Crochet Items that sell best in April- Crochet Business Tips

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023Leave a comment

Wondering what you sell in your crochet shop for the month of April? Learn what to sell and how to market it specifically for April 2023!

Wondering what you sell in your crochet shop for the month of April? In this post, I share what to sell and how to market it specifically for April 2023!

If videos are more your speed you can check out this full April walk-through on Youtube.

Getting Started

Open your Planner to April! If you are following along with the digital copy that will be page 32. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, grab it for free below!

Trends

Spring has sprung! Easter and Passover are two holidays this month that a lot of people are going to be shopping for. Spring weddings and baby showers are also happening.

Wondering what you sell in your crochet shop for the month of April? Learn what to sell and how to market it specifically for April 2023!

Content Ideas

How can your business/products help folks focus on:

Wedding gifts/party favors
Baby shower gifts or decor
Easter basket fillers
Easter gift guides (gifts for her, gifts for kids, gifts for teachers, etc.)
Easter/spring games/activities

Example: Remember the gift box idea from February? You could do that this month as a wedding gift box or a baby shower gift box! Fill it up with a couple of things from your shop, maybe throw in a couple of things from other’s shops, and boom, the perfect gift box.

Bonus Content Idea

Crochet carrots make a great photo prop this month! Have some lying in your pics or create a cute carrot garland!

You can find the free crochet pattern for the cute carrot garland I used in this photo here. This pattern was guest posted by Sarah Dee Crochet!

Pattern Suggestions

Here are some great free crochet pattern suggestions for you that you can find on my blog. These patterns will not only help you promote your crochet business in April but also provide your ideal customer with items that are top of mind for them. So, let’s spread some crochet love and make your business shine!

Action Step

This month create a Mother’s Day gift guide to send out to your audience. Show them all the things you sell and tell them why each thing would make a great Mother’s Day gift.

Mother’s Day gift pattern suggestions are on page 17.

Up Next

Next month is Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo Memorial Day. Teacher Appreciation day is May 2nd so promote gifts this month to give yourself time to make them!

Calendar Section

On the next page of the content calendar, you will have an overview of April, and at the bottom of the page, there are some more sections. Let’s take a look at…

This Month

Earth Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Decorating Month
Lawn and Garden Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Brunch Month
National Pecan Month

If any of these stand out to you as something your ideal customer would be celebrating or participating in, make notes of ways you can promote them!

Be sure to make it specific to your ideal customer!

Holidays

April 1st: April Fool’s Day – April Fool’s Day is so much fun, but let me give you a little pro tip – avoid joking that you’re going out of business! While it may seem like a harmless prank, some people might miss the joke and think it’s for real. You wouldn’t want to lose followers or customers because of a misunderstanding, right? So, let’s keep the jokes light-hearted and keep the laughter coming!

April 1st: National Handmade Day – Everything we make is handmade! So, why not celebrate National Handmade Day by taking a picture of your beautiful creations and sharing it with the world? Share your passion for crochet and let your customers know how much you love making these amazing products by hand. It’s truly magical how a skein of yarn and a crochet hook can be transformed into something incredible. Go spread some handmade love on this day!

April 5th: Passover

April 7th: Good Friday

April 9th: Easter – If you have any bunny or Easter-related products be sure to post about them on the 9th!

April 10th: National Siblings Day – This would be a great day to share a “Get to know me post”. You can share memories you have with your siblings, or share what it was like being an only child! This might not be a good post to relate to your products, but it would make a good post for your ideal customer to get to know you better. We buy things from people we like 😉

April 11th: National Pet Day – This is an easy one! Share about your pets! Share a photo of your cat wrapped up in a ball of yarn. Share a photo of your dog wearing one of your handmade beanies!

April 12: National Grilled Cheese Day – If you sell amigurumi food, this is your chance to shine! National Grilled Cheese Day is the perfect opportunity to show off your creativity and come up with some fun and delicious grilled cheese-themed products. You could even share a photo of one of your amazing products alongside a real grilled cheese sandwich and tell your customers all about your favorite way to enjoy this cheesy goodness. Whether you like it fancy or with a side of soup, don’t be afraid to get creative and have fun with it!

April 14th: Coachella Starts – If you sell crop tops, it’s time to get festival-ready! Whether it’s Coachella or any other music festival, your crop tops are the perfect accessory for a stylish and comfortable look. So, why not show off your amazing products and how they’re the ultimate festival wear? You could even encourage your customers to share photos of themselves wearing your crop tops at festivals – it’s a great way to showcase your products and engage with your audience.

April 20th: Get to know your Customer Day – This is the perfect day to connect with your customers and get to know them better. Why not ask them a fun and specific question like “What’s your favorite flower now that spring has sprung?” This is a great way to spark some conversation and show your customers that you care about their opinions. And remember, it’s best to avoid open-ended questions like “Tell me something about yourself” – the easier the question, the more likely your customers are to engage with you and share their thoughts.

April 22nd: Earth Day – If you make and sell products that are “Green” you can share a photo or video of you making one of those items and share how they are great for the Earth!

April 23rd: National Picnic Day – This is another great one if you sell amigurumi food! If you are looking for some great amigurumi food patterns I recommend the Crochet Cafe Book.

April 28th: Arbor Day – If you are participating in any Arbor Day events in your town, today is a great day to post about it. Especially if you sell eco-conscious things like Crafty Facial Rounds! If nature has anything to do with your brand, you can share about it today.

