Crochet Easter Bunny – Old Library

• Velvet or plush yarn in white (or any preferred color)
• 4.0mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes (8mm)
• Embroidery thread for nose and mouth
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• MR = Magic Ring
• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• INC = Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• DEC = Decrease (SC2TOG)
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• FO = Fasten Off

Instructions:

Head:

1. MR, 6 SC. (6)
2. INC in each stitch around. (12)
3. SC, INC repeat around. (18)
4. SC 2, INC repeat around. (24)
5. SC 3, INC repeat around. (30)
   6-12. SC around. (30)
6. SC 3, DEC repeat around. (24)
7. SC 2, DEC repeat around. (18)
8. SC, DEC repeat around. (12)
9. Stuff with fiberfill, DEC around. (6) FO and close.

Ears (Make 2):

1. MR, 6 SC. (6)
2. SC, INC repeat around. (9)
3. SC 2, INC repeat around. (12)
   4-10. SC around. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Body:

1. MR, 6 SC. (6)
2. INC in each stitch around. (12)
3. SC, INC repeat around. (18)
4. SC 2, INC repeat around. (24)
   5-8. SC around. (24)
5. SC 2, DEC repeat around. (18)
6. SC, DEC repeat around. (12)
7. Stuff with fiberfill, DEC around. (6) FO and close.

Arms & Legs (Make 4):

1. MR, 6 SC. (6)
2. SC, INC repeat around. (9)
   3-6. SC around. (9) FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

• Attach ears to the top of the head.
• Attach safety eyes and embroider the nose/mouth.
• Sew the head to the body.
• Attach arms and legs symmetrically.

Finishing is always done with care. I weave in all the ends neatly, making sure nothing is visible. I gently shape the bunny one last time, smoothing it with my hands and adjusting any small details. If I’ve used cotton yarn, I might lightly steam it from a distance to help the stitches settle and give it a polished look.

What I love most about creating a crochet Easter bunny is the feeling it carries. It’s soft, cheerful, and full of handmade warmth. It’s the kind of piece that doesn’t just decorate a space, but adds a sense of comfort and joy. It can sit in a basket, be part of a seasonal display, or be given as a thoughtful gift, and it always brings a smile.

After so many years of crocheting, I’ve come to truly value projects like this. They’re simple, but they allow you to focus on what really matters, the rhythm of the stitches, the balance of the shape, and the care in every detail. They remind me that crochet isn’t just about making something intricate, but about creating something meaningful.

In the end, this little Easter bunny becomes more than just yarn and stitches. It becomes a small expression of creativity and care, something made slowly and thoughtfully. And honestly, there’s something incredibly special about holding that finished bunny in your hands, soft and full of life, knowing it was created one stitch at a time.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.