Refrigerator Rabbit
Everyone can enjoy this
little Finger Puppet Rabbit.
His ears will stand
straight up or bend to listen-in on private gossip.
He can stand up next to a
computer.
Or he can fit on a pen or
pencil top.
His little smile will keep
your spirits up.
Enjoy!
Happy Easter to All!
Light Pink (MC) ~20 yds.
Dark Pink (CC) ~3 yds.
Black ~1 yd. (* Nose/Mouth)
* Could instead use
Black Crochet Thread #10 with a 1.5 mm hook for Nose/Mouth.
F / 3.75 mm Hook
½” Pompom for Tail
Google Eyes:
RT Eye: 15mm
LT Eye: 24mm
(Note: Google Eyes are not safe for young children):
* Could instead use White & Black Crochet Thread #10 with a 1.5 mm hook for Eyes.
* Could instead use White & Black Crochet Thread #10 with a 1.5 mm hook for Eyes.
Permanent Glue
White sewing thread
Sewing needle
Yarn needle to weave in
Gauge is not crucial.
Size:
4” high and 2 ¾” wide (10x7 cm) depending on yarn and hook size
Abbreviations:
~ = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch(s) = Chain(s)
FO = Fasten Off
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
MR = Magic Ring
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right Side
Sc = Single Crochet
Ss = Slip Stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side
Yd(s) = Yard(s)
US Terminology
Pattern
Notes:
* I used
a 3.75 hook (smaller than the yarn recommends) to make it rigid.
The ears stand up nicely and
can also bend if so inclined.
* Row 1 can be stitched in the top loop of the
chain.
Although, it makes a studier
and nicer bottom edge, if it is stitched into the back ridge loop.
* The Nose can be made in different ways.
You could just use straight
stitches over the center stitch of Row 4 and then continue to the mouth.
You can also use a lighter
weight yarn or thread.
* The Pompom can be sewn in place with white
sewing thread or glued.
* When stitching the edging, be sure to keep
the two pieces aligned.
A quick check on the back
side periodically will help.
* Remember:
Google eyes are not safe for young children
that might want to eat them.
Crocheted eyes would be
better.
** This
Rabbit is based on fun. Any similarity with any other Bunny, real or
fictitious, is just silly. **
Regarding copyright:
This is a
free pattern for your personal use.
Please, do not sell the pattern or reproduce the
text or pictures without permission.
Rabbit
Front: Using Light Pink:
Row 1: Ch
8, Sc in the back-ridge-loop of 2nd
ch from hook
Sc across. Turn.
(7)
Note:
Before starting Row 2, you
can pull up the beg yarn end, and work over it, to eliminate weaving it in
later.
Rows 2 - 7: Ch
1, Sc across. Turn.
Row 8: Ch
1, Sc across. Ch 1 and FO. Turn.
(7)
Inner Ear: Using Dark Pink:
Row 1: Join
with a Sc in the first st. Sc in next st.
Turn. (2)
Rows 2 - 6: Ch
1. Sc across. Turn.
(2)
Row 7: (Right
Side) Ch 1. Sc across. Ch 1 and FO.
(2)
Row 1: Skip
the next three sts of Row 8.
Join
yarn with a Sc in the next st. Sc in
last st. Turn. (2)
Rows 2 - 6: Ch
1. Sc across. Turn.
(2)
Row 7: (RS)
Ch 1. Sc across. Ch 1 and FO.
(2)
Nose:
Using Black WW:
MR.
Ch 1, Sc and Ss in the ring. FO with
~12” to sew.
Note: If you are using Black crochet
thread #10 and a 1.5mm hook for
the nose and mouth:
MR. Ch 1, 6 Sc in the ring.
Join to first sc with a ss. FO with ~12” to sew.
Finishing
Nose and Mouth:
Pull
the ring closed.
Position
the nose in the center over Round 4 or 5.
Use
yarn end to sew in place.
