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Product Description
Say Hello to Bella, your new best friend who wants to cuddle. Bella’s favourite thing to do is to hop around the hedge rows looking for blackberries with her friends. She is so pleased with her beautiful dotty dress and loves to swirl around in it. Her name means beauty and she knows how to use that to her full advantage, she’ll have you wrapped around that beautiful little paw in no time!
The body of this pattern is worked as one piece from the toes to the shoulders, so no need for too much tedious hand sewing!
This pattern is written with US crochet notation and is an advanced beginner/intermediate pattern, some crochet knowledge of basic stitches is required.
Using the materials suggested this bunny measures 26cm (10in). Any yarn can be used with this pattern with an appropriate size crochet hook to create a tight tension, although other yarns may affect the size of the finished toy. Suggested materials: DK (8ply) 100% wool yarn, 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and 9mm safety eyes.
Bella the Bunny Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
Bella the Bunny is an amigurumi toy crochet pattern designed by Victoria Kairis of Smiley Crochet Things. This finished stuffed bunny toy measures 26cm (10 inches) in height and 14cm (5½ inches) in width, making it an ideal size for a handmade plush companion or decorative piece.
Craft and Technique
This pattern uses the amigurumi method, a Japanese crochet technique for creating three-dimensional stuffed toys and figurines. The pattern works in continuous spirals unless otherwise stated, which means stitches are worked continuously in a round without joining or turning. This technique creates seamless, smooth fabric ideal for toy construction.
The pattern is written in US notation and employs a construction method where the right side of the work appears on the outside when working in a clockwise direction, with front loops positioned on the exterior. This approach ensures a polished, finished appearance on the completed toy.
Stitches and Construction Details
While the pattern notes indicate that starting chains do not count as the first stitch unless specified, the specific stitch abbreviations and detailed construction sequences are contained within the full pattern instructions. The amigurumi technique typically incorporates single crochet as the primary stitch for creating tight, dense fabric suitable for stuffed toys.
Materials and Yarn
Bella the Bunny is designed to be worked with DK weight yarn (also known as 8ply), using the suggested materials of Drops Lima DK, a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca fiber. The pattern requires:
- Light Beige Mix (0206) – 60g / 120m (2 balls) for the main body
- Powder Pink (3145) – 21g / 42m (1 ball) for accent details
The pattern notes that crafters may substitute any yarn weight and any color of their preference, allowing for creative customization while maintaining the intended finished size with the suggested materials.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience in basic stitches and techniques who are ready to tackle the continuous spiral construction method and three-dimensional shaping required for amigurumi toys.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Rialto DK |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Smiley Crochet Things |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 1 pair 9mm safety eyes |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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