DIY Easter--Free Crochet Pattern--Rabbit Peeps

Today's post is a last minute bonus project for Easter. These "Rabbit Peeps" would make a great addition to any Easter Basket. You wont' have to worry about over indulging because these sweet Peeps are calorie free. These adorable bunnies are quick to make. So, you won't have to worry if you are running short on time. Click on Read More below the photo to see the pattern.

Rabbit Peeps

 Materials

One Skein per color

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn—rose, purple and lemon

Weight Category: 4 -   Worsted Weight: Afghan, Aran Yarn

3.50 oz./100 g (186 yd/170 m) 100% Mercerized Cotton

Gauge: 14 sc x 19 rows = 4 inches on size G-6 (4mm) hook

4mm (G-6) crochet hook

Poly-fil® fiberfill

Glue

Brown Felt

Scissors

Embroidery Needle

Instructions

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the sc ch from hook, join with slp st to join with first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, join with slp st to join with first sc (12 sc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, 2 sc in 2 sc, sc in 4 sc—repeat two times. (16 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in 2 sc, sc in 6 sc—repeat two times. (20 sc)

Head

The first stich of the head is worked into the last SC of the body.

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in 5 sc. (5 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sc, sc in 3 sc and 2 sc in sc. (7 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sc, sc in 5 sc and 2 sc in sc. (9 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in 5 sc, sc2tog. (7 sc)

Ears

First Ear--Sl st in 2 sc,  ch 6, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch sts, slip into next 3 sc.

Second Ear--Ch 6 (from the same stitch)hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch sts, slp st in 2 sc.

Fasten off.

Assemble

1. Put wrong sides together. Stitch pieces together by passing the needle up and down through corresponding stitches. Stuff head and body (not ears) as you stitch. Weave yarn ends in and trim.
2. Cut three small circles (per rabbit) from felt and glue into place.

This is meant for personal use only.