Crochet Pattern & Master Class: Steve the Rabbit

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).

RowInstructionsSt
1512 SC12
16–2012 SC (change to main color)12
21–2312 SC (change to shorts color)12
24(SC, INC) × 618
25(2 SC, INC) × 624
26–2724 SC24
28(2 SC, DEC) × 618
29(SC, DEC) × 612
30Close 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.

RowInstructionsSt
16 SC into MR6
26 INC12
3(SC, INC) × 618
4(2 SC, INC) × 624
524 SC24
6(3 SC, INC) × 6 (change color)30
7–1030 SC30
11(4 SC, INC) × 636
12–1336 SC36
14(5 SC, INC) × 642
15–1642 SC42
17(5 SC, DEC) × 636
18(4 SC, DEC) × 630
19(3 SC, DEC) × 624
20(2 SC, DEC) × 618
21(SC, DEC) × 612
22Close 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.

RowInstructionsSt
16 SC into MR6
26 INC12
3(SC, INC) × 618
4(2 SC, INC) × 624
5(3 SC, INC) × 630
6(4 SC, INC) × 636
7(5 SC, INC) × 642
8(6 SC, INC) × 648
9–1048 SC48
11(6 SC, DEC) × 642
1242 SC42
13(5 SC, DEC) × 636
14–1636 SC36
17(4 SC, DEC) × 6 (change color)30
18BLO: 30 SC30
19–2130 SC30
22(3 SC, DEC) × 624
23–2524 SC24
26(2 SC, DEC) × 618
27–2818 SC18
29(SC, DEC) × 6, SL ST12

Body Notes:

  • Stuff as you crochet
  • Shorts edging: crochet around remaining front loops of row 18

Assembly

  1. Head: Sew head to body first
  2. Upper Paws: Sew at approximately row 27
  3. Lower Paws:
  • Attach at rows 5–7
  • Sew tightly and symmetrically
  1. Ears:
  • Sew upright or drooping
  • Fold in half for a natural crease
  1. 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!

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