Little Bigfoot Bunny 2014 With Video Tutorial

Little Bigfoot Bunny,
Here is an older pattern of mine that is part of a series I designed in 2012 called the "Little Bigfoots"
I recently decided to redesign them and make each pattern a little more user friendly but at the same time retain their original characteristics. And also give each one their own video tutorial, which is so exciting! I am very happy with the new design and I hope you all will be too!

I started with the Bunny since it's Easter time but you can make a bunny anytime of the year of course! I did change the ears completely. Also the head and body are now worked in one piece which means less sewing!

The Original Bigfoot Gang in 2012

Copyright 2014 Author: Sharon Ojala - Amigurumi To Go, All rights reserved

How to read the rows: Each row has a sequence as given below. Example: 1sc then 2sc in next st means repeat that sequence 1sc then 2sc in next st followed by 1sc then 2sc in next st over and over to the end of that particular row. The number inside the parentheses ( ~ ) is the number of stitches you should have at the end of that particular row.

Supplies:
worstd weight yarn in any color
4.5mm hook (use a smaller hook if you see gaps in your stitches
blunt end yarn needle
pointed end needle
embroidery thread
scissors
100% polyester stuffing
optional ~ fabric tac (fabric glue)
optional ~ pipe cleaner to make ears poseable

This pattern uses the following stitches:
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
f/o = finish off

Click here for Full Video Tutorial ~ Video was filmed in the following order:
make the head and body including when and how to stuff
make the ears, arms and legs in that order ~ starts at about 19 min
how to sew the bunny together ~ starts at about 29 min
make and add on the pom pom tail
add on the face includes different options for eyes

For this project I am using a 4.5mm hook. I crochet fairly tight stitches so if you crochet stitches more on the loose side then try a smaller hook. A 3.75mm will give you tighter stitches.

Also, there are different options for the eyes but if you use safety eyes be sure to put those in before closing up the head. The yellow bunny has safety eyes and those are in between the 8th and 9th row with about 7st between them. The video tutorial includes how to make French Knots and also how to paint on the eyes.

Starting at the top of the head working down to bottom of body: Video Tutorial Here
1) magic circle  with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
4) 1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st (24)
5-7) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
8) 1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st (30)
9-11) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
12) 1sc in next 3st then 2tog (24)
13) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18)
14) 1sc then 2tog (12)
Stuff head, shape as you stuff. See video (time at 11:21) for tips on stuffing
15) 1sc in each st
16) 2sc in each (24)
17-19) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
20) 1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st (30)
21-22) 1sc in each st for 2 rows
23) 1sc in next 3st then 2tog (24)
24) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18)
25) 1sc then 2tog (12)
Stuff body firmly and shape as you stuff
26) 1sc then 2tog (8) stuff more if needed
27) 2tog twice and f/o. Weave yarn tail in and out the remaining stitching and pull tight to close the gap. Knot off and hide yarn tail in body



Ears:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
4-6) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
7) 1sc in next 4st then 2tog (15)
8) 1sc in each st
9) 1sc in next 3st then 2tog (12)
10-12) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
13) 1sc in next 4st then 2tog (10)
14) 1sc in each st
sl st and f/o leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff

Arms:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3-4) 1sc in each st for 2 rows
5) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (9)
6) 2tog then 1sc in next 7st (8)
7-11) 1sc in each st for 5 rows
sl st and f/o leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff hand, do not stuff arm.

Legs:
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
4-6) 1sc in each st for 3 rows
7) (2tog then 1sc in next st, repeat 4 times) 1sc in next 6st (14)
8) (2tog then 1sc in next st, repeat 3 times) 1sc in next 5st (11)
9) 2tog then 1sc in next 9st (10)
10-13) 1sc in each st for 4 rows
sl st and f/o leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff and shape foot and stuff leg
For the toes, read assembly section below

Tail:
I used a pom pom for this bunny which I show you how to do in the video tutorial. It's quick and easy and you do not need any tools other than your fingers and yarn.
Wrap about 75 or 80 times around 3 fingers. Tie off the middle. Cut through the loops. Trim and then sew to the bunny.

Assembly:
If you assemble the doll in the order I give you then you will not have to worry so much about centering the different parts as much.

1) Sew the arms on. These get sewn directly under the head
2) sew on the legs. How you sew the legs on is up to you. I wanted this bunny to be in a standing position so I sewed them on in a way the doll stands up. View the video on how to do this at 32:25 minutes. UPDATE: I added a new video for an alternate way to sew on the legs here
3) sew on the ears. Pin them in place before sewing them in helps. But again, view the video for tips on sewing this part. Also you can add in a pipe cleaner to make the ears poseable if desired. Simply bend over a pipe cleaner and push the bend inside the ear. Add in a few stitches to ensure the pipe stays put.
4) sew on pom pom tail
5) you can add in toes or leave the foot as is. Wrap yarn around the front of the foot in 3 different sections. Pull tight and bring yarn tails out through the leg, knot them off and hide inside the leg. Go over the yarn lines with a brown or black embroidery thread to give the toes some definition. View video at 46:43 for how to do this.
6) Add in the face. See video for the different options. I show how to add in the nose and mouth and also how to paint in the eyes or use French Knots for eyes

This is one placement for the ears but you can also sew them up a bit higher and closer together. Try different areas on the top of the head and make sure you are happy with the placement before sewing them permanently in. View the video for placement and sewing tips

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