50g / 155m per ball, two balls in Sable (N03) (Yarn A), one ball each in Gardenia (N36) (Yarn B),
Siena (N41) (Yarn C), Amaranto (N33) (Yarn D), Bleu Layette (N05) (Yarn E), Ibiza (N01)
Approx. 30 cm (117/8 ") high
dc2tog double crochet 2 together- (insert hook in next st, yrh and draw loop through) twice, yrh
how through Make this year's Easter egg hunt the best ever. Crochet eggs
the winner.
Easter present. Or, crochet each as a birthday gift, whatever the time of year.
The bunny is made in the round with a continuous spiral without closing the round with a ss. Use the
stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work. Head, body and legs are
made as a single piece. All other pieces are made separately and sewn to join. This pattern uses
concise crochet style, e.g. 2dc means work 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, and 6dc means work 1dc
into the next 6 sts. To make a magic ring, hold the thread in your hand, wrap working yarn around
pulling the loose end.
through all loops on hook.
sewing. Using Yarn C and the main
nose and mouth.
Round 2 2dc in each st around
[12 sts]
Round 3 (1dc, inc) 6 times [18 sts]
Round 4 (2dc, inc) 6 times [24 sts]
Round 5 (3dc, inc) 6 times [30 sts]
Round 6 (4dc, inc) 6 times [36 sts]
Round 7 (5dc, inc) 6 times [42 sts]
Round 8 (6dc, inc) 6 times [48 sts]
Round 9 (7dc, inc) 6 times [54 sts]
Rounds 10-20 1dc in each st around
Round 21 (7dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[48 sts]
Round 22 (6dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[42 sts]
Round 23 (5dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[36 sts]
Round 24 (4dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[30 sts]
Stuff the snout, sew to the head,
then insert the safety eyes, using
main image as a guide.
Round 25 (3dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[24 sts]
Round 26 (2dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[18 sts]
Round 27 (4dc, dc2tog) 3 times
[15 sts]
Round 28 1dc in each st around
Stuff the head firmly.
Round 29 Change to Yarn F, (4dc,
inc) 3 times [18 sts]
Round 30 Change to Yarn E, (2dc,
inc) 6 times [24 sts]
Round 31 Change to Yarn F, (3dc,
inc) 6 times [30 sts]
Rounds 32-37 Continue alternating
rounds between Yarn E and Yarn F,
1dc in each st around
Round 38 Continuing in Yarn F only,
working in the back loop of each st
only, 1dc in each st around
Rounds 39-41 1dc in each st around
There will be 15 sts on each leg. To
divide the work to make two legs,
identify the central stitch at the back
of the rabbit and mark with a stitch
marker. 1dc in each st up to and
including that marked st, work 14dc,
change to Yarn A and work a dc in
the marked st. You have now joined
to work the first leg.
Continue working the first leg on
these 15 sts.
Rounds 42-65 1dc in each st around
Stuff the body and leg firmly.
Round 66 (1dc, dc2tog) 5 times
[10 sts]
Round 67 (dc2tog) 5 times [5 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using
a yarn needle, weave the yarn tail
through the front loop of each
remaining st, pull tight to close and
weave in the end.
Second leg
Rejoin Yarn A to the next unworked
st of Round 41, which will be the first
st of the second leg.
Round 41 1dc in each st of the
second leg, and when you reach the
15th st of the leg, 1dc in the first st
to join into the round
Complete as for the first leg.
Tail
Round 1 using Yarn B, start with
a magic ring, 6dc in ring, pull ring
tight [6 sts]
Round 2 1dc in each st around
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, then
use to sew to the back of the body.
Dress
Rejoin Yarn E to the unworked
front loops of Round 38. Continue
working in the Yarn E/Yarn F stripe
pattern to the end of skirt.
Round 1 1dc in each st around
[30 sts]
Round 2 (2dc, inc) 10 times [40 sts]
Round 3 (3dc, inc) 10 times [50 sts]
Round 4 (4dc, inc) 10 times [60 sts]
Round 5 (5dc, inc) 10 times [70 sts]
Rounds 6-8 1dc in each st around
Round 9 ss in each st around
Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
Round 1 using Yarn A, start with
a magic ring, 5dc in ring, pull ring
tight [5 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each st around
[10 sts]
Round 3 (1dc, inc) 5 times [15 sts]
Rounds 4-20 1dc in each st around
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
sewing. Fold the ear at the base and
sew to the head.
Arms (make 2)
Round 1 using Yarn A, start with
a magic ring, 6dc in ring, pull ring
tight [6 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each st around
[12 sts]
Rounds 3-4 1dc in each st around
Round 5 1dc, bobble st in next st,
10dc [12 sts]
Rounds 6-16 1dc in each st around
Change to Yarn F. Work Yarn F/Yarn
E stripe pattern to end of arm.
Rounds 17-19 1dc in each st around
Round 20 (1dc, dc2tog) 4 times
[8 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
sewing. Stuff, then sew to the body.
Flowers (make 2)
Round 1 using Yarn D, start with
a magic ring, 8htr in ring, pull ring
tight [8sts]
Round 2working in the back loop
of each st only (3htr in next st, ss in
next st) 4 times
The next round is worked in the
remaining front loops left over from
the previous round.
Working in the front loop of
each st only, (ss in next st, 3htr in
next st) 4 times.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, then
sew onto the bunny’s head using
the main image for placement.
Easter eggs
Make 1 each in Yarns D, E andG
Round 1 start with a magic ring, 6dc
in ring, pull ring tight [6 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each st around
[12 sts]
Round 3 1dc in each st around
Round 4 (1dc, inc) 6 times [18 sts]
Rounds 5-6 1dc in each st around
Round 7 (2dc, inc) 6 times [24 sts]
Rounds 8-11 1dc in each st around
Round 12 (2dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[18 sts]
Stuff firmly.
Round 22 (1dc, dc2tog) 6 times
[12 sts]
Round 23 (dc2tog) 6 times [6 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use
the yarn needle to weave the yarn
tail through the front loop of each