LopZ the Lop Eared Bunny Shelf Sitter: a FREE crochet pattern
Bunnies, bunnies, bunnies… they are EVERYWHERE in my house right now because I have been crocheting them a lot lately. I am so excited to share this pattern with you all. This free pattern was originally published on my old blog. While designing FlopZ the Chubby Bunny, I found some things that would make this pattern better! This new modified design is what I am sharing here on this post. Introducing: LopZ, the Lop Eared Bunny Shelf Sitter: a free bunny crochet pattern!
This little lop eared bunny would make the perfect decoration for a nursery or bedroom. Additionally, it can also be used as baby shower decor or as an Easter/Spring decoration. It is a shelf sitter which means it has a flat bottom and is weighted where it can sit. Either on the edge of a shelf with it’s legs hanging off or sitting on a flat surface, it adds a touch of whimsy to any space. Regardless of where you place it (perched on a bookshelf, nestled among stuffed animals, or sitting on a dresser) this adorable bunny will to bring a cheerful feeling to any room.
The differences between the first pattern and this revised one
There are 3 changes I made with this revised pattern:
- The neck is bigger
- The ears are better proportioned
- The tail is changed from a ball to a loopy tail
About this free pattern
(UPDATE 4/27/2024: This pattern has been revised again since first publishing this post. This revision staggers the INCs and DECs so that the slanted lines are eliminated.)
- The Shelf Sitter is weighted with Poly Pellets so that it will sit without falling over. However, this is optional. You can use stuffing only. Additionally, I do NOT recommend using anything except Poly Pellets for weights, especially when making it for a child.
- Use all one color, or use a different color for the ears and tail. Try a variegated, ombre, or tweed yarn for the ears and tail for a cute, unique look!
- This free bunny crochet pattern is for the advanced beginner with amigurumi knowledge. It is worked completely in the round and the body is crocheted together in one piece. It is LOW SEW!! The only sewing is the tail and facial features.
- Yarn colors are noted in the pattern according to the parts listed in the supplies in BOLD letters.
- I use the “yarn under” method for all my amigurumi for a tighter look. Be sure to use a stitch marker and counter to keep up with your rounds.
Helpful Videos
There are two playlists on my YouTube channel that might be helpful in making this pattern:
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Supplies
- Supplies:
- Hook: F (3.75mm)
- Yarn: 4-Medium weight in main Body color, Nose and (optional) Eyes and Ears/Tail
- Stuffing
- Optional: Poly Pellets and a sock or stocking to put them in
- Plastic Canvas (small 3×3” piece)
- Optional: 12mm Plastic Safety Eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Terms/Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- INC: Increase
- SC: single crochet
- DEC: decrease (Use the invisible decrease)
- CH: chain
- SLST: slip stitch
- ST(S): stitch(es}
- R/ RND(S): round(s)
- BLO: back loop only
- SLST: slip stitch
Arms
Make 2
R1: With Body, MR 6 SC (6)
R2: INC around (12)
R3-5: SC around (3 rnds of 12)
R6: *SCx 4, DEC* around (10)
R7: *SCx 3, DEC* around (8)
Lightly stuff hands only.
R8-15: SC around (8 rnds of 8)
Pinch together and SC across (4). CH1 and tie off leaving a 3-4” tail.
Legs
Make 2
R1: With Body, MR 6 SC (6)
R2: INC around (12)
R3: *SC, INC *around (18)
R4-6: SC around (3 rnds of 18)
R7: *SCx4, DEC* around (15)
R8: *SCx3, DEC* around (12)
R9: *SCx2, DEC* around (9)
Stuff feet only (Do not overstuff).
R10-23: SC around (14 rnds of 9)
R24: DEC, SCx7 (8)
R25: Pinch together and SC across (4). CH1 and tie off leaving a 4” tail.
Ears
Make 2
R1: With Body or Ears/Tail, MR 6SC (6)
R2: INC around (12)
R3: *SC, INC* around (18)
R4: SC around (18)
R5: SC, INC, (SCx2, INC)x5, SC (24)
R6-10: SC around (5 rnds of 24)
R11: SCx3, DEC, (SCx6, DEC)x2, SCx3 (21)
R12-14: SC around (3 rnds of 21)
R15: *SCx5, DEC* around (18)
R16-18: SC around (3 rnds of 18)
R19: SCx2, DEC, (SCx4, DEC)x2, SCx2 (15)
R20-22: SC around (3 rnds of 15)
R23: *SCx3, DEC* around (12)
R24-26: SC around (3 rnds of 12)
R27: SC, DEC, (SCx2,DEC)x2, SC (9)
R28: SC around (9)
R29: DEC, SCx7 (8)
R30: Pinch together and SC across. CH1 and tie off leaving a 3” tail (4)
Tail
R1: With Body or Ears/Tail, MR 6SC. Join with a SLST (6)
R2: CH9. Working in the back loops of R1: SC in next st, CH9 repeat *– * around. (6 loops)
R3: CH9. Working in the front loops of R1: SC in next st, CH9 repeat *– * around, ending with a SC in the last st. (6 more loops)
Pull MR closed. Cut a long tail and tie to the MR tail in multiple knots.
