Crochet Adorable Soft Textured Bunny Basket Free Pattern

Crochet Adorable Soft Textured Bunny Basket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (about 50 yards in base color and 20 yards for accents)
• 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Stitch markers
• Polyester stuffing (optional, for a plush version)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

Basket Base:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
4. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
6. Rounds 5-8: Sc in each stitch (24)
7. Change to accent color (if using) and make 1 sc in each st for 2 rounds.
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.

Bunny Ears (Make 2):

1. With base color, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across (10)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across (11)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold the ear and sew the bottom part to the top of the basket. Repeat for the second ear.

Face Details:

Using a yarn needle, sew on safety eyes, or use embroidery to create eyes and a nose. Add a smiling mouth with black yarn if desired!

Final Assembly:

Fill the bunny basket with small treats or eggs, and enjoy your adorable soft textured bunny baskets!

Happy Crocheting!