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Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal 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 Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet a plush backpack shaped like a bunny, combining a small functional bag with an amigurumi head and ears. It uses super bulky chenille yarn for a soft, tactile finish and includes step-by-step rounds for each part. Youll learn how to shape the flap, join pieces, make straps, a handle and attach the cute bunny head securely.

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes materials, abbreviations, full round-by-round instructions, and photos that guide assembly and finishing. Perfect as a gift or a special handmade item for your child.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a useful item with an instant-gratification amigurumi face that kids adore. I enjoy how quickly the bulky chenille yarn builds up a soft, plush surface that feels wonderful to touch. Sewing the head to the flap creates a sweet surprise detail that transforms the backpack into a lovable companion. Making the straps and handle offers simple personalization opportunities, which I find really fun.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern by changing colors, so try pastel palettes for a softer, baby-friendly look or bold color blocks for a playful vibe.

I sometimes swap the super bulky chenille for a slightly thinner velvet yarn and use a smaller hook to make a tidier, more compact backpack.

You can enlarge the whole pattern by using a thicker yarn and larger hook to create a cuddly, tote-sized backpack for older kids.

For a miniature version, use fingering yarn and a small hook to create keychain-sized bunnies that are perfect for gift tags and decorations.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy, and I embroider different expressions to change the bunnys personality.

If you want a sturdier bag, consider adding a fabric lining inside the backpack and sew it in after finishing the crochet assembly.

Try adding pockets or crocheting small appliques on the flap for extra detail and personalization that kids will love.

Change the strap length to make a sling-style bag or a tiny purse by adjusting the starting chain length for the straps.

Embellish with buttons, tassels, or a tiny crocheted carrot to give the bunny extra charm and character.

I also recommend experimenting with different nose colors or using polymer clay safety noses for a distinctive look that coordinates with your color scheme.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the backpack foundation chain can cause miscounted stitch placement; always place a marker at the first stitch after the join to maintain alignment. ✗ Not stuffing the bunny head evenly will cause lumps and an uneven face; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and adding small amounts until the head is smooth. ✗ Cutting yarn too short when leaving ends for sewing makes assembly difficult; leave generous tails for sewing pieces securely and weaving in. ✗ Forgetting to change colors at the specified round breaks results in mismatched panels; change color exactly where the instructions state and fasten off extra yarn neatly. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight when working with chenille yarn can distort the plush texture; maintain a relaxed, even tension and use the recommended hook sizes to keep fabric flexible.

Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly plush backpack bunny perfect for kids and gift-giving. This pattern combines a cute amigurumi bunny head and ears with a functional little backpack, using super bulky chenille yarn for a soft, plush finish. Youll follow clear step-by-step rounds, color changes, and simple assembly instructions to create a charming, wearable toy. Ideal for intermediate crocheters who love quick, rewarding projects.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Backpack Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky/Super Chunky (14ply) velvet yarn HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY - 2 skeins of different colors (used: purple and pink)
  • 02
    Milk colored super bulky chenille yarn (for bunny head and ears) - small amount (approx. one skein or portion depending on head/ears size)
  • 03
    Sport weight/4ply yarn YarnArt JEANS or Alize Cotton Gold - black color thread for face decoration (30 cm of black thread for mouth/eye details)
  • 04
    Additional small amounts of contrasting yarn for embroidered details and facial features

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (for most backpack parts)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5 mm (for head and ears as specified)
  • 03
    Sewing needle for assembly and weaving ends
  • 04
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
  • 06
    Stitch markers (to mark beginning of rounds)
  • 07
    Wooden button (for flap closure)
  • 08
    Safety eyes 8-10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 09
    Safety nose 10 mm (1 piece)
  • 10
    Polyester stuffing (toy stuffing)
  • 11
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Flap :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 5 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Do not pull the ring. Turn. (5)

Round 2 :

t-ch, 1 sc, inc * 4, turn (9)

Round 3 :

t-ch, (sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (13)

Round 4 :

t-ch, (2 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (17)

Round 5 :

t-ch, (3 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (21)

Round 6 :

t-ch, (4 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (25)

Round 7 :

t-ch, (5 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (29)

Round 8 :

t-ch, (7 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc, turn (32)

Round 9 :

t-ch, (8 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (35)

Info :

Do not turn. Work along the top of the flap.

Round 10 :

t-ch, 19 sc, turn (19)

Round 11-15 :

t-ch, 19 sc, turn (5 rows)

Round 16 :

t-ch, 19 sc (19)

Info :

Do not turn.

Info :

Change color to purple. Cut the pink yarn. Then work in rounds.