Body
R1: With Body, leaving a 3-4” tail, MR 10 SC (10)
R2: *SC, INC* around (15)
R3: SC, INC, (SCx2, INC)x4, SC (20)
R4: *SCx3, INC* around (25)
R5: Loosen tension. SCx2, INC, (SCx4, INC)x6, SCx2 (30)
R6: SC around in BLO (30)
Attach Legs
R7: SCx8, SCx4 (attaching leg by crocheting through R25 of the leg and onto the body,) SCx6, SCx4 (attaching leg,) SCx8 (30)
TIP: the legs have a bit of curve to them, make sure they are curving the same direction towards the front.
R8-10: SC around (3 rnds of 30)
Cut a circle out of your plastic canvas to fit in the base of the bunny and lay inside. Pull tail from MR up through the plastic canvas and the tails from the legs inside the body and tie together. Be careful not to pull them in too tight as to distort the body. Tie ends in multiple double knots to help secure.
Continue with body
R11: SCx4, DEC, (SCx8, DEC)x2, SCx4 (27)
R12: SC around (27)
Fill a sock or stocking with Poly Pellets (enough to fill the bottom of base).
Tie off and stuff inside the base, making sure your knot is on the top. Make sure to push this down as you add the stuffing.
OR use stuffing only.
Stuff the rest of the body as you go.
R13: *SCx7, DEC* around (24)
R14: SC around (24)
R15: SC, DEC, (SCx2, DEC)x5 , SC (18)
R16-17: SC around (2 rnds of 18)
R18: SC around, crocheting on arms so they will hang behind the legs. There should be 5sts between each arm on both sides. (18)
Mine worked out as follows: SCx4, SCx4(attaching arm), SCx5, SCx4(attaching arm), SC.
TIP: the arms have a bit of curve to them, make sure they are curving the same direction towards the front.
R19: SC around (18)
Stuff body up to this point.
Pull tails from arms inside the body and tie together. Be careful not to pull them in too tight as to distort the body. Tie ends in multiple double knots to help secure.
Head
R20: SC, INC, (SCx2, INC)x5 , SC (24)
R21: *SCx3, INC* around (30)
R22: SCx2, INC, (SCx4, INC)x5, SCx2 (36)
R23-30: SC around (8 rnds of 36)
If using safety eyes, add them between R25-R26, 5 visible stitches apart.
R31: SCx2, DEC, (SCx4, DEC)x5 , SCx2 (30)
Make sure to stuff the neck and head firmly but do not overstuff.
R32: *SCx3, DEC* around (24)
R33: SC, DEC, (SCx2, DEC)x5, SC (18)
R34: SC around, crocheting on the ears where they will hang from the center on each side with 5 STS between each ear.
Mine worked out as follows: SCx5, SCx4 (attaching ear), SCx5, SCx4 (attaching ear) (18) Pull tails from ears inside the head and tie together. Be careful not to pull them in too tight as to distort the head. Tie ends in multiple double knots to help secure.
Add more stuffing to the head. Make sure to squish it around as you stuff to give it a good shape and remember to not overstuff!
R35: DEC around. (9)
Cut a tail and using a needle, weave it through the front loops of R35. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave through the top of head a few times. Trim.
Attach Tail
Thread the longer tail of the bunny tail through your needle and attach to the back center of the body at R6-9.
Eyes
Use a pin to mark the center point of the head on the top of R25. Cut a long length of Eyes and thread through your needle. Mark your eyes with pins placing each one 2 sts from your center pin, 4-5 visible sts apart. Insert your needle through the side of the head and exit at your closest eye pin. Remove eye pin. Insert your needle directly above in the top of R27. Repeat 5 or 6 times, lining each st up beside the previous one. Take needle through the stuffing of the head to the other eye pin and repeat. Take the needle through the stuffing and exit where you first entered. Tie ends together. Thread both ends into your needle and pull through the head to exit out of the back of the head. Pull yarn taut and trim.
If you would like to make eyebrows
After completing the eyes, take your needle from the outside of the eye and insert it above the eye. You can play with where to enter and exit to create different looks. Repeat with the other eye and then continue the instructions above to tie ends together and trim.
Eye Accents
Cut a length of White and thread through needle. Insert into the forehead and exit at the top of one eye. Take the yarn around the outer edge of the eye (lining up with the eye sts) and insert needle into the bottom of the eye. Take needle up to the center of the eye and exit. Insert needle into the top of the eye. Take needle through the stuffing and repeat for the other eye. When finished, exit where you first entered. Tie ends together. Thread both ends into your needle and pull through the head to exit out of the back of the head. Pull yarn taut (but be careful not to pull too much) and trim.
Nose
Cut a length of Nose and thread through needle. Insert into the center of the head right above the neck. Exit at the center pin in R25 . Insert 2 rounds directly below. Exit at R25 1 st over from your center mark. Make approx. sts to form nose crossing 2 or 3 sts . Take needle back through the stuffing and exit where you first entered. Tie ends together. Thread both ends into your needle and pull through the head to exit out of the back of the head. Pull yarn taut and trim.
and there’s more…
I hope you have enjoyed making this free bunny crochet pattern for LopZ the Lop Eared Bunny. Creating this free pattern to share with you has given me great joy! AND…. in addition to the revisions made to the shelf sitter, I also did some modifications to create it as a toy instead of a shelf sitter!!!
This cutie can also sit up and would make the perfect playmate for little ones! However, the modifications are not included in this free pattern. But, I have included them in the printable PDF that is available for purchase in my Etsy shop! That PDF includes all the color photos and instructions in this free pattern, as well as the instructions for the modifications needed to convert the pattern into a toy!
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