Materials
All the yarn used on this project is #4 medium weight. The eyes and nose only require small amounts. I have used scraps from my stash to make them, so they are a variety of brands.
Bernat Yarn: 7 oz / 197 gm • 440 yds / 402 m
Colour A (white): 50 yds / 46 m
Colour B (blue): 80 yd / 74 m
Scraps for: eyes / nose
Poly-fil: Small amount of polyester fill to stuff head and arms.
Hook: 5mm
Measuring tape
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Gauge
Blanket: 4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm) = 13 S x 12 R using the extended single crochet and 5mm hook.
Abbreviations – US Terminology
ch Chain
mc Magic Circle
slst Slip Stitch
sc Single Crochet
xsc X Single Crochet
xsc2tog X Single Crochet 2 Together
esc Extended Single Crochet
edc Extended double crochet
etr Extended Treble Crochet
rnd Round
yo Yarn Over
st Stitch(es)
sk Skip
rep Repeat
* Repeat what follows
Special Stitches
#1 – “X-single crochet (xsc) – “under/under” technique
This stitch is used for the head, ears and limbs. It is a variation of the single crochet stitch used for amigurumi. It provides a tighter, neater stitch with less gaps which prevents stuffing from poking out of the crocheted piece. A single crochet makes a “v” shape on the right side of the fabric whereas the x-single crochet makes a “x” shape. Here is the difference:
Single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook to complete stitch.
X-single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn under, pull loop through stitch, yarn under, pull through 2 loops on hook to complete stitch.
#2 – Extended stitches: extended single crochet (esc), extended half double crochet (ehdc), extended double crochet (edc), extended treble crochet (etrc).
These extended stitches are used for the blanket portion of the lovey. The esc is used for most of the blanket. The ehdc, edc, and etrc are only used on the round that makes the center circle into a square. Extended stitches are easy to crochet and provide a little extra texture to the stitch. They are all made by adding an extra pull through on the first loop of the stitch for example:
esc: insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1st loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook to complete.
ehdc: yo, Insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1st loop on hook, yo, pull through 3 loops on hook to complete.
edc: yo, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1st loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook to complete.
etrc: yo 2 times, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 1st loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook to complete.
#3 – Invisible decrease (sc2tog)
This technique is used for the head of the bunny. It is a technique of making the sc2tog less noticeable and minimizes gaps between the stitches. When reaching the decrease stitches:
– Insert hook into front loop only of the first stitch of the decrease.
– Insert hook into the front loop only of the next stitch in the decrease. This can be a little awkward if your tension is tight.
– As in a normal sc2tog, yo, pull through both loops of decrease stitches on hook, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook to complete.
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#6 – Invisible join –
This
method is used to join the 1st 4 rnds of blanket. To invisible join:
·
Drop loop from last stitch in round,
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Insert hook into 1st stitch in round
from back to front,
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Put dropped loop back onto hook ensuring the
working yarn is to the back of your work,
·
Pull dropped loop through 1st st to
complete join.
#5 – Pom-pom Stitch
This stitch is used as a decorative trim on the corner of the lovey blanket to represent the fluffy tail of a bunny. It is made using 2 clusters of double crochet stitches stacked together to form a round ball. When reaching the point to add pom-pom:
Step 1 – first cluster
– Ch 2, *yo, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * 2 more times, leaving the last loop of each dc on the hook (4 loops on hook).
– yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook. 1 dc3tog completed.
Step 2 – second cluster
– Ch 2,
– Working into the top of the last cluster, make another dc3tog.
Step 3 – joining clusters
– Insert hook into the same stitch that the first cluster was started in Step 1, slip stitch. This will bring the two clusters together to form two halves of the pom-pom ball
Pattern Notes
The head, ears, arms, and blanket are made separately and sewn together. The head, ears and arms are made by crocheting in continuous rounds. The blanket, although made in rounds, is turned at the end of each round. The eyes and nose are embroidered on the face. Poly-fill stuffing is used in the head, ears, and arms.
The bow tie for the “he” version is made in rows For the “she version, colour changes are made on the arms to give the appearance of clothes. The first round of the sleeves are worked in the back loops only, leaving front loops to attach the trim detail.