Tracker

This is the space you can keep track of all your stats, across multiple platforms, to watch your growth each month.

Notes

Great place to jot down any ideas, brainstorms/ brain dumps.

Pattern Content Ideas

On this page, you will find eleven crochet patterns that would be perfect to make to promote your crochet business in February!

Earrings, like the Crafty Rainbow Earrings, Crafty Loop Earrings, and Crafty Boho Earrings, would make a great Easter gift for teachers, teens, coworkers, moms, etc.

Crochet Rainbow Rattles are a perfect spring baby gift and would be a great addition to a gift basket set.

Stuffies are perfect Easter gifts or baby shower gifts! Check out the Issac Lion, Ava Bunny, and Mia Moo Moo free crochet patterns.

You can use Nesting Baskets to create gift baskets for Easter and baby showers or as a wedding gift basket. Or use them on their own as home decor that doubles as a storage solution.

Essential Oil Roller Keychains are a perfect Easter gift for your customer’s “crunchy” friends. These hold way more than just essential oil rollers!

Crochet Bitty Boho Bibs are another great baby gift this spring!

A crochet/knit Addi Bear would make great Easter gifts or baby shower gifts for little babies.

Turnip is the perfect bunny amigurumi for Easter. This post also includes instructions for how to make the carrots!

Crochet coffee cozies, like the Claire Cozy, are the perfect Easter gift for coffee or tea lovers.

What says happy Easter more than a pair of cozy bunny slippers?! This free crochet pattern includes sizes for everyone in the family!

The Daisy Blanket is a perfect spring baby shower or Easter gift! Everyone loves a crochet granny square blanket!

That’s a wrap on all things April! See you next month to learn how to best sell your crochet products in the month of May!

Happy Crocheting
❤️ Ashley

The Best Crochet Easter Gifts for Kids- 18 Free Crochet Patterns

March 6, 2023March 9, 2023Leave a comment

Looking for the perfect crochet Easter gifts for kids? Check out this blog post featuring 18 free crochet patterns that would make delightful Easter gifts.

Whether you’re looking for a gift for a child in your life or want to market crochet kid’s gifts to your audience, this free crochet pattern round-up is for you. There’s something for kids of all ages on this list and you’re bound to find the perfect crochet Easter gift for kids in your life.

1. Bunny Backpack by A Crafty Concept

First up on our perfect crochet Easter gifts for kids list is a bunny backpack! This is a fun and practical crochet Easter gift that’s perfect for carrying Easter eggs, treats, or any other small items while adding a playful touch to any outfit.

2. Bunny Hat by Make and Do Crew

A crochet bunny hat is a fun and practical Easter gift for kids! A lot of areas are still a little chilly during the Easter season and this bunny hat will keep them warm while staying festive!

3. Ava Bunny by A Crafty Concept

A crochet stuffed bunny toy is a timeless Easter gift that is perfect for younger kids. You could even add a noise maker inside to make it a rattle bunny!

4. Easter Basket by Craft Bits

What could be a more fun crochet easter gift for kids than a custom crochet Easter basket? You could make these in colors your ideal customer would be attracted too and even offer some sort of personalization.

5. Bunny Slippers by A Crafty Concept

Crochet bunny slippers are a cute and cozy Easter gift for folks of all ages toddler to adult! This pattern comes in multiple sizes so you can make bunny slippers for anyone in your family, or your ideal customer’s family.

6. Amigurumi Chicken by The Loopy Lamb

A crochet Amigurumi chicken would be such a fun Easter basket filler! These would also be great Easter classmate gifts.

7. Corner 2 Corner Bunny Blanket by Make and Do Crew

This adorable crochet bunny blanket would be a perfect “baby’s first Easter” gift! It would be cherished for years! If your ideal customer is a new mom this would be a perfect crochet piece to market to her.

8. Amigurumi Bunny on A Crafty Concept- Guest Posted by Sarah Dee Crochet

Next up on our crochet Easter gifts for kids list is this ADORABLE crochet amigurumi bunny. It even comes with its own little amigurumi carrot. This would be a great bunny to pair with a special Easter book!

9. Bunny Bag by A Crocheted Simplicity

How cute would kiddos be carrying this adorable crochet bunny bag during the spring? They could use it all season long.

10. Bunny Lovey by Nicole Chase

A crochet bunny lovey blanket is a soft and comforting Easter gift that’s perfect for babies or young children. It adds a cute and playful touch to any nursery or playroom.

11. Peeps by Zamiguz

A new way to celebrate a timeless Easter treat! Crochet peep bunnies are so fun and squishy and would be a great Easter gift for kids of any age!

12. Faux Fur Bunny Lovey on A Crafty Concept Guest Posted by Emily of Sweet Creek Pattern

Another perfect crochet Easter gift for babies is this precious faux fur bunny lovey. You could market this as a comfort toy, a baby’s first Easter gift, or even a spring time baby shower gift!

13. Baby Carrot Rattle by Make and Do Crew

While bigger kids are snacking on sweet treats, babies can enjoy their own carrot rattle! They may not be old enough to eat carrots yet but this will be a fun, temporary solution!

14. Spring Chick Bag by Jen Hayes Creations

Looking for something to package smaller gifts like candy or small toys? This spring chicken bag is perfect!

