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Crochet Pattern & Master Class: Steve the Rabbit
Author: Yulya
This master class is a crochet pattern for creating a charming Easter rabbit named Steve.
📝 Introduction
Crocheted toys continue to gain popularity year after year.
If you are here, it means you are a needlewoman, a master, and a creator of beauty and comfort 💛
In this master class, I invite you to crochet a cool Easter rabbit named Steve.
Don’t worry — it won’t be difficult. I will guide you through all stages of the process.
You can make any rabbit you like: in any color, even a girl version, simply by choosing the right accessories.
Materials & Tools
To crochet Steve the Rabbit, you will need:
- Yarn: Half-cotton yarn (e.g. YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold)
- Hook: 1.75–2.50 mm (choose what feels comfortable)
- Needle for assembly
- Eyes:
- Black beads, 6 mm (2 pcs), or
- Safety eyes / half-beads
- Filler for toys
- Tailor’s pins
💡 Abbreviations (Conditional Notations)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CH (ВП) | Chain stitch |
| MR (КА) | Amigurumi (magic) ring |
| SL ST (СС) | Slip stitch |
| SC (СБН) | Single crochet |
| INC (ПР) | Increase |
| DEC (УБ) | Decrease |
| BLO (ЗПП) | Back loop only |
ℹ️ Important Notes Before Starting
- This master class does not include crochet lessons
- Copyright notice: Copying, distribution, resale, or publication in other communities or websites is prohibited
Please respect the author’s work - Use the unified hashtag #кролик_стив / #steve_the_rabbit to share your finished toy
- Patterns for accessories (carrot, leaves, etc.) are not included and belong to other designers
- Stock up on a good mood and enjoy the process ✨
Crochet Pattern
Upper Paws (2 pcs)
Crochet with light color yarn.
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 SC into MR | 6 |
| 2 | (1 SC, INC) × 3 | 9 |
| 3 | (2 SC, INC) × 3 | 12 |
| 4–7 | 12 SC (4 rows), change to main color | 12 |
| 8 | 5 SC, DEC, 5 SC | 11 |
| 9 | DEC, 9 SC | 10 |
| 10–19 | 10 SC (10 rows) | 10 |
| 20 | 10 SC + 2 offset stitches, fold and SC through both sides | 10 |
Notes:
- Stuff loosely up to row 12
- Leave a thread for sewing
Ears (2 pcs)
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 SC into MR | 6 |
| 2 | (SC, INC) × 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 SC | 9 |
| 4 | (2 SC, INC) × 3 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 SC | 12 |
| 6 | (SC, INC) × 6 | 18 |
| 7–16 | 18 SC (10 rows) | 18 |
| 17 | (4 SC, DEC) × 3 | 15 |
| 18 | (3 SC, DEC) × 3 | 12 |
| 19 | (2 SC, DEC) × 3 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 SC, SL ST, cut thread | 9 |
Leave a small tail for sewing.
Lower Paws (2 pcs)
Crochet with light color yarn.
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 SC into MR | 6 |
| 2 | (1 SC, INC) × 3 | 9 |
| 3 | (2 SC, INC) × 3 | 12 |
| 4 | (1 SC, INC) × 6 | 18 |
| 5–7 | 18 SC (3 rows) | 18 |
| 8 | (4 SC, DEC) × 3 | 15 |
| 9 | (3 SC, DEC) × 3 | 12 |
Heel Shaping
- Row 10: Turn work, SC 8
- Row 11: Turn, SC 6 into 2nd stitch from hook
- Row 12: Turn, SC 4
- Row 13: Turn, SC 3
- Row 14: SC 9 around the paw (3 + 3 + 3)
Place a marker — start of new round (12 SC).
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 12 SC | 12 |
| 16–20 | 12 SC (change to main color) | 12 |
| 21–23 | 12 SC (change to shorts color) | 12 |
| 24 | (SC, INC) × 6 | 18 |
| 25 | (2 SC, INC) × 6 | 24 |
| 26–27 | 24 SC | 24 |
| 28 | (2 SC, DEC) × 6 | 18 |
| 29 | (SC, DEC) × 6 | 12 |
| 30 | Close with decreases | — |
Important:
- First paw: cut and hide the thread
- Second paw: leave ~1 m thread for sewing both legs
- Alternative: elongated paw option is provided if heel shaping is difficult
Head
Crochet with light color yarn.
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 SC into MR | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | (SC, INC) × 6 | 18 |
| 4 | (2 SC, INC) × 6 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 SC | 24 |
| 6 | (3 SC, INC) × 6 (change color) | 30 |
| 7–10 | 30 SC | 30 |
| 11 | (4 SC, INC) × 6 | 36 |
| 12–13 | 36 SC | 36 |
| 14 | (5 SC, INC) × 6 | 42 |
| 15–16 | 42 SC | 42 |
| 17 | (5 SC, DEC) × 6 | 36 |
| 18 | (4 SC, DEC) × 6 | 30 |
| 19 | (3 SC, DEC) × 6 | 24 |
| 20 | (2 SC, DEC) × 6 | 18 |
| 21 | (SC, DEC) × 6 | 12 |
| 22 | Close with decreases | — |
Head Notes:
- Insert safety eyes in row 11 (12 SC apart)
- Leave thread for eye tightening
- Stuff firmly
- Embroider:
- Eye whites (white thread)
- Nose (brown thread)
Body
Crochet with shorts color yarn.
| Row | Instructions | St |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 SC into MR | 6 |
| 2 | 6 INC | 12 |
| 3 | (SC, INC) × 6 | 18 |
| 4 | (2 SC, INC) × 6 | 24 |
| 5 | (3 SC, INC) × 6 | 30 |
| 6 | (4 SC, INC) × 6 | 36 |
| 7 | (5 SC, INC) × 6 | 42 |
| 8 | (6 SC, INC) × 6 | 48 |
| 9–10 | 48 SC | 48 |
| 11 | (6 SC, DEC) × 6 | 42 |
| 12 | 42 SC | 42 |
| 13 | (5 SC, DEC) × 6 | 36 |
| 14–16 | 36 SC | 36 |
| 17 | (4 SC, DEC) × 6 (change color) | 30 |
| 18 | BLO: 30 SC | 30 |
| 19–21 | 30 SC | 30 |
| 22 | (3 SC, DEC) × 6 | 24 |
| 23–25 | 24 SC | 24 |
| 26 | (2 SC, DEC) × 6 | 18 |
| 27–28 | 18 SC | 18 |
| 29 | (SC, DEC) × 6, SL ST | 12 |
Body Notes:
- Stuff as you crochet
- Shorts edging: crochet around remaining front loops of row 18
Assembly
- Head: Sew head to body first
- Upper Paws: Sew at approximately row 27
- Lower Paws:
- Attach at rows 5–7
- Sew tightly and symmetrically
- Ears:
- Sew upright or drooping
- Fold in half for a natural crease
- Overalls Strap:
- Chain ~30 CH
- Leave 10 cm threads on both ends
- Sew under front loops of row 18
Final Thoughts
- Finished height: 24–25 cm (with half-cotton yarn & 2.0 mm hook)
- Size may vary depending on yarn and hook
- Share your finished rabbit using #кролик_стив
- “If you want to do it well, do it yourself.”
Thank you for crocheting with me 💛
May your Steve the Rabbit be the most beautiful one!
