About This Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a plush velvet bunny with long ears and soft paws, made using plush/velvet yarn. You will work mostly in continuous rounds and simple stitches to shape the paws, ears, body and more. The pattern includes stitch counts each round and helpful photo aids so you can follow along easily.
Designed for beginners, the pattern uses basic stitches (SC, HDC) and clear shaping instructions. Youll finish with a 12-inch bunny (approx.) that's perfect for cuddling or gifting.
Why You'll Love This Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms cozy plush yarn into the softest cuddly bunny with simple techniques. I designed it to be approachable for beginners while still producing a polished, professional-looking toy. The long ears and rounded paws give so much personality with very little effort. It is relaxing to make and rewarding to see the piece come together as you stuff and shape each part.
Switch Things Up
I love changing yarn colors to make a family of bunnies—try pastel combinations or contrasting ear linings for variety.
You can make a mini version by using a thinner plush yarn and a smaller hook, or go bigger with bulkier plush yarn and a larger hook for a super cuddly toy.
I often swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes on toys for babies to make them completely soft and safe for little ones.
Try adding little accessories like a crocheted scarf, bow, or tiny felt heart stitched to the chest for a personalized gift.
Vary the ear length and shape: shorter round ears give a different character than long floppy ones, and you can stuff the ear tips lightly for extra shape.
I sometimes embroider eyelashes, a smile or blush the cheeks with a tiny dab of fabric-safe paint to change the expression.
For a textured body, experiment with different loop stitch tensions on the ears or body to get a bumpy or flat finish.
I recommend using different hook sizes for the ears vs body to get delicate ear shaping—6mm for ears and 4mm for body in this pattern works well.
Want posable limbs? Add thin craft wire inside the arms and legs before stuffing to gently pose your bunny for photos.
Make a themed bunny by changing color palette—holiday colors, gender-neutral pastels, or bold primary colors turn this pattern into a seasonal collectible.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during increases and rounds leads to losing the beginning of the round; place and move a marker at the first stitch of every round to keep your place.
✗ Not pulling the working loop to the level of the hook when crocheting SC causes visible holes in plush yarn; gently pull the working loop up to the hook level for a tight, hole-free canvas.
✗ Overstuffing the paws or body creates lumps and distorts shaping; stuff gradually and evenly, checking shape as you go to maintain smooth curves.
✗ Forgetting to count stitches at the end of increases or decreases results in incorrect stitch counts; count after each shaping round and correct immediately if the count is off.