15. Snuggle Bunny by Nicole Chase

Everyone loves a good snuggle toy! This small crochet stuffed bunny would be an awesome Easter gift and would fit perfectly as a crochet Easter basket filler.

16. Bee Stacking Toy by Elisa’s Crochet

This crochet bee stacking toy would be a fantastic Easter gift for toddlers because it’s not only fun to play with but also helps develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Plus, its bright colors and cute design are sure to bring a smile to any child’s face.

17. Amigurumi Chicken by A Crafty Concept

If you are new to making amigurumi pieces, this crochet chicken is a great project for beginners! They are so cute! You could even make one to match a pet chicken!

18. Bunny + Bear Crochet Purses by Lakeside Loops

These sweet bunny or bear crochet purses would make a great Easter gift for older kids because it is a functional accessory that can hold Easter eggs, candy, or other small items during the holiday festivities. This is something kids could wear all spring long!

I hope you enjoyed this list of free crochet Easter gifts for kids. If you make any of these, I’d love to see! Feel free to tag me on Instagram @acraftyconcept and tag the featured designer from this list!

Hoppy crocheting!
❤️ Ashley

How to Crochet an Amigurumi Bunny- Free Pattern

March 24, 2021December 19, 20222 Comments

Learn how to make this adorable Amigurumi Bunny by following this simple, free crochet pattern. The perfect crochet pattern for spring!

Let’s hop into this month’s guest designer! Sarah Dee Crochet has created this adorable crochet bunny pattern and is sharing it with all of you for FREE!!

Meet Turnip the bunny and his carrot friends! This is the perfect pattern for spring- with Easter right around the corner and all the spring decor going up in everyone’s homes this bunny pattern will pair great with it all!

Turnip is a crochet amigurumi bunny, made to hold his precious carrot. In the pattern, you will also find step-by-step instructions to make your own customizable carrot garland.

Turnip LOVES carrots! Turnip’s main job is to collect all of the carrots for the annual Bunny Picnic. This is no easy task, as he is just one bunny! Never doubt a bunny on a mission, though. He always gets the job done.

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Materials

Yarn- I share the ones I used below

Polyfill

Black & white embroidery thread

Pink yarn for embroidering the nose

I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby – Worsted Weight 4

Walnut (85g)

Linen (1g)

Desert Glaze (6g per carrot)

Mid Green (4g per carrot/5g for garland string)

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Rnd – round

chX – chain X amount of stitches

MR – magic adjustable ring

st(s) – stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

inc – 2sc in the same stitch

dec – invisible decrease (I have a tutorial on the invisible decrease under the “Tips & Tricks” Highlight on my Instagram.)

FLO – front loop only

FO – fasten off

Gauge

There is no specific gauge for amigurumi. You can use any yarn you would like, as long as you have a corresponding hook size. I always size down around 2 whole sizes for what the particular yarn calls for.

For example, I am using a worsted weight 4 yarn, that calls for a 5.5mm hook. I have sized down to a 3.25mm hook to create a tight fabric that will hold its shape when it is stuffed but won’t stretch out the stitches.

You do not want to stretch your amigurumi to where you can see the filling. If you are having a hard time with this, it might be because your stitches are too loose, you need to size down your hook further.

Turnip and the carrots are made in continuous rounds. Take care to always move up the stitch marker to the last stitch, at the end of each round. Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of each row. Make sure to have the correct number of stitches before moving on to the next round.

Amigurumi Bunny Pattern

Head:

Using Walnut

Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: [2sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: [3sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: [4sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Rnd 7-9: sc in each st (36)

Rnd 10: 16sc, [inc] x 4, 16sc (40)

These 4 inc sts will be the center-front of Turnip’s face. Place a st marker, while you work, to keep track of these sts.

Rnd 11-12: sc in each st (40)

Rnd 13: 16sc, [dec] x 4, 16sc (36)

Rnd 14: sc in each st (36)

Rnd 15: [4sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Rnd 16: [3sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Rnd 17: [2sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Stuff the head, firm. Continue stuffing until the last rnd.

Rnd 18: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Rnd 19: dec x 6 (6)

Sl st into the next st to FO. Snip yarn.

Do not close the hole until you have added the eyes indents.

Use straight pins and mark where the eyes will be placed. The eyes should be approximately 12 sts apart. Use the st marker you placed to mark the nose, as a reference when placing the eyes.

Learn how to make this adorable Amigurumi Bunny by following this simple, free crochet pattern. The perfect crochet pattern for spring!

Step One, use a 12-inch piece of yarn, in Walnut. Insert the needle in the hole at the bottom of the head, and from back to front, into the stitch that you marked with your pin.

Step Two, insert the needle back into the sc directly above where your yarn tail is coming out. Pull to reduce slack.

Step Three, repeat on the second eye, and out through the hole at the bottom of the head.

Step Four, pull tight until you have your desired face shape. Tie the yarn together and hide ends on the inside of the head.

Embroider the eyes, over the eye indents. Add white eye detail in the center of the eye. Embroider the nose, over 3 sts, on rnd 9. Make sure to center the nose between the eyes.

Close the hole by weaving your tail through the FLO of the remaining 6 sts. Pull to close. Bury the tail inside of the head.