Pattern
BUNNY BUNS LOVEY
Head – Make 1
The bunny head is crocheted in continuous rounds. Move stitch marker to 1st st in each rnd. With colour A, make mc, ch 1 ,
RND 1: Xsc 6 in mc, place stitch marker in 1st st, pull mc closed. (6 st)
RND 2: Xsc 2 in ea st in rnd, (move stitch marker to 1st st in rnd). (12 st)
RND 3: (2 xsc in next st, xsc) repeat to end of rnd. (18 st)
RND 4: (2 xsc in next st, xsc 2) repeat to end of rnd. (24 st)
RND 5: (2 xsc in next st, xsc 3) repeat to end of rnd. (30 st)
RND 6: (2 xsc in next st, xsc 4) repeat to end of rnd. (36 st)
RND 7 – 11: Xsc in ea st in rnd. (36 st)
Note: The following decreasing rows will make the opening of the head smaller. It is recommended, at this point, that you use starting tail to sew mc closed, and stuff as you go.
RND 12: (Using invisible decrease, xsc2tog, xsc 4) repeat to end of rnd. (30 st)
RND 12: (Xsc2tog, xsc 3) repeat to end of rnd. (24 st)
RND 13: (Xsc2tog, xsc 2) repeat to end of rnd. (18 st)
RND 14: (Xsc2tog, xsc 1)repeat to end of rnd. (12 st)
RND 15: Xsc in ea st to end of rnd. Head completed. Fasten off leaving tail to sew to head. (8 st)
EARS – Make 2
The ears are made in continuous rounds. Move stitch marker to 1st st in each rnd. With colour A, make mc, ch 1,
RND 1: Xsc 4 in mc, place stitch marker in 1st st, pull mc closed. (4 st)
RND 2: Xsc 2 in ea st. (8 st)
RND 3: 2 xsc in 1st st, xsc 3, 2 xsc in next st, xsc 3. (10 st)
Note: Use starting tail to sew mc closed before working entire ear.
RND 3 – 11: Xsc in ea st to end of rnd. Crochet to RND 11 or until ear measures approximately 2.75” / 7 cm. Fasten off. Leave tail to sew to bunny head. (10 st)
ARMS – Make 2
The arms are made in continuous rounds. Move stitch marker to 1st st in each rnd. With colour A, make mc, ch 1,
RND 1: Xsc 6 in mc, place stitch marker in 1st st, pull mc closed. (6 st)
RND 2: Working in continuous rnds, 2 xsc in ea st to end of rnd. (12 st)
RND 3: (increase) *2 Xsc in next st, xsc, repeat from * 5 more times. (18 st)
RND 4 – 5: Xsc in ea st in rnd. (18 st)
Note: Before decreasing, use starting tail to sew mc closed. If stuffing limbs, add as you go.
RND 6: (decrease) (Xsc2tog, xsc) repeat to end of rnd. (12 st)
RND 7: (decrease) *Xsc2tog, xsc 4, repeat from * 1 more time. (10 st).
RND 8– 12: Xsc in ea st in rnd, in last pull through of last st, change to colour B, leaving a long tail (50”/127 cm) of B on the right side of your work. It will be picked up to add picot to sleeve. Fasten off colour A. (10 st)
RND 13: With B, xsc in BLO in ea st in rnd. (10 st)
RND 14: (Puff sleeve cap) Xsc 2, *2 xsc in next st, xsc 1, repeat from * 2 more times, xsc 2. (13 st)
RND 16: Xsc 3, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * 6 more times, xsc 3. (20 st)
RND 17: Xsc 3, hdc 14, xsc 3. (20 st)
RND 18: Xsc 3, xsc2tog 7 times, xsc 3. (13 st)
RND 20: Xsc 3, xsc2tog 4 times, xsc 2. (9 st) Fasten off. Leave a tail to gather puff and sew sleeve to body.
PICOT EDGE ON SLEEVE
Using 50” (127 cm) tail from joining colour B on RND 12, slst into front loop closest to the tail,
RND 1: Ch 3, slst back into same st, *slst into next st, ch 3, slst back into same st, repeat from * 9 more times, slst into 1st st in rnd. (10 picots) Fasten off. Weave in ends.
SEW ARMS TO BODY
1. Stabilize tail left at armhole so yarn can be used as a gathering thread by stitching into one st.
2. Weave tail into back loop of each stitch around armhole of sleeve, pull to gather in stitches and make puff in sleeve. Add a small amount of stuffing to maintain the puff.
