Bunny Magnet

Perfect for Easter or for someone who really loves bunnies! Crochet this bunny magnet with this easy pattern.

What you need

Small amount worsted weight yarn, (cream, ecru or white)
Small amount worsted weight yarn, (pink)
Small amount worsted weight yarn, (dark color)
Crochet hook, size F Finishing Materials:
2 plastic eyes 5/8″ in diameter
1 colored pompom
14″ length

Instructions

Head: (Using white, ecru or cream)

Rnd 1) Ch 4; 15 dc in 4th ch from hook; join with a slip st to top of first ch 4: 16 dc.
Rnd 2) Ch 3, (counts as first dc), dc in same st; * 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc: 32 dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Ears: (Using pink)
Row 1) Attach yarn to any dc on bunny head; Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dc; ch 1, turn work: 3 sc.
Row 2) 2 sc in same st, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc; ch 1, turn work: 5 sc.
Row 3) Sc in each sc across; ch 1, turn work: 5 sc.
Row 4) Skip first sc, sc in next 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc; ch 1, turn work: 3 sc.
Row 5) Skip first sc, sc in next 2 sc; ch 1, turn work: 2 sc.
Row 6) Dec over last 2 sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Opposite Ear: (Using pink)
Skip 2 dc on bunny head from last ear, attach yarn to next dc. Continue with instructions for bunny ear rows 1 – 6.

Edging: (Using white, cream or ecru)
Attach yarn to last un-worked dc on bunny head before ear; ch 1, sc in same st, evenly sc around bunny ear, placing 3 sc in tip of ear, sc in next 2 dc, sc evenly around next ear, placing 3 sc in tip of ear, sc in each dc around head.; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing: Glue 2 5/8 inch eyes and a pompom to face of bunny. Cut 6 tiny strips of yarn from any color you choose for whiskers and glue 3 to each side of nose. Tie a bow with ribbon and glue to bottom edge of face. Attach magnets to back.

Copyright April 1997, 1999. All rights reserved. This Crochet Pattern was contributed by Crochet Memories Crocheting tomorrow’s heirlooms today.