Amigurumi Bunny Ears:

Using Walnut

Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: sc in each st (6)

Rnd 3: [inc, sc] x 3 (9)

Rnd 4: sc in each st (9)

Rnd 5: [2sc, inc] x 3 (12)

Rnd 6: sc in each st (12)

Rnd 7: [3sc, inc] x 3 (15)

Rnd 8-12: sc in each st (15)

Rnd 13: [3sc, dec] x 3 (12)

Rnd 14: sc in each st (12)

Rnd 15: Pinch both sides of the ears together, 6sc across both sides to close. Do not stuff ears.

Rnd 16: Fold the ear in half, 3sc across to secure the fold. FO and snip yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Using straight pins to hold them in place, sew the ears to the side of the head, over rnds 5 & 7. Make sure they line up with each other.

Add color to the cheeks and inner ears, using blush and a fluffy brush.

Amigurumi Bunny Body:

Using Walnut

Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: [2sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: [3sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: [4sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Rnd 7: [5sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Rnd 8: [6sc, inc] x 6 (48)

Rnd 9-15: sc in each st (48)

Rnd 16: [6sc, dec] x 6 (42)

Rnd 17: sc in each st (42)

Rnd 18: [5sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Rnd 19: [2sc, dec] x 6, 12sc (30)

Rnd 20-25: sc in each st (30)

Rnd 26: 7sc, inc, [sc, inc] x 4, 14sc (35)

These 4 inc sts are the center-front of Turnip’s body. You can place a marker here to keep track of these sts.

Rnd 27-28: sc in each st (35)

Rnd 29: [3sc, dec] x 7 (28)

Rnd 30: [5sc, dec] x 4 (24)

Stuff the body, firm. Continue stuffing until the last rnd.

Rnd 31: [2sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Rnd 32: [4sc, dec] x 3 (15)

Sl st in the next st to FO. Snip yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Bunny Arms:

Using Walnut

Rnd 1: 5sc in a MR (5)

Rnd 2: inc x 5 (10)

Rnd 3-9: sc in each st (10)

Stuff arms, lightly.

Rnd 10: Pinch both sides of the arm together, 5sc across to close. (5)

FO and snip yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Amigurumi Bunny Legs:

Using Walnut

Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)

Rnd 3: [3sc, inc] x 3 (15)

Rnd 4: sc in each st (15)

Rnd 5: [3sc, dec] x 3 (12)

Rnd 6: sc in each st (12)

Rnd 7: [4sc, dec] x 2 (10)

Rnd 8-11: sc in each st (10)

Stuff the toe of the foot, lightly.

Rnd 12: dec x 5 (5)

Sl st in the next st to FO. Snip yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Close the hole by weaving the tail through the FLO of the remaining 5 sts. Pull to close.

Amigurumi Bunny Tail:

Using Linen

Rnd 1: 5sc in a MR (5)

Rnd 2: inc x 5 (10)

Rnd 3: sc in each st (10)

Rnd 4: 8sc, dec (9)

Sl st into the next st to FO and snip yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

ASSEMBLY:

Use straight pins to hold your pieces together while sewing.

Sew the head to the body. Make sure that the head and the center of the chest line up with each other if you want the head facing forward, I turned my bunny’s head slightly to the side.

Sew the arms to the side of the body. Slightly slanted over rnds 22-27. Make sure you have the proper placement for holding the carrot.

Sew the feet on the bottom of the body, between rnds 3-5, pointed slightly outward.

Sew tail to the body over rnds 7-9, centered between the feet. Stuff lightly.

Sew the carrot to the arms.

Carrot:

Starting with Desert Glaze

Rnd 1: 6sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: sc in each st (6)

Rnd 3: [2sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Rnd 4: sc in each st (8)

Rnd 5: [3sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Rnd 6: sc in each st (10)

Rnd 7: [4sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Rnd 8: sc in each st (12)

Rnd 9: [5sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Rnd 10: sc in each st (14)

Rnd 11: [6sc, inc] x 2 (16)

Rnd 12: sc in each st (16)

Rnd 13: [7sc, inc] x 2 (18)

Rnd 14-16: sc in each st (18)

Rnd 17: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Stuff the carrot, firm.

Change to Mid Green

Rnd 18: dec x 6 (6)

Rnd 19: sc in each st (6)

Rnd 20: Ch 7, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch, (6sl st on each leaf)

Sl st in the next sc. [Ch7, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch (6) Sl st in the next sc] x 5, Ch 7, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch, sl st across to secure and close the hole. You should have 7 carrot leaves. If you still have a small hole at the top, sl st again until the hole is closed.

Snip yarn and bury the end inside of the carrot.

Carrot Garland:

Using Mid Green

Ch 10, sl st in the 10th ch from hook. [Ch 20, sl st into the top of the next carrot] repeat until the last carrot has been attached. Ch 30, sl st in the 10th ch from hook. FO and sew in ends.

Thank you guys so much for hanging out with me today here on the A Crafty Concept Blog. I hope you love Turnip! If you make one I’d love to see it! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @sarahdeecrochet. I love watching these cuties come to life and seeing all the pretty color combos you guys come up with!

Talk Soon
Sarah

Adorable Crochet Patterns to Fill Your Easter Baskets

March 9, 2020December 19, 20222 Comments

Have a handmade Easter and fill your baskets with these adorable Easter crochet patterns!

“Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be.”
Unknown

Don’t you just love the beautiful change in colors that springtime brings?

