ARVA THE RABBIT

This is the next in a long list of requests from an Etsy customer.  He likes to draw up his own concepts and pays me to bring to live as a plush.  I am always curious has what he going to come up with next.  Arva is a relative easy concept compared some of the others that he has requested so far.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  red, gold, black, buff, white, gray, and light blue.
E Crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle

ARMS:
Rd 1: With red, 6 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc changing to red. (6)
Rd 2: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 5: 3 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc.  (12)
LEFT ARM:
Rd 6: sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (12)
RIGHT ARM:
Rd 6: sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next 3 sc, change to black.  (12)
BOTH ARMS:
Rd 7: (sc3tog) twice, sc in next 6 sc.  (8)
Rd 8: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (6)
Rd 9: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 10-17: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 18: sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to red.  (8)
BEGIN STUFFING THE ARMS FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING AS YOU GO.
Rd 19: Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
Rds 20-22: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Finish off.

BRACELETS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With gold, ch 15, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Wrap BRACELET around ARM and sew together.  Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 7, sc in second ch from and in each ch across.  (6)
Rd 2: Ch 1, working in free loops of foundation ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in next ch, working in sc of Rw 1, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (16)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to gold.  (16)
Rd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to black.  (16)
Rd 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (16)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked.  (7)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc.  (6)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (6)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
NOW WORKING ROUNDS AGAIN.
Rd 12: Ch 1, working side of Rws, sc in next 6 Rws, slip st in next 9 unworked sc of Rd 5, working side of Rws, sc in next 6 sc, working in sc of Rw 11, sc in next 2 sc.
Rd 13: sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc.  (21)
Rd 14: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in next 7 sc.  (19)
Rd 15: sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc.  (17)
Rd 16: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) twice.  (15)
Rd 17: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Rd 18: sc in next 11 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc.  (15)
Rd 19: sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (14)
Rd 20: sc in each sc around.  (14)
Rd 21: sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc.  (13)
Rd 22: sc in each sc around.  (13)
Rd 23: sc in next sc in next 3 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc.  (12)
Rd 24: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 25: sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc.  (11)
Rd 26: sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (11)
Rd 27: sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (11)
Rds 28-29: sc in each sc around.  (11)
Rd 30: sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (11)
Rd 31: sc in each sc around.  (11)
Rd 32: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc.  (12)
Rd 33: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 34: sc in next 3 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc.  (12)
Rd 35: Working in front loops only, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.
Rd 36: Working in back loops of Rd 34, attach red, ch 1, sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rds 37-40: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

BODY
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook, slip st in first sc.  (4)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 12 sc on RIGHT LEG, change to buff, sc in next 2 sc on BODY, change to red, sc in next 12 sc on LEFT LEG, change to buff, sc in next sc on BODY, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 11 sc, change to buff, sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next 11 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc changing to red.  (28)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, change to buff, sc in next 4 sc, change to red, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rds 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to buff, sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rds 7-11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to buff, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in first sc.  (28)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to buff, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (26)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to buff, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (24)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to buff, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (22)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, change to buff, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (20)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to buff, sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (20)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to buff, sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (20)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to buff, sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc.  (20)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY.  CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to buff, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, change to red, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to buff, 3 sc in next sc, (sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice, change to red, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, holding next sc on BODY and sc #2 on RIGHT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, change to buff, 3 sc in next sc on BODY, (sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice, change to red, holding next sc on BODY and sc #7 on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, slip st in first sc.
Rd 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 8 sc on LEFT ARM, change to buff, sc in next 23 sc, change to red, sc in next 8 sc on RIGHT ARM, sc in next 5 sc on BODY, slip st in first sc.  (48)
Rd 23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 13 sc, change to buff, sc in next 23 sc, change to red, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in first sc.  (48)
Rd 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, change to buff, sc3tog, (sc in next 7 sc, sc3tog) twice, change to red, sc in next 13 sc, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 13 sc, change to buff, sc3tog, (sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog) twice, change to red, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in first sc.  (36)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, change to buff, sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, working over Rds 19 thru 25, sc in next center sc of (sc in next 5 sc) of Rd 19 pulling tight to bunch together the rounds to create breasts for ARVA, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog, change to red, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc.  (24)
Rd 27:
Rd 25: sc in next 17 sc, sc3tog, (sc in next 4 sc, sc3tog) twice, sc in next 8 sc.  (36)
Rd 26: sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc3tog, sc in next 2 sc, working over Rds 19 thru 25, sc in center sc of (sc in next 5 sc) of Rd 19 pulling tight to bunch together the rounds to create breasts for the doll, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog, (sc2tog) 4 times.  (24)
Rd 27: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (16)
Rd 28: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around.  (14)
Rd 29: sc in each sc around.  (14)
Rd 30: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (21)
ADD A LITTLE EXTRA STUFFING TO BREASTS AREA.
Rd 31: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (28)
Rd 32: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (35)
Rd 33: sc in each sc around.  (35)
Rd 34: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (42)
Rd 35: sc in each sc around.  (42)
Rd 36: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (49)
Rds 37-43: sc in each sc around.  (49)
Rd 44: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (42)
Rd 45: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (35)
Rd 46: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (28)
Rd 47: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (21)
Rd 48: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (14)
Rd 49: sc2tog around.  (7)
Finish off with a long tail.  Add more stuffing to firmly achieve desired shape.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 49, pull tightly, and secure.  Weave in ends

