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Lunar New Year Rabbit and Lantern Crochet Pattern
Lunar New Year Rabbit and Lantern Crochet Pattern
This Lantern Rabbit is a great crochet project to make for Lunar New Year. It makes a great hanging ornament, and I hope it will brighten up the months ahead.
This crochet pattern includes steps to make a festive rabbit and its lantern basket. If you are a beginner crocheter looking to develop your skills, give this pattern a try. In the PDF’s “References” section, you can find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in the pattern.
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Difficulty Level: adventurous beginner – intermediate
Crochet stitches used in the pattern:
- Magic Circle
- Chain Stitch
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet Stitch
- Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Crochet into the back loop only
- Crochet into the front loop only
- Increase
- Decrease
The PDF is written in English, and it includes:
- A list of recommended materials and tools
- A written pattern (in US terms)
- Guiding images
- References: crochet technique introductions, including:
- How to make an invisible single crochet decrease
- How to close the top
- How to change colors in single crochet
- How to attach ears to an amigurumi piece
Recommended Tools and Materials:
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Size 4 Medium Yarn
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
- Fiber Fill
As a reference, with Size 4 Medium yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook, the rabbit will be approximately 5” tall (from the bottom to the top of the ear) and 1.75” wide. (not including the basket). The lantern basket is approximately 2.75” in diameter.
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