Aaaahhh, spring. The air is warming up slowly but surely. The sun is showing more of itself. The birds are chirping. I AM SO READY!!!

Hey, guys! It’s Sarah from A Plush Pineapple here again to bring you another awesome roundup. Looking for patterns for this roundup made my heart so happy because the colors are so bright and beautiful, and it reminded me that change can be such a wonderful thing!

Have a handmade Easter and fill your baskets with these adorable Easter crochet patterns! #freecrochetpatterns #springcrochet

I know for many people, change can be difficult. I know this to be true because I am one of those people! A little more than a year ago, I went through a major life change. I went from working away from home at a job that I adored to becoming a stay-at-home mom to pursue my maker side-gig.

At first, this change was so hard! Then as I worked on building my business, I found so many amazing people in the crochet community. Each one of these new friends was like a beautiful flower blooming on a fresh spring morning. Change was happening in my life, and it was BEAUTIFUL!

This month’s roundup focuses on BEAUTIFUL makes that you can whip up as Easter basket fillers!

Guys, you are going to love the gorgeous colors and designs as you look through these. Wouldn’t it be great to have a completely handmade Easter and fill your baskets with crocheted goodies? (and candy of course…)

As you enjoy looking at all of the beautiful Easter crochet patterns in this post, be reminded that change may be hard, but we must all remember that like spring brings new flowers and new colors, change brings…

…new friends and new opportunities!

Ava Bunny by A Crafty Concept

Have a handmade Easter and fill your baskets with these adorable Easter crochet patterns!

I love me some cute bunnies! These little bunny plushies by Ashley here at A Crafty Concept are the cutest. Just look at that multi-colored one! He’s so cute. These are so PERFECT for baskets. I can just see a little girl in her Easter dress squeezing her new plushy on Easter morning!

Crochet Carrot Plushie by Winding Road Crochet

I can’t even with this carrot plushie by Winding Road Crochet. Look how fat it is! It’s so perfectly squishable! I can just see this nestled in a basket amid chocolates and other yummy goodies!

You could even throw a rattle insert inside and make it a spring-themed baby rattle. Babies like Easter baskets too 😉

Mini Berry Patch Bunnies by Grace and Yarn

These bunnies by Grace and Yarn look like best buds. They just look like they have so many fun stories to tell of their adventures! Any child is sure to love seeing these in their Easter basket!

Layered Bows by Woodland Stitchcraft

I just love these sweet bows by Woodland Stitchcraft. She even includes instructions for different styles! How sweet would these be in a little girl’s hair for Easter morning?

You could probably sell out of these at a spring market the week before Easter! Give me all the spring-colored bows!

Lace Bows by Woodland Stitchcraft

If you loved the layered bows by Woodland Stitchcraft, check out her lacy bows! Oh my goodness, I just love the lace detail! They look like they work up super quickly. You could offer these with the layered bows in sets!

Easter Basket Amigurumi by Maria’s Blue Crayon

Don’t have time to make a whole bunny amigurumi? Look at these adorable mini characters by Maria’s Blue Crayon! They have just the right amount of detail to be a great little spring friend addition to an Easter basket!

Spring Toddler Purse by A Plush Pineapple

Every little girl needs a sweet purse on Easter Sunday. How about this adorable little purse by me A Plush Pineapple? With the color block design on the corner, there are so many options for matching an Easter dress! I’m thinking rose, mint, and yellow would be other great color-blocking options!

Easter Bunny Headband with Flowers by Winding Road Crochet

Have a handmade Easter and fill your baskets with these adorable Easter crochet patterns! #freecrochetpattern

Look at this sweet little face. She is so happy wearing this adorable bunny headband by Winding Road Crochet. I just love the pink ears and those adorable flower embellishments!

Buttons the Bunny by The Loopy Lamb

This little guy by The Loopy Lamb reminds me of The Velveteen Rabbit. That was one of my favorite books as a child! He is so sweet, and I can just see him sitting in a basket waiting to meet his new friend on Easter morning!

Broken Eggshell by Kathy’s Kozies

These broken eggshells by Kathy’s Kozies are perfect for filling with Easter treats! You could even pair them with some adorable amigurumi nestled in some easter grass and sell them in trios for your spring market!

Fillable Easter Treat Eggs by Woodland Stitchcraft

Look how perfect these fillable Easter eggs are by Woodland Stitchcraft! These are a great alternative to plastic Easter eggs for egg hunts! You could advertise your booth as eco-friendly with these and offer them in sets of twelve!

Linda the Lamb by A Purpose and a Stitch

Listen, Linda! Haha, I couldn’t resist. This little Linda the Lamb by A Purpose and a Stitch is so cute! I love her little half-smile. It just gives her so much personality! She is the perfect Easter basket filler!

Double Bloom Scrunchie by Rebekah Haas Crochet

Just like every little girl needs a purse, every little girl needs some scrunchies! I love that these Double Bloom Scrunchies by Rebekah Haas Crochet have a flower look to them for spring! These are so perfect for adding to an Easter basket on Easter morning!

So tell me which of these Easter crochet patterns will you be adding to your Easter baskets this spring? (Or your customers’ baskets!)

They all work up super quickly so you would be able to make a few extra for your own baskets while still filling inventory for your shop or market! I hope you enjoy this upcoming spring season and all of the lovely changes that life has to offer!

You can find the links for all of these pattern roundups in one place on my blog! If you need a pattern for any season of the year, this is your one-stop shop to find your next project!

