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Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Iο»Ώdeal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a soft, cuddly bunny approximately 20 cm tall when sitting, worked in sport-weight yarn. It uses continuous rounds with clear increases and decreases to shape each part. The design finishes with embroidered facial features for a sweet, handmade expression.

Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will create head, body, two arms, two legs, two ears and a tail, then assemble and embroider features. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds and helpful photos to guide placement during finishing.

Why You'll Love This Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple rounds into a charming, expressive bunny with a minimal amount of sewing. I enjoy how the shaping gives the toy gentle curves and personality without complicated stitches. The embroidered face keeps the finished look safe and baby-friendly, which I always prefer for gifts. Making this bunny always feels quick and rewarding, and I love seeing the character develop as you stuff and shape each piece.

Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this bunny to make it your own by changing yarn colors and facial expressions.

I often switch to pastel shades for a baby-friendly look or brighter colors for a playful toy collection.

To make a mini keychain, I use finer yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny, portable version.

For a chunkier cuddle buddy, I choose a bulkier yarn and increase the hook size accordingly; this makes a lovely, huggable toy.

I sometimes embroider freckles or add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or bow to give each bunny personality.

If you like posable limbs, I add a short length of wire inside the arms and legs before closing and stuffing.

Switching to safety eyes is possible, but I prefer the embroidered face for a baby-safe finish.

You can also make a family of bunnies by varying sizesβ€”use the same pattern but change yarn weight and hook to create different scales.

I recommend trying a contrasting inner ear color or a little heart applique on the belly for a sweet detail.

Experiment and have funβ€”small changes make each finished bunny uniquely yours!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous rounds can make it easy to lose track of the beginning of rounds; place a stitch marker at the start of each round and move it as you work to stay oriented. βœ— Forgetting to stuff gradually can cause lumps or uneven shaping; add stuffing little by little after every few rounds so the piece retains a smooth silhouette. βœ— Pulling yarn too tight or changing tension during increases will distort the shape and stitch counts; maintain consistent, even tension throughout to match the stitch counts provided. βœ— Not leaving long sewing tails at the end of sections makes assembly harder and less secure; always leave a long tail to sew parts neatly and securely to the body.

Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet handmade bunny amigurumi that stands about 20 cm sitting using sport-weight yarn and a small hook. This friendly pattern guides you through shaping the head, body, arms, legs, ears and tail with clear round-by-round instructions. You will finish with simple embroidery for facial features, creating a charming toy perfect for gifting or keeping. Ideal for crocheters who enjoy shaping and assembly.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bunny Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn (260-330m/100g) - Cream color: approx. 240m (263 yds)
  • 02
    Sport weight yarn (260-330m/100g) - Black color: approx. 1m (1.1 yds) for facial details
  • 03
    Pattern can be made with sport or worsted weight yarn (adjust hook as needed)

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 - 2.75mm (US size C)
  • 02
    Sewing needle (yarn needle) for assembly
  • 03
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 04
    Stitch marker (optional) to mark beginning of rounds
  • 05
    Textile marker or fabric pen (optional) to mark embroidery placement

Progress Tracker

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β€” Head (make 1) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4 :

(2sc, inc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 5 :

(3sc, inc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 6 :

(4sc, inc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 7 :

(5sc, inc) 6 times; 42sts

Rnd. 8 :

(6sc, inc) 6 times; 48sts

Rnd. 9 :

(7sc, inc) 6 times; 54sts

Rnd. 10 :

(8sc, inc) 6 times; 60sts

Rnd. 11 :

(9sc, inc) 6 times; 66sts

Rnd. 12-20 :

sc around; 66sts

Rnd. 21 :

(sc2tog, 9sc) 6 times; 60sts

Rnd. 22 :

(sc2tog, 8sc) 6 times; 54sts

Rnd. 23 :

(sc2tog, 7sc) 6 times; 48sts

Rnd. 24 :

(sc2tog, 6sc) 6 times; 42sts

Rnd. 25 :

(sc2tog, 5sc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 26 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 27 :

(sc2tog, 3sc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 28 :

(sc2tog, 2sc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 29 :

(sc2tog, 2sc) 6 times; 18sts

Info :

Finish. Stuff the head (Pic.1). Break yarn and leave long end to sew head to the body.

β€” Body (make 1) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4 :

(2sc, inc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 5 :

(3sc, inc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 6 :

(4sc, inc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 7 :

(5sc, inc) 6 times; 42sts

Rnd. 8 :

(6sc, inc) 6 times; 48sts

Rnd. 9 :

(7sc, inc) 6 times; 54sts

Rnd. 10-17 :

sc around; 54sts

Rnd. 18 :

(sc2tog, 7sc) 6 times; 48sts

Rnd. 19 :

sc around; 48sts

Rnd. 20 :

(sc2tog, 6sc) 6 times; 42sts

Rnd. 21 :

sc around; 42sts

Rnd. 22 :

(sc2tog, 5sc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 23 :

sc around; 36sts

Rnd. 24 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 25-27 :

sc around; 30sts

Rnd. 28 :

(sc2tog, 3sc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 29 :

(sc2tog, 2sc) 6 times; 18sts

Info :

Finish and leave long end to sew head to the body. Stuff the body (Pic.2).

