Vibrant Whimsical Bunny Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials

• Medium-weight yarn in 3-4 bright colors (e.g., pastel pink, yellow, turquoise, and lavender)
• 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Safety eyes or black beads
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• FO = finish off

Instructions

Body of the Bag

1. With your base color, ch 30. Join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around (30 sc). Join with sl st.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch* repeat around (40 sc). Join with sl st.
4. Round 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around (40 sc). Join with sl st.
5. Round 11: Change to the first colorful yarn. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around (40 sc). Join with sl st.
6. Repeat Round 11 with each color you’ve chosen, switching colors every round until the bag reaches 12 inches (or your desired height).
7. Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around (40 sc). Join with sl st. This creates a solid base for the bag.
8. FO and weave in ends.

Bunny Ears (Make 2)

1. With a colorful yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Inc in first stitch, sc in next 9, inc in last stitch (13 sc). Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: Inc in first stitch, sc in next 11, inc in last stitch (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4-6: Sc in each stitch across (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 7: Dec in first stitch, sc in next 11, dec in last stitch (13 sc). Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 8: Dec in first stitch, sc in next 9, dec in last stitch (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.
8. Row 9: Dec in first stitch, sc in next 7, dec in last stitch (9 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold ears to look bunny-like.

Assembly

1. Stuff the body of the bag lightly with fiberfill.
2. Sew bunny ears to the top edge of the bag with the long tail from the ears.
3. Add safety eyes or beads to create the bunny face.
4. Optional: Add a cute nose with a small stitch of contrasting yarn.

Strap

1. Ch 120 with the base color, sc in each ch (120 sc). FO and weave in ends.
2. Sew the strap onto each side of the bag securely.

Final Touches

Feel free to embellish your bag with bows or additional charms for that extra whimsical touch. Enjoy your new vibrant bunny tote bag!