Free Crochet Bunny Pattern – Easy Amigurumi Bunny for Beginners

March 6, 2020March 3, 20231 Comment

This free Crochet Rabbit Pattern is the perfect easy amigurumi crochet pattern for beginners. Each step is explained in detail and there's a full video tutorial as well!

This free crochet bunny pattern is the perfect easy amigurumi crochet pattern for beginners. Each step is explained in detail and there’s a full video tutorial as well!

I am feeling all kinds of emotions right now while writing up this blog post. Today I am releasing the one that started it all – the Ava Bunny.

I created this little crochet bunny pattern about this time of year, 4 years ago! I wanted to make something special for my brand-new baby girl’s first Easter basket. Cue the waterworks.

Free Crochet Bunny Pattern by A Crafty Concept

I remember messaging Vincent of Knot.Bad for his opinion on the design becuase I knew he made a lot of amigurumi. This is what I sent him lol …

We went with number 6.

This free crochet bunny pattern is the perfect easy amigurumi bunny crochet pattern for beginners. Each step is explained in detail.

I quickly became obsessed with making Ava Bunnies (named after my daughter if you didn’t make that connection just yet) and since Easter was right around the corner I thought I could easily market them to my mama friends!

Fast forward to summer 2016 and that is when I took the Ava Bunny, and a few more stuffie designs and opened my Etsy shop!

Creating the Ava Bunny and FINALLY (after debating with myself for 4 years) opening an Etsy shop was a huge turning point for me and for A Crafty Concept, that is where everything started and I couldn’t be more grateful!

Disclaimer- I do plan on releasing other stuffy designs throughout the year as well. Currently, we have the Mia Moo Moo, Issac Lion and Doxie Chicken patterns live.

I hope you guys love this free crochet bunny pattern. It is a very very basic amigurumi design, perfect for beginners and great for selling in your shops since it doesn’t take very long (for an ami) to make.

I have learned A LOT over the past 4 years so the finished Ava Bunny design may look a tad different to the trained eye.

Here’s what you will need to make your own Ava Bunny and start preparing for Easter basket sales!

Amigurumi is not my specialty and I am much better at explaining things through video. You can watch the free crochet bunny pattern full video tutorial here.

I go over every step in this video so it’s a little over an hour long, but I time-stamped each section so you can easily skip to the part you need to watch.

Video Time Stamps
Legs: 2:40
Joining Legs: 10:55
Body Stripes: 18:15
Bunny Face 24:20
Body Decreases 35:25
Closing Head Hole: 46:07
Ears 47:53
Spacing Ears 58:30
Attaching Ears 1:00:00

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MATERIALS (WITH CLICKABLE LINKS)

– F (3.75) Crochet Hook
– Scissors
– 2 colors of worsted weight yarn. One for the main body color and one for your stripes. You’ll also need about 12 inches of black yarn for the mouth.
– 15mm Safety Eyes
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Nose
– 4 Sewing Pins
– Polyfil

*I have linked most of the supplies I used in the materials section above.

STITCH KEY (US TERMS)

CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
INC- Increase (in this case- 2 SC in the same stitch)
DEC- Decrease, in this case, invisible decrease (explained below)
SLST- Slip Stitch
* To be repeated

SPECIAL STITCHES

Magic Circle –We will be using the Magic Circle method for this free crochet bunny pattern. If you are unfamiliar with this technique be sure to check out the video that goes with this pattern.
Invisible Decrease – invisible single crochet decrease – insert hook into front loop of next stitch, then insert your hook into the front loop of the following stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 remaining loops on hook.
Continuous Rounds – This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining. After you finish the stitches of one round, start right on the next without joining between. I find it handy to use a stitch marker (or a piece of yarn) to mark the start of each round so you know when each round starts/ends.
Color Changes – change colors at the end of the round. Complete last single crochet of the round until the last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and pull through last step of the single crochet. So your single crochet will go like this: insert hook into last stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over with new color, pull through both loops on hook.

BEFORE YOU START– IMPORTANT

If you do plan on selling these cuties in your shop (either online or at markets), and I hope you do, I would include a warning that it is made with small pieces, and children under 3 should be supervised when playing with them.

The safety eyes and safety noses are in there REALLY GOOD and they’re super hard to pull apart after you snap them shut, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Alternatively, if you would rather stitch on the eyes and nose of your Ava Bunny here is a nose tutorial I did for my kitty bag pattern, and here is a cute embroidered eye tutorial from Grace and Yarn

You can purchase the ad-free PDF here

ok onward to the crochet bunny pattern!

Free Crochet Bunny Pattern: The Ava Bunny

Starting with your first leg and using your body color worsted weight yarn

Round 1: SC 6 into magic circle (6)

Round 2: INC in each stitch around (12)

Round 3: INC, SC* around 6 times (18)

Round 4: INC, SC, SC* around 6 times (24)

Rounds 5-13: SC in each stitch around (24)

SLST into the next space and tie off.

Repeat rounds 1-13 for your second leg, but do not cut your yarn and tie off.

Sew in your tails you made when starting each foot.

We are going to start Round 14 working on the second leg- this will be the first round of our bunny body.

For extra help skip to the 10:55 mark in the video that goes with this post

Round 14: SC 24

Grab your first leg and place a SLST in the SLST from where you tied off in Round 13 of leg 1.

