Assembly
Comb:
Attach the yarn between rows 1 and 2 of the head, then make 3 extended stitches.
Beak:
You can either embroider the beak with the same yarn as the comb or cut out two triangles from felt, sew them together, and attach them below the eyes, in the center. Embroider eyelashes and eyebrows as desired.
Eyes Tightening:
Insert the needle between rows 12 and 13, bring it out at the outer corner of the right eye, then bring it through the inner corner of the right eye and out between rows 12 and 13, about 1 sc from the starting point.
Repeat the same for the second eye, tighten, tie a knot, and hide the ends.
Attach the wings between rows 12 and 13.
Sew the feet between rows 17 and 18 with the front side facing forward.
Eggs (Crochet hook 3.5 mm)
The basket holds 7 eggs. Stuff as you crochet:
- 5 sc in KA (5)
- Inc x 5 (10)
- (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
- 15 sc
- (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)
6-8. 3 rows of 20 sc - (2 sc, dec) x 5 (15)
- (1 sc, dec) x 5 (10)
- Dec x 5
Basket (Crochet hook 5 mm)
- 8 sc in KA (8)
- Inc x 8 (16)
- (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
- (inc, 2 sc) x 8 (32)
- (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
- (inc, 4 sc) x 8 (48)
- (5 sc, inc) x 8 (56)
- (inc, 6 sc) x 8 (64)
- (7 sc, inc) x 8 (72)
10-12. 3 rows of 72 sc - (7 sc, dec) x 8 (64)
- 64 sc
- (ss, sc, dc, dc2, dc, sc, ss, ss) x 8
Secure the yarn and cut off any excess.
Bunny
Head-Body
Start crocheting from the bottom up, stuffing as you go:
- 5 sc in KA (5)
- Inc x 5 (10)
- (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
- (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)
- (3 sc, inc) x 5 (25)
6-9. 4 rows of 25 sc - (3 sc, dec) x 5 (20)
- (2 sc, dec) x 5 (15)
- (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Continue with the bunny’s head:
- Inc x 12 (24)
14-16. 3 rows of 24 sc - (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- 18 sc
Place the eyes between rows 18 and 19, 1 sc apart, and place the nose between rows 17 and 18, directly under the eyes. You can either glue the nose after you finish the toy or sew it on.
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 12 sc
- Dec x 6
Ears (Do not stuff)
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- 9 sc
- (2 sc, inc) x 9 (12)
- 12 sc
- (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
7-9. 9 sc - 7 sc, dec (8)
Fold the ear in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides, then fold again and crochet 2 sc through both sides.
Assembly
- Attach the arms at row 12, the feet and tail between rows 4 and 6, and the ears at the top of the head.
- Embroider the mouth and whiskers of the bunny.
Tighten the Eyes:
Insert the needle between rows 12 and 13, then bring it out at the outer corner of the right eye. Continue as described for the chick.
Your bunny is now ready!