Crochet Lop Eared Bunny Shelf-Sitter Free Pattern

Update 4/24/2024: 

This pattern has been revised and published on my new blog:

thewhimzb.com

I am beyond excited to release my very first crochet pattern! These adorable shelf-sitters are perfect as a spring decoration. They would also look adorable in a baby nursery. 

These little bunnies are fairly easy to make. 

Skill level is advanced beginner.

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Supplies: Hook: F (3.75mm) Yarn: 4-Medium weight in main body color (your choice) and pink (nose)     (I used Crafter’s Secret {white} and I Love This Yarn {gray} , both from     Hobby Lobby.) Poly-fil Plastic canvas Poly Pellets (optional) Baby sock, stocking, or scrap fabric to put the poly pellets in. Plastic safety eyes, 12mm or 10mm Yarn needle Stitch Marker Optional: black crochet thread for eyebrows, lashes and mouth

Terms: MR: Magic Ring INC: Increase SC: single crochet DEC: decrease (I use the invisible decrease)

Pattern is worked in rounds, with no joins.

Be sure to use a stitch marker and counter to keep up with your rounds.

Body is constructed with minimal sewing.

Arms: (make 2) R1: MR 6 SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3-5: SC around (12) R6: *SC x 4, DEC* around (10) R7: SC around (10) R8: *SC x 3, DEC* around (8)     Stuff hands only. Do not overstuff. R9-15: SC around (8)     Pinch together and SC across (4) Tie off.

Legs: (make 2) R1: MR 6 SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC, INC* around (18) R4-6: SC around (18) R7: *4SC, DEC* around (15) R8: *3SC, DEC* around (12) R9: 2SC, DEC* around (9)     Stuff feet only. Do not overstuff. R10-24: SC around (9)     Pinch together and SC across (4) Tie off.

Body:

R1: MR 10 SC (10)
R2: *SC, INC* around (15)
R3: *SCx2, INC* around (20)
R4: *SCx3, INC* around (25)
R5: *SCx4, INC* around (30)
R6: SC around in the back loop (30)
R7: SCx8, SCx4 (crocheting on leg), SCx6,
      SCx4 (crocheting on leg), SCx8 (30)
R8-10: SC around (30)
    Cut a circle out of your plastic canvas to fit in the base
     of the bunny and lay inside.
R11: *SCx8, DEC* around (27)
R12: SC around (27)
    Fill a sock or stocking with Poly Pellets
    (enough to fill the bottom of base).
    Tie off and stuff inside the base, making sure your knot
    is on the top, OR just stuff with Poly-fil.
    Stuff the rest of the body with Poly-fil as you go.
R13: *SCx7, DEC* around (24)
R14: SC around (24)
R15: *SCx2*, DEC* around (18)
R16: SC around (18)
R17: *SC, DEC* around (12)
R18: SC around, crocheting on arms as you go, so they
will hang on each side, right behind the legs. (12)
R19: SC around (12)

Head: R20: INC around (24) R21: *SC x 3, INC* around (30) R22: *INC, SC x4* around (36) R23-30: SC around (36)     Add eyes between R25-R26, 5 stitches apart R31: *SC x4, DEC* around (30) R32: *DEC, SC x3* around (24) R33: *SC x2, DEC* around (18) R34: *DEC, SC* around (12) R35: DEC around. (6)     Make sure to stuff the head firmly, but do not overstuff.     Cut a tail and weave through front loops. Pull tight to close. Tie off.     Use pink yarn to stitch on nose.     Optional:     Stitch on eyelashes and eyebrows and/or a little smile.

Tail: R1: MR, 6SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC1, INC* around (18) R4: SC around (18) R5: *SC 1, DEC* around (12)     Stuff. Cut yarn length. Use a needle to weave in and out around the     opening and pull closed. Sew onto the back of the bunny where the     bottom of the tail is even with the base of the bunny.

Ears: (make 2)

R1: MR 6SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC, INC* around (18) R4: SC around (18) R5: *SC x2, INC* around (24) R6-10: SC around (24) R11: *SC x6*, DEC* around (21) R12-13: SC around (21) R14: *SC x5, DEC* around (18) R15-16: SC around (18) R17: SC x4, DEC around (15) R18-19: SC around (15) R20: SC x3, DEC around (12) R21-29: SC around (12) R30: Pinch together and SC across (6)

    

Place where the ears will hang against the side of the legs.

    Leave a long tail and sew onto sides of the head on the 3rd or 4th row from the top center.