SC in the same space where you SLST to tie off Round 13 from leg 1.

So you are slip stitching into a slip stitch- then putting a single crochet into the same space where the original slip stitch was. If this is confusing please refer to the 22-minute mark in the video that goes with this pattern.

This is the best way I could get it where there wasn’t a hole between the two legs that would have to be stitched closed. If you prefer to stitch up a small hole that’s totally fine. The main thing is round 14 has 48 stitches total, 24sc for the first leg and 24sc for the second leg.

SC 23 more times around the leg. (48 stitches total in Round 14)

SLST into the same space as your 24th sc from Round 13 on leg 2. None of the slip stitches count as a stitch, they’re just creating the desired shape of our bunny.

Round 15-16: SC around (48)

Switch to your second color when finishing the last sc in Round 16. This is explained under “special stitches” above

Round 17: With your second yarn color, SC 48. Finish the 48th stitch by switching back to your main body color.

Using your main body color.

Round 18: SC 48. Finish the 48th stitch by switching back to your second color.

Using your second color.

Round 19: SC 48. Finish the 48th stitch by switching back to your main body color.

Using your main body color.

Round 20: SC 48. Finish the 48th stitch by switching back to your second color.

Using your second color.

Round 21: SC 48. Finish the 48th stitch by switching back to your main body color.

You will use your main body color for the rest of your bunny body. You can cut your second color yarn. Leave a tail for sewing in with a tapestry needle.

Rounds 22-31 SC 48 around.

Before we start our decreases we’re gonna do a few things. Pull up a big loop from your working yarn so you don’t accidentally pull out any stitches.

Sew in all your tails using a tapestry needle. (I show how I do this on the video that goes with this pattern)

Stuff the bottom half of your bunny with polyfill.

Find the center of your bunny face and stitch on the mouth with a tapestry needle and a scrap piece of black yarn (about 12 inches is plenty)

Tip: I like to use a piece of yarn to find the center of my bunny.

To see this step on video skip to the 24:20 mark in the video that goes with this post linked at the top.

I like to put the bottom tip of my mouth in Round 22, the top tip in Round 25 and the two smile tips in Round 23.

Now attach your bunny nose in between Rounds 25 and 26, right on top of the mouth.

Position the Eyes centered above the nose and between Rounds 27 and 28. I usually have about 3 stitches between my eyes.

Ok back to our bunny body!

Insert your hook back into the loop you left up and begin Round 32.

Round 32: SC 6, DEC* around 6 times (42) – remember I prefer the invisible decrease method here for a cleaner look

Round 33: SC 5, DEC* around 6 times (36)

Round 34: SC 4, DEC* around 6 times (30)

Round 35: SC 3, DEC* around 6 times (24)

Finish stuffing your bunny.

Round 36: SC 2, DEC* around 6 times (18)

Add any more stuffing if necessary.

Round 37: SC 1, DEC* around 6 times (12)

Round 38: DEC around 6 times (6) Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Thread your tail onto a tapestry needle and close the top of your bunny by picking up the front loop of every stitch and pulling your tail through all the loops. (I show how to do this in the video that goes with this pattern)

Finish sewing in your tail.

Ear 1- Striped Version

Watch the full ear tutorial in the video that goes with this post. Skip to the 47:53 mark to go right to the ears!

Round 1: SC 7 into a magic circle (7)

Round 2: INC in each stitch around (14)

Round 3: INC, SC* around (21)

Rounds 4-5: SC in each stitch (21)

Switch to your stripe color when finishing the last sc in Round 5.

Round 6: Using your stripe color, SC in each stitch around (21)

Switch to your body color when finishing the last sc in Round 6.

Round 7: using your body color DEC, SC 9, DEC, SC 8 (19)

Switch to your stripe color when finishing the last sc in Round 7.

Round 8: using your stripe color, SC in each stitch around (19)

Switch to your body color when finishing the last sc in Round 8.

Round 9: using your body color DEC, SC 8, DEC, SC 7 (17)

Switch to your stripe color when finishing the last sc in Round 9.

Round 10: using your stripe color, SC in each stitch around (17)

Switch to your body color when finishing the last sc in Round 10. You can cut your stripes color now and sew in your tails.

Also, sew in your first tail from round 1.

Round 11: using your body color, DEC, SC 7, DEC, SC 6 (15)

Round 12: SC in each stitch around (15)

Round 13: DEC, SC 6, DEC, SC 5 (13)

Round 14: SC in each stitch around (13)

Round 15: DEC, SC 5, DEC, SC 4 (11)

Rounds 16-18: SC in each stitch around (11)

Tie off leaving a long tail for attaching.

Ear 2 – Solid Version

Round 1: SC 7 into magic circle (7)

Round 2: INC in each stitch around (14)

Round 3: INC, SC* around (21)

Rounds 4-6: SC in each stitch (21)

Sew in your tail from Round 1.

Round 7: DEC, SC 9, DEC, SC 8 (19)

Round 8: SC in each stitch around (19)

Round 9: DEC, SC 8, DEC, SC 7 (17)

Round 10: SC in each stitch around (17)

Also, sew in your first tail from round 1.

Round 11: DEC, SC 7, DEC, SC 6 (15)

Round 12: SC in each stitch around (15)

Round 13: DEC, SC 6, DEC, SC 5 (13)

Round 14: SC in each stitch around (13)

Round 15: DEC, SC 5, DEC, SC 4 (11)

Rounds 16-18: SC in each stitch around (11)

Tie off leaving a long tail for attaching.

