Merryweather & Earl

the Rabbits
Designed by Laura Leonard

Stylecraft Special Double Knit Yarn

(See on the back of pattern the quantities and shades used)

2.5mm Crochet Hook

Stitch Marker

A pair of 12mm safety eyes

Tapestry needle for sewing in ends

Toy Stuffing

This pattern is written in UK terms.

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds throughout, unless otherwise stated. It is

recommended that a stitch marker is used and placed in the first stitch of each round, moving it as
you go, so that this first stitch is always marked.

When finishing each piece leave a long tail for joining the pieces together.

Size : 44cm tall approximately from the top of their ears to their little round bottoms. This does not
include their legs, measurements are when seated. Sizing will vary depending on individual tension
and stuffing.

Abbreviations

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Ch = Chain

Dc = Double Crochet

St(s) = Stitch(es)

Dc2tog = Double crochet 2 together (Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into
next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops. This is a decrease.

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Body & Neck

This is crocheted from the bottom up to the neck. Starting with the colour you have chosen for the
trousers….

1 Ch2 and work 6dc into the first ch. (6sts)

2 Work 2dc into each stitch around (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 (Dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5 ( Dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (30sts)
6 (Dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (36sts)
7 (Dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (42sts)
8 (Dc into next 6 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (48sts)
9 (Dc into next 7 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (54sts)
10 (Dc into next 8 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (60sts)
11 (Dc into next 9 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (66sts)
12 (Dc into next 10 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (72sts)
13 (Dc into next 11 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (78sts)
14 (Dc into next 12 sts, 2dc into the next), repeat to the end of the round (84sts)
15 - 30 Dc in each st (84sts)
31 (Dc in next 12 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (78sts)
32 Dc in each st (78sts)
33 (Dc in next 11 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (72sts)
34 Dc in each st (72 sts)
35 Into the Front Loops only….. Dc in each st (72sts)
36 Dc in each st (72sts)

Cut yarn and draw through loop to finish.

Starting in the Back Loops of Round 35….join in the colour you wish to use for the rabbits
top…

37 Dc into each st, into the back loops of Round 35 each st (72sts)
38 (Dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (66sts)
39 Dc in each st (66sts)
40 Dc in each st (66sts)
41 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (60sts)
42 Dc in each st (60sts)
43 (Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (54sts)

You wish to start to stuff the body from this point, adding a little more as you go from now on.

44 Dc in each st (54sts)
45 Dc in each st (54sts)
46 (Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (48sts)
47 Dc in each st (48sts)

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 48 Dc in each st (48sts)
49 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (42sts)
50 Dc in each st (42sts)
51 Dc in each st (42 sts)
52 (Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (36sts)
53 Dc in each st (36sts)
54 Dc in each st (36sts)
Change colour to the main colour for the rabbits neck
55 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (30sts)
56 - 60 Dc in each st (30sts)

Cut yarn (leaving a long tail), and draw through loop to finish. You will be using the long tail of yarn
to join the head to the body later.

Head

The head is worked from the top of the head to the neck. Start with the colour you have selected for
the rabbit.

1. Chain 2 and work 6 dc into the first ch. (6sts)

2. Work 2 dc into each st. (12sts)
3. (Dc into next st, 2dc in next st) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4. (Dc into next 2 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5. (Dc into next 3 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (30sts)
6. (Dc into next 4 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (36sts)
7. (Dc into next 5 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (42sts)
8. (Dc into next 6 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (48sts)
9. - 12 Dc into every st (48sts)
13. (Dc into next 7 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (54sts)
14. (Dc into next 8 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (60sts)
15. (Dc into next 9 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (66sts)
16. (Dc into next 10 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (72sts)
17. (Dc into next 11 sts, 2dc in next st), repeat to the end of the round (78sts)
18. - 29 Dc in every st (78sts)
30. ( Dc into next 11 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (72sts)

You may wish to attach safety eyes at this point. We suggest attaching them into round 15
and approximately 8 sts apart. Start to stuff your rabbit from this point, adding a little more
as you go from this point onwards.

31 Dc in every st (72sts)
32 ( Dc in next 10 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round ( 66sts)
33 ( Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round ( 60sts)
34 ( Dc in next 8 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round ( 54sts)
35 ( Dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round ( 48sts)
36 ( Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (42sts)

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37 ( Dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (36sts)
38 ( Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round ( 30sts)

Fasten off, weaving yarn tail through sts.Finish stuffing so that the head is quite firm and
achieves the shape you like.

Muzzle

Start with the colour you have selected for the rabbit’s muzzle.

1 Ch 2 and work 6 dc into the first ch. (6 sts)

2 Work 2 dc into each st. (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc in next st) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 Dc into next 5sts, 2dc in next 4sts, dc into next 5sts, 2dc into next 4sts (26sts)
5 Dc into every st (26sts)
6 Dc into next 7sts, 2dc in next 6sts, dc into next 7 sts, 2dc into next 6 sts (38sts)
7 - 8 Dc into every st (38sts)
9 Dc into next 11sts, 2dc in next 8 sts, dc into next 11 sts, 2dc in next 8 sts (54 sts)
10 - 12 Dc into every st

Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew muzzle to head. Stuff the muzzle and sew to head. The
muzzle is an oval shape…..take care when sewing that this oval is positioned lengthwise
across the face.

