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Introduction:

The Bunny Lovey Pattern provides instructions for crocheting a sweet, baby security blanket with a lovely bunny rabbit to cuddle. This pattern is very quick to work up, and great as a baby shower gift. Customize your project by using different yarn colors for the bunny or blanket, and add embellishments such as buttons, appliques, or more!



Finished Measurements: Blanket size: approximately 34 cm x 34 cm

Level: Beginner! Requires familiarity with the stitches and terms used below.

Stitches/Terms Used (US Terminology):

MR : magic ring (a.k.a. magic circle, magic loop)

: magic ring (a.k.a. magic circle, magic loop) Ch : chain

: chain Sc : single crochet

: single crochet Dc : double crochet

: double crochet Tr : triple crochet

: triple crochet Sl st : slip stitch

: slip stitch Inc : increase (two sc in same stitch)

: increase (two sc in same stitch) Dec : decrease (sc two stitches together)

: decrease (sc two stitches together) BLO: back loops only

Materials: Worsted medium weight [4] yarn in bunny and blanket colors (I used: off-white, white, light pink, and dark pink)

My favorite medium weight yarns to use are: Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft, Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand), or Lion Brand Heartland)

My favorite medium weight yarns to use are: Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft, Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand), or Lion Brand Heartland) 2.75 mm hook for the bunny

5.00 crochet hook for the blanket (I love Clover Amour hooks!)

Fiberfill stuffing

Yarn needle

Scissors

Before you begin, here are some CUSTOMIZATION IDEAS!

Use different yarn colors! You can make the blanket one solid shade, two-toned, ombre, or with a rainbow of different colors! Experiment with different color combinations, such as analogous sets or a contrasting one. You can also try different patterns, such as alternating colors for stripes.

Attach other embellishments, such as flower appliques or buttons.

Embroider designs onto the blanket or bunny.



~ CROCHET DIRECTIONS ~

PART 1: BUNNY

HEAD:

EARS (x2):

ARMS (x2):

HAIR BOW:

PART 2: BLANKET

~ FINISHING DIRECTIONS ~

Using a yarn needle and yarn scraps, sew facial features on the bunny. (I used grey for the eyes, and pink for the nose and mouth.) Pinch the bottom of the bunny’s ears to create a fold. Using the yarn tail from the pinched ears, sew them onto the bunny’s head. Using the yarn tail from the arms, sew them to the bottom of the bunny’s head. Using the yarn tail from the bunny’s head, sew the head to the middle of the blanket. Lastly, using the yarn tail from the bow, sew it in front of the bunny’s ear.

That's it, you're done! Congratulations on finishing the Bunny Lovey Pattern!



