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Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

Rabbit 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 Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet sitting rabbit crocheted in one piece (head and body) with separate legs, arms, ears and tail. Detailed round-by-round instructions and clear sewing tutorials make assembly straightforward. Includes tips for embroidery of the nose and methods to close holes and join pieces.

Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work in continuous spiral and use a 3.0 mm hook with Bonbon Classic acrylic yarn. The pattern includes advice for making smaller or larger versions by changing yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with charming shaping that gives the rabbit a sweet personality. I enjoy how the head and body are crocheted from one piece — it makes construction neat and sturdy. The step-by-step embroidery and ear-folding instructions let me add character and small personal touches. I find the sewing tutorials especially helpful for getting clean joins every time.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this rabbit by changing yarn colors; I often use pastel shades for a baby gift or bold colors for a playful look.

I sometimes change yarn weight and use a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly version that is faster to finish.

I also make mini keychain versions by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook — perfect for ornaments or party favors.

I like to experiment with different eye options: safety eyes, embroidered eyes or tiny buttons depending on the recipient's age and safety needs.

I often add little accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf, bow, or a felt heart sewn to the chest for a personal touch.

I recommend trying a slightly darker inner ear color or toe color to add contrast and visual interest to the finished piece.

If you want a posable rabbit, I sometimes add a small wire inside the limbs before sewing them in place to enable gentle posing.

I also change the nose color and stitch density to create different facial expressions — a small nose vs a larger oval changes the rabbit's personality.

I encourage you to try embroidered eyelashes or a mouth to vary the expression; place eyes slightly differently for a curious or sleepy look.

I like to create a whole set in coordinating colors (multiple bunnies in different sizes) to make a charming handmade gift collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working in joined rounds instead of a continuous spiral can create visible seams and disrupt stitch placement; work in a continuous spiral as instructed and use a marker to track the start of each round. ✗ Crocheting too loosely will allow stuffing to show through and make shaping difficult; maintain a firm, even tension and use a smaller hook if necessary to tighten stitches. ✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes at the correct row results in misaligned facial features; attach the safety eyes at round 8 leaving the correct number of stitches between them and check placement before securing. ✗ Overstuffing early causes lumps and an uneven neck area; stuff gradually, shape the head and body as you go, and add more fiberfill into the neck area only when needed.

Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful handmade rabbit amigurumi with clear step-by-step rounds and sewing tutorials. This pattern guides you from the head to tiny details like embroidered nose and folded ears. You will learn simple shaping, joining two pieces, and finishing techniques to create a sitting bunny. Perfect for gifting or cuddly decor, the pattern includes full materials and assembly instructions.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Rabbit Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bonbon Classic 100% Acrylic 100g, 200 m - Color Renk no: 98221 (Light Pink) - approx 100g
  • 02
    Bonbon Classic 100% Acrylic 100g, 200 m - Color Renk no: 98224 (Dark Pink) - approx 100g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 02
    2 black 8mm safety eyes (you can use buttons, French knot or paint eyes instead)
  • 03
    Soft stuffing (poly fill, cotton wool etc.)
  • 04
    Purple embroidery thread for the nose
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch marker
  • 08
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head and Body :

Info :

Head and body crochet from one piece, We start from the top of the head and finish at the bottom of the body.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (18st)

Round 4-5-6 :

1sc in each st for 3 rows (18st)

Round 7 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (24st)

Round 8 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Round 9 :

1sc in next 4st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (36st)

Round 10 :

1sc in next 5st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (42st)

Round 11-12 :

1sc in each st for 2 rows (42st)

Info :

Attach safety toy eyes round 8 and leaving 8 stitches (count 7 holes) between them.

Round 13 :

1sc in next 5st then sc2tog rep 6 times (36st)

Round 14 :

1sc in next 4st then sc2tog rep 6 times (30st)

Round 15 :

1sc in next 3st then sc2tog rep 6 times (24st)

Round 16 :

1sc in next 2st then sc2tog rep 6 times (18st)

Round 17 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (18st)

Round 18 :

1sc in next 4st then sc2tog rep 3 times (15st)

Round 19 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 5 times (20st)

Round 20 :

1sc in next 4st then 2sc in next st rep 4 times (24st)

Info :

Stuff firmly and shape the head.

