My Crochet Concha Pattern is inspired by Mexican concha bread but with a bunny twist. Concha bread always looks so beautiful to eat, but here is a version you can keep forever!
One of my favorite breakfast foods is a big cup of strong coffee paired with a concha the size of my face. There’s something truly delightful about conchas that captivates me. I love them not just for their taste but also for their beauty and mystery, especially the intricate shell design on top.
I've seen conchas made a few times, and while I now know the secret behind that shell design, it remains a stunning sight to behold. Regardless of my newfound knowledge, I still think these pastries are beautiful.
One day, after coming home from work, an idea struck me: why not crochet a concha? But not just any concha—this one would have a fun twist and look like a bunny! So my crochet concha pattern was born!
I can’t quite pinpoint where this idea came from, but it excited me. I loved it so much that I felt compelled to bring it to life. In the end, I’m so glad I did!
So lets get started crocheting the crochet concha pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Type: I used acrylic yarn for the crochet concha pattern, but any type of yarn will do; just pay attention to the recommended hook size.
- Frosting Methods: The crochet concha pattern includes two different methods for making the frosting, depending on your preference! You can either make the concha icing in one piece or in multiple smaller pieces, making it versatile for any skill level.
- Finished Size: The finished size of the crochet concha pattern is roughly 5 inches long and 3.5 inches high. Depending on the yarn and hook size you use, the end product may vary.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 1 skein of tan yarn
- 1 small ball of frosting color - pink, white, yellow, brown
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Black yarn for embroidery
- Polyfill
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
🧋Variations
This pattern doesn’t allow for many variations, but you can change the icing colors or transform the bunny into an entirely new baked good, like a cinnamon roll, by adding a chain swirl to the top instead.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Concha Pattern
The crochet concha pattern will be made in rounds.
Round 1: Using light brown yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18)
Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (24)
Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round (30)
Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round (36)
Round 7: [Inc x2, sc x4, inc, sc x5, inc, sc x5] repeat what's in the brackets for the other half of the round. (48)
Round 8: Inc x4, sc x40 (48).
Round 9: Sc x3 inc x2, sc x43 (50).
Round 10-13: Sc x50 (50).
Round 14: Sc x2, dec, sc x3,dec, sc x41 (48)
Round 15: Dec, sc x4, repeat for the entire round (40)
Round 16: Dec, sc x3, repeat for the entire round (32)
Round 17: Dec, sc x2, repeat for the entire round (24) Begin to stuff the body.
Round 18: Dec, sc, repeat for the entire round (16)
Round 19: Dec, repeat for the entire round (8)
Fasten off and sew shut.
Crochet Bunny Ear Pattern x2:
Make 2 ears. The ears will be made in rounds.
Round 1: Make a mr and then sc x3 into the circle. (3)
Round 2: Inc in every stitch (6)
Round 3: Sc in every stitch. (6)
Round 4: Inc, sc and then repeat for the rest of the round (9)
Round 5: Sc in every stitch. (9)
Round 6: Inc, sc x2 and then repeat for the rest of the round. (12)
Round 7: Dec, sc x1 and then repeat for the rest of the round (8).
Round 8-9: Sc in every stitch. (8)
Round 10: Dec for the entire row. (4). Then fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Icing tail:
Round 1: Using pink yarn or another icing color, make a mr and then make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3-4: Sc in every stitch. (12)
Round 5: Dec the entire round. (6). Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Concha Topping:
There are 2 ways to make the topping:
1st way: (Easiest but more sewing)
Row 1: Make various chain lengths (anywhere between 2 and 14 chains)
Row 2: Inc in the second chain from the hook, sc any chains in the middle and then do an inc in the last chain.
Make about 5-6 pieces in various lengths and then arrange them in a slight curved orientation on the top of the crochet bun.
2nd way: (Harder, but less sewing)
Row 1: Ch x21.
Row 2: In second ch from hook make a sc and then sc x19 for the rest of the row. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 3: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x15.
Row 4: In the second ch from hook, make a sc and then sc x14. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 5: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x11.
Row 6: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc x9 and dec the last 2 stitches. Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 7: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x6.
Row 8: In the second ch from the hook, sc x5, then decrease along the entire edge made by previous rows (dec x4). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tiny piece of icing:
Row 1: Ch x3, and turn.
Row 2: In the second ch from hook make an inc, then make an inc in the last stitch. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Icing 1st way on concha bunny.
Icing 2nd way on concha bunny.
