How to Crochet an Easter Bunny Toy Scrubby

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Crochet the base square

Chain 30, plus one extra chain to set up your first row of half double crochet. Work a half double crochet into each chain across, starting in the second chain from your hook. Chain two, turn, and continue working half double crochet rows until your piece is a square rather than a rectangle. To check your progress, fold the piece diagonally, corner to corner — if the corners line up neatly, you're done; if not, work a few more rows and check again. Working the stitches densely (packing them in tightly rather than loosely) will give your bunny a firmer, sturdier shape.

Step 2 — Gather two corners into a head

Thread a yarn needle with about an arm's length of yarn. Choose one corner of your square and, without knotting the yarn, sew a line of stitches diagonally across that corner, going in and out between the stitches all the way along. Fold the corner over so the two edges meet, then repeat the same diagonal stitching line along the fold, finishing so both yarn ends come out of the same hole where you began. Gently and evenly pull on both strands until the corner gathers and puckers into a small cavity, then tuck a little stuffing into that pucker before pulling tight and tying off at the back — this becomes the head. The two neighbouring corners of the square are left untouched and will naturally stand up as the bunny's ears.

Step 3 — Sew the body seams

With a fresh length of yarn threaded on your needle, tie it securely at the base of the head to anchor the seam, then sew down each side of the remaining body using a ladder stitch — picking up a loop from one edge, then the corresponding loop from the opposite edge, alternating down the seam. This stitch stays nearly invisible once pulled snug and holds the shape well. Leave the bottom edge open for now.

Step 4 — Stuff the body and close the opening

Fill the body firmly with stuffing (or dried beans, if you'd like a paperweight instead of a toy) until it's sturdy enough to stand upright on its own. With your yarn still threaded, weave the needle in and out through the stitches along the remaining open edge, all the way around, then pull the strand like a drawstring to cinch the opening closed. Tie off securely with a knot, then weave the tail back through a few nearby stitches for extra security before trimming.

Step 5 — Make and attach the pom-pom tail

Wrap yarn around two fingers roughly 30 to 40 times to build up a small, dense bundle, then slide it off your fingers. Tie a separate length of strong yarn tightly around the centre of the bundle, knot it well, and trim the loops evenly into a small, round pom-pom. Stitch the pom-pom securely to the back of the bunny's body where you'd like the tail to sit, passing your needle through the pom-pom and the body a few times and tying off firmly so it stays attached with regular handling.

Step 6 — Embroider the face and add finishing touches

Using your contrasting yarn colour, embroider a small nose on the front of the head with a few short stitches, and add a small stitch just underneath for a mouth. Eyes are optional — leave the face bare for a simple, minimalist look, or add buttons or a small embroidered X-stitch on each side of the nose if you prefer. For an extra touch, crochet a short chain of around 50 stitches and tie it into a loop around the bunny's neck as a little bow.

Frequently asked questions

What materials do I need to crochet an Easter bunny toy?
You'll need crafting cotton yarn for the body, a small amount of a contrasting colour for the nose, scissors, a 3.75mm aluminum crochet hook, a yarn needle, and stuffing. Buttons or embroidery floss for eyes are optional.

How do I know if my crocheted square is even before shaping it into a bunny?
Fold the square diagonally, corner to corner. If the corners line up neatly, your square is even and ready to shape. If they don't quite match, work a few more rows until they do.

How does a flat crocheted square turn into a bunny shape?
Two opposite corners of the square are stitched with a diagonal running stitch and then pulled tight, which gathers and puckers that section into a rounded head. The two neighbouring corners are left alone and naturally stick up as the bunny's ears.

Can I customize this Easter bunny toy pattern?
Yes. Fill it with dried beans instead of stuffing to make it a paperweight, add button or embroidered X-stitch eyes, use a different yarn colour, or tie on a small crocheted chain loop as a bow around the neck.

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