Nose

Start with the colour you have selected for the rabbit’s nose.

1 Ch2 and work 6dc into the first ch. (6sts)

2 Work 2dc into each stitch around (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 - 6 Dc into every st (18sts)
7 ( Dc into next st, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (12sts)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail and draw through loop to finish. Add a little stuffing before sewing
to the muzzle. Position the nose at the top of the muzzle, firmly stitching the nose all around.
From the central point of the nose pull yarn up through the base of the muzzle and back to the
nose a couple of times, pulling firmly to create a little shape to the muzzle area. Finish ends
securely.

Ears (Make 2)

Start with the colour you have selected for the rabbit’s ears

1 Ch 2 and work 6 dc into the first ch. (6 sts)

2 Work 2dc into each stitch around (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 (Dc into next 2st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5 ( Dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next ) repeat to the end of the round (30sts)

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 6 - 15 Dc in every st (30sts)
16 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
17 - 27 Dc in every st (24sts)
28 ( Dc into next 2 sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
29 Dc in every st (18sts)
30 Close opening with 9 dc
Cut yarn leaving a long tail and draw through loop to finish. Fold ear and sew to the head. Ear
placement, like the eyes, can change the character and expression so have fun with it!

Arms ( Make 2)

Start with the colour of choice for your rabbits paws.

1 Ch2 and work 6dc into the first ch. (6sts)

2 Work 2 dc in each st (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 (Dc into next 2sts, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5 - 10 Dc into every st (24sts)
11 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
12 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog), repeat to the end of the round (15sts)
Change to colour used for jumper. You may also wish to start stuffing from this point, adding
a little more as you go.
13- 46 Dc in every st (15sts)

Cut yarn (leaving a long tail), and draw through loop to finish. Attach arms in an appropriate position
on the body by sewing them into place.

Legs ( Make 2)

Start with colour you have chosen for trousers.

1 Ch2 and work 6dc into the first ch. (6sts)

2 Work 2 dc in each st (12sts)
3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 ( Dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5 Working into the back loops only, dc around (24sts)
6 - 15 Dc into each st ( 24sts)
16 (Dc into next 2 sts, Dc2tog) repeat to the end of round (18sts)
17 - 20 Dc into each st (18sts)
21 Stuff legs lightly and close opening with 9 dc

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing legs to the body.

Feet ( Make 2)

Start with colour you have chosen for rabbit.

1 Ch 2 and work 6 dc into the first ch. (6 sts)

2 Work 2dc into each stitch around (12sts)

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 3 (Dc into next st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
4 (Dc into next 2st, 2dc into the next) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
5 ( Dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next ) repeat to the end of the round (30sts)
6 ( Dc into next 4sts, 2dc in next) repeat to the end of the round (36sts)
7 - 10 Dc into every st (36 sts)
11 ( Dc into next 4sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (30sts)
12 - 15 Dc into every st (30 sts)
16 ( Dc into next 3sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (24sts)
17 - 24 Dc into every st (24 sts)
You may also wish to start stuffing from this point adding a little more as you go
25 ( Dc into next 2sts, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (18sts)
26 Dc into every st ( 18sts)
27 ( Dc into next st, dc2tog) repeat to the end of the round (12sts)
28 Dc2tog x 6 (6sts)

Cut yarn (leaving a long tail), and draw through loop to finish. Attach the legs to the top of the
foot by sewing through the visible line of stitches on the leg (round 5 of leg), where you have crocheted
into back loops only. This will enable the leg to sit on top of the foot neatly.

You can form toes by stitching through the top and bottom of foot with a small amount of
thread and pulling firmly.

Tail

Create a pompom for the tail and attach firmly.

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 For Merryweather and Earl, I have used the following shades of Stylecraft Special DK , 100g balls
of each of the main shade, with only a tiny amount used for the noses.

Merryweather Earl
Muzzle Cream Cream
Head & Ears Cream Stone
Nose Fondant Pale Rose
Jumper Soft Peach Cream & Duck Egg
Lower Body Duck Egg Pistachio
Legs Duck Egg Pistachio
Paws & Feet Cream Stone

4 Colours in all 4 Colours in all

This pattern is a template and not prescriptive. You can make your rabbits individual by adding stripes, using
different colour ways and adding little touches such as pretty ribbon and trims. Have fun in creating your very
own little friend!

© COPYRIGHT
*This pattern is for personal use only * You may not sell or share the pattern as this is
registered as a design to Laura Leonard & Fuzzpot Lane Designs. You may sell animals
handmade by you in small quantities, but please credit me with the design.