GARDER STRAPS (MAKE 2):
With black, ch 11.  Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew GARDER STRAPS to BODY.

MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With buff, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc.  (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slip st in first sc.  (16)
Rd 4: Ch 1, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 3 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, slip st in first hdc.  (24)
Rd 5: Ch 1, hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, slip st in first hdc.  (28)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew MUZZLE to head of BODY stuffing firmly before closing.

NOSE AND MOUTH:
Using black, embroider NOSE and MOUTH on MUZZLE.

EYES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With light blue, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, change to red, (3 sc, change to light blue, sc) in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 3 ch.  (10)  Change to white.
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, (sc, change to red, sc) in next sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EYES to head of ARVA.  Using black, embroider pupils on EYES and dividing line of eyelids.  Fringe on a piece of black for eyelashes.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 19, hdc in second ch from hook, hdc in next 10 ch, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 6 ch, hdc in next 11 ch.  (37)
Finish off.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With red, ch 23, hdc in second ch from hook, hdc in next 10 ch, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 10 ch, hdc in next 11 ch.  (45)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; holding next sc on OUTER EARS and first sc on INNER EARS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 22 sts, sc in next 4 sc of OUTER EARS, (sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sc) in next st, sc in next 4 sc, skip next sc on INNER EARS, holding next sc on OUTER EARS and next sc on INNER EARS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 22 sts.  (47)

HAIR:
Fringe red yarn on ARVA.

SKIRT:
Rd 1: With gray, ch 33, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (32)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (32)  Change to black.
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (40)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (44)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (48)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (52)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (56)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (60)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (64)
Rd 11: Working in back loops only, ch 1, turn; (sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (68)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (72)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

SLIP:
Rd 1: Working in free loops of Rd 10 of SKIRT, attach gold, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, slip st in first sc.  (68)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (72)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (76)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

BELT TEETH (MAKE 3):
Rw 1: With red, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch.  (2)  Change to white.
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog.  (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew BELT TEEETH to belt of SKIRT.

HALTER TOP:
Rw 1: With gold, ch 26, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (25)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc.  (29)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 9 sc, ch 1, 3 sc in same sc as last slip st, (sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice, leaving remaining sc unworked.
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in next sc, (sc in next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice.  (25)
Rws 5-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.   (25)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, (sc in next 8 sc, sc3tog) twice.  (19)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, (sc in next 5 sc, sc3tog) twice.  (13)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, working over Rds 2 thru 8, sc in center sc of (sc in next 7 sc) of Rd 19 pulling tight to bunch together the rounds that mirror the breasts on the doll, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog.  (9)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, skip next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc.
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next ch, sc in side of next sc, sc in next ch, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (9)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.  (7)
Rw 13: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next 7 sc, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, slip st in bottom of last sc before ch-7.
Finish off.  Place HALTER TOP on ARVA THE RABBIT.  Sew each end of Rws 1 and 2 together.  Sew each end of Rw 13 together.  Weave in ends.

TAIL (MAKE 2—1 IN BUFF AND 1 IN RED):
Rw 1: With red or buff, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook.  (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (2)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next 2 sc.  (4)
Rws 4-5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog.  (2)
WORKING AROUND OUSTIDE EDGE.
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in side of next 6 Rws, 3 sc in free loop of foundation ch, sc in side of next 6 Rws.
Finish off leaving a long tail in RED TAIL.  Finish off and weave in ends in BUFF TAIL.  Using tail, sew TAILS together.  Stuff TAIL firmly.  Sew TAIL to ARVA THE RABBIT.

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