Attaching Ears

Using your sewing pins, mark off where you want to attach the ears. I like to use the rows as a guide here.

Thread your tail onto a tapestry needle and begin sewing each ear on by inserting your needle into the body of the bunny then into the bottom of the ear.

Once your ear is completely attached, tie off and sew in your tail.

Repeat for both ears.

Congratulations, you just finished your first Ava Bunny!

I really hope you enjoyed this free crochet bunny pattern. This design is near and dear to my heart and I am so happy to finally being able to share it with you!

If you post any pics of your Ava Bunny I’d love to see! Tag me on social media @acraftyconcept or use #ACraftyConceptPatterns and I’ll see it!

As always, you are more than welcome to sell your finished Ava Bunny, I just request you credit me for the design so other crocheters can find me.

“Hoppy” Crocheting! (haha get it?)
❤️Ashley

Crochet Bunny Slippers | Free Crochet Pattern Modification

April 11, 2019December 21, 2022Leave a comment

A simple, step-by-step guide, on how to crochet a squishy pair of bunny slippers. Free pattern includes full video and photo tutorial.

I just love this time of year! I love all the colors, warmer weather, longer days and SUNSHINE!!! I really missed the sunshine.

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To help celebrate the arrival of spring I am participating in a Bunny Blog Hop!! This Bunny Blog Hop is compiled of 10 amazing crochet designers bringing you 10 amazing, spring-tastic, FREE crochet patterns!!

Here are the 9 free crochet patterns from all the other designers involved in the blog hop.

April 7th – 3amgracedesigns – Easter Peep Kawaii Cuddler
April 8th – Hooked Hazel – Easter Sunday Shawlette
April 8th – Evelyn and Peter – The Beehive Bag
April 9th – Divine Debris – Carrot Belly Bunny Ami
April 9th – Crochet by Ellen – Bubble Basket
April 10th – Life and Yarn – Kagan Boho Crossbody
April 10th – Crazy4CrochetMomma – Woodland Bunny Purse
April 11th – Hooked On Tilly – Polo Fanny Pack
April 11th – Taylor Lynn Crochet – Springtide Halter Top

When I was asked to join the Bunny Blog Hop, I immediately knew I had to make some crochet bunny slippers! I mean, what’s more, Bunny Blog Hoppy than crochet bunny slippers?!

This is a free pattern modification to my free crafty boho slipper pattern. You will need the Crafty Boho Slipper pattern in order for the bunny mod to make sence. Here are all the places you can find the Crafty Boho Slipper pattern.

Crafty Boho Slippers | Bunny Modification

Materials

Crafty Boho Slipper Pattern- Linked Above
Bernat Blanket Yarn
Worsted weight yarn for the center of the ears and pom tail
7.0mm Crochet Hook
5.0mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Clover size small Pom pom maker (optional)
Binder Clip (optional)

Stitch Key (US Terms)
CH= Chain
SC= Single Crochet
INC= Increase (put two stitches in the same space. In this case, single crochet stitches)

Outer Ears | Make two
With your Bernat Blanket yarn and 7mm crochet hook

Row 1: Make a slip knot and CH 7

Starting in the back bump CLOSEST to your hook, SC 6 (in the back bumps).

SC 5 in the last back bump space

SC 6 back up the opposite side of the starting chain.

Tie off leaving a long tail for attaching to your slipper. Sew in your first tail.

Inner Ears | Make two
With your worsted weight yarn and 5.0mm crochet hook

Row 1: Make a slip knot and CH 10.

Skip the first back bump closes to your hook and SC 8 (in the back bump).

SC 5 in the last back bump space

SC 8 back up the opposite side of the starting chain.

Tie off leaving a long tail for attaching to your outer ear piece. Sew in your first tail.

Ear Assembly
Line up your inner ear piece and center it onto your outer ear piece, wrong sides touching.

Pro tip: You can use a binder clip to hold your pieces together while you work.

Thread your worsted weight tail onto a tapestry needle and whip stitch your inner ear piece onto your outer ear piece.

This can be a little tricky since the Bernat Blanket yarn doesn’t have any fibers you can stick your needle through.

You have to make sure you are going under the yarn and not just through the fuzzy bits. If you are having trouble with this you can watch the video here and skip to 9:05 mark.

Sew in your tail.

Attaching Ears to Slippers

Hold your assembled ears up onto your slipper so you can get a good idea of how/where you want to attach them.

Thread your Bernat Blanket yarn tail onto your tapestry needle and begin to sew the ear onto the slipper.

Pom Pom
Using your small clover pom pom maker and your pink worsted weight yarn, make a tiny little pom pom tail for your bunny slipper.

Pull the pom pom tails into the slipper from the outside, secure with a knot, then sew them into the slipper.

Tip: If you want the slippers to be machine washable just attach your pom pom with a bow so it can be removed for washing.

There you have it! A super cute little bunny slipper that’s perfect for spring, Easter, or any time of year really ????

I hope you love this pattern mod! If you post any pics please tag me @ACraftyConcept, I would LOVE to see how cute your bunny slippers turned out!! As always thank you so much for supporting my business and allowing me to do what I love every single day!!

Happy Crocheting
❤️Ashley