This little bunny is a simple soft toy project for makers who already know single crochet in the round. It uses embroidered features instead of plastic eyes. Even with soft construction, handmade toys need caregiver judgment, regular checks, and age-appropriate use.
Supplies
- 120 yd worsted cotton or cotton blend for bunny body
- Small amount of charcoal yarn or embroidery thread for face
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester stuffing, stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge and finished size
Gauge: 18 sc and 20 rounds = 4 in. Finished bunny height: about 6 in including ears. Sizing assumption: a small handmade toy for supervised use, not a teether or sleep product.
Abbreviations
MR = magic ring, sc = single crochet, inc = 2 sc in one st, dec = invisible decrease, st = stitch.
Body and head
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc. You have 6 sts.
- Round 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
- Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You have 18 sts.
- Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You have 24 sts.
- Rounds 5 to 12: Sc around. Keep 24 sts.
- Round 13: Sc 2, dec around. You have 18 sts.
- Stuff lightly. Round 14: Sc 1, dec around. You have 12 sts.
- Round 15: Dec around. You have 6 sts. Close opening.
Ears, make two
- Round 1: MR, 5 sc.
- Round 2: Sc around. Keep 5 sts.
- Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. You have 7 sts.
- Rounds 4 to 8: Sc around. Flatten, do not stuff, and sew to the head.
Face and finishing
Embroider two sleepy eyes and a tiny nose with short stitches. Pull knots inside the head and weave ends through several stitches before trimming. Check seams, ears, and embroidery before gifting. Do not add beads, buttons, bells, long ribbons, or detachable pieces for a baby gift.