Materials
- 4 mm crochet hook (US G)
- 100 % cotton yarn for a 4 mm hook
- Fluffy yarn, like chenille (I used two of Katia Bambi)
- A pair of 12 mm safety eyes or yarn to embroider them
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfiber fill
Abbreviations (US Terms)
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
You will need:
One color for her skin (Chenille) and one color for her t-shirt and ribbon (100% cotton).
Oh! And a bit of pink to embroider the cheeks.
Finished size:
From head to toe, Bruna measures 28 cm approximately.
Of course, should you choose a different hook and yarn, final measures will vary.
Ready? Let's begin...
NOTE: I found it hard to start with a magic ring using the fluffy chenille yarn. So I've always started with 2 chains...
Leg 1
Start with the skin color…
1.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. to 5. Crochet 12 sc
Close and break the yarn.
Leg 2 + body
Start with the skin color…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 6 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. to 5. Crochet 12 sc
DON'T BREAK THE YARN… Let's go on...
6. With the second leg still on your hook, chain 8 ch stitches and join leg 1. Crochet 12 sc along leg 1. Then crochet 8 sc along one of the sides of the 8-ch chain, 12 sc along leg 2 and, finally, 8 sc along the other side of the 8-ch chain. Total stitches: 40
7. to 12. Crochet 40 sc
13. Change to the color of the t-shirt (100% cotton) and crochet 40 sc
14. Crochet *8 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (36)
15. and 16. Crochet 36 sc
Stuff the legs firmly…
17. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30)
18. and 19. Crochet 30 sc
20. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24)
21. and 22. Crochet 24 sc
23. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
24. and 25. Crochet 18 sc
Stuff the body firmly…
26. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
27. and 28. Crochet 12 sc
DON'T BREAK THE YARN! We will go on with her head…
Head
29. Change to the color of her skin (Chenille) and crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (24)
30. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)
31. Crochet *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
32. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (42)
33. Crochet *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (48)
34. to 45. Crochet 48 sc
Embroider the snout with a bit of pink yarn and place the safety eyes one round above the snout (the distance between the eyes is 10 stitches)…
46. Crochet *6 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (42)
47. Crochet *5 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (36)
48. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30)
49. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24)
Start stuffing the head firmly...
50. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
51. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
Stuff a bit more...
52. Crochet 6 decreases (6)
Close. Break the yarn and weave in ends.
Bunny ears
Make two, using the color of the skin (Chenille)…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 6 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (18)
4. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
5. to 10. Crochet 24 sc
11. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
No need to stuff the ears...
12. to 26. Crochet 18 sc
27. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
28. to 29. Crochet 12 sc
30. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides (6 sc).
Close and break the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to the head.
Arms
Make two. Using the color of her skin (Chenille)…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8)
3. to 17. Crochet 8 sc
No need to stuff the arms...
18. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides.
Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew arms to body.
Tail
Using the color of her skin (Chenille)…
Using the color of her skin (Chenille)…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 6 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (18)
4. to 6. Crochet 18 sc
7. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
Close and break the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to Bruna's back.
Bow
Using the yarn you chose for the t-shirt (100% cotton)…The ribbon is crocheted in rows, not spirals…
1. Chain 16 ch stitches. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each remaining ch stitch (15 sc)
2. to 6. Chain 1 and turn. Only through back loops, crochet 15 sc
Close, break the yarn and weave in ends. Use the same color to tie several rounds of yarn in the middle and finish with a knot. Leave a long tail to sew to Bruna’s head.
Assembly
- Sew the ears to the head.
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
- Stuff the tail and sew it to Bruna's back.
- Sew the bow to the head.
Done! Congratulations!
2019. “Bruna” is a design by Carla Mitrani for {Amour Fou} – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use ONLY. This pattern or parts of it must not be reproduced or published (printed or online), altered, resold or used for commercial purposes without authorization. You can neither reproduce, publish, alter, sell or use for commercial purposes FINISHED DOLLS made with this pattern without authorization. Thank you!