Round 21 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Round 22-28 :

1sc in each st for 7 rows (30st)

Round 29 :

1sc in next 3st then sc2tog rep 6 times (24st)

Round 30 :

1sc in next 2st then sc2tog rep 6 times (18st)

Info :

Stuff firmly and shape the body, add more fiberfill into the neck area if needed.

Round 31 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 6 times (12st)

Round 32 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Info :

Before closing the hole, add a little bit more fiberfill if needed and make sure that the bottom is flat so the bunny can sit .

Round 33 :

sc2tog one time fasten off and use yarn tail to weave in and out of the remaining stitches, pull tight until the hole is completely closed, knot off and hide yarn tail inside the body. (see page 10 how to close a hole)

— Legs :

Info :

make 2 start with dark pink yarn. *The foot is an oval shape, we start with a chain.

Round 1 :

Ch (chain) 6 then 2sc into the second chain from hook, then 1sc next 3st then 4sc in the last chain, Turn and work on the other side, 1sc in the next 3st then 2sc into the last chain (14st) Place the Marker!

Round 2 :

1sc in next st then 2sc next st rep 7 times (21st)

Round 3 :

1sc in each BL (Back loop only) st for 1 row (21st)

Info :

Switch color with light pink yarn.

Round 4 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (21st)

Round 5 :

1sc in next 7st then sc2tog 4 times 1sc in next 6st (17st)

Round 6 :

1sc in next 6st then sc2tog 3 times 1sc in next 5st (14st)

Round 7 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 10st then sc2tog (12st)

Info :

Stuff and shape the foot, leave the top of the leg free of stuffing.

Round 8 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 8st then sc2tog (10st)

Round 9-10-11 :

1sc in each st for 3 rows (10st)

Round 12 :

sc2tog then 1sc in next 6st then sc2tog (8st)

Round 13 :

1sc in each st for 1 row (8st)

Round 14 :

Press the top of the leg together and 1sc through both sides of the leg across the top for one row. fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Arms :

Info :

make 2 with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc in each st (12st)

Round 4 :

1sc then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Round 5-6-7-8 :

1sc in each st for 4 rows (8st)

Info :

Stuff lightly the hand and leave the top off the arm free of stuffing.

Info :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

make 2 with dark pink yarn and 2 with Light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (18st)

Round 4 :

1sc in next 2st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (24st)

Round 5 :

1sc in next 3st then 2sc in next st rep 6 times (30st)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the ends on the wrong side.

— Crocheting the two pieces together :

Step 1 :

Face the 2 pieces to one another with the wrong side.

Step 2 :

SC together one stitch of both pieces at a time, all the way around.

Step 3 :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Fold the ears :

Step 1 :

Fold the ear in half.

Step 2 :

Sew 4 stitches together.

Step 3 :

Now sew back to the bottom edge.

Step 4 :

Finish.

— Tail :

Info :

with light pink yarn.

Round 1 :

magic circle with 6st (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12st)

Round 3 :

1sc in next st then sc2tog rep 4 times (8st)

Info :

Stuff lightly the tail.

Info :

sl st in the next st fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— How to Embroider the nose :

Info :

A. Insert the needle in a hole between stitches some distance away where you want the nose to be. B. Bring the needle to the starting point in the center (row 8) for the embroidering, pull it through and leave a long tail.

Step 2 :

Make a vertical stitch along 3 stitches in the center line, draw the thread tight, do it twice.

Step 3 :

Insert the needle horizontal along 2 stitches to form the nose and draw the thread tight.

Step 4 :

Start embroidering the nose horizontal as showing in the picture until the nose is big enough.

Step 5 :

Insert the needle and bring it out at the same hole between stitches where you insert the starting thread and pull it through.

Step 6 :

Knot the two ends together twice.

