By Aixan Legasto of Yarn It, Darn It
I created Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny pattern around March 2018. My pattern-writing skills were still in the beginners' stage, and I must admit, interpreting one's crochet ideas into written form was a struggle (It still is). I did not know whether I was using too many words or too little (as you will see later on, my pattern-writing style was totally different back then). Thankfully, even with the early struggles of putting it into words, the pattern was completed.
Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny is an Intermediate Level crochet pattern and makes use of US terms.
Level: Intermediate
US Terminology
Materials Needed for Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
8-ply yarn (DK yarn) / Light-worsted yarn
Black yarn for eyes (if embroidered)
Pink yarn for nose
3.0mm Hook for loose tension / 3.5mm for tight tension
Tapestry Needle
Stuffing (fiber fill)
Safety Eyes (Optional)
Note: Medium worsted yarn is also ideal for this project. Simply use a 3.5mm sized hook. Add stuffing as you go.
Definition of Terms:
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
MR - Magic Ring
ST / STS - Stitch / Stitches
CH - Chain
HDC - half double crochet
INC - Increase (2sc in one stitch)
DEC - Decrease
2TOG - 2 together / decrease
HEAD of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. MR and sc 6 (6 stitches)
2. 2sc each st (12 stitches)
3. 1sc then inc, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
4. 1sc next 2 sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (24 stitches)
5. 1sc next 3 sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (30 stitches)
6. Sc each st for the whole row (30 stitches)
7. 1sc next 4 sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (36 stitches)
8. Sc each st for the whole row (36 stitches)
9. 1sc next 5 sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (42 stitches)
10. Sc each st for the whole row (42 stitches)
11. 1sc next 6sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (48 stitches)
12. Sc each st for the whole row (48 stitches)
13. 1sc next 7 sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (54 stitches)
14. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 7 rows (54 stitches)
15. 1sc next 8sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (60 stitches)
16. Sc each st for the whole row (60 stitches)
17. 1sc next 8sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (54 stitches)
18. Sc each st for the whole row (54 stitches)
19. 1sc next 7sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (48 stitches)
20. Sc each st for the whole row (48 stitches)
21. 1sc next 6sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (42 stitches)
22. 1sc next 5sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (36 stitches)
23. 1sc next 4sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (30 stitches)
24. 1sc next 3sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (24 stitches)
25. 1sc next 2sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
26. Sc each st for the whole row (18 stitches)
Note:
If safety eyes will be utilized, attach it when you reach the 12th row from the top of the head. For the doll in the picture, the eyes are spaced two single crochet stitches apart. For the nose, you may also use a safety nose for dolls. I personally prefer to embroider / sew the nose. For the sewing / embroider option, accomplish this once the doll is finished. I always sew the eyes and nose when the all the parts of the doll are all attached. This is to have a better gauge of the center of the face.
The placement of the nose is right under the eyes. For the doll in the photo, the nose was 7 sc stitches wide and 4 rows tall. I always start with a simple triangle shape by finding the center of the bottom portion of the nose and marking the ends of the top portion of the nose. I continued going back and forth with the yarn to ensure that every part of the nose is covered with yarn. Once this is done, I go back to the bottom portion of the nose and sew a single line 7 rows long.
Also take note that the head and body will be worked from a top to bottom direction. The head will be created first. Do not cut yarn and continue on to the body.
BODY of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. 1sc next 2sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (24 stitches)
2. 1sc next 3sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (30 stitches)
3. Sc each st for the whole row (30 stitches)
4. 1sc next 4sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (36 stitches)
5. Sc each st for the whole row (36 stitches)
6. 1sc next 5sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (42 stitches)
7. Sc each st for the whole row (42 stitches)
8. 1sc next 6sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (48 stitches)
9. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 8 rows (48 stitches)
10. 1sc next 6 sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (42 stitches)
11. Sc each st for the whole row (42 stitches)
12. 1sc next 5sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (36 stitches)
13. 1sc next 4sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (30 stitches)
14. 1sc next 3sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (24 stitches)
15. 1sc next 2sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
16. 1sc then dec, repeat for the whole row (12 stitches)
17. Dec all around (6 stitches)
18. Cut enough yarn for sewing and close hole / gap. (6 stitches).
TOES Nos. 1 & 2 (repeated for other foot)
1. MR and sc 6 (6 stithes)
2. 2sc each st (12 stitches)
3. 1sc then inc, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
4. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 4 rows (18 stitches)
5. 1sc then dec, repeat for the whole row (12 stitches)
6. Cut enough yarn for sewing
7. Repeat for the second toe.
TOE No. 3 and Connecting All 3 Toes to Complete a Foot (repeated for other foot)
1. MR and sc 6 (6 stitches)
2. 2sc each st (12 stitches)
3. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 3 rows (12 stitches)
4. Do not cut yarn. Connect all 3 toes by placing 1sc each stitch. There should be a total of 36 stitches. Note: Your starting / ending point of each row must be in between the small toe and the middle toe. This is crucial for decreasing to shape the foot.
5. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (36 stitches)
6. 1sc next 10sts then dec three (3) consecutive times. 1sc remaining 20 sts (33 stitches). Note: The decrease should land approximately on the outer part of the furthermost big toe. If this is not the case with your project, start the 3 consecutive decrease once you have reached the furthest big toe, just make sure that by the end of the row, you still have a total of 33 stitches.
7. 1s next 8sts then dec three (3) consecutive times. 1sc remaining 19 stitches (30 stitches). Note. The decrease of this row should land over the decrease of the previous row.
8. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 5 rows (30 stitches)
9. 1sc next 4sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (25 stitches)
10. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (25 stitches)
11. 1sc next 3sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (20 stitches)
12. Sc each st for the whole row (20 stitches)
13. 1sc next 2sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (15 stitches)
14. 1sc then dec, repeat for the whole row (10 stitches).
15. Dec all around (5 stitches) Cut enough yarn for sewing hole.
16. Repeat for other foot.
LEGS of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. Chain 15, connect ends (for crocheting in the round)
2. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 6 rows (15 stitches)
3. 1sc next 3sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (12 stitches)
4. 1sc next 2sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (9 stitches)
5. Slightly stuff the legs with fiber fill (or any preferred doll stuffing) before sewing.
6. Sew the wider portion of the leg onto the foot (fourth row counting from the back of the foot) and the narrower portion onto the bottom portion of the doll’s body.
ARMS of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. MR and sc 6 (6 stitches)
2. 2sc each st (12 stitches)
3. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 15 rows (12 stitches)
4. Dec then 1sc next 4sts. Make one dec again 1sc remaining 4 sts (10 stitches)
5. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (10 stitches)
6. Cut enough yarn for sewing. Repeat for other arm.
7. Sew arms in between the 3rd and 4th row from the upper portion of the body.
EARS of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. MR and sc 4 (4 stitches)
2. 2sc each st (8 stitches)
3. Inc then 1sc next 3sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 3sts (10 stitches)
4. Inc then 1sc next 4sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 4sts (12 stitches)
5. Inc then 1sc next 5sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 5sts (14 stitches)
6. Inc then 1sc next 6sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 6sts (16 stitches)
7. Inc then 1sc next 7sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 7sts (18 stitches)
8. Inc then 1sc next 8sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 8sts (20 stitches)
9. Inc then 1sc next 9sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 9sts (22 stitches)
10. Inc then 1sc next 10sts. Inc next st and 1sc remaining 10sts (24 stitches)
11. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 10 rows (24 stitches)
12. Dec then 1sc next 10sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 10sts (22 stitches)
13. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (22 stitches)
14. Dec then 1sc next 9sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 9sts (20 stitches)
15. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (20 stitches)
16. Dec then 1sc next 8sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 8sts (18 stitches)
17. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (18 stitches)
18. Dec then 1sc next 7sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 7sts (16 stitches)
19. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (16 stitches)
20. Dec then 1sc next 6sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 6sts (14 stitches)
21. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (14 stitches)
22. Dec then 1sc next 5sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 5sts (12 stitches)
23. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (12 stitches)
24. Dec then 1sc next 4sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 4sts (10 stitches)
25. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 2 rows (10 stitches)
26. Dec then 1sc next 3sts. Dec again and 1sc next remaining 3sts (8 stitches)
27. Cut enough yarn for sewing. Repeat for other ear.
28. Sew ears in between of the 3rd and 4th row from the top of the head portion of the doll.
TAIL of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. MR and sc 6 (6 stitches)
2. 2sc each st (12 stitches)
3. 1sc then inc, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
4. 1sc next 2sts then inc, repeat for the whole row (24 stitches)
5. Sc each st for the whole row. Do this for 3 rows (24 stitches)
6. 1sc next 2sts then dec, repeat for the whole row (18 stitches)
7. 1sc then dec, repeat for the whole row (12 stitches)
8. Cut enough yarn for sewing. Stuff tail before sewing onto the back bottom portion of the body of the doll. Make sure that its centered.
RIBBON of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny
1. Chain 40. Connect ends (crochet in the round)
2. DC each st for the whole row. Do this for 3 rows (40 stitches)
3. Find the center and wrap yarn around it until the shape of the bow is formed. Secure the shape of the middle of the ribbon by sewing it.
4. Sew the ribbon on the top of the doll’s head to make it into a female bunny. To make it a dapper boy bunny, simply turn the ribbon into a bow tie and sew it on the neck portion of the doll.
Add accessories to your liking. Hats to make it more whimsical or clothes to add a unique touch to your creation. At the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and making others happy!
Happy Crocheting!
Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny is an original pattern made by Aixan Legasto of Yarn It, Darn It. You may sell the dolls you make with it but please, visibly credit and tag the author / designer of the pattern. Mass production of Hoppity, the Big-Footed Bunny is not allowed and pattern may only be shared using the proper link.
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