Then
add the straight sts for the mouth below the nose over Rnd 3. I_I_I
Rabbit
Back:
Row 1: Using
Light Pink:
Ch 8, Sc in the back-ridge-loop of 2nd ch from hook and
each ch across.
Turn. (7)
Rows 2 - 8:
Ch 1, Sc across. DO NOT FO. Turn and continue. (7)
Row 9: (First ear) Ch 1, Sc in first 2 sts. Skip last
4. Turn.
(2)
Rows 10-14: Ch
1. Sc across. Turn.
(2)
Row 15: (RS)
Ch 1. Sc across. Ch 1 and FO.
(2)
Row 1: (Second ear) With Light Pink and RS
facing, skip the next three sts of Row 8.
Join
yarn with a Sc in the next st. Sc in
last st. Turn. (2)
Rows 2-6: Ch
1. Sc across. Turn.
(2)
Row 7: (RS)
Ch 1. Sc across. Ch 1 and FO.
(2)
Edging
and Arms: Using Light Pink:
With WS together and working through both loops of both pieces:
Join yarn on left bottom
front with a ss.
Sc
in next 3 sts up the side.
(Ss,
Ch 1, Hdc, Ch 1, Ss) all in the next st. (Arm)
Sc
the next 10 sts (to the top).
3
Sc in the top loops of the next 2 sts. (Corners).
Sc
the next 6 sts down the inside of the first ear.
Sc
in the next st directly below
Sc
in the next 4 sts across to the other ear.
Sc
in the next 6 sts up the inside of second ear.
Sc
the next 10 sts down the last side.
(Ss,
Ch 1, Hdc, Ch 1, Ss) all in the next st. (Arm)
Sc
in the next 3 sts.
Join
in the bottom loops with a Ss.
Ch
1, FO and weave in.
Finishing:
Position the Eyes on the front and glue in
place.
Let them dry completely.
Sew or Glue the Pompom on the back in the center
between Rows 3 and 5.
Note: If making this for a young child, crocheted eyes and sewing the pompom on would be safer.
Child Safe Eyes:
Left Eye: With White Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 5 Sc
in the ring. Join with ss to first sc. (5)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, Inc in each st around. Join with
ss to first sc. (10)
Rnd 3: Ch 1,
(Sc, Inc) around. Join with ss
to first sc. (15)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (Sc
in 2, Inc) around. Join with
ss to first sc. (20)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, (Sc
in 2, Inc) 6 times. Sc in
next, Inc in last st. Join with ss to first sc. (27) FO
with ~15 end to sew.
Left Pupil: With Black Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 5 Sc
in the ring. Join with ss to first sc. (5)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, Inc in each st around. Join with ss
to first sc. FO with ~ 10” end to sew. (10)
Pull the beg-yarn-end tight to close the hole.
You can put this beg-yarn-end through the center hole of the white
Eye and leave it dangle.
Then sew the pupil on with the 10” yarn-end between the Rnd 2 and 3
of the white Eye.
When finished sewing around, to eliminate weaving in, you can tie
the two ends together tightly in the back and snip.
Right Eye: With White Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
Rnd 1: MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc
in the ring. Join with ss to first sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2
Sc in each st around. Join with ss to first sc. (12)
Rnd 3: Ch 1,
(Sc, Inc in next) around. Join with ss to first sc. FO with ~12” end
to sew. (18)
Right Pupil: With Black Crochet thread #10 and 1.5 mm hook:
MR, Ch 1, 6 Sc in the ring. Join and FO with ~ 8” end to sew.
Pull the beg-yarn-end tight to close the hole.
You can put this beg-yarn-end through the center hole of the white
Eye and leave it dangle.
Then sew the pupil on with the 8” yarn-end between the Rnd 1 and 2
of the white Eye.
When finished sewing around, to eliminate weaving in, you can tie
the two ends together tightly in the back and snip.
Position and sew the
eyes onto the front face of rabbit above the nose.