Meet your new fuzzy friend! 🐰 This adorable lop rabbit dango amigurumi pattern is perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. With floppy ears and a round, huggable body, this cute bunny dango combines the charm of a traditional Japanese sweet with the lovable features of a lop-eared rabbit. You’ll create a delightful plush toy that makes a perfect gift or a sweet addition to your own collection.
Key Takeaways
- Easy-to-follow pattern suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters
- Customizable design that lets you choose your favorite colors
- Portable project that can be completed in just a few hours
- Great gift idea for rabbit lovers and kawaii enthusiasts
Use Ideas 🎁
Wondering what to do with your finished lop rabbit dango? Here are some fun ideas:
- Add it to an Easter basket for a special touch
- Create a keychain by attaching a small ring to the top
- Make a mobile for a baby’s nursery with multiple dangos in different colors
- Use as cute desk buddies to brighten up your workspace
- String several together for festive holiday decorations
- Give as thoughtful handmade gifts to friends and family
- Create a classroom reward for teachers to share with students
- Make a stress ball by stuffing it extra firmly
The simple, round shape makes this pattern incredibly versatile! Why not try making a whole family of rabbit dangos in different sizes and colors? 🌈
Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Main Body
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R19: [sc, dec] x 6
- R20: 6 dec
Bangs
Big
- Start with magic ring
- 8 hdc
Small
- Start with magic ring
- 6 sc
Head Cover
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: 5 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 9 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 9 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 4 sc
- R18: 6 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 11 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 11 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 5 sc
- R19: 7 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 13 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 13 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 6 sc
- R20: 8 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 15 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 15 sc, (hdc+hdc+hdc), 7 sc
- R21-24: 54 sc
Ear
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5-14: 24 sc
- R15: [3 sc, dec, 3 sc] x 3
- R16: 21 sc
- R17: [5 sc, dec] x 3
- R18-19: 18 sc
- R20: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 3
- R21: 15 sc
- R22: [3 sc, dec] x 3
- R23-24: 12 sc
- Fold and sew together
Carrot
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: 12 sc
- R4: [sc, inc] x 6
- R5: 18 sc
- R6: [2 sc, inc] x 6
- R7-10: 24 sc
- R11: [2 sc, dec] x 6
- R12: [sc, dec] x 6
- R13: 6 dec
Carrot Leaves
- Start with magic ring,
- 7 ch , 4 hdc into 2nd chain from the hook, repeat for 4 times
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