Round 17 :

t-ch, 22 sc, 3 ch, skip 3 stitches, 22 sc, turn (47)

Round 18 :

t-ch, 47 reverse sc (47), sl st

— Backpack :

Info :

Begin to crochet with purple yarn. Ch20. Start on the second chain from the hook:

Round 1 :

18 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, inc, inc into t-ch (42)

Info :

Place a marker.

Round 2 :

16 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (48)

Round 3 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, inc, 14 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, 1 sc (58)

Round 4 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3, inc, 17 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3 (66)

Round 5 :

inc, 18 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 3, inc, 16 sc (inc, 4 sc) * 3 (74)

Round 6 :

74 sc (74)

Round 7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

Round 8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

Round 17 :

26 sc, dec, 34 sc, dec, 10 sc (72)

Info :

Change color to pink. Cut the purple yarn.

Round 18-35 :

72 sc (18 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next rounds

Round 36 :

71 sc, 1 sc with the flap (72)

Round 37 :

20 sc with the flap, 52 sc (72), sl st.

— Straps :

Info :

Crochet with purple yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch71, start from the second chain on the hook: 70 sc, turn (70)

Round 2-4 :

t-ch, 70 sc (3 rows)

Info :

You can make the straps longer or shorter. Make more or less chains. My straps are 50 cm long.

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the straps with a cotton thread matches the color.

Info :

Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, at the top of the backpack between rounds 32 and 36. Distance between straps 12 sc.

— Handle :

Info :

Crochet with purple yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch21, start from the second chain on the hook: 20 sc, turn (20)

Round 2-3 :

t-ch, 20 sc (20 rows)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the handle with a cotton thread matches the color.

Info :

Sew on the handle.

— Cord :

Round 1 :

Ch150. Step back at the top of the backpack 2 rounds and stretch the cord between the stitches, after folding the backpack, as shown in the photo. Make knots at the ends.

Info :

Sew a button between rounds 23 and 27.

— Bunny :

— Head :

Info :

Crochet with milk yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 7-10 :

36 sc (4 rounds)

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, dec) * 3 (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the head with a cotton thread matches the color.

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5. Distance between eyes 6-7 sc. Insert the safety nose into the middle of the amigurumi ring. Before you secure it with a washer, embroider the mouth with a pink thread.

Info :

Stuff the head. Sew the head to the flap of the backpack. Sew through walls of stiches from above, not through, so that there are no stitches on the wrong side of the cover

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with milk yarn. Crochet with hook 5 mm

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

hdcinc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(hdc, hdcinc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(5 hdc, hdcinc) * 3 (21)

Round 5-6 :

21 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 7 :

(5 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (18)

Round 8 :

18 hdc (18)

Round 9 :

(4 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (15)

Round 10-11 :

15 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 12 :

(3 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (12)

Round 13-14 :

12 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

(2 hdc, hdc2tog) * 3 (9)

Round 16-17 :

9 hdc (2 rounds)

Round 18 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Fold it in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides.

Info :

Leave the end for sewing pieces. If chenille yarn crumbles a lot, it is better to sew on the head with a cotton thread ears the color.

Info :

Sew on the ears.

Info :

Embroider lashes with a black cotton thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, and at the top between rounds 32 and 36, spacing straps 12 sc apart for symmetry.
  • Sew the handle to the top center of the backpack using the saved tail, securing through top stitches so it lies flat and matches photos.
  • Attach the flap to the backpack by joining with 1 sc to the flap as instructed in rounds 36-37, then sew securely along the edge if needed.
  • Sew the stuffed bunny head to the flap by stitching through the front loop/wall of stitches from above to avoid visible stitches on the inside of the cover.
  • Fold each ear in half, crochet 4 sc through both sides to close, then sew ears to the head and embroider lashes and mouth as directed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral as specified for each part of the pattern.
  • 💡Use a marker or a thread of a different color at the beginning of each round so you can clearly see where the round begins and maintain stitch counts.
  • 💡Leave yarn ends for sewing pieces and use a cotton thread to sew chenille yarn if it tends to crumble, for neater assembly.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5 of the head with a distance of 6-7 sc; secure nose before fastening with a washer and embroider the mouth before securing.

This Plush Backpack Bunny pattern brings a lovable stuffed friend together with a useful little bag to wear and cherish. 🧸 Follow the detailed rounds and photos to build each part with confidence and care. 🎀 Perfect for gifts, playtime, or a special handmade keepsake youll be proud to give. 🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when made with the recommended super bulky chenille yarn and hook sizes; the finished bunny head is proportionate to the flap as shown in photos.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and texture; use an appropriate hook for the yarn chosen and expect a different finished dimension.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires basic crochet skills such as magic rings, increases, decreases, working in rows and rounds, and basic joining and sewing techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, yarn familiarity, and assembly pace.