The Crochet Easter Collar: A FREE Plushie Accessory Pattern

Easter is on its way and what better way to spruce up those baskets than with a bunny! Bitsy the Bunny is the newest Midi-Sized Buddy to join The Bobble Buddy Collection. With her soft, huggable design and charming floppy ears, Bitsy is sure to bring joy to kids and collectors alike. She’s a delightful handmade gift that adds a touch of sweetness to any spring celebration. But what makes her even more festive is dressing her up with a free crochet Easter Collar – a fun accessory that adds the perfect pop of color!

Read on for all the details on this FREE crochet Easter Collar design!

With this free crochet easter collar, I’ll show you how to create a colorful accessory to bring in the spring hues. This free crochet easter collar pattern is written specifically for Bitsy the Bunny, the newest bobble buddy to join the collection. BUT, the size should work well or easily adjust to fit other bobble buddies and plushies!

If you need the perfect basket stuffer, check out the new Bitsy pattern. Bitsy is a midi-sized bobble buddy meaning her size is slightly smaller than the OG bobble buddies with fewer bobbles across the body. This means she is a little bit quicker to work up AND can be made in multiple yarn weights! Try worsted for a tiny, classic look or try plush or blanket yarn for a super-sized squishy friend! Find the ad-free pdf pattern on Etsy or Ravelry!

You can find Bitsy on Etsy or Ravelry. Now, let’s move on to this free crochet Easter Collar!

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EASTER COLLAR ACCESSORY

The Easter Collar size can be customized to whichever size buddy you opt to make. Bitsy the Bunny can be made in three different sizes based on using worsted, bulky or super bulky yarns! To adjust the size of your Easter Collar, use different hook sizes as recommended for the type of buddy you designed. All sizes will use worsted weight yarn although you are welcome to experiment with other types of yarn!

MATERIALS

HOOK(S): [My all-time favorite hooks are Clover Amour hooks]

For Worsted Weight Buddies:
3.25 mm • US size D

For Bulky Weight Buddies:
5.5 mm • US size I

For Super Bulky Weight Buddies:
7.0 mm •

YARN Weight : Worsted
Hobby Lobby, I Love This Yarn in 3 colors (Color A, Color B, Color C)

*Note: for super bulky buddies, use double worsted for your collar

NOTIONS

FINAL SIZE: Intended for Bobble Buddies, ranging in size

ABBREVIATIONS

bobble: bobble stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
[ ]: repeat instructions within brackets x number

SPECIAL STITCHES

BOBBLE STITCH (bobble): See this tutorial here!

To make a bobble stitch you will work multiple double crochets into the same stitch.

To begin, yarn over and insert hook into the stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop. This leaves three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (two loops left on hook).

Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop, leaving four loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (three loops left on hook).

Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop, leaving five loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (four loops left on hook).

Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch. Yarn over and draw up a loop, leaving six loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (five loops left on hook).

Yarn over and pull through the five loops on the hook. Pull stitch tightly and it will create a bobble. You can choose to make the bobbles on the right or the wrong side of your project.

COLOR CHANGES: This pattern uses multiple colors and requires color changes throughout the rounds. This is considered an advanced technique. If the color changes are too difficult, omit them and make a single colored collar. If you need help with color changes, check out this tapestry crochet tutorial. If you need help with color changes on the bobbles, check out this tutorial.

OK, Let’s Get Started!

PATTERN:

Remember, the size you make depends on the hook size you use. For a worsted weight buddy, use a 3.25 mm hook. For a bulky sized buddy, use a 5.5 mm hook. For a super bulky buddy, use double worsted weight yarn and a 7 mm hook!

Row 1: Start with Color A. To begin, ch 13. Working in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 12 sts. Ch 1 and turn. (12)

Row 2: [2sc, sc] 6 times. Ch 1 and turn. (18)

Row 3: sc in the next 3 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, dc in the next 6 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, sc in the last 3 sts. Switch to Color B. Ch 1 and turn. (18)

Row 4: [2hdc, hdc in the next 2 sts] 6 times. Ch 1 and turn (24)

Row 5: [2hdc, hdc in the next 3 sts] 6 times. Switch to Color A. Ch 1 and turn (30)

Row 6: [2sc, sc in the next 4 sts] 6 times. Ch 1 and turn. (36)

Row 7: *In this row, sc stitches will be in Color A and bobble stitches will be in Color C*
sc in the next 3 sts, bobble, [sc in the next 5 sts, bobble] 5 times, sc in the next 2 sts. Ch 1 and turn. (36)

Row 8: [Skip 2 sts, 5dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, sl st] 6 times. Ch 1.

Now work along the edge of the collar. Working across the right top of the collar, sc in the next 8 sts.

When reaching the corner, ch 21. Working in the second ch from the hook, sl st in the next 20 sts back down the ch.

Sc in the next 12 sts across the top center of the collar. When reaching the opposite corner, ch 21. Working in the second ch from the hook, sl st in the next 20 sts back down the ch.

Sc in the next 8 sts across the left top of the collar. Cut yarn and tie off. Weave in ends.

Once you’ve finished, have fun dressing up your bobble buddy! Test out different sizes and different color combinations to see which you like best! And don’t forget to check out Bitsy the Bunny here 🙂