Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog!
Being creative and working with my hands have always helped me ease stress and anxiety. The positive distraction, the release of serotonin, the color therapy are just few of the benefits of crochet.
Crochet projects don't have to be big to boost your spirit and self esteem and to bring a smile to your face.
Take for example these cute little bunnies I made as placeholders for the Easter table.
Their colors, and the warm touch of the wooden base are just the perfect ingredients to create something special for your holiday.
I'm so happy to share this easy and super quick project with you all!
So, grab your favorite yarn and hook and crochet along with me!
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Here's the FREE pattern!
YARN: Light (3) in Blue, Pink, Yellow and White
MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Hook; Poly Filling; 7/8” (2 cm) Wooden Disks; Hot Glue Gun
DIMENSION: 3.5” x 1.5” (9 x 4 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O)
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
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Bunny (blue, pink and yellow yarn)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8)
Rnd 2: sc inc around (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24)
Rnds 4 - 7: sc even (24)
Rnd 8: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18)
Rnd 9: working in FLO, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (27)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (30)
Rnd 11: sc even (30)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (35)
Rnds 13 - 15: sc even (35); start stuffing
Rnd 16: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30)
Rnd 17: sc even (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24)
Rnd 19: working in BLO, (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing
Rnd 20: sc dec around (8); F/O, cut the yarn close the hole and wave in end.
Ears (blue, pink and yellow yarn; make two)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8)
Rnd 3 - 4: sc even (8)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6)
Rnd 6 - 7: sc even (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears onto the top of the bunny. Do not stuff the ears.
Tail (white yarn)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8)
Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10)
Rnd 3: sc even (10)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (8); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail to the body between rnds # 15-18. Stuff the tail lightly.
Glue the wooden disk to the bottom part of the bunny using a hot glue gun.
I can't wait to see your version of my EASTER PLACEHOLDERS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like!
Elisa
This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
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