3. Look for colour jog on body when colour B was added on RND 15, sew one arm over join to hide jog. Maintain the puff in the sleeve when sewing to body.
4. Sew second arm to body so that they are centered on either side of body. Weave in en
SEW EARS TO HEAD
Center ears on either side of starting mc on top of head. In keeping with the Bunny Buns theme the ears are sewn straight up however, personalize your bunny to your preferences.
FLOWER BUDS- Make 3
– Using scrap yarn, ch 4. Fasten off leaving tail to sew bud to head.
– Roll chain into a ball and secure in a bud shape.
– Sew flower buds to bunny head centered on top of head in front of ears.
– Use an assortment of colours or make all 3 buds the same colour.
FINISHING FACE
– Center eyes on ears about 4 rounds down, tie in place, pull ends into bunny.
– Using scrap (i used pink) sew mouth centered between eyes about 2 rnds below rosebuds.
BUNNY EYES – Make 2
Using 10”/26.5 cm piece of yarn in your preferred colour (I used black), make a circle with the yarn as if to tie a knot but don’t pull tight. Wrap yarn into the circle 5 more times. Pull the 2 ends of the yarn tighter until you have a long knot. Be careful not to pull too tight as this will make the knot too small.
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Lovey Blanket
With colour A, make mr, ch 1,
RND 1: Esc 8, place stitch marker in 1st st. (move on ea round), invisible join. (8 st)
RND 2: Working in continuous rounds, 2 esc in ea st, invisible join. (16 st)
RND 3: *Esc 2 in next st, esc, rep from * 7 more times, invisible join. (18 st)
RND 4: (last rnd) *Esc 2 in next st, esc 2, rep from * 7 more times, invisible join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (24 st)
RND 5: (Turn circle into square). Join colour B in any st, ch 2, edc in same st as ch-2, 2 edc in next st , *ehdc, esc 2, ehdc, make corner (2 edc in next st, ch 3, 2 edc in next st), rep from * 2 more times, ehdc, esc 2, ehdc, 2 edc in next st, ch 2, slst join to starting ch 2, turn, slst in middle of ch-2 sp. (8 st on ea side)
RND 6: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 8, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 8, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst in middle of ch-2 sp. (10 st on ea side)
RND 7: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 10, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 10, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn., slst into middle of ch-2 sp. (12 st on ea side)
RND 8: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 12, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 12, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (14 st on ea side)
RND 9: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 14, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 14, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (16 st on ea side)
RND 10: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 16, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 16, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (18 st on ea side)
RND 11: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 18, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 18, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (20 st on ea side)
RND 12: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 20, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 20, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (22 st on ea side)
RND 13: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 22, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 22, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (24 st on ea side)
RND 14: In ch-2 sp esc 1, *esc 24, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 24, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. (26 st on ea side)
RND 15: Join colour A in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, *esc 26, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 26, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. Fasten off. (28 st on ea side)
RND 16: Join colour B in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 2, *esc 28, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 28, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (30 st on ea side)
RND 17: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 28, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 28, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (32 st on ea side)
RND 18: In ch-2 sp, esc 1 dmd, *esc 32, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 32, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. (34 st on ea side)
RND 19: Join colour A in ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 34, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 34, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. (36 st on ea side)
RND 20: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 36, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 36, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (38 st on ea side)
RND 21: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 38, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 38, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (40 st on ea side)
RND 222: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 40, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 40, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. (42 st on ea side)
RND 23: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 42, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 42, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. (44 st on ea side)
RND 24: In ch-2 sp, esc 1, *esc 44, in next ch-2 sp (esc 1, ch 2, esc 1) rep from * 2 more times, esc 44, esc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, slst join into starting ch 2, turn, slst into middle of ch- sp. Fasten off. (46 st on ea side)
Mini Heart
See instructions for mini heart here.
Edging
Join in one corner, ch 4, cluster in 3rd st from hook until 5 loops on hook, yo, pull through all loops, ch, part 2 of pom ch 3, cluster in 3rd st from pom, ch, fold clusters in half, slst into bottom of 1st half of pom, slst into next st, ch 5, ch 3, slst into 1st ch, repeat picot 7 more times, sc into point, make pom, (yo,3
