Head
- Head:
- Round 19: 18 inc (36).
- Rounds 20-22: 36 sc (3 rounds).
- Round 23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
- Round 24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (20).
- Round 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
- Round 26: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
- Round 27: 6 dec (6).
Stuff the head and close the opening. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave in the ends.
Front Legs (Make 2)
- Rounds 1-7: Ch 2, work 7 sc in the second chain (7).
- Fold the leg flat, crochet through both sides to close, making 4 sc.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
- Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Rounds 4-6: 18 sc (3 rounds).
- Round 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
- Rounds 8-9: 12 sc (2 rounds).
- Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9).
For a bunny, fold the ears in half and sew to the top of the head. For a dog, attach the ears to the sides of the head, between rounds 3 and 4.
Muzzle
- For the Dog:
- Using plush yarn:
- Round 1: Ch 4, crochet around the chain like a slipper sole. Work 2 sc in the second chain, 1 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 1 sc along the other side, and inc in the last stitch (8).
- Round 2: 2 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, inc (14).
- Round 3: 14 sc.
- Round 4: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12).
- For the Bunny:
- Using Alize Softy (single strand):
- Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain (6).
- Round 2: 6 inc (12).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Round 4: 18 sc.
Assembly
- Attach the Muzzle: Sew the muzzle to the head. For a dog, place it slightly lower.
- Attach Eyes: Place safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6 of the head. Add eyebrows if desired.
- Sew the Ears: Attach the ears as per your chosen animal (top for bunny, sides for dog).
- Front Legs: Sew the arms symmetrically to the sides of the body.
- Add Accessories: Tie a ribbon or crochet a scarf with dc stitches around the neck.
Your plush bunny or dog is complete! Feel free to customize by experimenting with different ear shapes to create more animals. Share your creations and credit @dariya_baysh when posting online. 🧶