Step 7 :

Reinsert the 2 threads into the needle and insert the needle into the same hole where both ends emerge and bring it out in a different point on the head, pull it through and cut them off.

— Now all the parts are ready to be joined :

Info :

Arrange all parts and use the long tails for sewing in place following the placement instructions below.

— Sewing the legs :

Step 1 :

Sew the leg across the top of the row.

Step 2 :

place the legs above row 31, a bit more to the front of the body.

Step 3 :

Sew the legs to the body, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. * See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the arms :

Step 1 :

Press both sides of the top arm together and insert the needle through both stitches.

Step 2 :

Sew the arms just beneath row 19, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. *See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the ears :

Info :

Place the ears just beneath row 5, pin the ears to the head, sew in place, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the head. *See how to sew a flat piece to a closed piece (see page 11).

— Sewing the tail :

Info :

Place the tail at the bottom in the middle , pin the tail to the body, sew in place, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body. *See how to sew an open piece to a closed piece (see page 10).

— How to close a hole and hide yarn tail inside the piece :

Step 1 :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long tail. From the inside of the hole Insert the needle under the front loop only, draw the yarn toward the outside and again next front loop from the inside to the outside, pick up all the remaining stitches.

Step 2 :

Pull the yarn tail tight until the hole is completely closed and knot.

Step 3 :

Insert the needle back to the center.

Step 4 :

Pass the yarn through the piece coming out on a different side through a hole.

Step 5 :

Cut the yarn tail.

— Sewing an Open Piece to a closed piece :

Step 1 :

First stitch, insert the needle in a hole And bring the needle up below the next stitch on the closed piece and draw the yarn through.

Step 2 :

Insert the needle under both loops together in the open piece and then insert the needle into the hole where the yarn tail emerge out in the closed piece and bring the needle up below the next stitch and draw the yarn through. Do it all the way around.

Step 3 :

Draw tight after every stitch and make sure the stitches are parallel to one another.

— Sewing a flat piece to a closed piece :

Step 1 :

Insert the needle to a hole between stitches and bring the needle up below the next stitch and draw the yarn through.

Step 2 :

Insert the needle under both loops together in the flat piece and draw the yarn through.

Step 3 :

Go back to the same hole where the yarn tail emerge out in the closed piece and draw the yarn through tight

Step 4 :

Repeat across the top of the flat piece.

Info :

Note: For this sewing example, I used a contrasting yarn that will be more clear for you to see the technique. For your work used the same yarn you used for the flat piece.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place and sew the legs above round 31 (a bit more to the front of the body), sew across the top row of the leg and hide the yarn tail inside the body.
  • Press both sides of the top arm together, insert the needle through both stitches and sew the arms just beneath round 19, fasten and hide yarn tail inside the body.
  • Pin the ears just beneath round 5, fold and sew each ear, then sew them to the head, fasten and hide yarn tails inside the head.
  • Pin the tail at the bottom center of the body, sew in place and hide the yarn tail inside the body using the open-piece-to-closed-piece technique.
  • Use the long tails left from fastening off to join pieces securely, and consult the closing-hole tutorial to hide ends neatly inside the piece.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous spiral, do not join; you will be told when to close the rounds with a sl st.
  • 💡Crochet tight to prevent gaps between the stitches that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round and move the marker at the end of every round.
  • 💡For this bunny project use a 3.0 mm crochet hook; choose a smaller hook if using a finer yarn to keep stitches tight.

This charming rabbit amigurumi pattern is perfect for creating a cozy handmade friend that will delight both makers and giftees. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions, sewing techniques, and nose embroidery steps so you can finish a polished toy. Make one for a new baby, a birthday gift, or keep it as a sweet shelf companion. 🧶🐰

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The bunny is about 24 cm tall and 9.5 cm wide when using the recommended Bonbon Classic yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size to make bigger or smaller bunnies, but make sure to use an appropriate hook and expect changes in finished size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, decreases, working in continuous spiral, and simple sewing is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this bunny in 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly time; embroidery and sewing may add extra time.