Carrot Hugs Bunny, Free Crochet Pattern + Full Video Tutorial

Pattern Notes:

• If you are giving this to a small child, embroider the eyes instead of using buttons for safety.
• Love the eggs in the photos?  Get the free pattern here!

Instructions For Bunny Body & Head:

 

Ch 4, then join with a slip stitch in the chain furthest from the hook to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2, then work 11 hdc into the center of the ring.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Round
2: Ch 2, then *work a hdc into the first stitch.  Work 2 hdc into the
next stitch.  Repeat from * around.  Join to close round with a slip
stitch.

Round 3: Ch 2, then *work a hdc into the first stitch, then 2 hdc into the next stitch.  Repeat from * around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Round 4: Ch 2, then work a bphdc (back post half double crochet) into each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Round
5-15: Ch 2, then work a hdc in each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Round 16: Ch 2, then *work a hdc2tog across the first two stitches.  Repeat from * around.  Join to close round
with a slip stitch.

 

Round 17: Repeat round 16.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.  

Stuff the bottom body section with filling, adding stones/weights to the bottom part as you fill. Fill until the body part is mostly stuffed and the head section is still empty.  Thread another piece of matching yarn and sew around the neck, then cinch to create a neck.  While the head is still empty, sew button eyes (or embroider eyes if giving to a small child) and Sew a small pink nose with pink yarn from the ears.  Stuff the head, then thread the tail with a tapestry needle, weave it around the opening and pull tight to cinch it up.  Weave in any ends and continue below.

Instructions For Arms (Make 2):

 

Ch 4, then join with a slip stitch in the chain furthest from the hook to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2, then work 11 hdc into the center of the ring.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Rounds
2-7: Ch 2, then work a hdc in each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.  

Stuff each arm with filling, then sew “hands” together in the middle.  Sew each arm to either side of the bunny. Weave in any ends and continue below.

 

Instructions For Legs (Make 2):

 

Ch 4, then join with a slip stitch in the chain furthest from the hook to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2, then work 11 hdc into the center of the ring.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Rounds
2-12: Ch 2, then work a hdc in each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.  

Stuff each leg with filling and if desired, place a stitch for each knee to allow it to bend a little when sitting.  Sew each leg to the front bottom edge of the bunny. Weave in any ends and continue below.

 

Instructions For Ears (Make 2):

 

*Part 1, white outer part-

Ch 16

 

Row 1: Work a hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook.  Work a hdc in each chain across.

 

Row 2: Chain 2 and turn.Work a hdc in each stitch across.

*Part 2, pink inner part-

Ch 14

Row 1: Work a hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook.  Work a hdc in each chain across.

Seam the pink part to the white part leaving the bottom open, like a pocket.  Slip a pipe cleaner into the ear and snip.  Sew each ear to the bunny’s head and weave in any ends.

 

Instructions For Carrot Bottom: 

Ch 4, then join with a slip stitch in the chain furthest from the hook to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2, then work 7 hdc into the center of the ring.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Round 2: Ch 2, then work a hdc into the first stitch.  Then work 2 hdc in each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch.

Rounds 3-11: Ch 2, then work a hdc in each stitch around.  Join to close round with a slip stitch. 

Cut, leaving a long tail to cinch up the top later.  Stuff the carrot with small amounts of filling.  Thread the tail with a tapestry

Instructions For Carrot Greenery Top:

 

Larger curlicue-

Ch 16

 

Row 1: Work a hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook.  Work 3 hdc in each chain across. Fasten off leaving a tail for seaming.

Smaller curlicue-

Ch 8

Row 1: Work a hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook.  Work 3 hdc in each chain across.  Fasten off leaving a tail for seaming.

Sew greenery parts to the top of the carrot and weave in any ends.  Place the carrot into the bunny’s arms and it’s done!