🌸 EXCLUSIVE EASTER RELEASE: Floppy-Eared Ball Bunny Pattern! 🐰

🌸 EXCLUSIVE EASTER RELEASE: Floppy-Eared Ball Bunny Pattern! 🐰

Handcrafted with love, just like Mom 💝

Welcome to our newest pattern release! This adorable Floppy-Eared Ball Bunny is perfect for Easter decor or as a year-round companion. Our detailed pattern includes step-by-step photos to guide you through the creation process.

📏 PROJECT DETAILS

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Finished Size: Approximately 5" tall
  • Time: 2-3 hours
  • Pattern Type: Amigurumi

🎯 PART 1: GETTING STARTED

Materials Checklist:

  • ✓ Velvet/chenille yarn (recommended: weight 4-5)
    • Main color (white/cream) - 100g
    • Accent color (pink) - 50g
  • ✓ Crochet hooks
    • 5mm for body
    • 5.5mm for ears
  • ✓ Safety eyes (12mm)
  • ✓ Stuffing
  • ✓ Stitch markers
  • ✓ Tapestry needle
  • ✓ Blocking materials (pins, spray bottle)

 

📝 ABBREVIATIONS

  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • inc = increase
  • dec = decrease
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • [ ] = repeat instructions

🧶 PART 2: BODY CONSTRUCTION

Round-by-Round Guide:

  • Magic ring with 6 sc
  • Increase rounds (follow stitch counts carefully)
  • Place safety eyes between rounds 12-13
  • Start stuffing at round 15
  • Decrease rounds to close

Main Body Instructions:

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
  2. Round 2: [inc] around (12)
  3. Round 3: [sc, inc] around (18)
  4. Round 4: [sc 2, inc] around (24)
  5. Round 5: [sc 3, inc] around (30)
  6. Round 6-15: sc in each st (30)
  7. Round 16: [sc 3, dec] around (24)
  8. Round 17: [sc 2, dec] around (18)
  9. Insert safety eyes between rounds 12-13
  10. Start stuffing firmly
  11. Round 18: [sc, dec] around (12)
  12. Round 19: [dec] around (6)
  13. Fasten off, weave in end

👂 PART 3: EAR CREATION

Key Points:

  • Use larger hook (5.5mm)
  • Create texture with sc/hdc combinations
  • Don't stuff ears
  • Make folds while damp
  • Block for 24 hours

Ears (Make 2):

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
  2. Round 2: [inc] around (12)
  3. Round 3: [sc, inc] around (18)
  4. Round 4-6: sc in each st (18)
  5. Round 7-9: sc in 2 sts, hdc in next st repeat around (18)
  6. Round 10: hdc in each st (18)
  7. Round 11-13: sc in each st (18)
  8. Round 14: sc in 2 sts, hdc in next st repeat around (18)
  9. Round 15-17: sc in each st (18)
  10. Round 18: [sc2tog, sc] around (12)
  11. Do not stuff ears

🎀 FINISHING TOUCHES

Blocking Ears:

  1. Lightly dampen ears with water spray
  2. Lay flat on blocking mat
  3. Create 3 gentle folds:
    • First fold: 1/3 from top
    • Second fold: 2/3 from top
    • Third fold: Near base
  4. Pin folds in place
  5. Let dry completely (24 hours)

Assembly:

  1. Position ears on top of head, slightly angled outward
  2. Sew base of ears securely using mattress stitch
  3. Create small tacking stitches at folds if needed
  4. Optional: Add pink blush to cheeks using yarn or felt

👕 CARE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Hand wash only
  • Air dry flat
  • Do not iron
  • Store in cool, dry place

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