Easter is right around the corner, and if you are like me, you’re thinking about how you can make something special for your little ones this year. We have a bunch of yarn in our stashes just begging to be turned into adorable Easter bunnies, just like our friend Sleepy Mallow Bunny here!
I wanted Sleepy Mallow to be as soft, and as cuddly as possible and so when I saw my Lion Brand Vel-Lux Yarn in my stash, I knew that’s exactly what I wanted to use! This yarn is so lush, and obviously velvety! Perfect for an Easter Bunny!
Get the yarn for Sleepy Mallow here >> LION BRAND YARN
And try one of my Lion Brand Kits here >> Lee’s Kit Collection
There are a few other ways to get the Basilisk Baby Blanket Pattern:
- Get the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry Here >> RAVELRY
- Get the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy Here>> ETSY
- Get the Ad-Free PDF on LoveCrafts Here >> LOVECRAFTS
Now that you’re all set, let’s get to the crochet pattern!
Yarn
Lion Brand Yarn Vel-Lux (246yds/150g): 2 balls Lilac
Materials
US Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook, polyester stuffing, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, black embroidery thread, small pom pom maker for tail.
Size/Measurements
18” tall
Gauge
14 sts x 16 rounds = 4” after stuffing
*gauge is not essential to this project
Notes
- Pattern is worked in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker to keep track of each round.
- The pieces of the bunny will stretch when stuffed if you are using vel-lux yarn. If you are using a stiffer yarn, your bunny may turn out smaller.
Instructions:
With A.
Head
Make a magic loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 6 in loop–6 sts.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around–12 sts.
Round 3: [2sc, sc in next] around–18 sts.
Round 4: [2sc, sc in next 2] around–24 sts.
Round 5: [2sc, sc in next 3] around–30 sts.
Round 6: [2sc, sc in next 4] around–36 sts.
Round 7: [2sc, sc in next 5] around–42 sts.
Round 8: [2sc, sc in next 6] around–48 sts.
Round 9: [2sc, sc in next 7] around–54 sts.
Round 10: [2sc, sc in next 8] around–60 sts.
Round 11: [2sc, sc in next 9] around–66 sts.
Rounds 12-25: Sc around.
Round 26: [Sc in next 9, sc2tog] around–60 sts.
Round 27: [Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog] around–54 sts.
Round 28: [Sc in next 7, sc2tog] around–48 sts.
Round 29: [Sc in next 6, sc2tog] around–42 sts.
Round 30: [Sc in next 5, sc2tog] around–36 sts.
Stuff head firmly, continue stuffing as you go.
Round 31: [Sc in next 4, sc2tog] around–30 sts.
Round 31: [Sc in next 3, sc2tog] around–24 sts.
Round 32: [Sc in next 2, sc2tog] around–18 sts.
Round 33: [Sc, sc2tog] around–12 sts.
Round 34: [sc2tog] around–6 sts.
Fasten off leaving a long tail, use tail to sew remaining 6 sts. Using photo as a guide, sew features to face of Bunny.
If you love this pattern, be sure to check out the Briar Rose Baby Blanket pattern also on the blog!
Body
Make a magic loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 6 in loop–6 sts.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around–12 sts.
Round 3: [2sc, sc in next] around–18 sts.
Round 4: [2sc, sc in next 2] around–24 sts.
Round 5: [2sc, sc in next 3] around–30 sts.
Round 6: [2sc, sc in next 4] around–36 sts.
Round 7: [2sc, sc in next 5] around–42 sts.
Round 8: [2sc, sc in next 6] around–48 sts.
Round 9: [2sc, sc in next 7] around–54 sts.
Round 10: [2sc, sc in next 8] around–60 sts.
Round 11: [2sc, sc in next 9] around–66 sts.
Rounds 12-18: Sc around.
Round 19: [Sc in next 9, sc2tog] around–60 sts.
Rounds 20-21: Sc around.
Round 22: [Sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog] around–54 sts.
Rounds 23-24: Sc around.
Round 25: [Sc in next 7, sc2tog] around–48 sts.
Rounds 26-27: Sc around.
Round 28: [Sc in next 6, sc2tog] around–42 sts.
Rounds 29-30: Sc around.
Round 31: [Sc in next 5, sc2tog] around–36 sts.
Round 32-33: Sc around.
Round 34: [Sc in next 4, sc2tog] around–30 sts.
Rounds 35-36: Sc around.
Fasten off, stuff Body firmly. Attach head to body by whip stitching pieces together.
Pin it and save it for later!
Arms
(Make 2)
Make a magic loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 6 in loop–6 sts.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around–12 sts.
Round 3: [2sc, sc in next] around–18 sts.
Rounds 4-24: Sc around.
Stuff Arms firmly.
Pinch top of arm flatly closed and sc 6 sts across through both thicknesses. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew arms to Body 1 round under where Body and Head meet.
Ears
(Make 2)
Repeat Rounds 1-24 of Arms.
Stuff Ears Firmly
Placing each Ear on top of Head, whip st Ears to Head using photos as a guide.
Feet
(Make 2)
Make a magic loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 6 in loop–6 sts.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around–12 sts.
Round 3: [2sc, sc in next] around–18 sts.
Round 4: [2sc, sc in next 2] around–24 sts.
Round 5: [2sc, sc in next 3] around–30 sts.
Round 6: [2sc, sc in next 4] around–36 sts.
Rounds 7-8: Sc around.
Round 9: [Sc in next 4, sc2tog] around–30 sts.
Rounds 10-11: Sc around.
Round 12: [Sc in next 3, sc2tog] around–24 sts.
Rounds 13-14: Sc around.
Fasten off, stuff Feet Firmly. Sew to bottom of Body using photo as a guide.
Tail
Using a small pompom maker, make a pom pom and attach to back of body for tail.
Thanks so much for making a Sleepy Mallow, I hope you enjoy crocheting her! I can’t wait to see your photos on Instagram, be sure to show me!
