How To Crochet a 5ft Bunny
Crocheting is a popular craft that has been around for centuries. It involves using a hook and yarn to create intricate designs and patterns. One of the many things that can be made through crocheting is a large, 5ft rabbit.
How to make one
A 5ft crocheted rabbit is a unique and creative way to add some fun and whimsy to your home décor. These rabbits are typically made using a large hook and bulky yarn, allowing for quick and easy work.
The process of creating a crocheted rabbit begins with the head. The head is made using a combination of single crochet stitches and increases, which create the round shape of the head. The ears are then added using a separate piece of crocheting, which is then sewn onto the head.
Once the head is complete, the body is created using the same technique. The legs are then added using a combination of single crochet stitches and decreases, which create the tapered shape of the legs. Finally, the arms are created using the same technique as the legs and attached to the body.
The final step in creating a human-sized crocheted rabbit is to add the details, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth. These details can be created using a combination of embroidery and crochet techniques, adding personality and character to the rabbit.
Overall, crocheting a human-sized rabbit is a fun and rewarding project that can add a touch of whimsy and creativity to any home. So grab your hook and yarn, and get ready to create your own adorable and cuddly rabbit.
Disclaimer: We have not made this pattern so have no idea what the bunny actually looks like. If you make it, please send in your images.
Materials:
- 12 skeins of bulky weight yarn in your desired color
- Size L/11 (8.0 mm) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (work 2 stitches in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (work 2 stitches together)
Head:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc, inc around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc 7, inc around. Join. (54 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc 8, inc around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 11-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc 8, dec around. Join. (54 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc 7, dec around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc 6, dec around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc 5, dec around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 25: Ch 1, sc 4, dec around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc 3, dec around. Join. (24 sts) Stuff the head.
Round 27: Ch 1, sc 2, dec around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 28: Ch 1, sc, dec around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 29: Ch 1, dec around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
Using white yarn, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, inc in the first st, sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, inc in the first st, sc in the next 5 sts, inc in the last st. Turn. (9 sts)
Row 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the
next 5 sts, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (7 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the next st, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, dec in both sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the ears onto the top of the head, approximately 3-4 inches apart. Use the yarn needle and white yarn to embroider the nose and mouth onto the head.
Body:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc, inc around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 9-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc 6, dec around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc 5, dec around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc 4, dec around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc 3, dec around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 25: Ch 1, sc 2, dec around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc, dec around. Join. (12 sts) Stuff the body.
Round 27: Ch 1, dec around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2):
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, dec in each st around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, dec in each st around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the arms and legs onto the body. Sew the tail onto the back of the body. Use the yarn needle and white yarn to embroider the eyes onto the head. Stuff the body and head firmly with fiberfill. Sew the head onto the body.
Congratulations! You have completed your 5ft crochet rabbit. It will surely make a cute and cuddly addition to any room.
Printable instructions
How To Crochet a 5ft Bunny
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Instructions
Head:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc, inc around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch , sc 2, inc around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc 7, inc around. Join. (54 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc 8, inc around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 11-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc 8, dec around. Join. (54 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc 7, dec around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc 6, dec around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc 5, dec around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 25: Ch 1, sc 4, dec around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc 3, dec around. Join. (24 sts) Stuff the head.
Round 27: Ch 1, sc 2, dec around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 28: Ch 1, sc, dec around. Join. (12 sts)
Roun 29: Ch 1, dec around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
Using white yarn, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, inc in the first st, sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, inc in the first st, sc in the next 5 sts, inc in the last st. Turn. (9 sts)
Row 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (7 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the next st, dec in the last 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, dec in the first 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, dec in both sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the ears onto the top of the head, approximately 3-4 inches apart. Use the yarn needle and white yarn to embroider the nose and mouth onto the head.
Body:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc, inc around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc 2, inc around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc 3, inc around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 4, inc around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc 5, inc around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc 6, inc around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 9-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, sc 6, dec around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc 5, dec around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 23: Ch 1, sc 4, dec around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc 3, dec around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 25: Ch 1, sc 2, dec around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc, dec around. Join. (12 sts) Stuff the body.
Round 27: Ch 1, dec around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2):
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, dec in each st around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, dec in each st around. Join. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the arms and legs onto the body. Sew the tail onto the back of the body. Use the yarn needle and white yarn to embroider the eyes onto the head. Stuff the body and head firmly with fiberfill. Sew the head onto the body.
Notes
Needle: The size of crochet hook you'll need will depend on the thickness of the yarn you're using for your 5ft crochet rabbit. For this project, you will need a very large crochet hook, likely between size P (10 mm) and size S (19 mm), to ensure that your stitches are loose and your rabbit turns out to be the correct size. It's a good idea to start with a larger hook and adjust as necessary to achieve the correct gauge for your particular yarn. Be sure to check the yarn label for recommended hook size, and adjust your hook size accordingly.
Stuffing: To stuff a 5ft crochet rabbit, you will need a significant amount of stuffing. The exact amount will depend on how firmly you stuff your rabbit, but you will likely need at least 5-6 pounds (2-3 kg) of fiberfill stuffing. This may seem like a lot, but it's important to ensure that your rabbit is firm and can hold its shape. It's a good idea to have extra stuffing on hand in case you need to add more as you go along. You can find fiberfill stuffing at most craft stores or online retailers.
Yarn: The amount of yarn you'll need for your 5ft crochet rabbit will depend on the thickness of the yarn you're using and your gauge. It's also important to note that different yarn brands and types can vary in the amount of yarn per roll, so it's always a good idea to have extra on hand to avoid running out.
As a rough estimate, you will likely need at least 10-12 large rolls (400-600 yards each) of bulky or super bulky weight yarn to complete your 5ft crochet rabbit. However, this can vary based on your tension, the stitch pattern you choose, and other factors. Be sure to check the yarn label for yardage per roll and estimated gauge, and adjust accordingly. If you're unsure of how much yarn to purchase, it's always better to err on the side of caution and buy extra.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (work 2 stitches in the same stitch)
dec = decrease (work 2 stitches together)
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