Free Crochet Pattern Ballerina Bunny

Collar

Alternate 2 dc in the first stitch and 3 dc in the second stitch. Repeat to the end of the round (60 stitches).

Head

  1. Round 1: Crochet 24 sc into the loops of the previous round.
  2. Round 2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
  3. Round 3: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).
  4. Round 4: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42).
  5. Round 5: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
  6. Round 6: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54).
  7. Round 7: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60).
    8-17. Rounds 8-17: 60 sc.
  8. Round 18: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
  9. Round 19: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
  10. Round 20: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
  11. Round 21: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
  12. Round 22: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
  13. Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
  14. Round 24: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  15. Round 25: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  16. Round 26: 6 dec.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: In MR, crochet 6 sc.
  2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9).
  3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12).
  4. Round 4: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  5. Round 5: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
    6-16. Rounds 6-16: 24 sc.
  6. Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  7. Round 18: 18 sc.

Fasten off and secure the yarn.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: In MR, crochet 6 sc.
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16).
    4-6. Rounds 4-6: 16 sc.
  4. Round 7: 6 sc, (dec) x 2 (14).
    8-24. Rounds 8-24: 14 sc.

Fold the arm flat and crochet through both layers to close.

Flowers

In MR, crochet 5 sc. Then, for each petal: sl st, chain 3, 3 dc in the same stitch, chain 3, sl st. Repeat for all petals.

Leaves (Make 4)

Chain 11. In the 2nd chain from the hook: sl st, sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st.

Assembly

  1. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the collar.
  2. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  3. Embroider the face. Insert the needle between Rounds 2 and 3, and bring it out between Rounds 11 and 12. Place the eyes 11-12 stitches apart.
  4. Add eyelashes with sewing thread.
  5. Secure the flowers and leaves to the head with pins, then sew them in place. Use a small amount of glue for added security.

Your ballerina bunny is now complete!