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# Easter Face Baskets: Bunny & Chick

Create these adorable mini Easter baskets featuring sweet bunny and chick faces! Perfect for holding Easter eggs, candy, or small treats. These quick projects are ideal for beginners and make delightful Easter decorations or gifts.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 50 yards for basket, 15 yards for face details)
  - **Bunny Version:** White or cream (main), pink (inner ears, nose), black (eyes)
  - **Chick Version:** Yellow (main), orange (beak, feet), black (eyes)

**Hook & Notions:**
- US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends and embroidery
- Scissors
- Fiberfill or stuffing (optional, for beak)
- Pins for assembly

## GAUGE
16 sc and 18 rounds = 4" in single crochet (worked in the round)

*Gauge is not critical for this project, but will affect finished size.*

## FINISHED SIZE
Approximately 3" diameter x 2.5" tall

## ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only

## PATTERN NOTES
- Basket is worked in continuous rounds (spiral); do not join. Use stitch marker to track beginning of round.
- Move marker up as you complete each round.
- Stitch count is shown in parentheses at end of each round.
- Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does not count as a stitch.

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## BUNNY BASKET

### BASE
Rnd 1: With white, make a magic ring, 6 sc in ring. Pull ring tight. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc*, repeat from * around. (18)

Rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc*, repeat from * around. (24)

Rnd 5: *Sc 3, inc*, repeat from * around. (30)

Rnd 6: *Sc 4, inc*, repeat from * around. (36)

Rnd 7: *Sc 5, inc*, repeat from * around. (42)

Rnd 8: *Sc 6, inc*, repeat from * around. (48)

Rnd 9: *Sc 7, inc*, repeat from * around. (54)

Rnd 10: *Sc 8, inc*, repeat from * around. (60)

Rnd 11: *Sc 9, inc*, repeat from * around. (66)

Rnd 12: *Sc 10, inc*, repeat from * around. (72)

*Base should measure approximately 3" across and lie flat. If edges curl up, you may need to work looser.*

### SIDES
Rnds 13-22: Sc in each st around. (72)

*Sides should measure approximately 2.5" tall.*

Fasten off, leaving a 6" tail. Weave in end.

### HANDLE
With white, ch 40.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (39)

Fasten off, leaving long tails for sewing.

Pin handle ends to inside of basket on opposite sides. Sew securely with yarn needle.

### BUNNY EARS (make 2)

**Outer Ear:**
With white, ch 8.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch (working around to other side of foundation chain), sc in next 6 ch. (15)

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

**Inner Ear:**
With pink, ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch, sc in next 4 ch. (11)

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Center inner ear on outer ear and sew in place. Pinch bottom of ear together and sew through both layers to create slight dimensional shape.

### FACE ASSEMBLY

**Ears:**
Position ears at top edge of basket, spacing them approximately 1.5" apart. Sew securely to basket using white yarn.

**Eyes:**
With black yarn, embroider two French knots (or satin stitch ovals) approximately 0.5" apart and centered below ears.

**Nose:**
With pink yarn, embroider a small inverted triangle between and slightly below eyes using satin stitch.

**Mouth:**
With black yarn, embroider a Y-shape below nose: two short lines angling down from bottom of nose.

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## CHICK BASKET

### BASE
Work Rnds 1-12 same as Bunny Basket using yellow yarn. (72)

### SIDES
Work Rnds 13-22 same as Bunny Basket using yellow yarn. (72)

### HANDLE
With yellow, work same as Bunny Basket Handle.

### BEAK

With orange, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight. (6)

Rnd 2: *Sc 1, inc*, repeat from * around. (9)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving long tail.

Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Pinch into triangular cone shape.

### FEET (make 2)

With orange, ch 4.

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. (2 sl st)

**Middle Toe:** Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. (2 sl st)

**Third Toe:** Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch. (2 sl st)

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

### FACE ASSEMBLY

**Eyes:**
With black yarn, embroider two French knots (or satin stitch ovals) approximately 0.75" apart and centered on basket front.

**Beak:**
Position beak centered between and slightly below eyes. Sew securely to basket, stitching around entire base of beak.

**Feet:**
Position feet at bottom front of basket, centered and slightly angled outward. Sew securely.

**Wing (optional):**
With yellow yarn, embroider a small teardrop or oval shape on each side of basket using chain stitch outline and filling with long stitches.

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## FINISHING

Weave in all remaining ends. 

**Stiffening (optional):** For a sturdier basket, spray lightly with fabric stiffener and shape while drying. Or line basket with fabric using hot glue or stitching.

**Blocking:** Gently steam or wet block baskets to shape if needed.

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## TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. **Keep Tension Consistent:** This helps maintain the circular shape of the base and straight sides of the basket.

2. **Use a Stitch Marker:** Essential when working in continuous rounds to track your place.

3. **Count Your Stitches:** Verify count at the end of each round, especially during the base increases.

4. **Flat Base:** If base cups upward, you need more stitches (work increases looser). If base ruffles, you have too many stitches (work tighter).

5. **Face Placement:** Use pins to position facial features before sewing. Step back and look at your basket from a distance to check placement.

6. **Embroidery:** For French knots, wrap yarn 2-3 times around needle for a good size.

7. **Handle Security:** Make sure handle is sewn very securely if basket will hold items.

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## CUSTOMIZATION IDEAS

- **Size Variations:** Work more or fewer rounds on base and sides for different sizes
- **Colors:** Try pastels, brights, or natural tones
- **Other Animals:** Adapt face design for lamb (add fluffy texture), duckling (similar to chick), or bear
- **Embellishments:** Add ribbon bow, tiny flowers, or a pompom tail for bunny
- **Name Tags:** Embroider or attach name tags for personalized Easter baskets

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**Design & Pattern by [Your Name]**
*For personal use and gifts. Please do not sell this pattern or items made from it without permission.*

Happy Easter Crocheting! 🐰🐣