Sunday, February 10, 2013

Crochet Easter Bunny Egg Holder-A Detailed Picture Tutorial

I love quick projects that make me smile! I've had a chicken egg cozy from a craft show for years and found a tutorial HERE to make a variation of it. But I had a bunny on my mind so I made this Easter Bunny Egg Holder!  I love how the white yarn lets the color of the egg show through.
I've only been crocheting for a short time but I think kids will get a kick out of these bunnies so I wanted to try my hand at writing a pattern and thought a picture tutorial might be helpful for other beginners.
Supplies:
4 ply worsted weight yarn-I used the Walmart brand
Size H crochet hook
Plastic, colored, fillable Easter eggs-standard size, about 2 1/2"
Cotton balls or fiber fill for head
Eyes: either googly eyes or yarn-mine are 7mm
Nose: either mini pom poms, beads or yarn-mine are 5mm
String for wiskers-I used quilting thread, it's a little thicker
Glue if using googly eyes, mini pom poms or beads-I used my hot glue gun
Mouth: optional, you can sew it on with yarn

Directions:
Chain 22, join with a slip stitch.

Row 1: Chain 3, double crochet in the second stitch, double crochet to end (21 stitches), join into third stitch of the chain 3 with slip stitch.
Note: I've been entering the top of the loop for the first row, the pretty double crochet stitch on the inside, so I flip it inside out. Any advice for having the pretty side facing out?

Row 2 & 3: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch all the way around, join with slip stitch.

Row 4: No chain, double crochet in next 9 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch, 3 double crochet in next stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 5: Double crochet in very first hole, then double crochet 7 more across (8 double crochet total). Chain 3 and turn.

Row 6: Double crochet in first hole and all the way across (8 double crochet total). Chain 3 and slip stitch into the top of row 5, slip stitch down to the top of row 4...

...wrap the yarn around the hook for a double crochet and go into the very first stitch of the top of row 3, double crochet across and end with a single crochet in last stitch. Slip stitch sides together.

Slip stitch up the back and head by using the inside loop of each side.

When you get to the base of the neck add a cotton ball or a little fiber fill for the head. Continue slip stitching up the back of the head.

When you get to the top of the head there will be 6 stitches in an circular pattern. Single crochet decrease 3 times to close the circle. Do not finish off.

Ears: Using the loop at the top of the head, chain 8. Slip stitch into the first loop. Single crochet into the next 2 loops, double crochet into the next 2 loops, single crochet into the next 2 loops. Slip stitch into a stitch in the head to secure the ear.
One commenter said these instructions for the ears would be clearer-thanks: 
"from the last scdec on the head, ch 8. Slip stich into the 2nd chain from the hook. Single crochet into the next 2 CHAINS, double crochet into the next 2 CHAINS, 2 single crochet into the next 2 CHAINS. Slip stitch into one of the scdec at the top of the head."

Chain 8 for second ear. Slip stitch into the first loop. Single crochet into the next 2 loops, double crochet into the next 2 loops, single crochet into the next 2 loops. Slip stitch into a stitch in the head to secure ear, cut yarn and fasten off. Shape head and sew in the loose ends.

Tail: Make a pom pom-Lay a long piece of yarn down the middle tines of a fork. (You will use this to tie the the pom pom together.)  Wrap the yarn around the tines of the fork about 38 times. Bring the long string up each side and tie a tight knot around the bundle of yarn. (I wrap it twice.) Cut the loops of yarn on each side. Fluff the pom pom and trim it neatly.

Feed each side of the long string into either side of the bunny, tie securely and trim the ends.

Slip the egg into your bunny, it looks better with the fatter end of the egg towards the head.
Sew or glue on the eyes and nose. Note: make sure you add whiskers before the nose.

There you have it folks, my first crochet pattern. If you try it and there's something I need to clarify kindly let me know. Tips and pointers are always welcome!

I made a duck in 2014, the post is HERE:

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