Make a sweet, soft bunny comforter that doubles as a lovey and mini blanket. This approachable pattern walks you through a granny square blanket, a small amigurumi head, ears and simple arms so you can finish a gift-ready cuddle buddy quickly. Perfect for gifting, nurseries, or keeping by the bedside β you will love how fast and fun this project is to crochet.
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β Materials :
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Yarn: 3/Light/Worsted/8ply yarn - 15g of one color for bunny head, arms and ears, 15g of another color for blanket (body/dress) plus a small amount of yarn for the face. Hook: H hook (5mm). Gauge: Not particularly important but try to keep sts as tight as you can when working the head so that the stuffing does not show through. Terminology: US. Other items needed: Stitch marker, darning needle.
β Abbreviations :
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Beginning (beg). Chain (ch). Double Crochet (dc). Half Double Crochet (hdc). Loop (lp). Repeat (rep). Single Crochet (sc). Skip (skp). Slip Stitch (sl st). Space (sp). Stitch (st). Yarn Over (yo).
β Special Stitches :
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sc2tog (sc dec) (Insert hook into next st and draw up a lp) twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook β 1 sc decreased
β Granny Square Blanket :
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Useful Granny Square Tutorial link from The Crochet Crowd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFnyfJEWCd8. Ch4 and sl st to the beginning ch to form ring.
Round 1 :
Ch3 (counts as a dc from now on), work 2dc into the ring, *ch2, 3dc into the ring*, rep from * twice more, ch2 and sl st to the top of the ch3 that started the round.
Round 2 :
Ch3, work 2dc into the same sp, *ch1, work 3dc, ch2, 3dc into next ch2 corner sp. Repeat from * all the way around. Your final sts should be 3dc, ch2 and then sl st to the top of the ch3 that started the round.
Round 3 :
Ch3, work 2dc into the same sp, ch1 * work 3dc, ch1, into each ch sp across to corner sp. In corner sp, work 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1. Repeat from * all the way around. Your final corner should have 3dc, ch2 and then sl st to the top of the ch3 that started the round.
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Repeat round 3 nine times. Each round will cause the square to increase in size.
β Head :
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Notes: Rounds are worked in continuous spirals; do not join. Do not turn work at the end of each round but use stitch markers as indicated.
Round 1 :
Ch2, work 6sc in furthest ch from hook. Place stitch marker in first st for beg of next Round; move marker up at start of each Round.
Round 2 :
Work 2 sc in each sc around (12sc).
Round 3 :
*2sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around (18sc).
Round 4 :
*2sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2sc; repeat from * around (24sc).
Round 5 :
*2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3sc; repeat from * around (30sc).
Round 6-10 :
Sc in each st around (30sc).
Round 11 :
*Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3sc; repeat from * around (24sc).
Round 12 :
*Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2sc; repeat from * around (18sc).
Round 13 :
*Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around (12sc).
Round 14 :
Sc2tog around (6sc).
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail to use to sew head to centre of blanket.
β Bunny Ears :
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Make 2. Note: Turning ch1 does not count as a st.
Row 1 :
Starting at bottom of ear, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn (3sc).
Row 2 :
Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (3sc).
Row 3 :
2sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2sc in last sc, ch 1, turn (5sc).
Rows 4 & 5 :
Sc in each st across, ch1, turn (5sc).
Row 6 :
2sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2sc in last st, ch1, turn (7sc).
Rows 7 - 18 :
Sc in each sc across, ch1, turn.
Row 19 :
Sc2tog, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (5sc).
Row 20 :
Sc in each sc across, ch1, turn.
Row 21 :
Sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, ch1, DO NOT TURN (3sc).
Edging :
Work 21 sc down side of ear, work 3 sc across opposite side of starting ch, work 21 sc up side of ear, ch1, join with a sl st to first sc of row 21. Leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.
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Fold ear in half lengthwise and sew the top of row 21 together. Sew ears to top of head.
β Arms :
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Make 2. Notes: Rounds are worked in continuous spirals; do not join. Do not turn work at the end of each round but use stitch markers as indicated.
Round 1 :
Ch2, work 5sc in furthest ch from hook. Place stitch marker in first st for beg of next round; move marker up at start of each Round (6sc).
Round 2 :
Work 2sc in each sc around (12sc).
Rounds 3 - 4 :
Work 1sc in each st around (12sc).
Round 5 :
Sc2tog, sc in next two sts around (9sc).
Rounds 6 - 9 :
Work 1sc in each st around (9sc).
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Do not stuff arms, sew open end shut and tie off leaving a long tail. Using tail sew arms just beneath the head onto the blanket body.
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Finish by sewing a simple face onto the bunny using a darning needle - using yarn makes this comforter very safe for little ones.
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I hope you like this pattern! If you have any problems with it please don't hesitate to let me know and I'll see if I can help!
This adorable Cute Bunny Comforter pattern combines a tiny amigurumi head with a granny square blanket body for a perfect lovey. It uses very little yarn and finishes quickly, making it ideal for gifts and baby showers. Happy crocheting and enjoy the snuggles! π°π§Άβ¨