Hug Me Bunny Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Bunny 

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 4.5” tall (head), 11.5”x11.5” (blanket)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook, 5.0mm (H) crochet hook
• Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • Color A (cream): 56 yds
  • Color B (teal): 32 yds
  • Color C (purple): 105 yds
  • Color D (pink): 1 yd
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of the second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight to prevent stuffing from showing through.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended; see “Special Stitches” for instructions.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; if making this toy for a baby, consider using yarn, felt, or embroidered details instead.
• Head and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure they are completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• Blanket corners are made of the following sequence: SC, ch 2, SC. Mark the start of each blanket round with a stitch marker at the beginning ch 3.
• See tutorial photos for reference.

Pattern

Head

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook and color A (cream):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
    R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
    R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
    R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

    If using safety eyes, insert them now between R8-9, with 6 sts between.

    R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    Fill with stuffing.
    R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
    R18: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

    Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.
    

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (cream):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R3: *2 SC in next, 1 SC in next. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    R4: *2 SC in next, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
    R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
    R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)
    R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
    R9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
    R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
    R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
    R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
    R13: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)

    Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing.
    

Arms (make 2)

Using color A (cream):

    R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
    R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
    R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
    R4: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
    R5: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
    R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)
    R7-12: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)
    Fill with stuffing.
    R13: Fold the arm closed, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (4 sts)

    Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing.
    

Bow

Using color B (teal):

    R1: Ch 11, 1 SC in second ch from hook and each st to end. (10 sts)
    R2-6: Ch 1, 1 SC in back loops of each st to end. (10 sts)

    Cut yarn, weave in ends.

    Pinch the middle of the bow. Using a long strand of yarn, wrap around the middle of the bow. Tie off, cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing.
    

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) crochet hook and color C (purple):

    R1: Begin with 8 SC in a magic ring. Join with a sl st to beginning. (8 sts)
    R2: Ch 3 (counts as SC + ch 2 now and throughout), 1 SC in same st (creating first corner), ch 1, skip next st, *[SC, ch 2, SC] (corner made), ch 1, skip next st. Repeat from * to beginning. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space. (4 ch 1 spaces, 4 corner spaces)
    R3: Ch 3, SC into same ch 3 space from previous round (creating first corner), *ch 1, SC + ch 1 in ch 1 space from previous round, [SC, ch 2, SC] in corner space (corner made). Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Ch 1, SC + ch 1 in ch 1 space from previous round. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space. (8 ch 1 spaces, 4 corner spaces)
    R4: Ch 3, SC into same ch 3 space from previous round (creating first corner), *ch 1, SC + ch 1 in each ch 1 space from previous round to corner, [SC, ch 2, SC] in corner space (corner made). Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Ch 1, SC + ch 1 in each ch 1 space from previous round to beginning. Join with a sl st to beginning ch 3 space.
    R5-21: Repeat R4.
    Using color B (teal):
    R22-24: Repeat R4.
    Using color C (purple):
    R25-26: Repeat R4.

    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
    

Assembly & Finishing

Attach each ear to either side of the top of the head, over R3-6.

Using pink yarn, embroider a nose in the shape of a Y with the tips between R10-11, centered between the eyes, with approximately 4 sts between, dipping down over 2 rows, with a small line down for the post, over 1 row.

For a more feminine bunny, attach the bow on the top of the head, either in front of one ear, or centered between the ears.

Angling the blanket to be in a diamond shape rather than a square, attach head to the middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to the top loops of the blanket only to ensure a clean underside of the blanket.

For a more masculine bunny, attach the bow below the head as a bow tie.

Attach arms to the blanket on either side of the head, facing towards the front, close enough that they appear to be connected to the head.

Final Thoughts

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