{ Freaky EASTER BUNNIES }

TECHNIQUES :
begin with a magic ring ⋅ chain ⋅ single crochet ⋅  increase ⋅ invisible decrease ⋅ work in continuous rounds

MATERIALS :                                                                                                                                                               ∗ Crochet hook : 3.00 mm
∗ Yarn : Main color of your choice, Purple, White, Black
∗ Yarn needle
∗ Stuffing material ( fiberfill )

FINISHED SIZE : about 10 cm height

GAUGE : not essential for this project

You can use any size of hook you want as long as your yarn choice is consistent with it.
Be careful to work tight stitches so as the stuffing doesn’t show through.
The bigger hook size you’ll choose, the bigger your amigurumi will be ! 🙂

ABBREVIATIONS :
R : round
MR : magic ring
st(s) : stitch(es)
sl st : slip stitch
sc : single crochet
inc : increase ( = single crochet 2 stitches in same sc)
dec : decrease ( = single crochet 2 stitches in front loops together )
BLO: back loops only
FO : Fasten off
*… , …* x… : repeat instructions between * * as many times as indicated
(… , …) : make the 2 different instructions in the same

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Please note this pattern will guide you through the steps of making the freaky bunnies basic shapes. You’ll find instructions for making the body, ears, arms and eyes, but feel free to play with the details (colors, number of members, embroidery, etc.) and create a new member of the crew !
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HEAD/BODY :
(using main color yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : inc around (12)
R3 : *sc, inc* x6 (18)
R4 : *sc2, inc* x6 (24)
R5 : sc around (24)
R6 : *sc3, inc* x6 (30)
R7 : sc around (30)
R8 : *sc4, inc* x6 (36)
R9 -11 : sc around (36)
R12 : *sc5, inc* x6 (42)
R13 – 15 : sc around (42)
R16 : *sc6, inc* x6 (48)
R17 – 19 : sc around (48)
R20 : *sc6, dec* x6 (42)
R21 : *sc5, dec* x6 (36)
R22 : *sc4, dec* x6 (30)
R23 : *sc3, dec* x6 (24)
R 24 : *sc2, dec* x6 (18)
R 25 : *sc, dec* x6 (12)
R 26 : dec around (6)

FO, weave in ends.

EARS :
(make 2 using main color)

R1 : MR 4
R2 : *sc ,inc* x2 (6)
R3 : *sc2 ,inc* x2 (8)
R4 : *sc, inc* x4 (12)
R5 : sc around (12)
R6 : *sc4, dec* x2 (10)
R7 – 8 : sc around (10)
R9 : *sc3, dec* x2 (8)
R10 : *sc2, dec* x2 (6)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

ARMS :
(make 2 using main color)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : *inc* around (12)
R3 – 7 : sc around (12)
R8 : *sc2, dec* x3 (9) Stuff lightly.
R9 : *sc, dec* x3 (6)

FO, and sew closed.

EYES :
(make 2 using white yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : *1sc ,inc* x3 (9)
R3 – 4 : sc around (9)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

EYELIDS :
(make 2 using purple yarn)

R1 : MR 4, ch 1, turn
R2 : inc around, ch 2, turn (8)
R3 : sc around (8)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

UNDER EYES SHADOWS :
(make 2 using the color of your choice)

Pull a loop and slst in any sc of the last row of the eye, then :
R1 : (sc, hdc), (dc,tr), (dc,hdc), slst

FO and weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY :

∗ EARS :
To make the inside of the ears, cut your shape in paper to create your pattern. When you’re happy with the size and shape, use it to cut out 2 pieces of felt and glue them in place.
Sew ears on top of the head.
∗ ARMS :
Sew arms on both sides of the body. They should be placed in the alignment of the ears.
∗ EYES :
Embroider pupil on eyes with black yarn (you can use a French Knot)
Stuff eyes lightly and sew them on head.
∗ NOSE :
Either embroider it, or cut a small triangled shape piece of felt. Glue it on the face between the eyes, slightly below the midline of the pupil.
∗ EXPRESSION :
Let your creativity speak for itself ! Use felt and embroidery to create your very own expressive bunny 😀