Free Crochet Masterclass: “Shustrik the Bunny” by Anna Ivanova (@ivanovaivanovaas)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a cute plush bunny named Shustrik. This adorable little bunny with thin legs is made using amigurumi techniques. For this project, you can use any plush yarn, such as YarnArt Dolce, Himalaya Dolphin Baby, or Etrofil Yonca Baby, among others.
The bunny’s ears are crocheted back-and-forth (in rows), while all other parts are worked in spirals. To decorate the bunny, you can add a bow around its neck using ribbon.
Materials and Tools
- Plush yarn
- Embroidery thread and yarn for shaping the face
- Crochet hook (4.5 mm)
- Safety eyes (10-12 mm)
- Safety nose (10-12 mm)
- Toy stuffing
- Glue
- Needle for attaching details
- Scissors
All necessary materials can be purchased here.
Crochet Abbreviations
- KA — Magic ring (amigurumi ring)
- ss — Slip stitch
- ch — Chain stitch
- sc — Single crochet (UK: double crochet)
- inc — Increase (add a stitch)
- dec — Decrease (remove a stitch)
- (…) x n — Repeat n times
Step-by-Step Instructions: Shustrik the Bunny
Legs (2 parts)
Start by crocheting the foot, and stuff it as you go:
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- Rounds 4-6: 15 sc (15)
- Round 7: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
- Round 8: 12 sc (12)
- Round 9: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
- Round 10: 9 sc (9)
- Round 11: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Finish off and close the hole.
Foot (continued):
- Join the yarn to the second-to-last round and form a row of 6 sc.
- Continue crocheting 10 more rounds of 6 sc.
- Fold and crochet 3 sc together, then cut the yarn.
- Do not stuff the legs. They will be attached to the body later.