tan, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(5 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in each of next
3 sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in each of next
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc. (10 sc) 3 sc, sc in last sc. Fasten off. (30 sc)

Rnds 3–14: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide),
join dark pink with sl st in the 3rd sc to the
Rnd 15: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc around. right of the last st made (back of sole), sc in each
(11 sc) sc around.

Rnds 16 & 17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 18: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc around. Rnd 7: Sc in each of next 9 sc, [sc dec in next 2
Leaving 5-inch end, fasten off. (12 sc) sc] 6 times, sc in each of next 9 sc. (24 sc)

If desired, insert a chenille stem into each ear Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around.
to shape. Flatten Ear and whipstitch (see
illustration) through both thicknesses across Rnd 9: Sc in each of next 8 sc, [sc dec in next 2
bottom to close, securing chenille stem in sc] 4 times, sc in each of next 8 sc, join with a sl
place. Tug on yarn just a little for a slight indent st in first sc. Fasten off. (20 sc)
and shape.
Rnd 10: Join cream with a sl st in same st as join,
working in back lps, sc in each sc around.

Rnd 11: Sc in each of next 4 sc, [sc dec in next 2

sc] 6 times, sc in each of next 4 sc. (14 sc)

Rnd 12: Sc in each of next 3 sc, [sc dec in next 2

sc] 4 times, sc in each of next 3 sc. (10 sc)

Rnd 13: Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each rem sc

Whipstitch Edges around. (9 sc)

Rnds 14–17: Sc in each sc around.

Referring to photo for placement, whipstitch ears
to head. Rnd 18: Working in front lps (see Stitch Guide),
sc in each sc around.
LEG
Make 2. Rnd 19: [Sc in next sc, ch 2] around. Fasten off.

Rnd 1: With dark pink, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from Rnd 20: Join tan with sl st in back lp of any st in
hook, sc in each of next 3 chs, 3 sc in last rnd 18, sc in each rem lp around. (9 sc)
ch, working in rem lps on opposite side of
foundation ch, sc in each of next 3 chs, 2 sc in Rnds 21–32: Sc in each sc around. At end of last
last ch. (12 sc) rnd, fasten off, leaving 5-inch end.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc Stuff bottom of foot firmly without stretching
in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc sts. Lightly stuff upper portion.
in each of next 2 sc. (18 sc)
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Weave end through sts of last rnd; pull to gather body to secure yarn (this will be concealed when
top of Leg closed. Secure end. leg is attached). Sew inside center of Leg to
Body about 1 inch from the top of the Leg, then
With dark pink, ch 9, hdc in 2nd ch from hook insert needle through Body to opposite side.
and in each rem ch for shoe strap. Fasten off. Sew 2nd Leg to Body in same manner as first,
and then insert needle back through Body to
Sew ends of strap to sides of shoe. first side and make another st on inside Leg in
same place as the first. Rep this back-and-forth
With light pink, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch process 3 or 4 times. Secure yarn and trim end.
4, sl st in center] around for shoe flower. Sew
flower to end of strap on outside of foot. ARM
Make 2.
Position Legs on Body to ensure they will be level
when Bunny is sitting upright. With tapestry Rnd 1: With tan, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from
needle and yarn, make a st on 1 side of lower hook. (5 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)

Rnds 3–6: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 7: Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each rem sc

around. (9 sc)

Rnd 8: Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each rem sc

around, changing to dark pink in last st. (8 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.

Start to stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 10: Working in back lps, sc in each sc

around.

Rnds 11–14: Sc in each sc around.

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Rnd 15: [Sc dec in next 2 sc] around. Leaving

5-inch end, fasten off. (4 sc)

Stuff bottom of arm firmly without stretching B

sts. Lightly stuff upper portion. A

Weave end through sts of last rnd; pull to gather

top of Arm closed. Secure end. French Knot

ARM RUFFLE Sew Hat to top of Head.

Rnd 1: Join light pink with sl st to any rem lp on
rnd 10 of Arm, sc in same st as join and in each SKIRT
rem st around. (8 sc) Row 1: With light pink, ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from
hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (29 sc)
Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, ch 2] around, join with sl st
in first sc. Fasten off. (8 sc, 8 ch-2 sps) Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in first sc and
in each rem sc across, turn. (30 dc)
Attach Arms to Body in same manner as Legs.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in next dc, [2 dc in
HAT next dc, dc in next dc] across, turn. (45 dc)
Rnd 1: With light pink, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from
hook. (5 sc) Rows 4 & 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc across,
changing to dark pink in last st of last row, turn.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, (sc, ch 2) in each
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc) dc across. Fasten off.

Rnds 4 & 5: Sc in each sc around. Sew ends of Skirt tog around Body and tack in
place. In front, tie a small bow through Skirt
Rnds 6 & 7: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc and Body.
around. (12 sc at end of last rnd)
COLLAR
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around, changing to dark Row 1: With light pink, ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from
pink in last st. hook and in each rem ch across, turn. (16 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), [2 hdc in next

sc, hdc in next sc] across, turn. (25 hdc)
Rnd 10: [Sc in next sc, ch 2] around, join with sl
st in first sc. Fasten off. (12 sc, 12 ch-2 sps) Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first hdc, ch 2, (sc, ch 2) in
each rem hdc across. Fasten off.
HAT FLOWER
Rnd 1: With cream, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from Sew ends of Collar tog around neck.
hook, join with sl st to first st. Fasten off. (6 sc)
FINISHING
Rnd 2: Join dark pink with sl st in any sc, [ch 6, Using cotton swab, add powder blush to cheeks
sl st in next sc] around, join with sl st to first st. and inside ears. ❖
Fasten off. (6 ch-6 petals)

With dark pink, embroider French knot (see

illustration) in center of flower. Sew Flower to
top of Hat.