Crochet Easter Chicken and Rabbit Toy
If you're looking to add some charm and whimsy to your Easter decor, consider crafting your very own Crochet Easter Chicken and Rabbit Toy! These delightful creations are not only fun to make, but they also make for adorable decorations or thoughtful gifts. With their colorful yarn and cute designs, these crocheted toys are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So grab your crochet hooks, choose your favorite pastel yarns, and get ready to create some egg-stra special Easter decorations! Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a touch of handmade love to your Easter celebrations.
What do you need?
— yarn in two colours: yellow for chicken and beige for rabbit (I used Alize Bella)
— crochet 3 mm
— black safety eyes 8 mm
— polyester fiberfill
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (two sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (one sc in two stitches)
BODY AND HEAD (it’s the same for chicken and for rabbit):
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2: (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)
9-14: 48 sc – 6 rounds
15: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
16: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
17: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
18: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
19: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18), stuff firmly
20: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
21: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
22: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
23-28: 36 sc – 6 rounds
29: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30), install safety eyes between 34 and 35 round
30: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
31: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18), stuff again
32: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12), add more stuffing
33: (dec) repeat 6 times (6)
RABBIT EARS:
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (8)
3: 8 sc
4: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (10)
5-7: 10 sc – 3 rounds
8: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc (12)
9: 12 sc
10: (1 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (8)
11: fold and sew with sc (4), leave a tail for sewing
RABBIT TAIL:
1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2: (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3: 12 sc, stuff lightly
4: (dec) repeat 6 times (6), leave a tail for sewing
If making a chicken – embroider red nose and make the crest with single crochets. If making a rabbit – embroider pink nose, then fasten ears and tail.