This crochet bunny basket crochet yarn craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (basket colour & pink)
- Safety eyes (8mm)
- Felt (pink)
- Tacky glue
- Crochet Bunny Basket Pattern (No Ads)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
BASKET:
- Round 1: Work 6 single crochet into a magic circle. Pull the tail to tighten and slip stitch in the first st to join the round. (6)
- Round 2:
Chain 1 and insert 2 sc in each st around (an increase). Sl st in the first st to join the round. (12)
- Round 3: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into the first st. Inc in the next st*.Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (18)
- Round 4: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 2 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (24)
- Round 5: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 3 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (30)
- Round 6: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 4 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (36)
- Round 7: Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc into each of the first 5 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Round 8: Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into the BLO of each st around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Rounds 9–23: Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each st around.Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Fasten off the yarn.
EARS:
- Ch 15 with pink yarn.
- Insert 1 sc into each of the first 7 chs, starting with the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Insert 1 half double crochet into each of the next 6 chs.
- Insert 3 hdc into the last ch.This will form the tip of the ear.
- Turn your work and begin working into the back of the foundation ch, starting in the ch after the 3-hdc. There will be 13 sts to work into.Insert 1 hdc into each of the first 6 chs.(Tip: Crochet over the tail. This will be one less tail you need to weave in at the end.)
- Insert 1 sc into each of the last 7 chs.
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Switch back to the basket colour yarn, attaching it at the bottom of the ear.Ch 1 and insert 1 sc into each of the first 14 sts.
- Inc into both of the next 2 sts (at the top of the ear).
- Insert 1 sc into each of last 13 sts.
- Fasten off the yarn, leaving a 4 inch tail. Weave in all other ends.Rep the last steps to make another ear.
ASSEMBLY:
- The side of the basket with the seam (the sl st join) will be the back.Use the 4 inch tail to sew one of the ears inside the back of the basket, to one side of the seam. Place it about 1/2 to 3/4 inch down.
- Repeat, sewing the second ear to the other side of the seam.
- Add safety eyes to the front of the basket between rounds 16 and 17, placing them about 5 sts apart.
- Cut a small, rounded triangle from pink felt for the nose.
- Add a small amount of tacky glue or white glue to the nose.
- Place the nose on the middle of the basket, about 2 rounds down from the eyes.
- Your crochet bunny basket is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Keep your yarn tension even so both crochet squares come out close to the same size.
- Use the hook size listed in the tutorial so the stitches are firm enough to hold the marble securely.
- Check the marble fit before closing the toy so it can move inside without slipping out.
FAQs
What yarn works best for a crochet fidget toy?
Worsted weight yarn works well because it creates a sturdy fabric that can hold a marble while still feeling soft in your hands.
What size crochet hook do I need?
Use the hook size listed in the tutorial. For this project, a 5mm crochet hook helps create stitches that are firm but still easy to work with.
What size marble should I use?
A regular glass marble is usually a good fit. Check that the marble can move inside the toy without slipping through the stitches.
Can beginners make this crochet fidget toy?
Yes, confident beginners can make it if they are comfortable chaining, working basic crochet stitches, joining pieces, and finishing yarn ends.
Can I wash a crochet marble fidget toy?
Hand wash gently and let it air dry. Avoid rough washing because the marble and stitched closure should stay secure.
Final Thoughts
When the crochet fidget toy is finished, test the marble movement gently and check that the closing stitches feel secure. This is a small project, but it is a useful way to practice tension, joining, and simple finishing while making something fun to hold.
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