Whimsical Plush Bunny Egg Holder

This easy pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Enjoy making this cute bunny egg holder to keep your boiled eggs warm and cozy!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in beige, pink, and white
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Faux safety eyes (2), 10 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern:

Bunny Head:

1. Start with a magic ring. (6 sc into ring)
2. Round 1: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
3. Round 2: *sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18 sc)
4. Round 3: *sc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around. (24 sc)
5. Rounds 4-7: sc in each stitch around. (24 sc) Repeat for 4 rounds.
6. Round 8: *sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around. (18 sc)
7. Round 9: *sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12 sc)
8. Add eyes before closing. Stuff firmly.
9. Round 10: Dec around. (6 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bunny Body:

1. Start with a magic ring. (6 sc into ring)
2. Round 1: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
3. Round 2: *sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18 sc)
4. Round 3: *sc in next 2 sts, inc* repeat around. (24 sc)
5. Rounds 4-10: sc in each stitch around. (24 sc) Repeat for 7 rounds.
6. Round 11: *sc in next 2 sts, dec* repeat around. (18 sc)
7. Round 12: *sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12 sc)
8. Stuff the body and attach it to the head using a yarn needle.
9. Round 13: Dec around. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.

Ear (make 2):

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (11 sc)
3. Row 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (11 sc)
4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7, dec. (9 sc)
5. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. (7 sc)
6. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. (5 sc)
7. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. (3 sc)
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold ear and sew to bunny head.

Assembly:

• Position ears on top of bunny head and sew securely.
• Embroider a smile or any additional features if desired.
• Attach the completed bunny head to the body securely.

Enjoy your whimsical bunny egg holder!