Sewing:
Arrange the icing and pin to the concha. Then sew the icing to the bunny. Sew on the tail and then sew on the ears.
Embroider the eyes and mouth if you would like.
And once everything is sewn together, you now have a crochet concha bunny made from my crochet concha pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Use Ample Pins: Having plenty of pins on hand for the icing makes the process much easier. Pin all the pieces in place before sewing the concha topping to visualize the final design and ensure it has that iconic shell motif.
- Consider Yarn Texture: Different yarn textures can affect the overall look of your concha bunny. Experiment with various yarns to see which gives the best results for your design.
- Stitch Tension: Keep your tension consistent throughout the project for a uniform appearance. If you notice your stitches are getting too tight or too loose, adjust your grip on the yarn as needed.
- Practice with Smaller Projects: If you’re new to making intricate designs, practice with smaller items first to build your confidence before tackling the full concha bunny pattern.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Some people prefer less sewing and fiddling with smaller pieces, while others enjoy the freedom of placing the icing lines wherever they like.
Of course! I prefer the look of closed eyes for this bunny, but you can use open eyes if you like.
Absolutely! You can use it as a regular bunny pattern or transform it into a cinnamon roll or bread roll. The possibilities are endless!
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If you tried this Crochet Concha Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Concha Pattern:
Materials
- 1 skein of tan yarn
- 1 small ball of frosting color - pink, white, yellow, brown
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase
- dec = Decrease
Notes
Instructions
- This pattern will be made in rounds.
- Round 1: Using light brown yarn, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round (30)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round (36)
- Round 7: [Inc x2, sc x4, inc, sc x5, inc, sc x5] repeat what's in the brackets for the other half of the round. (48)
- Round 8: Inc x4, sc x40 (48).
- Round 9: Sc x3 inc x2, sc x43 (50).
- Round 10-13: Sc x50 (50).
- Round 14: Sc x2, dec, sc x3,dec, sc x41 (48)
- Round 15: Dec, sc x4, repeat for the entire round (40)
- Round 16: Dec, sc x3, repeat for the entire round (32)
- Round 17: Dec, sc x2, repeat for the entire round (24) Begin to stuff the body.
- Round 18: Dec, sc, repeat for the entire round (16)
- Round 19: Dec, repeat for the entire round (8)
- Fasten off and sew shut.
Crochet Bunny Ear Pattern x2:
- Make 2 ears. The ears will be made in rounds.
- Round 1: Make a mr and then sc x3 into the circle. (3)
- Round 2: Inc in every stitch (6)
- Round 3: Sc in every stitch. (6)
- Round 4: Inc, sc and then repeat for the rest of the round (9)
- Round 5: Sc in every stitch. (9)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x2 and then repeat for the rest of the round. (12)
- Round 7: Dec, sc x1 and then repeat for the rest of the round (8).
- Round 8-9: Sc in every stitch. (8)
- Round 10: Dec for the entire row. (4). Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Icing tail:
- Round 1: Using pink yarn or another icing color, make a mr and make sc x6 in the circle. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3-4: Sc in every stitch. (12)
- Round 5: Dec the entire round. (6). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Concha topping:
- There are 2 ways to make the topping:
1st way: (Easiest but more sewing)
- Row 1: Make various chain lengths (anywhere between 2 and 14 chains)
- Row 2: Inc in the second chain from the hook, sc any chains in the middle and do an inc in the last chain.
- Make about 5-6 pieces in various lengths and arrange them in a slight curved orientation on the top of the crochet bun.
2nd way: (Harder, but less sewing)
- Row 1: Ch x21.
- Row 2: In second ch from hook make a sc and then sc x19 for the rest of the row. Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x15.
- Row 4: In the second ch from hook, make a sc and then sc x14. Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 5: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x11.
- Row 6: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc x9 and dec the last 2 stitches. Ch x1 and turn.
- Row 7: Sc once in the next row then immediately ch x6.
- Row 8: In the second ch from the hook, sc x5, then decrease along the entire edge made by previous rows (dec x4). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tiny piece of icing:
- Row 1: Ch x3, and turn.
- Row 2: In the second ch from hook make an inc, then make an inc in the last stitch. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Sewing:
- Arrange the icing and pin to the crochet concha. Then sew the icing to the bunny. Sew on the tail and then sew on the ears.
- Embroider the eyes and mouth if you would like.
- And once everything is sewn together, you now have a crochet concha bunny!
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