β€” Arms (make 2) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4 :

(2sc, inc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 5-9 :

sc around; 24sts

Rnd. 10 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 4 times; 20sts

Rnd. 11-20 :

sc around; 20sts

Rnd. 21 :

(sc2tog, 3sc) 4 times; 16sts

Info :

Start to stuff the arm lightly and keep adding stuffing after every few rounds.

Rnd. 22 :

sc around; 16sts (Pic.3)

Rnd. 23 :

(sc2tog, 6sc) 2 times; 14sts

Rnd. 24 :

(sc2tog, 5sc) 2 times; 12sts

Rnd. 25 :

(sc2tog, 2sc) 3 times; 9sts

Info :

Finish, leave long end to sew arms to the body.

β€” Legs (make 2) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4 :

(2sc, inc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 5 :

(3sc, inc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 6 :

(4sc, inc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 7-10 :

sc around; 36sts

Rnd. 11 :

sc2tog 10 times, 16sc; 26sts

Rnd. 12-13 :

sc around; 26sts

Rnd. 14 :

2sc, sc2tog 3 times, 18sc; 23sts

Rnd. 15 :

sc around; 23sts

Rnd. 16 :

1sc, sc2tog 3 times, 16sc; 20sts (Pic.4)

Info :

Start to stuff the leg lightly and keep adding stuffing after every few rounds.

Rnd. 17-20 :

sc around; 20sts

Rnd. 21 :

(sc2tog, 8sc) 2 times; 18sts

Rnd. 22-23 :

sc around; 18sts

Rnd. 24 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 3 times; 15sts

Rnd. 25 :

sc around; 15sts

Info :

Finish and leave long end to sew legs to the body. (Pic.5).

β€” Ears (make 2) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4 :

(2sc, inc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 5 :

(3sc, inc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 6 :

(4sc, inc) 6 times; 36sts

Rnd. 7-11 :

sc around; 36sts

Rnd. 12 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 6 times; 30sts

Rnd. 13-15 :

sc around; 30sts

Rnd. 16 :

(sc2tog, 3sc) 6 times; 24sts

Rnd. 17-22 :

sc around; 24sts

Rnd. 23 :

(sc2tog, 4sc) 4 times; 20sts

Rnd. 24-27 :

sc around; 20sts

Info :

Finish and leave long end to sew ear onto the head. Do not stuff (Pic.6).

β€” Tail (make 1) :

Rnd. 1 :

6sc in 2nd ch from hook; 6sts

Rnd. 2 :

inc 6 times; 12sts

Rnd. 3 :

(1sc, inc) 6 times; 18sts

Rnd. 4-6 :

sc around; 18sts

Rnd. 7 :

(sc2tog, 1sc) 6 times; 12sts

Info :

Finish and leave long end to sew tail to the body. Stuff the tail (Pic.7).

β€” Finishing Details :

Step 1 :

Sew legs, arms and tail to the body.

Step 2 :

Sew head to the body.

Step 3 :

Sew ears onto the head.

Step 4 :

Embroider eye, nose and mouth areas with black yarn (if you prefer, mark those areas with a textile marker before embroidering).

Info :

Use the photos provided as reference for placement and pin parts in place before sewing for symmetry.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew legs, arms and tail to the body using the long yarn ends left after finishing each part, aligning parts visually using the photos for reference.
  • Sew the head to the top opening of the body with the long tail left from finishing the head; use blanket stitch or whipstitch to secure it firmly and evenly.
  • Position and sew ears onto the top of the head, leaving long ends for sewing and do not stuff ears; pin them in place first to check symmetry.
  • Embroider eyes, nose and mouth with black yarn; optionally mark placement with a textile marker before stitching to ensure correct placement.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Work in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of your stitches and round start.
  • πŸ’‘The number shown at the end of each round is the total number of stitches you should have after completing that round.
  • πŸ’‘Do not join the first and last stitches of a round with a slip stitch unless specifically stated; keep rounds continuous for amigurumi style.
  • πŸ’‘When a number is followed by st (or a stitch abbreviation), that stitch needs to be worked over that number of stitches (examples are given in the instructions).

This adorable Bunny pattern creates a soft, lovable companion perfect for gifting or cuddling. 🎁 Worked in sport-weight yarn with clear round-by-round shaping and helpful photos for finishing. 🧡 Make one for a new baby, a friend, or to add a handmade touch to your home decor. 🐰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall when sitting using the recommended sport-weight yarn and 2.5-2.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; if you choose a bulkier yarn, use a larger hook and expect a larger finished toy.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, stuffing and assembly time.