Introduction
Meet Lulu the Blushing Bunny Girl, a darling amigurumi who hops straight into your heart with her fluffy white fur, perky ears, and charming pink dress. Inspired by the cozy joy of handmade treasures, Lulu is perfect for snuggling or gifting to someone special. This beginner-intermediate pattern, with its clear instructions and adorable details like a puffy tail, is ideal for crocheters looking for a heartwarming project. Whether you’re crafting for a nursery or a craft market, Lulu’s kawaii charm will steal the show. (This post may contain affiliate links, which help support this site at no extra cost to you.)
Materials Needed (Expert Selection Focus)
To bring Lulu to life, gather these essentials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white (for body, head, arms, legs, and tail) and pink (for dress). Cotton or acrylic recommended for a soft, huggable finish.
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (or size to match your yarn for tight stitches).
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for a plump, cuddly shape.
- Safety Eyes: 8-10mm black safety eyes (or embroider for a softer look).
- Yarn Needle: For sewing parts together.
- Stitch Markers: To track rounds.
- Optional: Poly pellets or small stones for weighted feet, cotton swab or wooden stick for leg stability, wire for bendable arms, embroidery floss for facial details.
Tips for Success
- Gauge Matters: Ensure tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing. Test with a small swatch.
- Stuff Strategically: Stuff firmly but not overly tight to maintain Lulu’s soft, organic shape.
- Seam Neatly: Use a whip stitch for secure, invisible seams when attaching parts.
- Dress Design: The pink dress can be customized with simple embellishments like a tiny bow or embroidered flowers for extra charm.
Pattern Instructions
Below are the exact, step-by-step instructions you provided, presented clearly and organized for ease of use. Follow these to crochet each part of Lulu the Blushing Bunny Girl.
Step 1: Creating the Arms (Make 2)
Crochet with white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 12 st [12]
Stuff the bottom part of the arm slightly.
Rnd 5: (dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next 6 st [9]
Rnd 6: sc in next st, inc, sc in next 7 st [10]
Rnd 7-20 [14 rounds]: sc in all 10 st [10]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Step 2: Creating the Legs (Make 2)
Rnd 1: sc in next 7 st, 3 sc in last st, turn, sc in next 6 st, inc. [18 stitches]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2, sc in next 4 st, (inc) x 5, sc in next 4 st, (inc) x 3. [28 stitches]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) x 2, sc in next 4 st, (sc in next st, inc) x 5, sc in next 4 st, (sc in next st, inc) x 3. [38 stitches]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 2, sc in next 4 st, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 5, sc in next 4 st, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 3. [48 stitches]
Rnd 5-7: sc in all 48 st. [48 stitches]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 st, dec) x 6. [42 stitches]
Rnd 9: sc in next 12 st, (dec) x 9, sc in next 12 st. [33 stitches]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 9 st, dec) x 3. [30 stitches]
Rnd 11: sc in next 9 st, (dec) x 6, sc in next 9 st. [24 stitches]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 2 st, dec) x 6. [18 stitches]
Stuff firmly with fiberfill. For better balance, add weight (small stones, poly pellets, etc).
Rnd 13: sc in next 3 st, (dec) x 6, sc in next 3 st. [12 stitches]
Rnd 14-15: sc in all 12 st. [12 stitches]
Rnd 16: (sc in next 3 st, inc) x 3. [15 stitches]
Rnd 17-20: sc in all 15 st. [15 stitches]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 4 st, inc) x 3. [18 stitches]
Rnd 22-25: sc in all 18 st. [18 stitches]
Finish with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in the end.
To strengthen the ankle, insert a cotton swab or round wooden stick into the leg (bottom part inside foot) and stuff the leg with fiberfill.
Make the second leg in the same way, but don't fasten off. Continue working on the body.
Pro Tip: Adding weight to the feet creates stability, much like how a properly balanced Hello Fresh gnocchi recipe creates harmony between textures and flavors.
Step 3: Creating the Body
Stuff the body as you go. Begin crocheting from the middle point of the inner side of the left leg.
Rnd 26: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times, 3 ch, on the right leg (from the inner side): (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times.
Rnd 27: sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 21 st, sc in next 3 ch on the opposite side, sc in next 21 st [48]
Rnd 28-34: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 36-37: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 38: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 39-40: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 41: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 42-43: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 44: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 45: sc in all 24 st [24]
If you want the arms to be bendable, make a simple wire carcass. Insert it in the next round.
Rnd 46: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 47-49: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 50: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Pro Tip: If the wire has no coating, wrap it with fabric sticking tape before sewing the arms—similar to how Hello Fresh recipes recommend preparing ingredients properly before combining them.
Step 4: Creating the Tail
Work with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 3 times [9]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Sew the tail to the body, adding some fiberfill inside the tail before you finish.
Step 5: Creating the Head
Crochet with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 9: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 11-14: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 15: (inc in front loop) repeat 12 times, sc in next 4 st, (inc in front loop) repeat 12 times, sc in next 20 st [72]
Rnd 16: sc in all 72 st [72]
Rnd 17: sc in next 52 st, dec, sc in next 16 st, dec [70]
Rnd 18: sc in next 52 st, dec, sc in next 14 st, dec [68]
Rnd 19: sc in next 52 st, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec [66]
Find Rnd 15 on the muzzle. Then find 4 sc between the increases. This is the center of the muzzle. Take it into account when placing the eyes.
Step 6: Creating the Pink Dress
Note: The dress instructions follow once the bunny is assembled, similar to adding the final sauce to your Hello Fresh gnocchi recipe.
Assembly Instructions
Bring Lulu together with care, like plating a cozy dish:
- Stuff the Head: Fill firmly with fiberfill, ensuring even distribution for a smooth, rounded shape.
- Attach the Head: Sew the head to the body using the yarn tail from the head, aligning securely at the neck.
- Position the Arms: Sew the arms to the body at rounds 46-47, ensuring symmetry and secure stitching.
- Add the Tail: Sew the tail to the lower back of the body, stuffing lightly with fiberfill before closing.
- Place the Eyes: Attach safety eyes (or embroider) on the head, using the center of the muzzle (Rnd 15) as a guide for placement.
- Dress Lulu: Once assembled, crochet the pink dress (instructions to be added post-assembly) and slip it onto the body for a perfect fit.
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