So… it has felt like Spring here these last couple weeks. So much so that we’re cleaning out our closets and I’m getting excited about gardening. The warm sun puts it into a person I think. I know we will likely lapse back into cold winter weather again, but, for now, here’s a little early Spring inspired project. I’ve been enjoying designing and making little amigurumi critters immensely and it helps that children seem to adore them! So here it is, Carrot the Bunny, named for his color. It’s for sale in my store here. And check out below for the free pattern.
Carrot the Bunny
pattern
I used a size H crochet hook and Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight) yarn.
My finished product is 7 1/2 inches tall.
Head
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc, 2sc, repeat around (18 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (24 total)
Row 5: sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (30 total)
Row 6: sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (36 total)
Row 7: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (42 total)
Rows 8-11: sc even
Row 12: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (36 total)
Row 13: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (30 total)
Row 14: sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (24 total)
Row 15: sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (18 total)
Row 16: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 total)
Stuff with stuffing, finish off
Body
Row 1: 6sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc, 2sc, repeat around (18 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (24 total)
Row 5: sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (30 total)
Rows 6-12: sc even
Row 13: sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (24 total)
Rows 14-16: sc even
Row 17: sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (18 total)
Row 18: sc even
Row 19: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 total)
Stuff with beans in the bottom (for stability) then stuffing
Row 20: sc2tog around (6 total)
Sew up and finish off
Arms (2)
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Rows 2-10: sc even
Finish off
Legs (2)
Row 1: 8 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Rows 2-11 : sc even
Finish off, stuff lightly with beans
Ears (2)
Row 1: 4 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc (6 total)
Row 3: 2sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc (8 total)
Row 4: 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc (10 total)
Rows 5-8: sc even
Row 9: sc2tog, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc (8 total), sl st to round off
Finish off. Fold base of each ear in half and stitch together (see pictures)
Tail
Row 1: 6sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (8 total)
Finish off, stuff lightly with stuffing
Sew pieces together and stitch on face details.
That is so cute! Thank you for the pattern, I’ll have to make one of these for my son before Spring time.
You are welcome!
This is adorable! You’ve inspired me to learn how to crochet- a lesson from my mum is in order…